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Owl Observer News
May 24, 2024
A Message from Administration
Greetings DLES Families,
We would like to acknowledge the amazing hard work that our students, teachers, and staff put in to showcase a wonderful concert Tuesday evening. It is the moments like this that really remind us that our school community is truly special.
Please remember that if there is going to be a change to your child's dismissal we ask that you contact the teacher and the front office. When a student tells us that they are getting home a different way, we are not able to adjust their dismissal method without contact from a parent/guardian.
We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, as there is no school on Monday.
Proudly Serving You,
Mrs. Caroland, Mrs. Van Osdel, and Mrs. Yerashunas
We Need Your Feedback on Our Title I Program
IMPORTANT
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As you may know, Ducketts Lane (DLES) is a Schoolwide Title I School. Parent Involvement is an important part of Title I. DLES and Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS) value your input and partnership in supporting the academic success of your child. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey regarding school improvement, climate, and family engagement. This will be used to evaluate our Title I program so that we can better serve you. Your responses will be kept strictly confidential. Please complete the online survey by May 28, 2024.
Estimado Padre y Tutor:
La Escuela Primaria Ducketts Lane (DLES, por su nombre en inglés) es una Escuela de Título I a lo Largo de la Escuela. La participación de padres es una parte importante de Título I. La DLES y el Sistema de Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Howard (HCPSS, por su nombre en inglés) valoran su opinión y asociación en apoyo del éxito académico de su niño. Por favor, dedique algunos minutos para completar esta encuesta sobre la mejora escolar, clima y compromiso familiar. Esto será utilizado para evaluar nuestro programa de Título I para poder asistirlo de una manera mejor. Sus respuestas serán estrictamente confidenciales. Por favor, complete el cuestionario en línea antes del Mayo 28 2024.
Save the Date
May 24: We Are Ducketts Day
May 27: Schools closed for students and staff
June 3: Family Dine & Dance 5:00pm
June 5: Schools dismiss at 12:15pm. No half-day Pre-K/RECC
ABC Countdown to Summer
Join in the spirit days and fun as we close out this school year!
Related Arts Schedule
Order Your Yearbook
Attention RECC - 4th Grade Students & Parents only
Yearbook order forms were sent home a few weeks ago. We have a limited number of Yearbooks for sale, please order early. Yearbooks will be given to students during the last week of school.
You may order online at www.strawbridge.net use online code:YB28570, or a check made payable to STRAWBRIDGE, or $10.00 cash, exact amount please. Please contact the DLES front office with any questions.
2024-2025 Bus Transportation Registration Open
Bus transportation registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open for parents/guardians of eligible students.
Parents/guardians whose children are eligible for bus transportation are asked to register to receive bus service each year to help the school system plan for student transportation needs. The transportation registration process opened at 9 a.m. Monday, April 8 and will remain open through May 31st. This registration will be completed online via HCPSS Connect Synergy. Registration must be done for each eligible child.
To be eligible for bus service, your child’s home address must be outside of a school’s walk zones. You can verify address eligibility in the HCPSS School Attendance Area Locator. After inputting your address, a window will appear that will indicate either bus or walk for each school level. Please note, the attendance area locator also includes a link for the bus stop locator, which is set for the current school year. Bus stop information for the 2024-2025 school year will be available in August.
You do not need to take any action if:
- Your child is not eligible for bus transportation
- Your child receives transportation as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan, or
- Your child is a graduating senior
Please click here for directions and registration in multiple languages, including English.
Dine & Dance is Coming
Your child brought home the Dine & Dance order form last week in their take home folder. Get your order form and money turned in before May 28th so that you can join in the fun!
Below you can also find an order form that you can print out and turn in if you need a new copy.
Happening Around Town
Summer Camps Hosted at Long Reach HS
We are accepting campers starting in Grade 4, except for our Allied Camp (due to the different needs we are keeping it a High School level). Below is the information.
Summer Camp Registration is in full swing! Don't forget to sign up as the deadline is approaching! https://lrhsboosters.com/events/lightning-camps-clinics/
Your Voice is Important
Please click on the Feedback Form to share your thoughts with how we can make DLES the best for everyone.
We are here to help!
Principal, Mrs. Caroland Molly_Caroland@hcpss.org
Assistant Principal, Mrs. Van Osdel Amy_Van_Osdel@hcpss.org
Leadership Intern, Mrs. Yerashunas Brianna_Yerashunas@hcpss.org
Principal Secretary, Mrs. Canter Teresa_Canter@hcpss.org
Registration Support, Secretary Ms. Lynette Carmen_Lynette@hcpss.org
Attendance, Synergy and Family File Support, Secretary Mrs. Forman Julie_Forman@hcpss.org
Counselor Mr. Leisawitz Alexander_Leisawitz@hcpss.org