Note from Principal
Good Afternoon Running Brook Families,
This week has been filled with excitement. On Monday we welcomed back 58 students in grades PreK - 5th. Students and staff spent the week figuring out how to navigate school in this Covid world. It's been wonderful to have our classrooms, hallways, and cafeteria filled with the sound of voices and laughter. We look forward to welcoming back our A group and B group students over the next few weeks. Mrs. Spivey and I want to thank our Running Brook families for their ongoing support during this transition.
Thank you for all that you do to support the staff of RBES! ~ Mr. Esposito
IMPORTANT DATES
| March 8 | 7pm PTA Meeting |
| March 8 | Kindergarten Registration for 2021-2022 Begins |
| March 15 | PHASE 2: In-Person Hybrid Model Begins for Identified A-Day Students in Grades PK-2 |
| March 18 | PHASE 2: In-Person Hybrid Model Begins for Identified B-Day Students in Grades PK-2 |
| March 29 | PHASE 3: In-Person Hybrid Model Begins for Identified A-Day Students in Grades 3-5 |
| April 1 | PHASE 3: In-Person Hybrid Model Begins for Identified B-Day Students in Grades 3-5 |
| April 2 & April 5 | Spring Break – Schools and Offices Closed |
| April 6 | Schools Closed for Students |
| April 14 | Early Dismissal - End of 3rd Marking Period |
NEWS & EVENTS
Opportunity for Evening Academic Support
Howard County Students K-5 who are experiencing challenges to attending classes during the day and need help getting caught up can be signed up to virtually attend Innovative Pathways to Learning. There are two one-hour Google Meet session options, starting at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays every week. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend with their children. Sessions provide 20- 30 minutes of direct support for ELA or mathematics in a small group. The teacher has access to curriculum for that week and can often review specific lessons and skills. The second half of the session students and parents will have the opportunity to ask questions and get support completing any missing assignments across content areas.
The program does not take the place of regular class attendance, but can help fill in gaps and be used to support instruction. If you are interested in registering your child to attend an evening academic session, please complete this form and a Student Support Team member will be in touch. Please note that our school is provided a limited number of slots per week and we will do our best to get our students registered as soon as possible in the order that we receive requests."
Evening Academic Support Request Form
Girls on the Run Registration – We Still Have Openings!
Girls on the Run registration is now open for the 8-week season, which will begin the week of March 21. The end-of-season 5K weekend is scheduled for May 22-23, 2021. Running Brook Area will be offering an in-person team, which will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-5:15 pm. In-person teams will adhere to enhanced health and safety policies and will meet outdoors with the ability to transition to virtual meetings in the event of bad weather or COVID-related meeting restrictions.
Registration is $150 and includes a program shirt, water bottle, 5K registration and finisher’s medal, as a well as a cinch sack with all necessary program materials. Financial assistance is available - for more information contact Susan Michel at 443-864-8593 or susan.michel@girlsontherun.org. For more details and to register, visit gotrcentralmd.org. Teams are limited to 15 girls and registration is first-come, first-served.
Kindergarten Registration Week for SY 2021-2022
You can begin the online registration process for students new to Howard County!
It is recommended that you work on a laptop or desktop to complete registration. Cell phone registration is not recommended. For details about registration and enrollment, visit www.hcpss.org/enroll/. Please call our RBES front office at 410-313-6893 or email Mrs. Ott (lakesha_ott@hcpss.org) if you have any questions.
Please make certain you are on the screen for 2021-2022 if registering for the next school year.
Online Registration for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2021 starts on Monday, March 8th and runs through Friday, March 12th. There will be no in-person registration appointments at this time.
All children who will be five years of age by September 1, 2021 must register for Kindergarten or have an approved waiver. Parents or guardians are to register students at the school serving the address where the child’s parent or guardian resides. Information on neighborhood schools can be found through School Locator (links to an external site) .
Complete registration online by providing the documents listed below. The registration process is easier if you upload them during online registration. Otherwise, you will be asked to submit them via email as pdfs. I-phone users can scan documents through your notes app. (Images must be clear.)
The following documents are needed for registration:
If you have a child currently attending an HCPSS PreK program, there is no need to re-register your student for Kindergarten. Also, if your child is a current HCPSS student at RBES or any other HCPSS school, please DO NOT re-register your student.
Learning Together Program – Prekindergarten
The Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) prekindergarten programs are making preparations for classes for the 2021-22 school year. These classes include children with and without disabilities. The program’s focus is helping all children develop communication, literacy, math, problem solving, motor, and social skills. Parents of children who will be 3 by September 1st or are already 4 may learn more about the program by reviewing the . Applications will be accepted starting February 11, 2021 and priority will be given to applications received by April 1st. CLICK HERE to complete the LTP Application.
HCPSS is committed to providing instruction based on the statewide Early Learning Standards which are in alignment with Kindergarten Readiness. The fees listed in the application will be collected monthly regardless of the learning model determined by HCPSS throughout the upcoming school year (virtual, hybrid, or in person). If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kwon at (410) 313-6893.
PTA Corner
Eric Energy Show presented by Bushy Park Elem. PTA
Our pals at Bushy Park Elementary have invited us to join them for an EXCITING performance with Eric Energy
Bushy Park is kicking off their school science fair awards with a virtual show by Eric Energy! His virtual shows include dynamic science experiments, music, and movement. The science focuses on electricity, atoms, molecules (polymers) and the weather.
Wednesday, March 10th, 7-8pm
7pm Eric Energy Show, 7:45pm Awards
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96302584415?pwd=YzVuZ3lNZWtzYm41STZIL2d0dE9PUT09
Meeting ID: 963 0258 4415
Passcode: 634607
Here's Eric Energy's promo video for virtual shows: https://youtu.be/TSOEhMU6k_s.
Don't Forget to Order Your 2020-21 Yearbook!
A lot changed this school year but we still managed to keep the "cool" in school. Each student, teacher, parent set new precedents with managing life during a modern day global pandemic there's no better way to commemorate Running Brook's ability to pivot than with a yearbook to highlight the students' achievements.
The yearbook not only celebrates our virtual year but also the school's 50th birthday!
Ordering your yearbook is a breeze this year with an online ordering system. Follow the simple 4 steps listed in this flyer to get your book today!
PTA Meeting
Mark Your Calendars -- Monday, March 8th at 7pm join the RBES PTA as we set out to create a Spring calendar of events to kick off the change in weather! As always, you can join us via Zoom using the link below:
Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94037283314?pwd=M094eCtZSDdRT1B6U3BqR2EvUVFYUT09
Meeting ID: 940 3728 3314
Passcode: PTAMtg2020
Supporting Your Child’s social Emotional Well-Being During School Re-Entry
Saturday, March 6, 2021
9-10:30 am
Open to Parents/Guardians of Pre-K to Grade 12 Students
Join the meeting via Zoom
Registration encouraged but not required:
http:hcpssne.ws/SupportWell
Questions may be submitted in advance on registration form.
Is Your Family File Up to Date?
In preparation for the return of students, please make sure your emergency information is up to date in the Family File. Follow these instructions:
Notes:
Parent to Staff Panther Praise
Ms. Tevelow– Music Teacher
"Ms. Tevelow is a wonderful teacher and I know she will always be here for me.” – Morgan Q.
Mrs. Choi – 5th Grade Teacher
"Mrs. Choi has taught me a lot more stuff about Math." – Jamir
Ms. Ingram – Alternative Education Teacher
"Ms Ingram is really helpful, enthusiastic, supportive, funny and kind. She lets me know when she sees my work and that’s when I know to put it down so other people don’t copy it. Ms. Ingram is really cool." – Alyssa Parris
Mrs. Nilles – Kindergarten Teacher
"Mrs. Nilles ALWAYS goes above and beyond to help her students. She always has the kindest words of encouragement. She is extremely thoughtful in her teaching methods and addresses any questions/problems/issues that may arise as quickly as possible. We appreciate having her teach our little kindergartner Brooklyn during this very unique learning experience. Thank you Mrs.NIlles! You are very much appreciated!" - The Rogers Family
RBES is Hiring
We have an opportunity that might be perfect for you or someone you know.
APPLY NOW: https://forms.gle/cLkTBW6wmNSR5LV76
Blessings in a Backpack
Did you know we have a Blessings in a Backpack Program at RBES? Blessings in a Backpack sends additional food resources home to students on the weekend. During a traditional school year, bags are discretely put in a student's backpack on Friday afternoons. Running Brook staff delivered to 125 students over the spring/summer!
Our Blessings in a Backpack Program is entirely funded by individual and community-based donations. This is not funded by HCPSS.
If you are interested in receiving Blessings you must click the registration link below.
Register For 2020-2021 Virtual Learning Blessing in a Backpack
School Wide Title I Program
Did you know that Running Brook has a school-wide Title I program? Title I is a federally funded program designed to ensure that all children have an opportunity to access a high quality education. The goal of this federal program is to close the achievement gap for all students.
Also, during virtual learning, we were able to use Title I funds to purchase materials to support your child’s at home learning. We hope you were able to pick up the first set of learning materials. If not, please let us know so we can help you make arrangements. There will be opportunities to pick up more Title I learning materials later in the year.
Please view our school parent compact using this link:
We welcome any feedback or questions related to our Title I school wide programming, at anytime throughout the school year. Please email Jodi Aikens at Jodi_Aikens@hcpss.org, Kim Filler at Kimberly_Filler@hcpss.org, or our Family Involvement Coordinator, Jane Hartlove at Jane_Hartlove@hcpss.org.
COMMUNITY NEWS
2021 Budget Basics Workshop
Attend all three sessions: Saturdays, 9-10:30 am
| February 20 | Kickoff – All Participants meet together |
| March 20 | Participants meet together then separate by middle, high and adults – device needed for each group |
| April 17 | Participants meet together then separate by elementary, middle high and adults – device needed for each group |
Grade 3-12 students and their families are invited to learn about electronic and virtual financial transactions and key financial principles.
Topics include:
Separate sessions held for students. Register in advance at: http://hcpssne.ws/BudgBasics
You will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting. See for details.