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Note from Principal
Good Afternoon Running Brook Families ~
Thank you for another productive week of virtual learning. Students in grades 2 - 5 took the reading MAP assessment on Wednesday and put forth their best effort. We are proud of their hard work and dedication.
On Monday, October 12th, Running Brook Elementary will host a school-based learning center for 15 students. As a leadership team we have made the decision to focus on first grade students during this first wave of face to face instruction. All parents of the invited students have been contacted and we have been planning this for several weeks with tremendous support from central office staff. We have eight RBES staff members supporting this initiative as well as our administrative team. I look forward to providing day one highlights at our PTA meeting on Monday evening.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Anthony J Esposito, Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
October 12 7:00 - PTA Meeting via Zoom
October 13 4-7 pm Math Materials Pick Up
October 14 MAP Math Testing – Grades 2-5
October 15 4-7 pm – Math Materials Pick-up
October 16 Early Dismissal – School Closes 3 hours Early
October 21 9-11:30 – Math Materials Pick Up
November 3 Election Day – Schools and Offices Closed
NEWS & EVENTS
Running Brook Celebrates 50 Years
As many of you know this school year is our 50th birthday at RBES! Our PTA is currently working on ways to celebrate our 50 years of excellence. Tuesday, Mr. Esposito shared a few words alongside our county executive, Dr. Calvin Ball and our PTA president, Stephanie Martin. Below is a link to the video:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=b4yxQyiYWXY
PTA Meeting
Please join us at our next virtual PTA Meeting. The meeting will be held via Zoom at 7pm on Monday, October 12. We will be discussing our progress on current initiatives and other items coming up in 2nd quarter! Mr. Esposito and Mrs. Spivey will be attending to provide highlights as well. Hope to see you there!
Emergency Card Procedures on Family File
HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. Regardless of virtual or in-person learning, parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child. Parents/guardians can complete Family File by logging in to HCPSS Connect, selecting the More Options tab on the left, and then selecting Family File in the center column. Family File guides are available online.
School Meals & FARMS Application
Meals will consist of Grab-and-Go breakfasts and lunches served Monday through Friday from 8–9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. . We will use the cafeteria doors in the front bus loop at Running Brook Elementary.
Parents of students who qualify for Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARMs) must submit a new application every school year. CLICK HERE to view program details and learn how to apply.
Meals will be provided at no cost for any HCPSS student and all children 18 and under, throughout the 2020-2021 school year, subject to USDA funding availability.
Full details on HCPSS student meal offerings can be found online.
Calvin Ball's 5th Annual Toys for Tots
We are happy to announce that County Executive, Calvin Ball, will continue to host his annual Toys for Tots event. Please note that, to protect the safety of everyone, this distribution event will be hosted in a drive-thru format.
While they are still working out the logistics (date/location) we have been asked to begin identifying families that may be interested in this opportunity.
*Families must be registered by their school - we are unable to register any family who does not have a student enrolled at Running Brook.
If you are not receiving holiday assistance from another community source, and would like us to register you, please complete the form using the request link below. Your request must be received by October 28th and submissions made after this date cannot be accepted.
Toys For Tots Participation Request Here
You will receive an email confirmation from Calvin Ball's office, with pick up details, once you are registered. You don't need to print a copy but you will need to pull up the confirmation email on your phone. They also encourage families to "like" their page on Facebook for up to the minute information
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hartlove at jane_hartlove@hcpss.org or Mrs. Frank at Andrea_Frank@hcpss.org
New Math Learning Materials Available
We will be distributing additional math learning materials to students in grades K-5 on the dates listed below. PreK students will be able to pick a dry erase board and marker.
- 4-7pm Tuesday, October 13
- 4-7pm Thursday, October 15
- 9-11:00 am Wednesday, October 21
Attendance Policy
Please review Policy 9010:
If your student is absent or will be absent from a Google Meet, please email us to explain the reason: RBESAbsence@hcpss.org
• If you are requesting a day for a religious holiday not identified by the Howard County Public School System school calendar, Please download the PDF fillable Religious Observation Form and send it to the above email address.
News from the Media Center
CLICK HERE to review a message from our Media Specialist, Mrs. Palin, about how to return and checkout books!
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
Weekly Related Arts Lessons
Each week students will have two or three live related arts classes. Throughout the week students should complete asynchronous assignments for the related arts classes they did not have live during the week. Wednesdays are a great day to complete these assignments. Students are not required to complete asynchronous assignments until they meet with their related arts teacher for the first time.
Technology Support
After receiving a Chromebook, families can use the directions for connecting a Chromebook to Wi-Fi to connect it to their home network. Students who forget their username or password can use the Account Self Service directions to retrieve their account credentials. A variety of common self-help resources can be found on the Student Technology Resources Canvas community. If you or your child has questions on how to use the technology to access instruction or is having technical issues, please email your child’s teacher or school administrator.
If you try the tips above and continue to have a difficult time with your device please complete the Running Brook Elementary technology support form. Please include your child’s grade level in the ID # section of the form.
Student and Family Technology Request Form
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. The goal of this federal program is to close the achievement gap for all students. As a result we receive additional funds from the federal government that have allowed us to secure additional staff members, funds for family events, and materials of instruction to benefit all of our children.
We value input from our parents, community, and staff.
If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback about our Family Involvement programs or School Improvement Plan, please feel free to contact our Title I contacts Jodi Aikens at (jodi_aikens@hcpss.org) or Kim Filler at (kimberly_filler@hcpss.org).
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
Food Pantry
On Friday, October 23 from 4-6 pm, Glen Mar Church in Ellicott City and the Maryland Food Bank will be distributing 200 boxes of fresh produce. See the attached flier for more details.
ENGLISH FLIER
SPANISH FLIER
Free WiFi Service
Kittamaqundi Community Church is pleased to announce that it is providing free 24-hour WiFi access to everyone in its Sacred Garden and elsewhere around its property.
We invite you to come sit in our lovely garden, on our patio, or in our parking lot, and enjoy unlimited WiFi for school, work or just fun.
Our building, The Carriage House at Town Center, is located at 5410 Leaf Treader Way, at the top of Vantage Point hill. There are signs around the building noting how to access the free WiFi.
Kittamaqundi Community is a non-denominational church that welcomes everyone! Our building is closed during the COVID-19 crisis, but our hearts are open and we invite you to this WiFi experience.
For more information, please visit our website at: www.kc-church.org
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