Note from Principal
Good Afternoon Running Brook Families ~
I hope this newsletter finds you well. We've had a busy week at RBES. Our school-based learning center completed its second week, our instructional support team handed out math materials to all students, and the PTA had their pumpkin and scarecrow kit pick-up.
We have two weeks remaining in the first quarter. If you have questions about your child's grades and/or completed work I encourage you to reach out to your child's teacher. The staff at Running Brook Elementary is eager and happy to support all students in the completion of their asynchronous work; we are an email or phone call away.
Thank you for your continued support!
Anthony J Esposito, Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
November 3 Election Day – Schools and Offices Closed
November 6 3 Hour Early Dismissal – CLICK HERE for schedules
November 9 7pm – PTA Meeting
November 23 & 24 3 Hour Early Dismissal
November 25-27 Schools Closed
NEWS & EVENTS
Do You Still Need to Pick up Learning Materials?
Our Title I team will schedule an additional pick up day next week. Please keep a look out for the notification.
PTA Meeting
Please join us at our next virtual PTA Meeting. The meeting will be held via Zoom at 7pm on Monday, November 9. 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
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.
Meals will be provided at no cost for any HCPSS student and all children 18 and under, throughout the 2020-21 school year, subect to USDA funding availability.
Anytime you go in the morning you can pick up breakfast and lunch for that day (without preordering). Parents don't need to have their children with them and children don't need their parents with them.
Full details on HCPSS 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 jane_hartlove@hcpss.org or Mrs. Frank andrea_frank@hcpss.org
WLHS Strings Department Presents Drive Thru Trick or Treating
Drive by the front of Wilde Lake High School and pick up a bag of candy October 31, 2020 from 3-6pm. You must remain in your vehicle and masks are required. Please see the for details.
Attendance Policy
Please review HCPSS 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
Nature in our Neighborhoods
All ages are welcome to participate in this fun outdoor program offered by the Howard County Conservancy. Registration is required. Please view the for details.
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
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.
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
Free Online Classes for Parents & Guardians
Howard County parents/guardians of 9 to 14 year olds are invited to attend free parenting classes.
is an evidence-based, interactive prevention program that provides the families with the skills and knowledge to reduce the risk that their children will use drugs. After completing the program, families will be able to:
Influence their children to help prevent drug use and other risky behaviors.
Develop clear family guidelines and expectations about drug use.
Teach children how to stay out of trouble, keep their friends and still have a good time.
Dates: Tuesdays, October 20, 27 and November 10, 17, 2020
(no class on Election Day, November 3)
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Online using Zoom.
To register, click link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCDrugFreeFall2020
For more information, contact Joan Webb Scornaienchi,Executive Director, HC DrugFree at Admin@hcdrugfree.org.
Seed School of Maryland
The (SEED MD) is a statewide, tuition-free, college-preparatory, public boarding school serving 400 students in grades six through twelve.
As a SEED student, you will learn and live on campus Sunday through Friday. In addition to our college-prep academic program, we offer:
REGISTER TODAY for an open house at seedschoolmd.org/admissions or call 410.843.9482, x132.
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.