RBES Newsletter - Friday, December 20th
Panther Press
December 20, 2019
IMPORTANT DATES
December
23-31 Schools Closed – Winter Break
January
1 Schools Closed – New Year’s Day
2 Schools Reopen – Welcome Back!
9 6:00 pm 4th and 5th Grade Family Night
13 7:00 pm Winter Concert at Wilde Lake High School
16 6:00 pm Kindergarten and 1st Grade Family Night
20 Schools Closed – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
21 RECC & Prekindergarten Field Trip to Port Discovery
27 Schools Closed – Professional Work Day
30 Black Student Achievement Program Community Meeting
NEWS & EVENTS
RBES Arrival Time
Please be aware that students should not arrive or be let out of cars before 9:05 in the morning, unless staff members are present, assisting, and supervising. We still have students who are arriving close to or before 8:30 am. These students are not supervised. If your child is a walker, please have a conversation about what is the best time to leave the house so they are not arriving too early or too late. Students may enter the building beginning at 9:05 am.
Winter Weather Delays & School Closings
If it is necessary for the Superintendent to close or delay the start of schools due to inclement weather or other emergencies, parents may obtain information using the following sources:
- HCPSS Status Website
- Our School System Homepage
- HCPSS News email and text alerts.
- Parents are automatically signed up for email alerts, and only once need to opt in for text messaging. All subscription information comes directly from the HCPSS Connect system. However, community members who do not have children in the school system have to sign up manually.
- HCPSS Hotline – 410-313-6666
- Twitter - @hcpss
- Facebook – Howard County Public School System
Winter Concert
The Running Brook Winter Music Concert for Band, Chorus and Strings will be held at Wilde Lake High School in the Rouse Theatre on Monday, January 13. The concert will begin at 7:00 pm.
Students should report to WLHS as follows:
- Strings - 6:30 pm.
- Band and Chorus - 6:45 pm.
- Students should wear the RBES Music t-shirt *** (or a plain purple shirt or other Running Brook shirt) and dark pants or a long dark skirt.
The DAY winter concert will be at RBES on January 21 for students and staff.
Young Authors Contest
Congratulations to our winners of the Young Author's Contest! The winning authors will be invited to a celebration breakfast after Winter Break.
1st grade poem-Alena T.
1st grade short story- Sybil K.
2nd grade short story- Miriam K.
3rd grade poem- Alexis M.
5th grade poem-Sophia S.
5th grade short story- Justice R.
Honorable Mentions- Adrina B. and Olivia B.
Learning Together Program – Peers Needed
We are currently seeking 3 year old peers to enroll in our LearningTogether Program . Please contact Mrs. Kwon at Helen_Kwon@hcpss.org for more information.
BSAP Saturday Math Academy
BSAP Spring Saturday Math Academy Registration Opens Saturday, January 11.
Certified teachers offer instruction and enrichment in all levels of mathematics to a diverse student population through the academy, offered Saturdays, February 1–March 14. Online and walk-in registration will be available on registration day.
Contact Patricia Andrews at Patricia_Andrews@hcpss.org or 410-313-1598 with questions.
Road to Kindergarten
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2020? Please joins us for an information session about Kindergarten in the Howard County Public School System.
At this workshop you will learn:
- Expectations for school readiness (and receive a Ready for Kindergarten tool kit)
- Details about the kindergarten program
- Information about HCPSS kindergarten registration
- Ways that families and children can be supported during the transition to kindergarten
If Howard County public schools are closed for inclement weather, the session is cancelled. All sessions will begin promptly at 6:30 pm
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Wednesday, January 22, 2020 |
Hammond High School |
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Thursday, January 23, 2020 |
Oakland Mills High School |
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Thursday, January 30, 2020 |
Centennial High School |
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SNOW DATE |
Hammond High School |
Snow date will only be held if one of the above sessions is cancelled
*Spanish interpreter will be present at these sites. For other interpreter requests please call 410-313-7102.
Attention 5th Grade Families
You are invited to our Fabulous Fifth Grade Family Math & Reading Night on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please check your child's backpack for the 
5th gr. family invite.pdf and RSVP by Monday, January 6th. You don't won't to miss a fun night of activities presented by our wonderful 5th grade teachers! See you soon.
Attention 4th Grade Families
You are invited to our 4th Grade Family SEL/Paint Night on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Please check your child's backpack for your pink invitation and RSVP by Monday, January 6th. We look forward to seeing you.
ESOL Testing
Yearly ESOL Access testing will begin January 8th. Testing schedules will vary. All students enrolled in the ESOL program will be tested. Please try to have students at school every day, well rested and ready to show their best English language skills. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Brower at Karen_Brower@hcpss.org.
Yearbooks on Sale
Yearbooks are on sale now through April 3, 2020. The prices are $20 for soft cover and $25 for Hard Cover. Order online http://runningbrookyearbook.picaboo.com/
Direct questions to Dr. Zimmer at Paige_Zimmer@hcpss.org
Attention RBES Alumni
Were you a Purple Panther? Did you or a family member attend RUNNING BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in the past 50 years?
WHAT: "Where Are They Now?" Video Project to be shown to current and future students as a College and Career lesson.
We are working on creating a video to show to our current and future students to inspire them to set goals for their future and strengthen their connection and pride in their community. We would also love to include some of the footage in a 50th birthday celebration next school year.
WHO: Any person 18 or older who attended RBES at some point in their elementary school years.
HOW:
- Please help by getting the word out.
- Please send in a short video of yourself in your current institution of higher learning, or workplace. Please use the following as a guideline, but feel free to improvise keeping in mind the total length to less than 3 minutes.
- Introduce yourself (Include when you attended RBES and for what grades.)
- Do you have a special memory of RBES? (i e. favorite subject, most loved teacher, school event)
- What are you doing now? How did you get there? Coolest/best part of your career/job/studies?
- What are your current goals and aspirations?
- Advice for current students or positive message.
- Please send videos to Deborah_Finkelstein@hcpss.org or share via Google Drive. Please include your contact information.
WHEN: Please submit videos by January 31st.
If anyone has any questions, please contact Ms. Pauletta at Deborah_Finkelstein@hcpss.org or call 410-313-6893
Online Directory Now Available in HCPSS Connect
Parents/guardians who have completed their Family File can now access their school directory in HCPSS Connect. The directory will display only the information that parents select when completing Family File. The directory will update daily as families complete Family File or change their information.
To access the directory for your school, log in to HCPSS Connect and select Family File/School Directory in the left menu, and then School Directory.
Information in the directory is for personal use only and may not be distributed, sold or shared in any way. Parents who do not wish to be included in the directory should update their Family File permissions.
Schoolwide 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 (jodi_aikens@hcpss.org) or Kim Filler (kimberly_filler@hcpss.org).
COMMUNITY NEWS
Parent Workshop Series
The Council of Elders and the Howard County Public School System have partnered to sponsor the following 2019–20 parent workshop series:
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January 25, 2020 |
Social Media |
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March 7, 2020 |
Health and Unhealthy Relationships |
All sessions will take place at Oakland Mills High School, 9540 Kilimanjaro Road, Columbia 21045. The session is free to attend. Those interested are asked to register online. Childcare is available. Please call 410-313-1598 to arrange childcare and interpreting services.
Date
Friday, December 20, 2019 (All day)