Important News

CLICK on the link to view the 2015-2016 school supply list for Kindergarten and Grades 1-5. Please note 2nd grade changes to the supply list: 1 Zipper pencil case 24 #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils) 2 large pink erasers 1 pair of scissors 6 glue sticks – please replenish as needed 1 4oz. bottle of white glue 1 small pencil…

PreK: Running Brook’s 2014-2015 Pre-K Program Invites our Pre-K Families to our "End Of Year Show" on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Please sign in at the Front Office and be seated in the Cafeteria by 2:30. Don't be late! The show will begin RIGHT at 2:30! Bring your cameras and your smiles. You may take your student home after the…

IMPORTANT DATES The 2015-2016 HCPSS calendar can be found here: http://www.hcpss.org/calendar/ . One change in next year's calendar is that, due to Labor Day being so late, school starts for students two weeks before Labor Day. The first day for students is August 24 th and Labor Day is September 7 th . We know that sometimes families plan end…

The Maryland State Board of Education has approved the HCPSS 2014–2015 Calendar Waiver request to waive one instructional day that was lost due to inclement weather. The last day for students is Friday, June 19, 2015. Please Note: All schools will be open for a full day on Wednesday, June 17 th . All schools will close two hours early…

FIFTH GRADE PASSAGE CEREMONY The students will celebrate their transition from elementary school to middle school on Friday, June 12 th at 9:45 am (doors open at 9:30). The ceremony will last to approximately 11:00 am, with a reception to follow in the gymnasium. We will send more information home in Friday Folders as the date approaches. In appreciation of…

Mark your calendars! Our Kindergarten Closing Ceremony will be on Friday, June 12 th at 2:00 pm in the cafeteria. Family and friends are invited to join our celebration. There is no special dress code, but many of our students like to dress up to make the occasion special. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mrs. Bailey went to the White House Tuesday with Mr. Todd and Mrs. Peyton for a tour, lunch, and a surprise visit with Vice President Biden and President Obama. Here are the links for the Fox 5 DC news clip and the article in the Baltimore Sun. Way to go Mrs. Bailey!! We couldn't be happier for you!! http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/29160165/97-year-old-obama http://touch.baltimoresun.com/#section/967/article/p2p-83634027/

RED CARPET GALA The Red Carpet Gala (School-wide Enrichment Fair) is coming soon! Come walk the red carpet on Thursday, June 11 th from 6:30 to 8:00, and view a year of hard work by the students. Projects from the G/T CEUs & seminars, as well as class projects throughout the school, will be displayed. It will also be show…

RUNNING BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPRING FAIR The RBES Spring Fair will be held on Saturday, June 6 th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The fair will once again have fun games, tasty food, the Kona Ice truck, Royal Flush (featuring RBES staff!), Rock- Climbing Wall, Obstacle Course, and much more - including FUN rides! If you have any questions…

TALENT SHOW The talent show is coming to Running Brook on Friday, June 5 th at 2:00 pm in the cafeteria. The talent show is open to students in 3 rd , 4 th , and 5 th grade. Auditions will be held the week of May 11 th during recess. If your child is interested in auditioning and participating…