Owl Observer News
September 8, 2023
TODAY IS A POP UP SPIRIT DAY
A Message from Administration
Greetings DLES Community,
We are off to a fantastic start and our students are beginning to settle into a routine. We are looking forward to seeing many parents next week at our various informational nights.
If you have not had an opportunity to join our PTA and find ways that you can be more involved, please stop by their table next week or visit their website.
Please continue to look at your child's Thursday folder as important information is sent home weekly.
Save the Date for our Back to School Bash, September 28th at 5:30pm. We will be sending more information about your chance to order your child a special edition t-shirt that will become a new yearly tradition here at Ducketts Lane.
Proudly Serving You,
Mrs. Caroland, Mrs. Van Osdel, and Mrs. Yerashunas
Save the Date
September 4- Schools Closed
September 12- Back to School Night for Grades 1 & 2 5:30-6:30pm
September 12- SBIR Parent Night for Grades PreK-2 6:30-7:30pm
September 12-16th- PTA Double Good Popcorn Drive
September 13-Back to School Night for Grades 3-5 5:30-6:30pm
September 13- Band/Orchestra Parent Information Meeting 6:30-7:00pm
September 15-Schools Closed
September 20- PTA Meeting-all parents/guardians are welcome 7:00pm
September 21-School Picture Day
September 25- Schools Closed
September 26- Ledo's Night at Elkridge 4-8, proceeds will support out PTA
September 28- Dine & Dance 5:30-7:00pm This is a parent and child event-not a drop off
Related Arts Schedule
Join Band, Orchestra and Chorus at DLES!
Sign-up by September 8, 2023!
- Sign-up online at www.DLESmusic.com
- OR return the paper form to school
Reading Testing (DIBELS) To Begin
School Lunches
Family File Update Required
Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child, and can do so by logging in to HCPSS Connect PARENT ACCOUNT and selecting the MORE OPTIONS tab on the left and then clicking on Family File.
Once logged in, you will be asked to update or provide the following information:
· Student Information
· Parent/Guardian Contact
· Emergency Contacts
· Medical Information
· Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
· Photo Approval Data Confidentiality
Directions can be found below.
https://www.hcpss.org/f/connect/family-file-quick-guide.pdf
FAMILY FILE USER GUIDE (ENGLISH) - https://www.hcpss.org/f/connect/family-file-user-instructions.pdf
FAMILY FILE USER GUIDE (SPANISH) - https://www.hcpss.org/f/connect/family-file-user-instructions-spanish.pdf
FAMILY FILE USER GUIDE (KOREAN) - https://www.hcpss.org/f/connect/family-file-user-instructions-korean.pdf
Need help or access to a computer to complete this important task?
Title I Benefits Beyond School Lunch/Free and Reduced Meals (FARMS)
Breakfast and lunch are served daily for all students at DLES. Daily meal prices apply to students who do not qualify for free and reduced meals. The cost of lunch is $2.80. Students from households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. Parents/guardians must submit an application every year to maintain their student’s eligibility. All families are asked to use this link to apply. **This application must be completed each year.** Any family who has not filled out an application up to the 30th school day will have their prior status changed to full pay status until a new application is received.
PTA NEWS
Join the DLES PTA today at https://duckettspta.memberhub.com! When you become a member you are supporting the students and teachers at DLES, as well as the nation. Each voice makes the PTA louder when advocating for what they need.
We are running a membership promotion through September 13th. All members who sign up from the beginning of the school year through September 13 will be placed into a raffle to win reserved parking at our Donuts with Dudes event on October 13! Join today online or visit our table during Back to School Night and meet some of our Executive Board members!
The DLES PTA's Double Good pop-up store will be open online starting Tuesday, September 12 at 5 pm through Friday, September 15 at 5 pm. 50% of all funds raised will help support the DLES PTA fund the various activities and initiatives we have planned this school year! The link for our online store is https://popup.doublegood.com/s/w3ihf875. You can also share this link with others who may want to support our efforts. Thank you in advance for your support!
We hope to see you at our first General PTA Meeting of the school year! Join us Wednesday, September 20 at 7 pm in the cafeteria. We will be collecting membership forms, voting to approve this year's budget, and signing up volunteers to help out at our upcoming events.
To stay up-to-date on all of our upcoming events, visit our website and Facebook page.
School Wellness Center
DLES Boys Run Club
Hey DLES Community,
Hope you have had a great transition back into the school year. Our DLES Boys Run Club will be starting on October 2. Be on the lookout in next week's community letter for more information, including the sign-up link. We hope to see you student there!
Thanks,
Girls on the Run is Coming
Coach Dara and Coach Gates are looking for 3rd-5th grade students interested in participating in Girls on the Run. Families can register online and scholarships are available for families in need. If you have any questions please email our coaches at dara_oriolo@hcpss.org or amanda_gates@hcpss.org .
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Your Voice is Important
Please click on the Feedback Form to share your thoughts with how we can make DLES the best for everyone.
We are here to help!
Principal, Mrs. Caroland Molly_Caroland@hcpss.org
Assistant Principal, Mrs. Van Osdel Amy_Van_Osdel@hcpss.org
Leadership Intern, Mrs. Yerashunas Brianna_Yerashunas@hcpss.org
Principal Secretary, Mrs. Canter Teresa_Canter@hcpss.org
Registration Support, Secretary Ms. Lynette Carmen_Lynette@hcpss.org
Attendance, Synergy and Family File Support, Secretary Mrs. Forman Julie_Forman@hcpss.org
Counselor Mr. Leisawitz Alexander_Leisawitz@hcpss.org