Running Brook PTA Newsletter
#WeAreRunningBrook - February 21, 2020
NEW - I Can Be Anything Series
The "I Can Be Anything Series" will be a community initiative that will bring real life examples of the concept "the sky is the limit" to the classroom. Through small group forums (Q&As) as well as larger assemblies, the PTA is working to connect students with members of the community from all different professions.
To start the series, the PTA has partnered with the Howard County Police Dept. for a presentation on careers in law enforcement. This will take place February 27th, 2020.
Interested in sharing your profession with RBES students?
Let us know - We would LOVE to have you!
Fill out An Interest Form!
3rd Annual African American Read-In
This year's guest readers included:
Chief Lisa Myers, Howard County Police Department
Willie Powers, NAACP President of Howard County
Jamilah Bashir & Ms. Jackie, Residents at Vantage Point
Sheree Whitby, HCPSS Coordinator of Student Access & Achievement
Stephanie Wall, Strategic Outreach Coordinator for County Exec. Calvin Ball
Esther Hall, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Member
Sergeant Kurt Wall, Howard Co. Sheriff's Office
Josh Manly, Government Affairs Liaison for County Exec. Calvin Ball
Dr. Richard McGriff, Retired Chemist, Council of the Elders
Justin Nestor, RBES Para-Education
Tonya Aikens, Pres. & CEO of the Howard County Library System
Marva Dickerson, RBES Grandparent
Dr. Harsana Showunmi, Town Center Rotary Club
Kevin McAliley, Wilde Lake Village Board
And Many More!!
Check out this video about the event posted by the Howard County Police Dept.
https://www.facebook.com/HowardCountyPoliceDepartment/videos/515230756037574/
Did You Know Running Brook Elementary Will Turn 50 Next School Year?
There is truly a “Running Brook Way” that is distinct from that of other schools, and we are proud to have a school community that believes in the motto, “We Are Running Brook”!
- Anthony Esposito - Principal Running Brook Elementary School
So much growth in 50 YEARS and our motto shines through it all!
To mark this momentous occasion, the PTA will be hosting several events throughout the 2020-2021 school year to celebrate:
Fall Festival: 50th Birthday Edition - October 3rd, 2020
50th Birthday Time Capsule Ceremony - Spring 2021
Tree Planting Dedication - TBD
We can't wait to celebrate the positive impact Running Brook has had on our community and its families. If Running Brook has played a part in your life directly or indirectly, won't you help us continue the tradition of fun, thoughtful education for the new generation?
Check Out the Links Below
Our Birthday Celebration sponsorship levels start at $25.00.
Want to lend a physical hand towards these events? We encourage you to check out our Volunteer sign-up sheet for the 50th Birthday Committee led by Bess Caplan.
Looking for more information, join us at the next PTA Meeting!
Columbia Presbyterian Church Presents: STEP AFRiKA!
Fun Facts:
- Founded in 1994, as an exchange program with the Soweto Dance Theatre of Johannesburg, South Africa. Step Afrika! is the first professional Dance Company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping.
- Step Afrika! is one of the top 5 African American dance companies in the United States, the largest African American led arts organization in Washington, DC and Washington, DC’s only cultural ambassador.
- The Company reaches tens of thousands each year through a 50-city tour of American colleges and theaters and performs globally as an official U.S. Cultural Ambassador.
- As part of the world’s first interactive stepping exhibit, thousands experience Step Afrika! at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture each day as part of the museum’s Explore More! interactive gallery.
The performance on March 11th is sure to be full of high energy & a great time for our students!
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 2020
2/24 - Board of Education District 4 Candidate Forum (6:15pm @ The Miller Library)
2/27 - I Can Be Anything Series: Careers in Law Enforcement Assembly with the Howard Co. Police Dept.
2/27 - BSAP/PEBS Community Meeting (6pm in the Cafeteria. RSVP for childcare)
March 2020
3/2 - BoxTops for Education Collection Due
3/6 - Interim Progress Reports Issued
3/9 - PTA Meeting (7pm in the Media Center)
3/9 to 3/11 - Kindergarten Registration
3/11 - STEP Afrika! School Performance
3/16 - Class & Group Pictures
3/18 - 2nd Grade Family Night (Starts @ 6pm)
3/24 - Restaurant Night at Shake Shack
3/26 - BSAP/PEBS Community Meeting (6pm in the Cafeteria. RSVP for childcare)
3/30 - Board of Edu. District 4 Candidate Forum (7pm @ The Hawthorn Center)
April 2020
4/13 - PTA Meeting (7pm in the Media Center)
Running Brook Elementary PTA
We Are Running Brook - Parents, Grandparents, Teachers, School Staff, Former Students and Local Community Members.
United with the driving goal to help enrich the learning experience and school community at Running Brook Elementary School. We want to engage and connect with all Running Brook families to build a better stronger school community.
Email: runningbrookpta@gmail.com
Website: www.runningbrookpta.org
Location: 5215 West Running Brook Road, Columbia, MD, USA
Phone: (410) 313-6893
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunningBrookPTA/