Important News

Important Dates to Remember Oct 13 Coffee & Conversation with the Board of Ed at DLES 9:30-11:00 a.m. Oct 15 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Carroll County Farm Museum Oct 16 PreK/ RECC Field trip to Clark’s Elioak Farm Oct 18 Joe Corbi pizza fundraiser orders and money due Oct 19 Schools closed for students- Professional Work Day for staff Oct 26 4th Grade Field Trip to St. Mary’s City Oct 31 Fall Fun Day-Halloween Parade begins promptly at 9:45 a.m.

Take a trip around the world in one fun-filled, delicious afternoon! Join us Saturday, November 3rd from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. as we celebrate our community’s diversity through food, traditional dress, displays, artifacts, and stage performances from the many countries our DLES families represent.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Oct 9 Interim Progress Reports sent home with students Oct 11 Camino a la Universidad 7:00-8:30 p.m. Oct 12 Flu Vaccine Clinic at DLES Oct 13 Coffee & Conversation with the Board of Ed at DLES 9:30-11:00 a.m. Oct 15 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Carroll County Farm Museum Oct 16 PreK/ RECC Field trip to Clark’s Elioak Farm Oct 18 Joe Corbi pizza fundraiser orders and money due Oct 19 Schools closed for students- Professional Work Day for staff Oct 26 4th Grade Field Trip to St. Mary’s City

Important Information Howard County Public Schools have a 3 hour early dismissal tomorrow, October 3, 2018. Ducketts Lane will dismiss at 12:20pm. Miércoles, 3 de octubre las escuelas cierran 3 horas temprano. Los estudiantes de Ducketts Lane saldrán este día a las 12:20pm

Important Dates to Remember Oct 3 School closes at 12:20pm/ No half-day PreK/RECC Oct 4 Chick Fil A Spirit Night at Arundel Mills 4:00-8:00 PM Oct 9 Interim Progress Reports sent home with students Oct 12 Flu Vaccine Clinic at DLES Oct 15 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Carroll County Farm Museum Oct 16 PreK/ RECC Field trip to Clark’s Elioak Farm Oct 18 Joe Corbi pizza fundraiser orders and money due Oct 19 Schools closed for students- Professional Work Day for staff Giant

The first grade teachers are offering a parent information night on October 1 at 6 PM to support your child in Language Arts. Please see the flyer that was sent home this week with information or contact your child's teacher.

Join us on Thursday, September 27th at 8:00 am in the DLES Cafeteria for the Watch D.O.G.S. Kickoff & Donuts with Dads event. Enjoy a donut while learning more about how you can get involved at DLES! Watch D.O.G.S. is a national school-based organization focused on helping fathers and father figures make a positive impact by volunteering in their local schools. If you are a father, grandfather, stepfather, uncle or other father figure interested in making a difference, please come to our event. Check out dadsofgreatstudents.com for more information about Watch D.O.G.S. or contact Mr. Bredland (patrick_bredland@hcpss.org).

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Sept 27 Donuts for Dads at 8:00am Sept 27 PTA Meeting and Popsicle Party at 7:00pm - All are welcome! Sept 28 Yankee Candle orders due Oct 3 School closes at 12:20pm/ No half-day PreK/RECC Oct 4 Chick Fil A Spirit Night at Arundel Mills 4:00-8:00 PM Oct 9 Interim Progress Reports sent home with students Oct 12 Flu Vaccine Clinic at DLES

All flu vaccine consent forms for the clinic to be held on October 12th at DLES are due September 21st.

Important Dates to Remember September 17 Back to School Night for Grades 1 and 2 from 6:30pm- 8:00pm September 19 School Closed