Deep Branch Elementary

Dear Public Schools of Robeson County Parents and Guardians, The North Carolina EOG/EOC System is managed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. While testing this morning, the state experienced a server outage, causing a disruption to testing sites statewide. The outage lasted approximately 40 minutes. Quick corrective action restored the system, allowing around 120,000 students across the state to resume testing. As a result, our students were able to complete their EOG or EOC tests administered today. Our district intends to appeal to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction on behalf of our students. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in our School Year ReAdministration on June 4 and June 5, 2025, if they are not proficient. Proficiency is scoring a Level 3, 4 or 5. Please reach out to your school’s principal if you have any questions or concerns.

Important Update: PSRC to Transition from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus PSRC May 28, 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians, We would like to inform you about an important change taking place in the Public Schools of Robeson County. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is transitioning from the current student information system (SIS), PowerSchool, to a new platform called Infinite Campus. This is a statewide initiative aimed at enhancing the way schools manage student information and communicate with families. The Public Schools of Robeson County is participating in Phase Two of this transition, joining a growing number of districts across North Carolina in adopting this more modern and integrated system. Infinite Campus will support a range of key functions, including student scheduling, attendance, grades, and communication with families. Our dedicated team has been working diligently to ensure that all student data is accurately transferred from PowerSchool into Infinite Campus. While every effort is being made to verify the accuracy of this data, we recognize that some errors may still need to be addressed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this transition. We are committed to keeping you informed and supported throughout this process. More information and resources about Infinite Campus can be found on the NCDPI website. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we move forward with the transition to a new Student Information System.

EOG Testing Schedule

Next week is Teacher Appreciation week and we would love for our community members to send a word of thanks to their child's teachers, teacher assistants, and resource staff. We are thankful to the members of our faculty who work dailly to make a lasting impact on our future generations. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyNPXYRogKJJQNe65ub1gh6oV6yFmS0CQyIJT3txxT0xsPBQ/viewform?usp=sharing

Thank you to our Administrative Assistants for all of their hard work and dedication to our school. We are blessed to have Mrs. Lauren and Mrs. Rosa!

Order your 2024-2025 Yearbook today! Money is due Monday, April 14th!

April Newsletter from our School Guidance Counselor and Social Worker!

🌟 13th Annual Star Party 🌟 📅 Date: Friday, April 4th ⏰ Time: 7 pm 📍 Location: Exploration Station Children’s Museum Event Overview: Join us for the 13th Annual Star Party, a fun, free, family-friendly evening celebrating space exploration! This exciting event takes place on the evening of Friday, April 4th, with this year's theme: Your Place in Space. 🚀✨ Activities Include: 🤖 Hands-on fun from PSRC Early College High School Robcobots competition team 🍿 Popcorn and snacks courtesy of Shea Ann DeJarnette of 4H 🔭 Telescope viewing provided by Dave Gavasci from RCC 🌌 Kinesthetic activities presented by Ken Brandt from the Robeson Planetarium to help understand space Special Features: Explore the wonders of space with 🪐 free materials from NASA 💎 One lucky family will win a prize! (Must be present to win) This event is the perfect opportunity to engage with experts in the field and learn more about the many facets of space exploration – and who will be taking the lead in the future. 🌠 Event Details: 👏 Sponsors: The event is made possible by Partnership for Children, with support from other local organizations. Don't miss out on this stellar event 🌟 – bring your family and discover your place in space! 🌌

Student transfer requests for the upcoming school year will be accepted until April 1, 2025. Notification regarding requests will be sent in mid to late June. Transfer requests with incomplete mailing addresses will NOT be mailed and will result in a significant delay in notification. (We ask that you not call to confirm receipt of online transfers.). Click on the following link to fill out the form online- https://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/article/2058140. Kindergarten Registration is March 24- 8:30-12 PM and March 25- 4-6 PM in the auditorium. Please bring required forms! If you have any questions please contact the school at 910-738-2514.

🚨 NOTICE: SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION 🚨 📅 Date: Monday, March 17, 2025 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM 📍 Location: PSRC Central Office, 100 Hargrave Street, Lumberton, NC The Board of Education of the Public Schools of Robeson County will hold a School Board Work Session to discuss the 2025-2026 PSRC Academic Calendar. 🎥 Watch Live: https://youtube.com/live/aie6OGQzBxM?feature=share Stay informed and engaged in your school community! 📚✨ #PSRC #SchoolBoard #EducationMatters

Check out our March Guidance/Social Worker Newsletter. If you have a business and would like to be a part of our Career Day on April 11th, please contact Mrs. Mary Blanks.

WEATHER UPDATE: In light of the current weather conditions, we will be releasing buses at noon. Car riders will dismiss at 11:30 am. We will continue to monitor weather conditions to ensure safety of our students. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

📢 Reminder for Parents: Tomorrow, March 5, 2025, will be a half-day for students, and a half-day teacher workday. Please note that this schedule excludes PSRC Early College. As always, student safety is our top priority. We will continue to monitor the weather in our area and will hold buses if necessary, ensuring buses are not released until the weather is clear. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Kindergarten Registration When: March 24- 8:30-12 PM March 25- 4-6 PM Where: Auditorium Please bring required forms!

Congratulations to our Teacher and Instructional Assistant of the Year 2025-2026, Ms. Hollen Hunt and Ms. Wanda Callahan

Our book fair begins tomorrow, February 24th and will run until Friday, February 28th. Parents can come in and visit with their child from 7:30-8:15 AM. You can also create an ewallet by going to https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/deepbranchelementaryschool , to sign up. An ewallet will allow your child to shop without cash. We will also have Reading with Parents Friday, February 28th. Please RSVP for this event. We look forward to seeing everyone this week.

Thank you to Mr. Tyris Jones and UNC-P's fraternity for coming today for our Black History program. Mr. Jones is a local storyteller who brought told our students stories using engaging interactions. . UNC-P's Kappa Alpha Si fraternity performed stepping for them also. The students and staff enjoyed our program today.

Get ready for Read Across America Week, which is coming in March!

Thank our Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Mary Beth for encouraging student success in our students.

Nothing Bundt Cake Fundraiser