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Deer Park Victory!

It was a hard fought battle between Deer Park and Coates Elementary but Deer Park prevailed with a winning score of 33 to 30! Thank you to all those who came out to support our staff.

Congratulations Deer Park!

 

Kindergarten 2025-2026

Rising Kindergarten students and parents are invited to attend our Kindergarten Orientation on Tuesday, April 1st at noon!

Families will have the opportunity to meet our Principal, Mr. D’Amato and our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Hitz, along with our Kindergarten Team who will share some ideas for how to prepare your child for school next year.

While parents meet with our staff, the rising Kindergarteners will do an activity and then rejoin parents for a tour of the school. We will end with a short school bus ride around the neighborhood and popsicles back at the school when the ride is over.

Do you know a neighbor with a rising kindergartner? Please encourage them to contact Deer Park so we have accurate numbers for staffing our classes for next year.

Still need to enroll?  Please contact our Registrar  for enrollment information.

 

Spring Portraits and Class Groups

Victor O'Neill Studios will be taking Spring Pictures and classroom groups tomorrow, Friday, March 21, 2025.

There is no makeup day for spring photos & classroom groups.

You will be able to view and order your child’s photos in their online gallery approximately ten days after picture day. If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing [email protected]

 

Bucky’s Run Club Program Overview

Who: Deer Park Students of all abilities in grades 4-6. Sign up is first-come, first-served. The first 40 students to sign up will be notified by Mrs. Katchmark.

What: An after-school wellness running club for students to build relationships with peers and Deer Park staff members through fitness activities and running. The club will conclude in June with a 5k race in the Deer Park neighborhood to celebrate the efforts of our students alongside their families & friends. Please send any further questions along to Club Coordinator Kelsey Katchmark at [email protected].

When: Practices will be held every Wednesday, 3:45-4:30, March 26th, 2023- May 28th, 2023. Our end of season 5k will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 8:30 am.

Where: All practices will be held at Deer Park Elementary.

Cost: Registration fee is $50 per child (includes T-shirt & 5K race fee). Registration fees are due after participation is confirmed. Payment information will be provided to club members by Mrs. Katchmark or Mrs. Cooley.

Registration: Please register using this link  no later than Tuesday, March 25th.

We would also like any student, who participates in Bucky’s Run Club to also join us on September 21 for the Asha-Jyothi Fairfax 5K!

Registration link: https://asha-jyothi.redpodium.com/2025fairfax5k

• School Name: Students, as well as their friends and families, should select "Deer Park" from the School Name dropdown during registration to ensure their entries are correctly associated with Deer Park Elementary.
• Discount Code: BIRD2025 (Save $15 per registration)

 

World Down Syndrome Day March 21st, 2025

 

March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. The date 3/21 is significant as it was selected to represent the trisomy of the 21st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome.  Fun, crazy socks have become symbolic of Down Syndrome awareness. There are many organizations today that create crazy socks to raise money and awareness for Down Syndrome.

Students and Staff are invited to wear your own crazy socks on March 21st!

WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY

https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/about-wdsd

 

Do you have a Preschool student?

Deer Park has inclusive PreK/Head Start program to provide a quality preschool experience with comprehensive services at no cost to qualifying families, who reside in Fairfax County. Though families may qualify, spaces are limited, and selection is based on need, not “first come, first serve”, with PreK priority given to 4 year olds and Deer Park based students. More information and the application in both Spanish and English can be found at this link. Early-childhood/prek-and-early-head-start-application

This program will be in addition our existing preschool Special Education Class Based program and our Preschool Autism Program. If you think your preschooler has a developmental delay or a disability contact Child Find for FCPS. Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs. Child Find screenings are free to residents of FCPS whose child is 2 through 5 years old. early-childhood-prek/early-childhood-child-find

If you have a child who is under the age of 2, who may have a delay contact 

community-services/infant-and-toddler-connection/ for a free screening.

 

AART is enrolling for the upcoming school year in Centreville!

Classes are held twice a week for 90 minutes. AART’s FREE part-time preschool program is specifically designed for children who fall in the gap between those who qualify for publicly funded programs and those families who cannot afford preschool.

To qualify for AART, your child must be: 4 or 5 years old, Not enrolled in another preschool program, Head Start, STEP, or PreK. All Ages Read Together / Enroll

PreKflyer English

PreKflyer Spanish

 

SOL Testing Schedule

Students in grades 3-6 will be taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests in May.

Please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period.

Please save the dates:

Thursday, May 1st

• 3rd Grade LA
• 5th Grade LA

Thursday, May 8th

• 3rd Grade Math
• 4th Grade LA
• 5th Grade Math
• 6th Grade LA

Thursday, May 15th

• 4th Grade Math
• 5th Grade Science
• 6th & 7th Grade Math

 

New ELL Storytime Program Attention All English Learners!

The Centreville Public Library is hosting story time for English learners in grades K-6! Join them on Sunday March 30th and Sunday April 13th from 2:00-3:00 for story time and more!

¡Atención a todos los estudiantes de inglés!

¡La Biblioteca Pública de Centreville está organizando cuentos para estudiantes de inglés en los grados K-6! ¡Únete a ellos el domingo 30 de marzo y el domingo 13 de abril de 2:00 a 3:00 para la hora del cuento y más!

Little Pages Flyer

 

Westfield High School Student Workshop

Westfield Theatre is offering a FREE workshop on Tuesday, April 1st at Westfield High School from 10am-12pm.

Students in grades 2nd-8th can join us for fun theatre games, backstage tour, and learn a number from our spring musical The Sound of Music.

Space is limited, click here to register!

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org After School Clubs

Registration Closes March 23rd!

PTA Enrichment Classes

  Original Works

Get creative and make a masterpiece in class, then turn it into a keepsake! With our art fundraiser, families can order custom treasures online through our special school website.

Choose delivery to school or straight to your home — either way, students artwork become a lasting memory while supporting Deer Park! Students' art work is being prepared for this and will be sent out to Original Works March 27! Flyers will come home soon after with your student specific order form!

 

Spirit Wear

Deer Park Spirit Store is open online year round! Celebrate Deer Park’s 30th anniversary with this fun shirt and coordinating leggings featuring a cool 90s vibe. Choose a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, crewneck or leggings. Orders ship to your house! All traditional Bucky spiritwear is available too!!

Click here to order.

Email PTA  if there is something you would like to see.

 

Membership

Please join us

Help Deer Park reach our membership goal! Tell your friends to join with a ONE time donation! Your membership gets you access to the members only MemberHub with features like an online contact directory and discounts!

Membership gifts are still available! 

 

OTA Summer Camp Pass

Overtime Athletics Summer Camp Pass is back to allow you the MOST flexibility and LOWEST prices that you can find in the Northern Virginia Camp scene! Just choose how many weeks of camp you would like to join us for this summer and reserve your spot today. These can be used for any of our traditional day camps (and you don’t even have to choose just one!). All Families will receive an email from the OTA Team in February for final week/location selection. Any Add-ons may be purchased at this point.

OTA 2025 / Deer Park

 

Girl Scouts

Attention Kindergarten Parents!

Are you interested in joining your child(ren) up for Girl Scouts? We have a new Deer Park Kindergarten troop formed that meets Thursday at 6pm, twice a month at Deer Park Elementary. If you are interested in joining this troop, please email Megan Durst at [email protected] (Deer Park GS Troop Organizer).

 

Volunteer

Got you laughing, right? We know you think the PTA is scary, but we aren’t “that” PTA!

Volunteer today!

 

Girl Scouts

Attention Kindergarten Parents!

Are you interested in joining your child(ren) up for Girl Scouts? We have a new Deer Park Kindergarten troop formed that meets Thursday at 6pm, twice a month at Deer Park Elementary. If you are interested in joining this troop, please email Megan Durst at [email protected] (Deer Park GS Troop Organizer).

Sponsors

A huge thank you to our sponsors for Deer Park! Your support is greatly appreciated as we move towards our goals for the school!

Check them out below!!

Mt Kim Martial Arts

Card My Yard Centreville

L and V Cleaning

BOWA

Victory Martial Arts

Thank you to our Educational Partner, Jessica Fauteux with Re/Max Allegiance for your support of our PTA programs!

Upcoming Dates March

21 - Spring Photos and Classroom Groups

21 - Crazy Sock Day!

27 - Rising 7th Graders Visit to Stone MS

28 - PTA Spirit Wear Day

28 - End of Third Quarter (full school day)

31 - Eid al Fitr - Holiday - No School; April 1 No School/Teacher Workday

April

1 - Teacher work day / No School for students

1 - Kindergarten Orientation 2025-26 (12:00-1:30 p.m.)

3 - 3rd Quarter Perfect Attendance Celebration

9 - 3rd Quarter Awards Celebration (by invitation)

9 - Purple Up! Day, Support Military Children by wearing Purple

11 - Fun Fit Fridays Resume, 8:10 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. on the Track

14 - 18 - Spring Break

25 - PTA Movie Night & Spirit wear Day

28 - Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

30 - 6th Grade panoramic picture

May

1 - 3rd Grade and 5th Grade SOL / Language Arts Testing

5 - 9 - Staff Appreciation Week

5 - 9 - Spring Bookfair

8 - 3rd Grade and 5th Grade SOL / Math Testing 8 - 4th Grade and 6th Grade SOL / Language Arts Testing

15 - 4th Grade and 6th/7th Grade SOL / Math Testing 15 - 4th Grade Math SOL Testing 15 - 5th Grade Science SOL Testing

16 - PTA Bucky's Block Party - 30th Bash

19 - Early Release Monday / Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

22 - Spring Choral Concert - 7:00 p.m.

23 - PTA Spirit Wear Day

26 - Memorial Day Holiday

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Bucky’s Run Club Program Overview

Who: Deer Park Students of all abilities in grades 4-6. Sign up is first-come, first-served. The first 40 students to sign up will be notified by Mrs. Katchmark.

What: An after-school wellness running club for students to build relationships with peers and Deer Park staff members through fitness activities and running. The club will conclude in June with a 5k race in the Deer Park neighborhood to celebrate the efforts of our students alongside their families & friends. Please send any further questions along to Club Coordinator Kelsey Katchmark at [email protected].

When: Practices will be held every Wednesday, 3:45-4:30, March 26th - May 28th, 2025. Our end of season 5k will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 8:30 am.

 Where: All practices will be held at Deer Park Elementary.

Cost: Registration fee is $50 per child (includes T-shirt & 5K race fee). Registration fees are due after participation is confirmed. Payment information will be provided to club members by Mrs. Katchmark or Mrs. Cooley.

Registration: Please register using this link  no later than Thursday, March 20th.

We would also like any student, who participates in Bucky’s Run Club to also join us on September 21 for the Asha-Jyothi Fairfax 5K!

Registration Link: https://asha-jyothi.redpodium.com/2025fairfax5k

• School Name: Students, as well as their friends and families, should select "Deer Park" from the School Name dropdown during registration to ensure their entries are correctly associated with Deer Park Elementary.
• Discount Code: BIRD2025 (Save $15 per registration)

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Crosstown Rivals - Tomorrow!

Staff Basketball Game! 

Come out and cheer on the Deer Park staff as they take on
Coates Elementary, Friday, March 14th! 7:00 PM 

Doors open at 6:30 PM - Enter through Door 11

This is NOT a drop-off event.

Volunteer here!

Admissions and concession tickets here!

 

Early Release Monday Monday, March 17, 2025
Dismissal at 12:25 PM

Your child will follow the same dismissal procedure (staying or leaving early) as you indicated for the first early release date, with the exception of those students attending SACC which is open at dismissal time.

In order to ensure student safety, please do not make any last minute changes to your child's dismissal plan.

Students receive lunch daily, including early release days.

* Does NOT affect preschool schedules *

Find out more on Early Release Monday here.

Remaining Early Release Mondays:

• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

 

Deer Park Action

Check out all the fun at Deer Park!

February / March Deer Park Fun

 

 

SOL Testing Schedule

Students in grades 3-6 will be taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests in May.

Please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period.

Please save the dates:

Thursday, May 1st

• 3rd Grade LA
• 5th Grade LA

Thursday, May 8th

• 3rd Grade Math
• 4th Grade LA
• 5th Grade Math
• 6th Grade LA

Thursday, May 15th

• 4th Grade Math
• 5th Grade Science
• 6th & 7th Grade Math

 

Spring Portraits and Class Groups

Victor O'Neill Studios will be taking Spring Pictures and classroom groups on Friday, March 21, 2025.  There is no makeup day for spring photos & classroom groups.

You will be able to view and order your child’s photos in their online gallery approximately ten days after picture day. If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing [email protected]

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org After School Clubs

Early Registration is Open!

Click here for more information and enrollment!

Basket Ball Game

Across Town Staff Basketball Game 🏀  at Westfield

Come out and support our Deer Park’s Staff Basketball Team and help keep spirits high alongside the student cheer squad. GO DEER PARK!

Volunteer here!

🎟Pre-Order Admissions and Concession Tickets here!   Closes tonight, Thursday 3/13!

🚨Remember this is not a drop-off event.

 

Original Works

Get creative and make a masterpiece in class, then turn it into a keepsake! With our art fundraiser, families can order custom treasures online through our special school website. Choose delivery to school or straight to your home — either way, students artwork become a lasting memory while supporting Deer Park!

Spirit Wear

Deer Park Spirit Store is open online year round! Celebrate Deer Park’s 30th anniversary with this fun shirt and coordinating leggings featuring a cool 90s vibe. Choose a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, crewneck or leggings. Orders ship to your house! All traditional Bucky spiritwear is available too! Click here to order.

Email PTA here  if there is something you would like to see!

 

Membership

Come and join us to make this year a RAD one for the kids!  We are not a scary PTA, we promise! Help Deer Park reach our member goal! Tell your friends to join with a ONE time donation! Your membership gets you access to the members only MemberHub with features like an online contact directory and discounts!

Membership gifts have been distributed to teachers to send home in backpacks and still available! 

Volunteer

Got you laughing, right? We know you think the PTA is scary, but we aren’t “that” PTA!

Volunteer here today!

 

Girl Scouts

Attention Kindergarten Parents!

Are you interested in joining your child(ren) up for Girl Scouts? We have a new Deer Park Kindergarten troop formed that meets Thursday at 6pm, twice a month at Deer Park Elementary. If you are interested in joining this troop, please email Megan Durst at [email protected] (Deer Park GS Troop Organizer).

 

OTA Summer Camp Pass

Overtime Athletics Summer Camp Pass is back to allow you the MOST flexibility and LOWEST prices that you can find in the Northern Virginia Camp scene! Just choose how many weeks of camp you would like to join us for this summer and reserve your spot today. These can be used for any of our traditional day camps (and you don’t even have to choose just one!). All Families will receive an email from the OTA Team in February for final week/location selection. Any Add-ons may be purchased at this point.

NOVA Summer Camp Pass 2025

 

Sponsors

A huge thank you to our sponsors for Deer Park! Your support is greatly appreciated as we move towards our goals for the school!

Check them out below!!

Mt Kim Martial Arts

Card My Yard Centreville

L and V Cleaning

BOWA

Victory Martial Arts

Thank you to our Educational Partner, Jessica Fauteux with Re/Max Allegiance for your support of our PTA programs!

Upcoming Dates March

14 - Deer Park/Coates ES Staff Basketball Rivalry @ Westfield HS - 6:30 p.m.

17 - Early Release Monday - 12:25 p.m. Dismissal (does not affect preschool schedules)

21 - Spring Photos and Classroom Groups

27 - Rising 7th Graders Visit to Stone MS

28 - PTA Spirit Wear Day

28 - End of Third Quarter (full school day)

31 - Eid al Fitr - Holiday - No School; April 1 No School/Teacher Workday

April

1 - Teacher work day / No School for students

1 - Kindergarten Orientation 2025-26 (12:00-1:30 p.m.)

3 - 3rd Quarter Perfect Attendance Celebration

9 - 3rd Quarter Awards Celebration (by invitation)

9 - Purple Up! Day, Support Military Children by wearing Purple

11 - Fun Fit Fridays Resume, 8:10 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. on the Track

14 - 18 - Spring Break

25 - PTA Movie Night & Spirit wear Day

28 - Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

30 - 6th Grade panoramic picture

May

1 - 3rd Grade and 5th Grade SOL / Language Arts Testing

5 - 9 - Staff Appreciation Week

5 - 9 - Spring Bookfair

8 - 3rd Grade and 5th Grade SOL / Math Testing
8 - 4th Grade and 6th Grade SOL / Language Arts Testing

15 - 4th Grade and 6th/7th Grade SOL / Math Testing
15 - 4th Grade Math SOL Testing
15 - 5th Grade Science SOL Testing

16 - PTA Bucky's Block Party - 30th Bash

19 - Early Release Monday / Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

22 - Spring Choral Concert - 7:00 p.m.

23 - PTA Spirit Wear Day

26 - Memorial Day Holiday

 

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Texas Roadhouse Restaurant Night Tonight, March 11th / 5:00-9:00 PM

Do you hate answering the question “ What’s for dinner?” We got you covered! Support Deer Park at our restaurant night on Tuesday, March 11 from 5-9pm. Share this with all your social platforms and groups (you don’t have to be a Deer Park family to participate)!

 

PTA Meeting and The Smart Talk Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 12

Let's Talk Digital Safety!

Hey Deer Park Families!

Are you wondering how to set healthy boundaries around screen time, social media, and online safety? Join us for The Smart Talk Family Conversation—a fun and interactive event designed to help families navigate technology together!

Wednesday, March 12 (during the PTA Meeting)
7:00 PM In-Person at Deer Park ES or online through the Zoom meeting link Join Zoom Meeting here.

Meeting ID: 812 4855 1021
Passcode: 370836

 

At this event, families will:

Learn how to make informed online choices
Have open and honest conversations about technology use
Set tech rules that work for the whole family

Plus, we’ll have refreshments to enjoy while we chat!

Let’s work together to create a safer, healthier digital world for our kids! Don’t miss out—join us tomorrow and invite a friend!

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Deer Park Math & Art Night  March 7, 2025 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Deer Park is hosting a math night and art show tomorrow, Friday, March 7 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the school!

Come out with your family to explore math games and different ways to engage your students with math at home. Your student’s artwork will also be on display for everyone to see as well.

Hope you can join us!

Math & Art Night Flyer

Spring Forward!

This year, daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 9, with clocks rolling forward one hour at 2 a.m.

 

Cultural Observances Around
the World March

All Month --- Developmental Disabilities Awareness

All Month --- Women’s History Month

All Month -- Irish-American Heritage Month

March 4 - Mardi Gras 

March 13 -14  Purim (Jewish)

March 14 - Holi (Hindu)

March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day

March 29 - 30 Eid 

 

Crosstown Rivals!

Staff Basketball Game! 

Come out and cheer on the Deer Park staff as they take on Coates Elementary, next Friday, March 14th! 7:00 PM 

Doors open at 6:30 PM - Enter through Door 11

This is NOT a drop-off event.

Volunteer here.

Pre-order admissions and concession tickets here!

 

 

 

Menu Substitution

Our wonderful cafeteria staff serves healthy breakfasts and lunches daily. At times substitutions need to be made and we try and notify the community as they occur

Last week there was a vendor shortage of Chickenless Bite options. Good news, it's back!

March 12 - Chickenless Bites (plant based) or Chicken Philly Sandwich

March 13 - Orange Chicken or Orange Chickenless Bites (plant based)

See the entire menu here.

 

Early Release Monday

 

March 17, 2025
Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

Your child will follow the same dismissal procedure (staying or leaving early) as you indicated for the first early release date, with the exception of those students attending SACC which is open at dismissal time.

In order to ensure student safety, please do not make any last minute changes to your child's dismissal plan.

Students receive lunch daily, including early release days.

There are two more Early Release Mondays this year: April 28th and May 19th

See more about Early Release Mondays here.

 

Summer Camp Opportunities

• 🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun

Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.

Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.

E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes. 

For more information, see the Summer Learning page.

 

Franklin Band & Orchestra Camp 2025

June 23rd to July 11th (no camp July 4th)
Chantilly High School
4201 Stringfellow Road
Chantilly, VA 20151

Register Early and Save! Franklin Band Camp.com

Orchestra 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Band 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

$450 until March 31st
$475 April 1 - June 15th
$495 after June 15th

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org After School Clubs

 

Early registration is open!! Please click HERE:

Deer Park PTA Enrichment/Baroody

  PTA Meeting and The Smart Talk

Let's Talk Digital Safety!

Hey Deer Park families! Are you wondering how to set healthy boundaries around screen time, social media, and online safety? Join us for The Smart Talk Family Conversation—a fun and interactive event designed to help families navigate technology together!

Wednesday, March 12 (during the PTA Meeting) 7:00 PM In-Person at Deer Park ES or online through the Zoom meeting link

At this event, families will: Learn how to make informed online choices Have open and honest conversations about technology use Set tech rules that work for the whole family

Plus, we’ll have refreshments to enjoy while we chat!

Let’s work together to create a safer, healthier digital world for our kids! Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and invite a friend!

 

Texas Roadhouse Restaurant Night

Do you hate answering the question “ What’s for dinner?” We got you covered!

Support Deer Park at our restaurant night on Tuesday, March 11 from 5-9pm.

Share this with all your social platforms and groups (you don’t have to be a Deer Park family to participate)!

Basketball Game

Across Town Staff Basketball Game 🏀  at Westfield

Come out and support our Deer Park’s Staff Basketball Team and help keep spirits high alongside the student cheer squad. GO DEER PARK!

Volunteer Here!

Pre-order Admissions and Concession Tickets here.

🚨Remember this is not a drop-off event.

Original Works

Get creative and make a masterpiece in class, then turn it into a keepsake! With our art fundraiser, families can order custom treasures online through our special school website. Choose delivery to school or straight to your home — either way, students artwork become a lasting memory while supporting Deer Park!

 

Spirit Wear 

Deer Park Spirit Store is open online year round! Celebrate Deer Park’s 30th anniversary with this fun shirt and coordinating leggings featuring a cool 90s vibe. Choose a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, crewneck or leggings. Orders ship to your house! All traditional Bucky spiritwear is available too!

Click here to order.

Email [email protected]  if there is something you'd like to see!

 

Membership

Come and join us  to make this year a RAD one for the kids!  We are not a scary PTA, we promise! Help Deer Park reach our member goal! Tell your friends to join with a ONE time donation! Your membership gets you access to the members only MemberHub with features like an online contact directory and discounts!

Membership gifts have been distributed to teachers to send home in backpacks and still available! 

Girl Scouts

Attention Kindergarten Parents!

Are you interested in joining your child(ren) up for Girl Scouts? We have a new Deer Park Kindergarten troop formed that meets Thursday at 6pm, twice a month at Deer Park Elementary. If you are interested in joining this troop, please email Megan Durst at [email protected] (Deer Park GS Troop Organizer).

 

Overtime Athletics

OTA Summer Camp Pass

Overtime Athletics Summer Camp Pass is back to allow you the MOST flexibility and LOWEST prices that you can find in the Northern Virginia Camp scene! Just choose how many weeks of camp you would like to join us for this summer and reserve your spot today. These can be used for any of our traditional day camps (and you don’t even have to choose just one!). All Families will receive an email from the OTA Team in February for final week/location selection. Any Add-ons may be purchased at this point.

NOVA Summer Camp Pass 2025

  Sponsors

A huge thank you to our sponsors for Deer Park! Your support is greatly appreciated as we move towards our goals for the school!

Mt Kim Martial Arts

Card My Yard Centreville

L and V Cleaning

BOWA

Victory Martial Arts

Thank you to our Deer Park Educational Partner, Jessica Fauteux, with Re/Max Allegiance for your support of our PTA Programs!

Upcoming Dates

 

March

7 - Math Night 6:00-8:00 p.m.

9 - Daylight Saving Time Begins

12 - PTA Meeting with family presentation / The Smart Talk

14 - Deer Park/Coates ES Staff Basketball Rivalry @ Westfield HS - 6:30 p.m.

17 - Early Release Monday - 12:25 p.m. Dismissal (does not affect preschool schedules)

27 - Rising 7th Graders Visit to Stone MS

28 - PTA Spirit Wear Day

28 - End of Third Quarter (full school day)

31 - Eid al Fitr - Holiday - No School; April 1 No School/Teacher Workday

April

1 - Teacherwork day / No School for students

1 - Kindergarten Orientation 2025-26 (12:00-1:30 p.m.)

9 - Purple Up! Day, Support Military Children by wearing Purple

14 - 18 - Spring Break

25 - PTA Movie Night & Spiritwear Day

28 - Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

30 - 6th Grade panoramic picture

See the entire school year calendar here.

 

15109 Carlbern Drive, Centreville, VA 20120  | Main Office: 703-802-5000
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Energy Star Award

Deer Park has been awarded the 2024 Energy Star award in recognition of superior energy performance. Energy Star certified buildings generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions than typical buildings.

  Snow Sculpture Contest Winner

And the Winner is....  Jose in 3rd Grade with the most votes for best snow sculpture on our Snow Day.  Congratulations to Jose and his class for winning the pizza lunch and frozen treat!

  Deer Park Math Night March 7, 2025 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Deer Park is hosting a math night and art show on Friday, March 7 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the school!

Come out with your family to explore math games and different ways to engage your students with math at home. Your student’s artwork will also be on display for everyone to see as well.

Hope you can join us!

 

Reading Challenges

Get your kids excited to read! We have two Reading Challenges going on at Deer Park!

Deer Park LOVES to READ!

 Grades 3-6: Virginia Readers’ Choice Program

• Students who read 5 of the books will get their picture on the Library Wall of Fame. Students that read all 10 books will be invited to a pizza and dessert party at the end of the year. For a list of books and more details, pick up a flyer in the Deer Park library or your student can log into Schoology and visit the Library Course. This program will end April 1st.

 Grades K-2: ABC Reading Challenge

• Students who read 26 books (one for each letter of the alphabet) and turn in the form before May 2nd, will get their picture on the Library Wall of Fame. Interested students can pick up a flyer in the library for more details.

 

Honoring Black History Month

To celebrate Black History Month at Deer Park, classes PK-6 chose a famous Black American across various careers (arts, sciences, entertainment, education, literature, politics, etc.) to read and learn more about as a class.  Classes in grades PK-3 created posters with their learning to display on the first floor of Deer Park and classes in grades 4-6 created Google slides that are being shown on the lobby.

 

Proposed FY 2026 Budget

Please join Sully District Supervisor Kathy Smith for a joint town hall as the  proposed FY 2026 Budget is presented and takes your comments. If you would like to ask a question regarding the FY26 Budget, please send an email to [email protected] with "Budget Town Hall" in the subject.

Detailed information about the FCPS FY26 Budget can be found on the website.

When: Monday, March 10, 2025  Time: 7 - 9 pm EST Where: Rocky Run Middle School Lecture Hall Address: 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 

*If American Sign Language or language interpretation is needed, please submit your request by  March 6th.

  Attention 5th & 6th Grade Families Eating Disorder Parent Information

In 2013, Virginia passed a law requiring every school system provide information to parents annually about eating disorders. This information is given to parents of students in the fifth through twelfth grades.

Eating disorders can have a serious effect on health and affect every aspect of the child’s life. They are not identified based on weight changes as much as behaviors and attitudes.

Find out more about risk factors and key things to look for on the

FCPS webpage for community resources and information.

 

Rising 7th Grade Families

VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders 

As required by the Code of VA, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend at a Virginia public school.

In addition, all students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations: 

• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older; 
• Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older;  
• A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. 

• After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents or guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s healthcare provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a healthcare provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.

Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.

 

Kindergarten 25-26 Orientation

Rising Kinders and parents are invited to Deer Park on April 1st at noon for an in-person orientation. Our Kindergarteners will visit the library while parents meet our incredible Administrative and Kindergarten Team. Then parents and students will meet again for a tour of the building and classrooms. This event will finish with a school bus ride around the neighborhood and a
treat upon returning.

Enroll now! Find out more on the FCPS registration webpage  or call
the office at 703-802-5002.

 

Preschool/Headstart 2025-2026

Do you have a Preschool student?

Deer Park has an inclusive PreK/Head Start program to provide a quality preschool experience with comprehensive services at no cost to qualifying families, who reside in Fairfax County. Though families may qualify, spaces are limited, and selection is based on need, not “first come, first serve”, with PreK priority given to 4 year olds and Deer Park based students. More information and the application in both Spanish and English can be found at this link, early childhood/preK/early Headstart application.

This program will be in addition our existing preschool Special Education Class Based program and our Preschool Autism Program. If you think your preschooler has a developmental delay or a disability contact Child Find for FCPS. Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs. Child Find screenings are free to residents of FCPS whose child is 2 through 5 years old early childhood/child find.   If you have a child who is under the age of 2, who may have a delay, contact neighborhood community services/infant toddler connection  for a free screening.

All Ages Read Together (AART)

AART is enrolling for the upcoming school year in Centreville! Classes are held twice a week for 90 minutes. AART’s FREE part-time preschool program is specifically designed for children who fall in the gap between those who qualify for publicly funded programs and those families who cannot afford preschool.

To qualify for AART, your child must be: 4 or 5 years old, not enrolled in another preschool program, Head Start, STEP, or PreK. 

AART / enroll here

 

Menu Substitution

Our wonderful cafeteria staff serves healthy breakfasts and lunches daily. At times substitutions need to be made and we try and notify the community as they occur.

Due to the shortage from the vendor, we will not have Fish Taco on Tuesday 3/4/25. We will be serving Turkey Barbacoa w/Loco Bread instead of Fish Taco.

Due to a vendor shortage, we will be substituting any Chickenless Bite option with Veggie Dumplings until Chickenless Bite is back in stock on the following days:

March 12, March 13, March 20 and March 24

Menus are subject to change based on availability.

 

See the entire menu here.

 

Ramadan

Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, February 28. This day is an evening-only observance day. There is school on these days, but certain activities that cannot be made up can not take place after school. See the complete school year calendar.

Ramadan Mubarak to those in our community who observe! In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During this month Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity, and good deeds. Muslims believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad. #OurFCPS

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.

•  Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org After School Clubs Early registration is open!

Please click here to register!

Use code: DEERPRKSP25

Valid between: Fri. 2/28 - 3/3

  PTA Meeting and The Smart Talk

Join us for our February/March Meeting on Wednesday March 12 at 7pm in the Library.

Families are welcome at this meeting for our special The Smart Talk presentation. The Smart Talk is a National PTA program with Norton providing families an understanding of healthy and safe digital practices that can help your family thrive. National PTA and Norton want to help families facilitate positive conversations and set smart boundaries. 

We will need family participants (member and non-member) to send feedback to our National PTA. Childcare will be available for the portions of the meeting that the kids do not wish to sit in on.  Refreshments available too!

 

Across Town Staff Basketball
Game 🏀  at Westfield

Come out and support our student cheer Squad and our Deer Park Teams!

Volunteer here! Volunteer here DP vs Coates

🚨Remember this is not a drop-off event.  

🎟Pre-Order Admissions and Concession Tickets here! Pre-order Concession tickets here.

Original Works

It's coming soon! This online school fundraising program combines in-class artwork creation, online ordering through a customized school website, and order delivery back to the school or directly to the home.

 

Spirit Wear 

Deer Park Spirit Store is open online year round! Celebrate Deer Park’s 30th anniversary with this fun shirt and coordinating leggings featuring a cool 90s vibe. Choose a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, crewneck or leggings. Orders ship to your house! All traditional Bucky spiritwear is available too! Click here to order!

Email [email protected] if there is something you would like to see!

Membership

Come and join us to make this year a RAD one for the kids!  We are not a scary PTA, we promise! Help Deer Park reach our member goal! Tell your friends to join with a ONE time donation! Your membership gets you access to the members only MemberHub with features like an online contact directory and discounts!

Membership gifts have been distributed to teachers to send home in backpacks and are still available.

Volunteer

Volunteer here today!

Girl Scouts

Attention Kindergarten Parents!

Are you interested in joining your child(ren) up for Girl Scouts? We have a new Deer Park Kindergarten troop formed that meets Thursday at 6pm, twice a month at Deer Park Elementary. If you are interested in joining this troop, please email Megan Durst at [email protected] (Deer Park GS Troop Organizer).

OTA Summer Camp Pass

Overtime Athletics Summer Camp Pass is back to allow you the MOST flexibility and LOWEST prices that you can find in the Northern Virginia Camp scene! Just choose how many weeks of camp you would like to join us for this summer and reserve your spot today. These can be used for any of our traditional day camps (and you don’t even have to choose just one!). All Families will receive an email from the OTA Team in February for final week/location selection. Any Add-ons may be purchased at this point.

NOVA Summer Camp Pass 2025

Sponsors

A huge thank you to our sponsors for Deer Park! Your support is greatly appreciated as we move towards our goals for the school!

Mt Kim Martial Arts

Card My Yard Centreville

L and V Cleaning

BOWA

Victory Martial Arts

Thank you to our Deer Park Educational Partner, Jessica Fauteux, with Re/Max Allegiance for your support of our PTA Programs!

Upcoming Dates March

7 - Math Night 6:00-8:00 p.m.

9 - Daylight Saving Time Begins

12 - PTA Meeting with family presentation / The Smart Talk

14 - Deer Park/Coates ES Staff Basketball Rivalry @ Westfield HS - 6:30 p.m.

17 - Early Release Monday - 12:25 p.m. Dismissal (does not affect preschool schedules)

27 - Rising 7th Graders Visit to Stone MS

28 - PTA Spirit Wear Day

28 - End of Third Quarter (full school day)

31 - Eid al Fitr - Holiday - No School; April 1 No School/Teacher Workday

April

1 - Teacherwork day / No School for students

1 - Kindergarten Orientation 2025-26 (12:00-1:30 p.m.)

14 - 18 - Spring Break

25 - PTA Movie Night & Spiritwear Day

28 - Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

30 - 6th Grade panoramic picture

See the full school year calendar here.

 

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Family Bingo Night

 

Join us for a FREE family Bingo Night tonight hosted by the 6th grade on Friday, February 21st at 6 PM in the Deer Park Cafeteria.  Lots of great prizes to be won.  First Bingo Card is free.  Pre-purchase more Bingo Cards and food here  to save time in line at the event.  Whole Pizzas and hot dogs are available for pre-order and concessions will be for sale.

Friday, February 21st

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Deer Park Cafeteria

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Early Release Monday Monday, February 24th / Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

Your child will follow the same dismissal procedure (staying or leaving early) as you indicated for the first early release date, with the exception of those students attending SACC which is open at dismissal time.

In order to ensure student safety, please do not make any last minute changes to your child's dismissal plan.

Students receive lunch daily, including early release days.

 

Deer Park LOVES Math

This a reminder of our Deer Park Math Challenge for the month of February! This math challenge has 1 problem per day during the month of February for students to review number sense concepts for their grade level. Have your student complete the calendar by Monday, March 3 and turn it in to their teacher to receive a reward for their effort. Students who turn in the completed calendar by the due date will earn a pizza party during their lunch period.

We have attached electronic copies of the calendar to this message for your reference.

Sixth Grade Math Challenge

Fifth Grade Math Challenge

Fourth Grade Math Challenge

Third Grade Math Challenge

Second Grade Math Challenge

First Grade Math Challenge

Kindergarten Loves Math

 

Spelling Bee Winners!   Middle School Transition Fair for Students in Special Education

For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services.  It's never too early or too late to start preparing for the future.

This event also includes two speakers who will discuss IEP transition planning, special education services, and postsecondary options for younger students as they navigate FCPS and plan for their future. A questions/answer session will follow.

Meet and ask questions about programs and services for students with disabilities and long-term postsecondary supports. Click here to Register.

Find out more here:

2025 Middle School Transition Fair Flyer

March 12, 2025
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Luther Jackson Middle School
3020 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042

 

Crosstown Rivals!

Save the date to come out and cheer on the Deer Park teachers and staff during the annual Staff Basketball game when we take on Coates Elementary.

March 14, 2025 @ Westfield High School

24-25 Crosstown Rivals Staff Basketball Game

 

 

Westfield High School Annual
Mulch Sale

Westfield High School (WHS) holds a Mulch Sale fundraiser every year. This important fundraiser enables the PTSA to provide a safe and sober All-Night Grad Party for Westfield Seniors and other vital PTSA programs. This year, the PTSA is again partnering with Meadows Farms to deliver the mulch. The same high-quality mulch will be packaged in Meadows Farms bags and DELIVERED to your driveway. More information can be found in the attached flyer.

Flyer - Pyramid School

 

Yearbooks on Sale now!

It's time to place your order for the 2024-2025, 30th Anniversary edition of the Deer Park Yearbook!

Place your order here.   Use school code - 22187

 

 

It's Flu Season

• 🤧 Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu

Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department.

The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:    

• Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
• Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
• Clean frequently touched surfaces.

According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance Webpage for  guidance on when your child should go to school.

 

Student Fasting Meal Kits 

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.  Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.

To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form  by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for  more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

 

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org

 

PTA Afterschool Clubs

Early Registration is open!! Please click HERE / Deer Park/jumbula.com

Use Code: DEERPRKSP25

Valid between Friday, Feb. 28th to March 3rd

February/March PTA Meeting and
The Smart Talk!

Join us for our February/March Meeting on Wednesday, March 12 at 7pm in the Library. Families are welcome at this meeting for our special The Smart Talk presentation.

The Smart Talk is a National PTA program with Norton providing families an understanding of healthy and safe digital practices that can help your family thrive. National PTA and Norton want to help families facilitate positive conversations and set smart boundaries. 

We will need family participants (member and non-member) to send feedback to our National PTA. Childcare will be available for the portions of the meeting that the kids do not wish to sit in on.

 

Family Bingo Night

Join us for a FREE family Bingo Night hosted by the 6th grade class on Friday, February 21st at 6 PM in the Deer Park Cafeteria. 

Lots of great prizes to be won.  First Bingo Card is free.  Pre-purchase more Bingo Cards and food HERE  to save time in line at the event.  Whole Pizzas and hot dogs are available for pre-order and concessions will be for sale. 

Prices:

• Book of 10 bingo cards sheets $8

• Pre Order Whole Costco Cheese Pizza $18

• Pre Order Whole Costco Pepperoni Pizza $18

• Pre Order Hot Dog $3

• Concession or bingo card sheet ticket $1 each

• Pizza Slice 3 tickets

• Hot Dog 3 tickets

• Candy 2 tickets

• Drinks 1 ticket 

• Chips 1 ticket

• 1 Bingo Card Sheet: 1 ticket

 

Deer Park Book Drive

The PTA is holding a Book Drive to replenish its book inventory for Bucky’s Bonus Books [BBB], Deer Park’s free book distribution during Book Fair weeks.  Every student receives a gently used book of their choice twice per school year at BBB.  This is made possible by book donations from Deer Park families and our Centreville community.  Donate books from January 13th thru February 22nd in the bin in front of the school’s main entrance.  Tax receipts and/or book pick-up available upon request by emailing [email protected].

 

Spirit Wear 

Deer Park Spirit Store is open online year round!

Celebrate Deer Park’s 30th anniversary with this fun shirt and coordinating leggings featuring a cool 90s vibe. Choose a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, crewneck or leggings. Orders ship to your house! All traditional Bucky spiritwear is available too!

Click here to order.

Email [email protected]  if there is something you would like to see.

Membership

Come and join us  to make this year a RAD one for the kids!

We are not a scary PTA, we promise! Help Deer Park reach our member goal! Tell your friends to join with a ONE time donation! Your membership gets you access to the members only MemberHub with features like an online contact directory and discounts!

Membership gifts have been distributed to teachers to send home in backpacks and still available! 

 

Volunteer

Got you laughing, right? We know you think the PTA is scary, but we aren’t “that” PTA!

Volunteer here today!

 

Girl Scouts

Attention Kindergarten Parents!

Are you interested in joining your child(ren) up for Girl Scouts? We have a new Deer Park Kindergarten troop formed that meets Thursday at 6pm, twice a month at Deer Park Elementary. If you are interested in joining this troop, please email Megan Durst at [email protected] (Deer Park GS Troop Organizer).

OTA Summer Camp Pass

Overtime Athletics Summer Camp Pass is back to allow you the MOST flexibility and LOWEST prices that you can find in the Northern Virginia Camp scene! Just choose how many weeks of camp you would like to join us for this summer and reserve your spot today. These can be used for any of our traditional day camps (and you don’t even have to choose just one!). All Families will receive an email from the OTA Team in February for final week/location selection. Any Add-ons may be purchased at this point.

NOVA Summer Camp Pass 2025

 

Sponsors

A huge thank you to our sponsors for Deer Park! Your support is greatly appreciated as we move towards our goals for the school!

Mt Kim Martial Arts

Card My Yard Centreville

L and V Cleaning

BOWA

Victory Martial Arts

 

Thank you to our Deer Park Educational Partner, Jessica Fauteux, with Re/Max Allegiance for your support of our PTA Programs!

Upcoming Dates February

21 - Family Bingo Night/6th grade Fundraiser - 6:00 p.m.

24 - Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

March

9 - Daylight Saving Time Begins

12 - PTA Meeting with family presentation / The Smart Talk

14 - Deer Park/Coates ES Staff Basketball Rivalry @ Westfield HS - 7:00 p.m.

17 - Early Release Monday - 12:25 p.m. Dismissal

27 - Rising 7th Graders Visit to Stone MS

28 - End of Third Quarter

28 - PTA Spirit Wear Day

28 - End of Third Quarter (full school day)

31 - Eid al Fitr - Holiday - No School; April 1 No School/Teacher Workday

April

1 - Teacherwork day / No School for students

1 - Kindergarten Orientation 2025-26 (12:00-1:30 p.m.)

14 - 18 - Spring Break

25 - PTA Movie Night & Spiritwear Day

28 - Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

30 - 6th Grade panoramic picture

 

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Good morning Deer Park Families!

Over our recent snow day, students were asked to be snowman/snow creature designers, igloo architects, snowball makers or snow fort engineers. Wow! Everyone did an amazing job. Thank you for sending in your submissions. You will be able to view these below.

Please take time to vote for your favorite and most creative creation by completing this form.

Below you will notice that each photo(s) has a number listed next to it. Use this number to identify your first choice creation on our google form. The winner with the highest number of votes will get to treat his/her class to a pizza lunch and frozen treat. 

You may only vote one time for your top choice. Voting will close on Friday, February 21st! Good Luck!

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Calendar Reminder

Presidents Day (Holiday)

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Presidents Day holiday.

See the complete school year calendar here.

 

Early Release Monday Monday, February 24th/12:25 p.m.

Your child will follow the same dismissal procedure (staying or leaving early) as you indicated for the first early release date, with the exception of those students attending SACC which is open at dismissal time.

In order to ensure student safety, please do not make any last minute changes to your child's dismissal plan.

Students receive lunch daily, including early release days.

Learn more about Early Release Mondays at this link.

 

Reading Plan Updates

We have completed our winter testing. The literacy team will be contacting parents to discuss adjustments to current reading plans. They will also be reaching out to discuss plans for students who qualified after this assessment window. If you would like to reach out to set up a meeting, please email Stephanie Jennings – [email protected] or Beka Hartl- [email protected]

 

The PTA 90's Winter Dance was so RAD!

We hope you joined the fun last Friday!

  Westfield High School Annual
Mulch Sale

Westfield High School (WHS) holds a Mulch Sale fundraiser every year. This important fundraiser enables the PTSA to provide a safe and sober All-Night Grad Party for Westfield Seniors and other vital PTSA programs. This year, the PTSA is again partnering with Meadows Farms to deliver the mulch. The same high-quality mulch will be packaged in Meadows Farms bags and DELIVERED to your driveway. More information can be found in the attached flyer.

Flyer - Pyramid School

 

Save the Date March 14, 2025 @ Westfield High School

Come out and cheer for Deer Park teachers and staff during the annual Crosstown Rivals Staff Basketball Game when we take on Coates Elementary.

24-25 Crosstown Rivals Staff Basketball Game

 

Kindergarten 25-26 Orientation

Greetings to all our Rising Kindergarten Families,

Rising Kinders and parents are invited to Deer Park on April 1st at noon for an in-person orientation. Our Kindergarteners will visit the library while parents meet our incredible Administrative and Kindergarten Team. Then parents and students will meet again for a tour of the building and classrooms. This event will finish with a school bus ride around the neighborhood and a treat upon returning.

Enrollment is open.  Find out more on the FCPS registration webpage  or by contacting our Registrar.

 

Yearbooks!

It's time to place your order for the 2024-2025,
30th Anniversary edition of the Deer Park Yearbook!

Place your order here.   Use school code - 22187

 

 

Student Voices at Family Summit

Students Are Invited to Share Their Voices at the 2025 Family Summit

The 2025 FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, March 15, at South Lakes High School.   Visit the Family Summit Webpage  for more information.

At the event, FCPS students are invited to showcase projects and advocacy efforts around inclusivity in schools. This is a great resume-building opportunity, and students can earn service hours as well. Students may share their work in a share-fair environment using posters, essays, videos, songs, or art. They will interact with attendees through conversations about their work, ideas, and efforts to foster inclusivity in school communities.

Students must use this Google Form to participate  by Monday, February 17. A list of possible projects is also on the form. More information will be provided after the student’s submission is received. Please contact Manuel Gomez Portillo with any questions. 

Centering student voice is part of FCPS Strategic Plan  Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.

 

SYA Spring Lacrosse

Registrations Open, forming teams now. Start the new year right with SYC Spring Lacrosse.

Find out more SYA Lacrosse Flyer

Deer Park PTA Information
www.deerparkespta.org

The February PTA meeting scheduled for yesterday was postponed due to the weather and will be rescheduled.  More information to come soon.

Winter Dance Party

Thank you all for the support with donations, time and participation.  The event was a success!

 

Family Event

Due to low participation numbers, this event was canceled. However, as soon as your crafts come to school they will be sent home with the student to complete at home. Thank you to all for the support!

  6th Grade Bingo Night

Join us for the 6th Grade Bingo Night Fundraiser on Friday February 21st at 6 PM in the Deer Park Cafeteria.  Lots of great prizes to be won.  First Bingo Card is free.  Pre-purchase more Bingo Cards and food here.  to save time in line at the event. Whole pizzas and hot dogs are available for pre-order and concessions will be for sale.

Prices:

* Book of 10 bingo card sheets $8
* Pre Order Whole Costco Cheese Pizza $18
* Pre Order Whole Costco Pepperoni Pizza $18
* Pre Order Hot Dogs $3
* Concession or bingo card sheet ticket $1 ea
* Pizza Slice 3 tickets
* Hot Dog 3 tickets
* Candy 2 tickets
* Drinks 1 ticket
* Chips 1 ticket
* 1 Bingo card sheet: 1 ticket

 

Deer Park Book Drive

The PTA is holding a Book Drive to replenish its book inventory for Bucky’s Bonus Books [BBB], Deer Park’s free book distribution during Book Fair weeks.  Every student receives a gently used book of their choice twice per school year at BBB.  This is made possible by book donations from Deer Park families and our Centreville community.  Donate books from January 13th thru February 22nd in the bin in front of the school’s main entrance.  Tax receipts and/or book pick-up available upon request by emailing [email protected].

 

Spirit Wear

Deer Park Spirit Store is open online year round! Celebrate Deer Park’s 30th anniversary with this fun shirt and coordinating leggings featuring a cool 90s vibe. Choose a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, crewneck or leggings. Orders ship to your house! All traditional Bucky spiritwear is available too! 

Click here to order.

Email [email protected] if there is something you would like to see

 

Volunteer

Volunteer here today!!  We know you think the PTA is scary, but we aren't "that" PTA!  

 

Membership

WHY HAVEN’T YOU JOINED YET?

Come and join us  to make this year a RAD one for the kids!  We are not a scary PTA, we promise! Help Deer Park reach our member goal! Tell your friends to join with a ONE time donation! Your membership gets you access to the members only MemberHub with features like an online contact directory and discounts!

Membership gifts have been distributed to teachers to send home in backpacks and are still available.

  Girl Scouts

Attention Kindergarten Parents!

Are you interested in joining your child(ren) up for Girl Scouts? We have a new Deer Park Kindergarten troop formed that meets Thursday at 6pm, twice a month at Deer Park Elementary. If you are interested in joining this troop, please email Megan Durst at [email protected] (Deer Park GS Troop Organizer).

 

OTA Summer Camp Pass

Overtime Athletics Summer Camp Pass is back to allow you the MOST flexibility and LOWEST prices that you can find in the Northern Virginia Camp scene! Just choose how many weeks of camp you would like to join us for this summer and reserve your spot today. These can be used for any of our traditional day camps (and you don’t even have to choose just one!). All Families will receive an email from the OTA Team in February for final week/location selection. Any Add-ons may be purchased at this point.

NOVA Summer Camp Pass 2025

 

Sponsors

A huge thank you to our sponsors for Deer Park! Your support is greatly appreciated as we move towards our goals for the school!

Mt Kim Martial Arts

Card My Yard Centreville

L and V Cleaning

BOWA

Victory Martial Arts

Thank you to our Deer Park Educational Partner, Jessica Fauteux, with Re/Max Allegiance for your support of our PTA Programs!

Upcoming Dates February

17 - Washington's Birthday/Presidents' Day - Holiday/No School

21 - Rising 7th graders visit Stone MS

21 - 6th Grade Bingo Night Fundraiser - 6:00 p.m.

24 - Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

March

9 - Daylight Saving Time Begins

12 - PTA Meeting

14 - Deer Park/Coates ES Staff Basketball Rivalry @ Westfield HS - 7:00 p.m.

17 - Early Release Monday - 12:25 p.m. Dismissal

28 - End of Third Quarter

28 - PTA Spirit Wear Day

28 - End of Third Quarter (full school day)

31 - Eid al Fitr - Holiday - No School; April 1 No School/Teacher Workday

April

1 - Teacherwork day / No School for students

1 - Kindergarten Orientation 2025-26 (12:00-1:30 p.m.)

14 - 18 - Spring Break

25 - PTA Movie Night & Spiritwear Day

28 - Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

30 - 6th Grade panoramic picture

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Snow Sculpture Competition

Deer Park's First annual snow sculpture competition!

Are your children expert snowman and snow creature designers, igloo architects, snowball makers, or snow fort engineers? Be creative!

Send in your snow day sculpture pictures by Thursday at 5:00 p.m. and the community/school will get to vote on the most creative snow sculpture.  The winning student will get to treat his/her class to a pizza lunch and frozen treat!

Send your photos to: SNOW DAY COMPETITION

Remember, deadline to send in photos is Thursday at 5pm!

Have fun!

 

February PTA Meeting

The February PTA meeting scheduled for this evening has been postponed and will be rescheduled soon.  More information to follow.

 

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Early Dismissal 12:25 p.m.

All Fairfax County public schools and offices will close three hours early today.

Deer Park will dismiss at 12:25 p.m.

Morning and afternoon preschool (special education) classes are canceled.  

Full-day preschool (special education) and Family and Early Childhood Education Program/Head Start classes will be dismissed three hours earlier than the usual time.  

SACC centers will open at the time of school dismissal for children enrolled in the After School session and close at 6:15 p.m. Due to the possibility of hazardous road conditions, NCS administration requests families make every effort to pick up children as soon as possible.

 

Principal Coffee Postponed

Due to the weather forecast, the Principal/Parent coffee scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed.

 

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Menu Substitution

Our wonderful cafeteria staff serves healthy breakfasts and lunches daily. At times substitutions need to be made and we try and notify the community as they occur.

On Tuesday, February 11th, the cafeteria will be serving beef tacos and cheese quesadillas instead of fish tacos.

You can find the menu at this link, use the school drop down in the upper right hand corner to find Deer Park.

Principal's Coffee Wednesday, February 12th

Weather permitting, please join Principal D'Amato for light breakfast refreshments from 9:00-10:30 AM in the Deer Park Library.  Hear all the news on the exciting things happening at Deer Park.

 

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Kindness Week Kindness Week is February 10 – 14th!  

Monday, 2/10: Team Kind - Sports Day

Tuesday, 2/11: Cozy & Kind - PJ Day

Wednesday, 2/12: Zones of Regulation - Wear your grade level color: Preschool & Kindergarten - red
1st – 2nd -  green
3rd – 4th -  yellow
5th – 6th -  blue

Thursday, 2/13: Choose Kindness  - WHS Pyramid Kindness Shirt or DP Spirit Wear

Friday, 2/14: Valentine’s Day - Wear red, pink or hearts

 

Principal's Coffee Rescheduled

Please join us next Wednesday, February 12th in the Deer Park Library.

Light breakfast refreshments from 9:00-10:30 AM

We hope you can join us.

 

National School Counseling Week

February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.

Thank you Mrs. Cottrell and Mrs. Franconceri,
for all you do for the students and families at Deer Park!

  Bucky's Celebrations - 3rd Quarter

Families!

Have you ever wondered about those little blue “bucks”?

When Deer Park students are following Bucky’s Behavior Expectations, they can earn Bucky Bucks! 🦌 When a class earns the goal listed below, the class celebrates!  Here are the celebrations for the 2nd quarter! You can help by reminding your child to follow the Behavior Expectations and to turn in Bucky Bucks to their teacher!

It BE-HOOVES you to BEHAVE! How's it going?

In November, Deer Park instituted a positive behavior incentive plan to increase respectful, responsible and safe behavior in the cafeteria. We posted expectations, gave examples of good behavior and staff who work in the cafeteria, and reported how each grade level was doing. Grade levels could earn extra recess for good behavior! Each month, we have seen an increase in great behavior! In December, three grade levels earned extra recess and in January, four grade levels earned extra recess with ALL classes making marked improvement!  We are so proud of our Deer Park students! Parents, you can help by modeling and discussing being respectful, responsible and safe!

Attendance Matters! 2nd Quarter Perfect Attendance Celebration

 

Middle School Transition Fair

FCPS Career & Transition Services Middle School Transition Fair:
Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Luther Jackson Middle School

For more information and registration, please see the flyer:

2025 Middle School Transition Fair Flyer

 

Lost and Found - Last Chance

Missing a jacket, sweater, coat, lunch box, hat, etc? Stop by the front foyer tomorrow, February 7th from 6-8 PM (during the PTA Winter Dance) when all items left in lost and found will be displayed.

This is the last chance to claim lost items. Anything left will be donated.

 

Kinder Registration:
It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment

Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.

We will have a Kindergarten Orientation meeting in the Spring when you and your child will be invited to meet our Principal, Mr. D'Amato, Assistant Principal, Mrs. Hitz and other staff members. While the students visit the Kindergarten classrooms, you will learn about the Kindergarten program and discuss administrative matters such as schedules and buses.

For support in Spanish, please contact our family liaison, Mrs. Arevalo.

Please share this information with your neighbors! We are looking forward to welcoming our new Kindergarteners in August!

 

Preschool/Headstart 2025-2026

Do you have a Preschool student?

Deer Park has inclusive PreK/Head Start program to provide a quality preschool experience with comprehensive services at no cost to qualifying families, who reside in Fairfax County. Though families may qualify, spaces are limited, and selection is based on need, not “first come, first serve”, with PreK priority given to 4 year olds and Deer Park based students. More information and the application in both Spanish and English can be found at this link, early childhood/preK/early Headstart application.

This program will be in addition our existing preschool Special Education Class Based program and our Preschool Autism Program. If you think your preschooler has a developmental delay or a disability contact Child Find for FCPS. Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs. Child Find screenings are free to residents of FCPS whose child is 2 through 5 years old early childhood/child find. If you have a child who is under the age of 2, who may have a delay contact neighborhood community services/infant/toddler connection  for a free screening.

All Ages Read Together (AART)

AART is enrolling for the upcoming school year in Centreville! Classes are held twice a week for 90 minutes. AART’s FREE part-time preschool program is specifically designed for children who fall in the gap between those who qualify for publicly funded programs and those families who cannot afford preschool.

To qualify for AART, your child must be: 4 or 5 years old, not enrolled in another preschool program, Head Start, STEP, or PreK. 
AART / enroll here

Save the Date! March 14th, 2025 @ Westfield HS Crosstown Rivals Staff Basketball Game

Deer Park VS Coates Elementary

Come out and cheer Deer Park to victory!

24-25 Crosstown Rivals Staff Basketball Game

Ramadan

Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, February 28. This day is an evening observance day. 

Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact the office if accommodations are needed including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times.

SYA Little League

Spring is just around the corner and SYA is looking for athletes to join the fun in Little League.

Register now at www.syasports.org

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org Winter Dance Party

Join us for our annual FREE family dance party on Friday, February 7 from 6-8pm in the cafeteria! Dress in your best ‘90’s drip and bust a move! Admission is free, but bring some cash or card for concessions! Check out the event list and donate  if you can.  Volunteers needed ! Please click here to help!  Pre-order large pizza (cheese or pepperoni) and concession tickets here.

Parents (or an 18+ adult) MUST enter with and accompany ALL students for the entire event.

Family Event

Join us February 8th from 2-4 pm for Craft Night at Craftspace. Bring friends and family. Choose from four crafts. You can craft at the event or pick up your crafts at Deer Park and craft at home!

Register here.

PTA Meeting

Join us for our February Meeting on Wednesday February 12 at 7pm. Meeting is available on zoom or in person. Childcare available.

Join Zoom Meeting with this link:

February PTA Meeting Zoom link

 

6th Grade Bingo Night

Join us for the 6th Grade Bingo Night Fundraiser on Friday February 21st at 6 PM in the Deer Park Cafeteria.  Lots of great prizes to be won.  First Bingo Card is free.  Pre-purchase more Bingo Cards and food here  to save time in line at the event.

Whole Pizzas and hot dogs are available for pre-order and concessions will be for sale.

First Annual Deer Park Spelling Bee! 
Sign Up Now!

DPES will be holding its first annual Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, February 13th at 9:00am in the library (during school hours!).  There will only be one school-wide competition and your student must be signed up to participate.  Study guides and resources to prepare for the Bee will be shared via email upon sign-up. The last day to sign up is Friday, February 7, 2025.

The Spelling Bee is open to all students grades K-6 and the winner will represent Deer Park at the Fairfax County Spelling Bee in March 2025.  Participating is a fun and competitive intellectual challenge for students that will build confidence, reward study and preparation, and increase vocabulary!  If you are interested in being a judge, the pronouncer, or an event helper, or if you have any other questions, please email [email protected].

Sign up here!

 

Deer Park Book Drive

The PTA is holding a Book Drive to replenish its book inventory for Bucky’s Bonus Books [BBB], Deer Park’s free book distribution during Book Fair weeks.  Every student receives a gently used book of their choice twice per school year at BBB.  This is made possible by book donations from Deer Park families and our Centreville community.  Donate books from January 13th thru February 22nd in the bin in front of the school’s main entrance.  Tax receipts and/or book pick-up available upon request by emailing [email protected].

  Spirit Wear

Deer Park Spirit Store is open online year round! Celebrate Deer Park’s 30th anniversary with this fun shirt and coordinating leggings featuring a cool 90s vibe. Choose a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, crewneck or leggings. Orders ship to your house! All traditional Bucky spiritwear is available too Click here to order!

Email [email protected]  if there is something you would like to see!

 

Membership

Come and join us to make this year a RAD one for the kids!  We are not a scary PTA, we promise! Help Deer Park reach our member goal! Tell your friends to join with a ONE time donation! Your membership gets you access to the members only MemberHub with features like an online contact directory and discounts!

Membership gifts have been distributed to teachers to sent home in backpacks and are still available.

 

Volunteer

Got you laughing, right? We know you think the PTA is scary, but we aren’t “that” PTA!

Volunteer here today.

 

Girl Scouts

Attention Kindergarten Parents!

Are you interested in joining your child(ren) up for Girl Scouts? We have a new Deer Park Kindergarten troop formed that meets Thursday at 6pm, twice a month at Deer Park Elementary. If you are interested in joining this troop, please email Megan Durst at [email protected] (Deer Park GS Troop Organizer).

  OTA Summer Camp Pass

Overtime Athletics Summer Camp Pass is back to allow you the MOST flexibility and LOWEST prices that you can find in the Northern Virginia Camp scene! Just choose how many weeks of camp you would like to join us for this summer and reserve your spot today. These can be used for any of our traditional day camps (and you don’t even have to choose just one!). All Families will receive an email from the OTA Team in February for final week/location selection. Any Add-ons may be purchased at this point.

NOVA Summer Camp Pass 2025

 

Sponsors

A huge thank you to our sponsors for Deer Park! Your support is greatly appreciated as we move towards our goals for the school!

Mt Kim Martial Arts

Card My Yard Centreville

L and V Cleaning

BOWA

Victory Martial Arts

Thank you for your partnership and event support! Check out their class specials here or give them a call (703-988-9300). Ask about the Deer Park family free classes! Victory Martial Arts will help your student build focus, discipline and confidence.

Thank you to our Deer Park Educational Partner, Jessica Fauteux, with Re/Max Allegiance for your support of our PTA Programs!

Upcoming Dates February

3 - 7 - National School Counselor Week

7 - Winter Dance Party - 6:00 p.m.

8 - Family Craft Night @ Craftspace

10 - 14th - Kindness Week

12 - Principal's Coffee - 9:00 a.m.

12 - Stone MS Counselors visit DP 6th Grade

13 - Spelling Bee during the school day

17 - Washington's Birthday/Presidents' Day - Holiday/No School

21 - Rising 7th graders visit Stone MS

21 - 6th Grade Bingo Night Fundraiser - 6:00 p.m.

24 - Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

28 - Ramadan (begins at sundown)

March

9 - Daylight Saving Time Begins

12 - PTA Meeting

14 - Deer Park/Coates ES Staff Basketball Rivalry @ Westfield HS - 7:00 p.m.

17 - Early Release Monday - 12:25 p.m. Dismissal

28 - End of Third Quarter

28 - PTA Spirit Wear Day

31 - Eid al Fitr - Holiday - No School; April 1 No School/Teacher Workday

See the full school year calendar here.

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Good afternoon Deer Park Families,

Due to the winter weather advisory causing a 2 hour delay tomorrow morning, the Parent Coffee we had scheduled for Thursday morning is postponed.

We hope to reschedule to next Wednesday, February 12th at 9:00 a.m. weather permitting. Stay tuned for more information.

Hope to see you next week.

 

Rising 7th Graders - Stone MS Visit Rescheduled

The scheduled visit to Stone Middle School that was planned for tomorrow morning has been rescheduled to Friday, February 21st.

Thank you.

 

 

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Literacy Night Fun

 

Principal's Coffee Thursday, February 6, 2025

Please join Principal D'Amato and Assistant Principal Hitz on Thursday, February 6th

Light breakfast refreshments from 9:00-10:30 AM

We hope you can join us!

 

FCPS Cares

The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community.

Congratulations to Deer Park's Mrs. Bruch, Multiple Disabilities Teacher and Mrs. Cottrell, School Counselor!

  2nd Quarter Awards Celebration

Today we celebrated students excelling in academics, citizenship, work habits, respectful behavior and communicating ideas! 

Congratulations students and parents.

 

Deer Park LOVES Math

Coming home today, January 30, in your child’s Thursday folder is a math calendar. This math challenge has 1 problem per day during the month of February for students to review number sense concepts for their grade level. Have your student complete the calendar by Monday, March 3 and turn it in to their teacher to receive a reward for their effort. Students who turn in the completed calendar by the due date will earn a pizza party during their lunch period.

We have attached electronic copies of the calendar to this message for your reference.

Sixth Grade Math Challenge

Fifth Grade Math Challenge

Fourth Grade Math Challenge

Third Grade Math Challenge

Second Grade Math Challenge

First Grade Math Challenge

Kindergarten Loves Math

 

Attendance Matters

On February 6th, we will celebrate those students with perfect attendance for the 2nd Quarter of School. These students attended daily from November 6th through January 28th.

While we do not want sick children at school, we want to remind our families that all absences count and full day attendance will help your child reach their learning goals.

Encourage regular school attendance  and help students stay engaged and connected. 

Let's make every day count!

 

Preschool/Headstart 2025-2026

Do you have a Preschool student?

Deer Park has inclusive PreK/Head Start program to provide a quality preschool experience with comprehensive services at no cost to qualifying families, who reside in Fairfax County. Though families may qualify, spaces are limited, and selection is based on need, not “first come, first serve”, with PreK priority given to 4 year olds and Deer Park based students. More information and the application in both Spanish and English can be found at this link, early-childhood/prek-and-early-head-start-application

This program will be in addition our existing preschool Special Education Class Based program and our Preschool Autism Program. If you think your preschooler has a developmental delay or a disability contact Child Find for FCPS. Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs. Child Find screenings are free to residents of FCPS whose child is 2 through 5 years old. early-childhood-child-find  If you have a child who is under the age of 2, who may have a delay contact neighborhood-community-services/infant-and-toddler-connection for a free screening.

All Ages Read Together (AART)

AART is enrolling for the upcoming school year in Centreville! Classes are held twice a week for 90 minutes. AART’s FREE part-time preschool program is specifically designed for children who fall in the gap between those who qualify for publicly funded programs and those families who cannot afford preschool.

To qualify for AART, your child must be: 4 or 5 years old, not enrolled in another preschool program, Head Start, STEP, or PreK. https://allagesreadtogether.org/enroll-inscribirse/

 

Cultural Observances Around the World February

All Month - Black History Month 

2 - Groundhog Day 

10 - Lunar New Year

12 - Makhu Bucha Day (Buddhist-Thailand)

12-13 Tu BiShvat

17 -  Presidents’ Day

26 -  Maha Shivratri (Hindu)

28 - March 30 - Ramadan

 

Kindness Week Kindness Week is February 10 – 14th!  

Monday, 2/10: Team Kind - Sports Day

Tuesday, 2/11: Cozy & Kind - PJ Day

Wednesday, 2/12: Zones of Regulation - Wear your grade level color:
Preschool & Kindergarten - red
1st – 2nd -  green
3rd – 4th -  yellow
5th – 6th -  blue

Thursday, 2/13: Choose Kindness  - WHS Pyramid Kindness Shirt or DP Spirit Wear

Friday, 2/14: Valentine’s Day - Wear red, pink or hearts

 

Lost and Found - Last Chance

Missing a jacket, sweater, coat, lunch box, hat, etc? Stop by the front foyer on February 7th from 6-8 PM (during the PTA Winter Dance) when all items left in lost and found will be displayed.

This is the last chance to claim lost items. Anything left will be donated.

 

VA SOL Summary

Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families

This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report.

The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year. 

Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. They will be distributed by schools this month to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVue.

The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our schools and staff are committed to working with families to support every student to succeed at their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.

 

Deer Park PTA Information
www.deerparkespta.org Winter Dance Party

Join us for our annual FREE family dance party on Friday, February 7 from 6-8pm in the cafeteria! Dress in your best ‘90’s drip and bust a move! Admission is free, but bring some cash or card for concessions! Check out the event list and donate  if you can.  Volunteers NEEDED!! Click here!

 Pre-order large pizza ( cheese or pepperoni) and concession tickets here.

Parents (or an 18+ adult) MUST enter with and accompany ALL students for the entire event. 

 

Family Event

Join us February 8th from 2-4pm for Craft Night at Craftspace. Bring friends and family. Choose from four crafts. You can craft at the event or pick up your crafts at Deer Park and craft at home!

Register Now!

  Spirit Squad for Staff Basketball Game

Register Here  until Saturday, February 1st

Rope Motion creates Emotion! Take your spirit to a higher level! Learn routines, cheers, motions and jumps that promote teamwork, fitness and FUN. We'll work on basic cheer and dance movements that have participants smiling from ear to ear and bouncing from head to toe! We bring the sidelines to center stage with cheers that include: “Who Rocks the House”, “G-O Yell GO”, “Dynamite”, and many more. Our pyramid of activity will include cheers, routines, jump roping, and warm up games.  Deer Park Elementary cheer team will cheer on the Deer Park vs Coates

Staff Basketball Game on 3/14 with a half time performance.  Come be a part of something bigger, sign up today!

 

6th Grade Bingo Night

Join us for the 6th Grade Bingo Night Fundraiser on Friday February 21st at 6 PM in the Deer Park Cafeteria.  Lots of great prizes to be won.  First Bingo Card is free.  Pre-purchase more Bingo Cards and food here  to save time in line at the event. Whole pizzas and hot dogs are available for pre-order and concessions will be for sale.

 

 

First Annual Deer Park Spelling Bee!  Sign Up Now!

DPES will be holding its first annual Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, February 13th at 9:00am in the library (during school hours!).  There will only be one school-wide competition and your student must be signed up to participate.  Study guides and resources to prepare for the Bee will be shared via email upon sign-up. The last day to sign up is Friday, February 7, 2025.

The Spelling Bee is open to all students grades K-6 and the winner will represent Deer Park at the Fairfax County Spelling Bee in March 2025.  Participating is a fun and competitive intellectual challenge for students that will build confidence, reward study and preparation, and increase vocabulary!  If you are interested in being a judge, the pronouncer, or an event helper, or if you have any other questions, please email [email protected].

Sign up HERE!

 

Deer Park Book Drive

The PTA is holding a Book Drive to replenish its book inventory for Bucky’s Bonus Books [BBB], Deer Park’s free book distribution during Book Fair weeks.  Every student receives a gently used book of their choice twice per school year at BBB.  This is made possible by book donations from Deer Park families and our Centreville community.  Donate books from January 13th thru February 22nd in the bin in front of the school’s main entrance.  Tax receipts and/or book pick-up available upon request by emailing [email protected].

 

Spirit Wear 

Deer Park Spirit Store is open online year round! Celebrate Deer Park’s 30th anniversary with this fun shirt and coordinating leggings featuring a cool 90s vibe. Choose a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, crewneck or leggings. Orders ship to your house! All traditional Bucky spiritwear is available too! Click here to order!

Email [email protected] if there is something you would like to see!

 

Membership

Please join us  to make this year a RAD one for the kids!  We are not a scary PTA, we promise! Help Deer Park reach our member goal! Tell your friends to join with a ONE time donation! Your membership gets you access to the members only MemberHub with features like an online contact directory and discounts!

Membership gifts have been distributed to teachers to send home in backpacks and still available! 

 

Volunteer

 We know you think the PTA is scary, but we aren’t “that” PTA! Volunteer here today.

 

Girl Scouts

Attention Kindergarten Parents!

Are you interested in joining your child(ren) up for Girl Scouts? We have a new Deer Park Kindergarten troop formed that meets Thursday at 6pm, twice a month at Deer Park Elementary. If you are interested in joining this troop, please email Megan Durst at [email protected] (Deer Park GS Troop Organizer).

 

OTA Summer Camp Pass

Overtime Athletics Summer Camp Pass is back to allow you the MOST flexibility and LOWEST prices that you can find in the Northern Virginia Camp scene! Just choose how many weeks of camp you would like to join us for this summer and reserve your spot today. These can be used for any of our traditional day camps (and you don’t even have to choose just one!). All Families will receive an email from the OTA Team in February for final week/location selection. Any Add-ons may be purchased at this point. 

NOVA Summer Camp Pass 2025

 

 

Sponsors

A huge thank you to our sponsors for Deer Park! Your support is greatly appreciated as we move towards our goals for the school!

Mt. Kim Martial Arts

Card My Yard Centreville

L and V Cleaning

BOWA

Victory Martial Arts

Thank you for your partnership and event support! Check out their class specials here or give them a call (703-988-9300)! Ask about the Deer Park family free classes! Victory Martial Arts will help your student(s) build focus, discipline and confidence!

 

Thank you to our Deer Park Educational Partner, Jessica Fauteux, with Re/Max Allegiance for your support of our PTA Programs!

Upcoming Dates February

5 - Rising 7th Grade Parents only - Stone MS Curriculum Night - 6:00 p.m.

6 - Principal Coffee - 9:00 a.m. - Library

6 - 2nd Qtr Perfect Attendance Acknowledgement

6 - Rising 7th Gr Students only - Stone MS tour - 9:30 a.m.

6 - Progress Reports go home

7 - Winter Dance Party - 6:00 p.m.

8 - Family Craft Night @ Craftspace

10 - 14th - Kindness Week

12 - Stone MS Counselors visit DP 6th Grade

13 - Spelling Bee during the school day

17 - Washington's Birthday/Presidents' Day - Holiday/No School

21 - 6th Grade Bingo Night - 6:00 p.m.

24 - Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

 

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Wednesday, January 29th is a Teacher Workday, NO School for Students.

 

See the full school year calendar here: https://www.fcps.edu/calendars

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2nd Quarter End

Tuesday, January 28th is the last day of the 2nd quarter and is a full day of school.

Wednesday, January 29th is a Teacher Workday, NO School for Students.

 

Math Challenge

Hello Deer Park Families,

Starting in February we will hold our first annual Math challenge. Be on the lookout for papers to come home on January 30th in Thursday folders. This challenge is to encourage students to practice their math skills at home with their family. There will be ONE math question each night. Please work with your student to complete the calendar. All calendars are due Tuesday, March 4th to the main office!

 

Fairfax County Public Library Cards Are In!

If you or your child filled out an application for a public library card in December, please have your child stop by the Deer Park library to pick it up.

Applications are no longer being accepted at Deer Park, but you can always fill one out when you are at the Centreville Public Library. The temporary password for all newly issued public library cards is: 1111. After logging in for the first time, you can change the password.

Click on the flyer to find out how to access eBooks and audiobooks from a Fairfax County library: Libby app information

 

Keeping Kids Warm

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

View Fairfax County's Winter Weather/Extreme Cold Safety Tips

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Mrs. Arevalo, at [email protected] . You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

 

 

DPES will be holding its first annual Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, February 13th at 9:00am in the library (during school hours!).  There will only be one school-wide competition and your student must be signed up to participate.  Study guides and resources to prepare for the Bee will be shared via email upon sign-up. The last day to sign up is Friday, February 7, 2025.

The Spelling Bee is open to all students grades K-6 and the winner will represent Deer Park at the Fairfax County Spelling Bee in March 2025.  Participating is a fun and competitive intellectual challenge for students that will build confidence, reward study and preparation, and increase vocabulary!  If you are interested in being a judge, the pronouncer, or an event helper, or if you have any other questions, please email [email protected]

Sign Up Here!

 

SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon

All FCPS families and middle and high school students will be receiving an email invitation on Tuesday, January 21, to participate in a survey about FCPS' Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy,  and cell phone storage options.

The survey will be available from January 21 to February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!

 

Menu Substitution

Our wonderful cafeteria staff serves healthy breakfasts and lunches daily. At times substitutions need to be made and we try and notify the community as they occur.

On February 26, 2025 Turkey Barbacoa will be replaced with Nacho instead of Nacho w/Taco Beef & Cheese Sauce.

You can find the menu at this link,  use the school drop down in the upper right hand corner to find Deer Park.

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org

 

Winter Dance Party

 Join us for our annual FREE family dance party on Friday, February 7 from 6-8pm in the cafeteria! Dress in your best 90s! Admission is free, but bring some cash or card for concessions! Check out the event list and donate  if you can!  

Volunteers NEEDED !! Click here!

 

Family Event

Join us February 8th from 2-4pm for Craft Night at Craftspace. Bring friends and family. Choose from four crafts. You can craft at the event or pick up your crafts at Deer Park and craft at home!

Register Now !

 

 

Staff Winter Breakfast Wednesday, January 29th

The PTA is throwing a Winter Breakfast to thank our staff for all of their hard work during the first half of the school year on Wednesday, January 29th (which is a Teacher Work Day).  Please sign up to bring in breakfast items to make this celebration a success!

Sign up here: Items need to be brought to the front office no later than Tues, Jan 28th

Thank you to Victory Martial Arts for their donations from Panera Bread! Check them out here!

  Spirit Squad for Staff Basketball Game

Rope Motion creates Emotion! Take your spirit to a higher level! Learn routines, cheers, motions and jumps that promote teamwork, fitness and FUN. We'll work on basic cheer and dance movements that have participants smiling from ear to ear and bouncing from head to toe! We bring the sidelines to center stage with cheers that include: “Who Rocks the House”, “G-O Yell GO”, “Dynamite”, and many more. Our pyramid of activity will include cheers, routines, jump roping, and warm up games.  Deer Park Elementary cheer team will cheer on the Deer Park vs Coates Staff Basketball Game on 3/14 with a half time performance.  

Come be a part of something bigger, sign up today Register here!

  Deer Park Book Drive

The PTA is holding a Book Drive to replenish its book inventory for Bucky’s Bonus Books [BBB], Deer Park’s free book distribution during Book Fair weeks.  Every student receives a gently used book of their choice twice per school year at BBB.  This is made possible by book donations from Deer Park families and our Centreville community.  Donate books from January 13th thru February 22nd in the bin in front of the school’s main entrance. 

Tax receipts and/or book pick-up available upon request by emailing [email protected].

  Spirit Wear 

Deer Park Spirit Store is open online year round! Celebrate Deer Park’s 30th anniversary with this fun shirt and coordinating leggings featuring a cool 90s vibe. Choose a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, crewneck or leggings. Orders ship to your house! All traditional Bucky spiritwear is available too!

Click here to order!

  Membership

Come and join us  to make this year a RAD one for the kids!  We are not a scary PTA, we promise! Help Deer Park reach our member goal! Tell your friends to join with a ONE time donation! Your membership gets you access to the members only MemberHub with features like an online contact directory and discounts!

Membership gifts have been distributed to teachers to sent home in backpacks and are still available!

 

Volunteer

We know you think the PTA is scary, but we aren’t “that” PTA!

Volunteer here today.

 

Girl Scouts

Attention Kindergarten Parents!

Are you interested in joining your child(ren) up for Girl Scouts? We have a new Deer Park Kindergarten troop formed that meets Thursday at 6pm, twice a month at Deer Park Elementary. If you are interested in joining this troop, please email Megan Durst at [email protected](Deer Park GS Troop Organizer)

 

OTA Summer Camp Pass

Overtime Athletics Summer Camp Pass is back to allow you the MOST flexibility and LOWEST prices that you can find in the Northern Virginia Camp scene! Just choose how many weeks of camp you would like to join us for this summer and reserve your spot today. These can be used for any of our traditional day camps (and you don’t even have to choose just one!). All Families will receive an email from the OTA Team in February for final week/location selection. Any Add-ons may be purchased at this point.

NOVA Summer Camp Pass 2025

  Sponsors

A huge thank you to our sponsors for Deer Park! Your support is greatly appreciated as we move towards our goals for the school!

Mt Kim Martial Arts

Card My Yard Centreville

L and V Cleaning

BOWA

Victory Martial Arts

Thank you for your partnership and event support! Check out their class specials here  and help your student(s) build focus, discipline and confidence!

Thank you to our Deer Park Educational Partner, Jessica Fauteux, with Re/Max Allegiance for your support of our PTA Programs!

Upcoming Dates January

24 - PTA Spirit Wear Day

24 - 5th & 6th Grade Band/Strings Performance 2:20 p.m.

28 - End of Second Quarter (full day)

29 - Teacher Workday - No School for Students

30 - 2nd Quarter Awards during lunch times (invited parents only of award winners)

30 - 4th Grade Strings Concert - 6:00 p.m.

 

February

5 - Rising 7th Grade Parents only - Stone MS Curriculum Night - 6:00 p.m.

6 - Principal Coffee #2 - 9:00 a.m. - Library

6 - 2nd Qtr Perfect Attendance Acknowledgement

6 - Rising 7th Gr Students only - Stone MS tour - 9:30 a.m.

6 - Progress Reports go home

12 - Stone MS Counselors visit DP 6th Grade

13 - Spelling Bee during the school day

17 - Washington's Birthday/Presidents' Day - Holiday/No School

24 - Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

 

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Literacy Night

Please join us for Literacy Night tonight, January 22 from 6-8 PM. We are planning to have activities for each area that supports reading for all levels.

We are also going to be providing family resources to support families working together to strengthen reading skills. This event is designed for families to experience together. Our theme is a cozy winter. We are inviting all families to come in school appropriate pajamas.

Hope to see you there!

 

 

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Martin Luther King Day (Holiday)/Inauguration Day

We honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dedication to equality and serving others. #MLKDay #OurFCPS

Schools and offices will be closed on
Monday, January 20,
for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
See the complete school year calendar.

 

2nd Quarter End

Tuesday, January 28th is the last day of the 2nd quarter and is a full day of school.

Wednesday, January 29th is a Teacher Workday,
NO School for Students.

See the full school year calendar here.

 

Literacy News Benchmark

The literacy team presented at a PTA meeting to introduce parents and families to the new Benchmark curriculum that we are using this year. The slide deck  of the information is available if you need a refresher or were unable to attend.

Lexia

We have had many students complete levels in Lexia. We enjoy celebrating the students by putting their names on the morning news and giving them a certificate with a small token. However, we have noticed that students are racing through the levels to get the achievement mark, but they are not actually learning the content. This is causing many of our students to be working in areas that are currently too difficult. At Deer Park, we are going to have students who score below 80% on the level skills check repeat that level. We will deliver certificates for students once they have achieved 80% or higher. Students should not be completing Lexia at home without teacher permission. Parents are reminded that any Lexia work should be done independently so we are able to tell exactly where the student is struggling and succeeding.. Students were not reassessed for their Lexia level at the beginning of the year so there are students that are currently placed too low or too high. If your child is telling you the lessons are too easy or too difficult, please reach out to either the classroom teacher or the literacy team.

Mid-Year Assessments

We are going to be starting our mid-year assessments soon. Once the window closes, you will be able to find your student scores under the documents tab of Parent View. Please communicate absences to the teacher so we can make sure we are getting the students assessed by the deadlines. Once that data has been completed an analyzed, additional students may qualify for reading plans. We will be in touch if your student is on a reading plan. For students that have already been on a reading plan, the progress monitoring assessments have been uploaded so please check out their progress. The current reading plans will continue so we will only be in touch if there are changes. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions about the plan.

Literacy Night

Literacy Night is coming! We are excited to announce that we will have a Literacy Night on January 22 from 6-8 PM. We are planning to have activities for each area that supports reading for all levels. We are also going to be providing family resources to support families working together to strengthen reading skills. This event is designed for families to experience together. Our theme is a cozy winter. We are inviting all families to come in school appropriate pajamas.

Questions?  Please reach out to Stephanie Jennings  or Beka Hartl with any questions.

 

Happy Times at DP

Check out all the fun events from November & December at Deer Park!

Deer Park Events!

 

 

Unified Special Olympics

We are excited to build an inclusive and empathic school community through our Unified Special Olympics team. We will hold a special event on May 30th (time TBD).

The whole school and community will participate in a spirit parade for our athletes. We are excited to pair students with disabilities from all grades and buddy coaches from 4th, 5th and 6th grades.

Practices will be during school hours. Forms were sent home before the winter break to sign up athletes and buddy coaches. The deadline to return these forms is tomorrow, FRIDAY, January 17th!

Practices will start in February. Parents of all students are welcome to volunteer for practices, fundraising, or to volunteer the day of the event.

Please contact Karey Dennis ([email protected]) if you have additional questions or would like to receive volunteer information. Forms are available in the front office or via email.

Family Math Week

MIND Research is hosting family math week January 13 - January 17. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math Website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish. 

To learn more about Family Math Nights check out this video.  

 

Kindergarten 2025-2026

Do you have rising Kindergartener who will be 5 by September 30th?Registration has begun and we are excited to meet them. 

Families with rising Kindergarteners currently in preschool need to complete an updated registration packet. Please contact our Deer Park Registrar by emailing Laura Zirzow, or by phone, 703-802-5002 to set up an appointment to enroll your child.

Registration forms can be found at this link or  can be picked up in the main office.

We will have a Kindergarten Orientation meeting in the Spring when you and your child will be invited to meet our Principal, Mr. D'Amato, Assistant Principal, Mrs. Hitz and other staff members. While the students visit the Kindergarten classrooms, you will learn about the Kindergarten program and discuss administrative matters such as schedules and buses.

For support in Spanish, please contact our family liaison, Mrs. Jessica Arevalo.

Please share this information with your neighbors! We are looking forward to welcoming our new Kindergarteners in August!

 

Attendance Matters!

As our 2nd Quarter draws to a close, we will acknowledge students with perfect attendance on February 6th with a special treat.

These students will have attended every day from November 6th through January 28th! 

While we do not want sick children at school, we want to remind our families that all absences count and full day attendance will help your child reach their learning goals.

Find out more about FCPS' health policy here  and make every day count!

Learn more about the importance of daily attendance here.

 

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org

 

Winter Dance Party!

Join us for our annual FREE family dance party on Friday, February 7 from 6-8pm in the cafeteria! Dress in your best 90s! Admission is free, but bring some cash or card for concessions! Check out the event list and donate if you can!

Please donate here.

Volunteer link will be posted on the Deer Park PTA Facebook page soon!

 

First Annual Deer Park Spelling Bee! 
Sign Up Now!

DPES will be holding its first annual Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, February 13th at 9:00am in the library (during school hours!).  There will only be one school-wide competition and your student must be signed up to participate.  Study guides and resources to prepare for the Bee will be shared via email upon sign-up. The last day to sign up is Friday, February 7, 2025.

The Spelling Bee is open to all students grades K-6 and the winner will represent Deer Park at the Fairfax County Spelling Bee in March 2025.  Participating is a fun and competitive intellectual challenge for students that will build confidence, reward study and preparation, and increase vocabulary!  If you are interested in being a judge, the pronouncer, or an event helper, or if you have any other questions, please email [email protected].

Sign up here!

 

Deer Park Book Drive

The PTA is holding a Book Drive to replenish its book inventory for Bucky’s Bonus Books [BBB], Deer Park’s free book distribution during Book Fair weeks. Every student receives a gently used book of their choice twice per school year at BBB. This is made possible by book donations from Deer Park families and our Centreville community.  Donate books from January 13th thru February 22nd in the bin in front of the school’s main entrance. Tax receipts and/or book pick-up available upon request by emailing [email protected]

 

Spirit Wear

Deer Park Spirit Store is open online year round! Celebrate Deer Park’s 30th anniversary with this fun shirt and coordinating leggings featuring a cool 90s vibe. Choose a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, crewneck or leggings. Orders ship to your house! All traditional Bucky spiritwear is available too!

Click here to order.

Email [email protected]  if there is something you would like to see!

 

Membership

Come and join us to  make this year a RAD one for the kids!  We are not a scary PTA, we promise! Help Deer Park reach our member goal! Tell your friends to join with a ONE time donation! Your membership gets you access to the members only MemberHub with features like an online directory and discounts.

Membership gifts have been distributed to teachers to send home in backpacks.

Volunteer

Got you laughing, right? We know you think the PTA is scary, but we aren’t “that” PTA!

Volunteer here today!

Girl Scouts

Attention Kindergarten Parents!

Are you interested in joining your child(ren) up for Girl Scouts? We have a new Deer Park Kindergarten troop formed that meets Thursday at 6pm, twice a month at Deer Park Elementary. If you are interested in joining this troop, please email Megan Durst at [email protected] (Deer Park GS Troop Organizer).

OTA Summer Camp Pass

Overtime Athletics Summer Camp Pass is back to allow you the MOST flexibility and LOWEST prices that you can find in the Northern Virginia Camp scene! Just choose how many weeks of camp you would like to join us for this summer and reserve your spot today. These can be used for any of our traditional day camps (and you don’t even have to choose just one!). All Families will receive an email from the OTA Team in February for final week/location selection. Any Add-ons may be purchased at this point

Click here to view flyer

Sponsors

A huge thank you to our sponsors for Deer Park! Your support is greatly appreciated as we move towards our goals for the school!

Mt. Kim Martial Arts

Card My Yard Centreville

L and V Cleaning

BOWA

Thank you to our Deer Park Educational Partner, Jessica Fauteux, with Re/Max Allegiance for your support of our PTA Programs!

Upcoming Dates January

20 - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday & Inauguration Day - Holiday

22 - Literacy Night - 6:00 p.m.

24 - PTA Spirit Wear Day

28 - End of Second Quarter (full day)

29 - Teacher Workday - No School for Students

30 - Strings Concert - 6:00 p.m.

 

February

5 - Rising 7th Grade Parents only - Stone MS Curriculum Night - 6:00 p.m.

6 - 2nd Qtr Perfect Attendance Acknowledgement

6 - Rising 7th Gr Students only - Stone MS tour - 9:30 a.m.

6 - Progress Reports go home

12 - Stone MS Counselors visit DP 6th Grade

13 - Spelling Bee during the school day

17 - Washington's Birthday/Presidents' Day - Holiday

24 - Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

 

15109 Carlbern Drive, Centreville, VA 20120  | Main Office: 703-802-5000
Attendance: 703-802-5011 | Web | Twitter | Facebook