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October 28th Early Release Monday @ 12:25PM
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 will be open at dismissal time.
In order to ensure student safety, please do not make any last minute changes to your child's dismissal plan.
* If your child will stay at school, please send a snack with your student since their lunchtime is earlier than usual *
Students receive lunch daily, including early release days.
3 hour early release lunch schedule:
10:20-10:50 - 3rd grade and enhanced aut
10:50-11:20 - 1st and 5th Grade
11:20-11:50 - 2nd and 6th Grade
11:50-12:20 - Kindergarten and 4th Grade
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Principal's Coffee / October 29th
Please join Principal D'Amato and Assistant Principal Hitz on
Tuesday, October 29th.
Light breakfast refreshments from 9:00-10:30 AM
There will be a literacy presentation, question and answer time,
and classroom visits.
We hope you can join us!
Purple Star Designation Award
Deer Park is honored to receive the 2024-2025 Purple Star Award bestowed by the Virginia Council for Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
The Virginia Purple Star Designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.
Deer Park strives to make a welcoming and supportive place for all our military connected students and all families.
Calendar Reminder
October 31st
End of 1st Quarter
Dismissal @ 1:25PM
Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.
Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed.
Costume Parade
On October 31st students are encouraged to dress like a
favorite book character.
The Parade will begin at 9:15 a.m. Parents are welcome to come
and watch the parade.
Don't have a favorite book character? Wear your Halloween costume (no masks permitted) OR your Deer Park Spirit wear and colors!
*Please remember all costumes should follow school
dress code policies.
Honoring Our Veterans
Please join Deer Park staff and students in honoring our Veterans on November 12th at 9:30 AM, with the Chantilly Academy Air Force Jr. ROTC, music and speakers.
Reception for Veterans afterward!
3rd Grade - Please wear a RED Shirt
4th Grade - Please wear a WHITE shirt
5th and 6th Grade - Please wear a BLUE shirt
Veterans Day Flyer 2024
Help Deer Park Honor Our Military Family Members!
On Thursday, October 24, a star paper will go home in the Thursday Folders for students to write names and attach pictures of any family members who are current or past members of the military for our school wide display.
*The stars are due back by Friday, October 31*
SCA Fundraiser for Hurricanes Milton and Helene
The Deer Park Student Council Association (SCA) is holding a penny drive to help the people affected by the destruction of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Our penny drive will last from Monday, 10/21/2024, and end on Thursday, 11/07/2024. Penny drives aim to collect funds donated in small amounts (pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and small dollar bills), and donate them to a worthy cause; we are aiming to make a big difference with small coin amounts, but will always take any donation the school community members would like to make!
All donations will be given to the American Red Cross’ Hurricanes Milton and Helene Fund. If you wish to donate on your own, you can use this link to do so. If you choose to do so, please let us know by emailing Ms. Arzt and Mr. Wallace, and we’ll add it to the school’s total!
Stay tuned for some exciting reward details!
Bucky's Celebrations
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 1st quarter! You can help by reminding your child to follow the Behavior Expectations and to turn in Bucky Bucks to their teacher!
Bucky's Celebrations - 1st Quarter
$250 Bucks - Graffiti Lunch
$500 Bucks - Choose your Accessory Day
$750 Bucks - Popsicle and Chalk the Walk
$1000 Bucks - Movie and Popcorn in the classroom
$1500 Bucks - Meet the Pooch!
Westfield Theatre
Westfield Theatre is offering a FREE workshop on Friday, November 1st at Westfield HS from 10am-12pm!
Students in 4th-8th grades can join us for fun theatre games, snacks and a backstage tour. Space is limited Click here to Register!
Westfield Theatre Boosters
4700 Stonecroft Blvd
Chantilly, VA 20151
[email protected]
Students spending time with "Murphy"
Storybook Pumpkin Patch!
We are growing a storybook pumpkin patch, and we need your help! Decorate a pumpkin to look like one of your favorite book characters and bring it to school to plant in our Storybook Pumpkin Patch!
Entry forms can be picked up in the Library!
No Carved or Cut Pumpkins!
Think of your favorite book and design your pumpkin based on your favorite character from that book!
Purchase a pumpkin NO larger in size than a basketball or use a styrofoam or craft pumpkin.
Gather your decorating supplies. Acrylic paints or permanent markers work best. Add materials like yarn, buttons, wiggly eyes, etc.
Decorate your pumpkin without carving, cutting or poking holes in it.
Bring your pumpkin and completed entry form to school before October 28.
Take your pumpkin home on November 8.
If your child needs help getting the pumpkin home, please make plans to do this. All pumpkins that are left behind will be thrown away by 4:00pm that afternoon.
Participation is completely voluntary. This is not a contest.
Each decorated pumpkin will earn the owner one prize
(limit one pumpkin per student)
You will get your prize when you pick up your pumpkin.
Have fun and be creative!
Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking that all families complete a survey for Federal Impact Aid. This federal grant program is designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The form can be competed by the enrolling parent online in SIS ParentVue.
Please take a moment to access and complete the form. If you have not activated your ParentVue account, please contact our Registrar, for assistance.
A completed survey is required for each school-age child
in the household.
https://www.fcps.edu/impact
Thank you!
Deer Park PTA Information
www.deerparkespta.org
FUN RUN
WE NEED YOUR HELP! WE ARE ONLY AT 23% OF OUR $30,000 GOAL!
We are still fundraising through Nov. 1st. This is a sprint for Fundraising so don't delay! Ask your godparents, friends, neighbors and businesses! Most employers have an employee match program and will donate what you do!
School wide Incentives for $2K and $5K have been reached!
Crazy Hair Day: Oct. 28
Bubble Send off : Oct. 30
Rad to Run Event date is Oct. 25 on THE TRACK!
Sign up here to volunteer!
8:50-9:50am --- 6th Grade
9:50-10:50am --- 3rd Grade and AM Preschool
10:50-11:50am---4th Grade and Enhanced Autism
11:50-12:20pm --- Volunteer Lunch Break
12:20-1:20pm --- 1st Grade and PM Preschool
1:20-2:20pm --- Kindergarten and 2nd Grade
2:20-3:20pm--- 5th Grade
It's not too late to Register today! Share the link on your social media!
Share with any student you know is not registered.
School Identifier: 5d308a312ebb2
Please see the flyer in Thursday folders for details.
Reflections
Call for Entries!
THEME: Accepting Imperfections
Explore the arts and express yourself! Students in K-12 can enter their pieces by Nov. 15. Please KEEP your original pieces and drop them off at the main office once you have submitted electronically. PTA will have them displayed.
Reception and awards for Reflections will be hosted by the PTA in Dec. 6th in the Deer Park Library. All are welcome!
If you are interested in judging, please email [email protected]
Charleston Wrap
Our very important fundraiser kicks off soon! Look out for our Charleston Wrap fundraising info coming soon and get ready to check off your holiday gift list! You’re going to LOVE what you see, and your support will help us reach our fundraising goal!
Orders begin Monday, October 28th through November 25th!
Take a sneak peek at the catalog here!
See your Thursday folder for details on registering your student for the fundraiser and start sharing the link!
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!
We also have our traditional spirit wear available too! Email [email protected] if there is something you would like to see.
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 directory and discounts
Membership gifts will be distributed soon!
Volunteer
Got you laughing, right? We know you think the PTA is scary, but we aren’t “that” PTA!
Volunteer here today!
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
Thank you to our Deer Park educational partner-Card My Yard Centreville for your support of our PTA programs! Use Code DPES5CVILLE for your own Card My Yard purchases to give back to the PTA.
L and V Cleaning
BOWA
With a focus on delivering remarkable client experiences and superior construction quality, BOWA specializes in luxury renovations ranging from primary suites and kitchens to whole-house and condo remodels.
Thank you for your donation!
Thank you to our Deer Park Educational partner, Jessica Fauteux, with Re/Max Allegiance for your support of our PTA programs!
Upcoming Dates
October
25 - PTA Fun Run
28 - Early Release Monday / 12:25PM Dismissal
29 - Principal's Coffee - 9:00AM
31 - Costume Parade - 9:15AM
31 - End of 1st Quarter / 2 hour early release / 1:25PM Dismissal
November
1 - Diwali Holiday / NO School
3 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
4 - Student Holiday / Teacher Workday / NO School
5 - Student Holiday / Election Day/Teacher Workday / NO School
7 - Makeup Photo Day
11 - Veterans Day / No School
12 - Veterans Celebration and Reception - 9:30AM
14 - Progress Reports sent home
18 - 22 - Fall Book Fair
21 - Fall Book Fair Open during BBQ Lunch
21 - Bucky's Family Barbeque Lunch
27 - 29 Thanksgiving Holidays / NO School
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