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Holiday Math Tid-Bits!

With the holidays right around the corner, engaging students in their math thinking is easier than you think. With our older learners, bring them along with you to food shop before a big meal. Ask them to find the food with the best unit price. For our younger learners, ask them to round the price of the items to the nearest dollar and then estimate what the total cost would be. And for the youngest learners, they can count the amount of plates set out and make sure there are enough for everyone. These small tasks help to exercise students’ math brains, even when they are home for the holidays!

 

AAP Information Reminder

Deadline to submit Full Time AAP referral forms is December 15, 2024

Find Important Advanced Academic Program Links here:

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Overview

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Forms

 

Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair ends tomorrow at 11:45! Come in and shop!

Can’t make it in? You can still shop online and support Deer Park until December 1st!

Click here for details  or use the scan code.

 

Recess

Please remind your students to dress appropriately for the weather. Students have recess every day, weather permitting, so make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors.

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how closing decisions are made.   FCPS' website  is the first place to find out about emergency weather closings along with email, text, social media and news stations!

 

Federal Impact Aid Forms

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE.  If you have not already filled out the form online, paper forms were provided last week in your child's Thursday folder. If you need another copy, please contact our Registrar.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

The electronic Impact Aid form is available online through ParentVue
until January 31, 2025

We need 100% participation.  Thank you for your support!

 

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 2nd quarter!

You can help by reminding your child to follow the Behavior Expectations and to turn in Bucky Bucks to their teacher!

$250 Bucks = PJ Day

$500 Bucks = 15 minutes of Mystery Fun

$750 Bucks = Electronics Time

$1000 Bucks = Free Choice in PE

$1500 Bucks = Meet the Pooch

 

District News/In Case you Missed It

Boundary Review Community Meeting

FCPS is undergoing a comprehensive boundary review for the first time in nearly four decades.

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, December 2 at 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westfield High School Cafeteria

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

 

 

Calendar Reminder

Thanksgiving Break

Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Classes will resume on Monday, December 2

  Chorus Performance December 12

Please join the Deer Park Chorus Students for their "Cold Snap" performance on December 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Deer Park Cafeteria.

Reception to follow

Cold Snap flyer

 

Free Library Card

Did you know that children who are read to at home have a higher success rate at school?

Get a Library Card Today!

Fairfax County Public Library cards are free to all Fairfax County Residents

You have access to 23 different library branches with thousands of books to choose from.

Your child can haive their very own library card.

1. Get an application from the Deer Park Library (English or Spanish)
2. Fill it out and return it to Mrs. Farfan in the Deer Park Library.
3. Mrs. Farfan will verify your address and submit your application.

Whe your new library card is available, Mrs. Farfan will present your card to you!

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org Charleston Wrap

Our fundraising deadline is quickly approaching, and we still need your help! Have you placed your Charleston Wrap fundraising order yet? Need gift wrap? Gift ideas for the holidays? Want to treat yourself? Place your order by Nov. 25th and help us achieve our goal!

 Don’t forget to share our link with your friends & family! TEXT, email, and share on social media now! #charlestonwrap #fundraiser #timeisrunningout #cookies #holidaycookies #cookiemix #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #candles #homegoods #kitchen #chocolate #personalizedgifts #gift #giftgiving #belpiatto #charlestonbags #holidaygift #charlestonwrapfundraiser

Register here  School ID: 26166

Reflections

Last Call for Entries! 

THEME: Accepting Imperfections

THANK YOU for those who participated! We are in the judging phase and will reach out soon with results. 

If you have not turned in your original pieces and drop them off at the main office please do. 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]

 

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!

 

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

Card My Yard Centreville

L and V Cleaning

BOWA

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

 

November

27 - 29 Thanksgiving Holidays / NO School

December

2 - FCPS Boundary Committee Review Meeting/Westfield HS

6 - PTA Reflections Reception

9 - Early Release Monday / Dismissal at 12:25 PM

12 - Chorus Performance - 7:00 PM

13 - PTA Movie Night

15 - Deadline to submit Ful Time AAP referral forms

December 23 - January 3, 2025 - Winter Break
School resumes January 6th, 2025

 

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Bucky's Thanksgiving Barbeque Bash Today!

Please join us for Bucky's Thanksgiving Bash today during your child's regularly scheduled lunchtime. There will be grilled all beef hot dogs, chips, dessert treat and water.

Please join us for this FREE fun event for our families. 

Due to the cold weather forecast, Mr. D'Amato and helpers will be cooking under the overhang at Door 1 and families will eat inside the cafeteria.

Parents can wait at Door 1 to meet your student as they come outside for their food and then return to the cafeteria.

Lunch Schedule

First Grade - 10:50-11:20
AM Preschool and PAC - 11:05-11:35
Second Grade - 11:20-11:50
Kindergarten - 11:50-12:20
5th Grade - 12:20-12:50
PM Preschool - 12:30-1:00
Third Grade - 12:50-1:20
Enhanced Aut - 12:50-1:20
Fourth Grade - 1:20-1:50
Sixth Grade - 1:30-2:00

Parking

Please do not park in the bus loop which will be coned off and be cautious of people crossing the parking lot area. We appreciate your cooperation!

Thank you.

 

Thank you to Jessica Fauteux and her team with Re/Max Allegiance Real Estate Group for your support in making this event possible.

We hope to see you for lunch!

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Bucky's Thanksgiving Barbeque Bash!
Reminder - This Thursday
November 21st

We hope you can join us for Bucky's Thanksgiving Bash. There will be grilled all beef hot dogs, chips, dessert treat and water.

Please join us for this FREE fun event for our families. 

Please dress warmly. Weather permitting we will be
outside for lunch.

 

Lunch Schedule

First Grade - 10:50-11:20 AM
Preschool and PAC - 11:05-11:35
Second Grade - 11:20-11:50
Kindergarten - 11:50-12:20
5th Grade - 12:20-12:50
PM Preschool - 12:30-1:00
Third Grade - 12:50-1:20
Enhanced Aut - 12:50-1:20
Fourth Grade - 1:20-1:50
Sixth Grade - 1:30-2:00

Parking

Please do not park in the bus loop which will be coned off and be cautious of people crossing the parking lot area. We appreciate your cooperation!

Thank you.

 

Thank you to Jessica Fauteux and her team with Re/Max Allegiance Real Estate Group for your support in making this event possible.

We hope to see you there!

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Good Morning Deer Park Families! Due to the rain showers this morning,
Fun Fit Friday is cancelled. We hope to see you next week!

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Bucky's Thanksgiving Barbeque Bash! Thursday, November 21st

Location: Cafeteria / foyer / parking lot

Time: During your child's regularly scheduled lunch time

Menu: Grilled 100% all beef hot dog, chips, dessert treat and water

We hope you can join us for this FREE fun event for our families.

Lunch Schedule

First Grade - 10:50-11:20 AM
Preschool and PAC - 11:05-11:35
Second Grade - 11:20-11:50
Kindergarten - 11:50-12:20
5th Grade - 12:20-12:50
PM Preschool - 12:30-1:00
Third Grade - 12:50-1:20
Enhanced Aut - 12:50-1:20
Fourth Grade - 1:20-1:50
Sixth Grade - 1:30-2:00

Parking

Please do not park in the bus loop which will be coned off and be cautious of people crossing the parking lot area. We appreciate your cooperation!

Thank you.

Thank you to Jessica Fauteux and her team with Re/Max Allegiance Real Estate Group for your support in making this event possible.

 

Cafeteria News

To increase respectful, responsible, and safe behavior in the cafeteria, you will see grade level monthly calendars on the bulletin board as you enter the cafeteria! 

Additionally, the behavior expectations are posted and pictures of the staff who work in the cafeteria. Each grade level will work to earn “hooves” marked on the calendar each day. If they are able to meet the target (this month is 70%), they will earn an extra recess!

Students are being informed on the daily news and at upcoming grade level town hall meetings with administration and teachers.

Please remind your students to follow the cafeteria expectations!

 

 

Fall Scholastic Book Fair!

Location: Deer Park Library

Preview Days: November 18-19

Sale Days: November 20  8:30-3:20

                                November 21   8:30-3:20

                                November 22   8:30-11:45

Bring the family to shop during Bucky’s BBQ Bash on November 21st!

Interested in cash and credit card-free shopping? Learn how to set up a Scholastic eWallet!  Visit our book fair homepage for details!

 

Free Library Card

Did you know that children who are read to at home have a higher success rate at school?

Get a Library Card Today!

Fairfax County Public Library cards are free to all Fairfax County Residents

You have access to 23 different library branches with thousands of books to choose from.

Your child can haive their very own library card.

 

It's easy to get a library card:

1. Get an application from the Deer Park Library (English or Spanish)
2. Fill it out and return it to Mrs. Farfan in the Deer Park Library.
3. Mrs. Farfan will verify your address and submit your application.
4. Whe your new library card is available, Mrs. Farfan will present your card to you!

 

Federal Impact Aid Survey

The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program  by helping us identify: Military families, Federally connected families and Families living on a military base. Please complete one form for each child in your household. The pre-printed form is in your child's Thursday folder today.

It is also available for the enrolling parent to complete by logging into your SIS ParentVUE account.

All information is kept strictly confidential.

 

Full-Time AAP Referral Reminder Reminder: Window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form and supplemental materials to Kimberly Verazin at [email protected]  no later than December 15, 2024.

The window for families to submit a referral for full-time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. All forms may be found on the AAP forms page.  No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.

Submitting a referral form for full-time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for full-time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. 

For more information, please visit the  Advanced Academic Programs website.  Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Verazin with any questions at [email protected]

 

Calendar Reminder
Early Release Monday December 9th, 2024

December 9th is an Early Release Monday. Dismissal at 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 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.

* 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.

 

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org Charleston Wrap

We are officially kicking off our fundraiser with Charleston Wrap® – and we need YOUR help! To reach our goals and make this fundraiser a success, we need everyone to do their part. Luckily, it’s super easy! You’ll find a flyer with detailed instructions about how you can register online and support our goals in Thursday folders.

 We appreciate all of your support and encourage you to spread the word to your friends & family, near and far! The more people who shop, the more money we can raise for our organization! Together, we can ensure our organization reaches its goal – and even surpasses it!

Register here ! School ID: 26166

 

Reflections

Last 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]

 

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!!

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. Please flyer in Thursday folder!  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

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.

Card My Yard Centreville

 

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 November

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

December

6 - PTA Reflections Reception

9 - Early Release Monday / Dismissal at 12:25 PM

13 - PTA Movie Night

December 23 - January 3, 2025 - Winter Break
School resumes January 6th, 2025

See the full school year calendar here.

 

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Honoring Our Veterans

Please join Deer Park staff and students this morning in honoring our
Veterans at 9:30 AM, with the Chantilly Academy Air Force Jr. ROTC,
music and speakers.

Reception for Veterans afterward.

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Bucky's Bonus Books

Hello Deer Park Families!

The PTA is holding Bucky's Bonus Books (formerly known as the Free Book Fair) from Wednesday, November 20th until Friday, November 22nd, the sale days at the upcoming school book fair.

For those unfamiliar, the PTA collects donated books year-round to provide every student with a free, new-to-them book during Book Fair week. Whether or not your student is purchasing books, they will visit BBB and be able to pick a free book. This PTA initiative supports literacy and equity with $0 cost but it requires manpower!

Volunteers are needed to help students select books as well as for set up and clean up. If you enjoy interacting with your child's class and/or love books, this will be fun for you!  In the description for each time slot, it says which classes will be visiting during that time.  

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/buckys

I should be at Bucky's Bonus Books throughout the three day period, no one will be volunteering alone.  Thank you in advance for your help and support!

Kim Graham
[email protected]

 

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Veterans Day

Monday, November 11, is a holiday and schools will be closed for students.

Deer Park thanks the veterans in our community for their service today and every day!

 

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

  Bucky's Thanksgiving Barbeque Bash! When: Thursday, November 21st

Location: Cafeteria / foyer / parking lot

Time: During your child's regularly scheduled lunch time

Menu: Grilled 100% all beef hot dog, chips, dessert treat and water

We hope you can join us for this FREE fun event for our families.

Lunch Schedule

First Grade - 10:50-11:20
AM Preschool and PAC - 11:05-11:35
Second Grade - 11:20-11:50
Kindergarten - 11:50-12:20
5th Grade - 12:20-12:50
PM Preschool - 12:30-1:00
Third Grade - 12:50-1:20
Enhanced Aut - 12:50-1:20
Fourth Grade - 1:20-1:50
Sixth Grade - 1:30-2:00

Parking

Please do not park in the bus loop which will be coned off and be cautious of people crossing the parking lot area. We appreciate your cooperation!
Thank you.

Thank you to Jessica Fauteux and her team with Re/Max Allegiance Real Estate Group for your support in making this event possible.

Cafeteria Student Lunch Menu Changes & Additions

Wednesday, November 13th
Pasta with Meat Sauce added in addition to regular menu

Wednesday, November 20th
Sliced Turkey, Pumpkin Bread, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy & Green Beans
Fruit offerings: Apple slices and dried Cranberries
Vegetarian offerings: Chickenless Bites; PB&J Power Packs

Thursday, November 21st
Brown Rice
Korean Chicken Drumstick or Korean BBQ Chickenless Bites or Powerpack

See the entire menu here.

 

Cultural Observances Around the World November

National American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month 

Nov 1 - Diwali

Nov 11 - Veterans Day

Nov 20 - World Children’s Day 

Nov 28 - Thanksgiving United States

Nov 29 - Native American Heritage Day

 

 

Fall Scholastic Book Fair!

Location: Deer Park Library

Preview Days: November 18-19

Sale Days: November 20  8:30-3:20

                                November 21   8:30-3:20

                                November 22   8:30-11:45

Bring the family to shop during Bucky’s BBQ Bash on November 21st!

Interested in cash and credit card-free shopping? Learn how to set up a Scholastic eWallet!

Visit our book fair homepage for details!

 

 

Attendance Matters

Yesterday we acknowledged those students with perfect attendance during the First Quarter of school! They celebrated with a special treat.

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!

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org

 

Fun Run

Thank you DEER PARK! We made 65% of our $30,000 GOAL! We are off to a great start for our sunshades and communication board for the playground! 

  Charleston Wrap

We are officially kicking off our fundraiser with Charleston Wrap® – and we need YOUR help! To reach our goals and make this fundraiser a success, we need everyone to do their part. Luckily, it’s super easy! You’ll find a flyer with detailed instructions about how you can register online and support our goals in Thursday folders. We appreciate all of your support and encourage you to spread the word to your friends & family, near and far! The more people who shop, the more money we can raise for our organization! Together, we can ensure our organization reaches its goal – and even surpasses it!

Register here - School ID: 26166

  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]

See flyer in today's Thursday folder for details.

 

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!

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 November

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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PTA Meeting November 6th

Please join us for the November PTA meeting on November 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the Deer Park Library or via Zoom.

Join us Via ZOOM here!

 

Childcare will be available.

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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

Monday, November 4th is a teacher workday
No School for Students

Tuesday, November 5th is a teacher workday & Election Day
No School for Students

 

Outstanding Employee Awards!

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! 
To submit a nomination for a Deer Park Outstanding Employee, please complete the nomination through this Google form link:

Award Nominations form

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work!

Thank you for recognizing the hard work of Deer Park Employees! All nominations are due by November 8, 2024.

Questions? Contact Amy Dux at [email protected]

 

Daylight Saving Time Ends this Sunday

Dont forget to change your clocks!

Daylight saving time will end for the year at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 3, when we "fall back" and gain an extra hour of sleep. 

 

Retake and Makeup Picture Day

November 7th is for students who were absent, new to Deer Park or were not happy with the original portrait package. Students must return the original portrait package to the photographer at the time of the retake.

It's not too late to order pictures! Use this LINK to place your order.

Questions?  Please email [email protected]

 

Impact Aid

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

 

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

 

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 & 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 will add it to your school's total.

Stay tuned for some exciting reward details.

 

Bucky's Thanksgiving
Barbeque Bash! When: Thursday, November 21st

Location: Cafeteria / foyer / parking lot

Time: During your child's regularly scheduled lunch time

Menu: Grilled 100% all beef hot dog, chips, dessert treat and water

We hope you can join us for this FREE fun event for our families.

Lunch Schedule

First Grade - 10:50-11:20
AM Preschool and PAC - 11:05-11:35
Second Grade - 11:20-11:50
Kindergarten - 11:50-12:20
5th Grade - 12:20-12:50
PM Preschool - 12:30-1:00
Third Grade - 12:50-1:20
Enhanced Aut - 12:50-1:20
Fourth Grade - 1:20-1:50
Sixth Grade - 1:30-2:00

Parking

Please do not park in the bus loop which will be coned off and be cautious of people crossing the parking lot area. We appreciate your cooperation!
Thank you.

Thank you to Jessica Fauteux and her team with Re/Max Allegiance Real Estate Group for your support in making this event possible.

Cafeteria Student Lunch menu
Wednesday, November 20

Turkey Lunch

Thursday, November 21

Brown Rice
Korean Chicken Drumstick or
Korean BBQ Chickenless Bites or
Power Pack

See the entire daily menu at this link.

Fall Scholastic Book Fair

 

Location: Deer Park Library

Preview Days: November 18-19

Sale Days: November 20  8:30-3:20

                                November 21   8:30-3:20

                                November 22   8:30-11:45

Bring the family to shop during Bucky’s BBQ Bash on November 21st!

Interested in cash and credit card-free shopping? Learn how to set up a Scholastic eWallet!

Visit our book fair homepage  for details!

 

Storybook Pumpkin Patch

We have so many creative storybook pumpkins in our Storybook Pumpkin Patch!  Don't forget to pickup your pumpkin and your prize no later than 4PM on November 8th!

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.

Thank you to all who participated!

Westfield High School Theatre Presents
A Midsummer Night's Dream 
by William Shakespeare Nov. 7, 8 and 9 at 7pm and
Nov. 9 at 2pm

Tickets: $15 adult, $10 student.

All seats reserved. 

Find more information at: westfieldtheatre.com

Deer Park PTA Information
www.deerparkespta.org FUN RUN  

Thank you DEER PARK! WE ARE SO CLOSE! About 60% of our $30,000 GOAL has been collected! We still have time to collect funds!

We are still fundraising through Nov. 1st.  Ask your godparents, friends, neighbors and businesses! Most employers have an employee match program and will donate what you do! Ask them about it!

School wide Incentives earned so far:

Crazy Hair Day: Oct. 28

Bubble Send off : Oct. 30

Ring POP Party: TBD

‘90’s POP Jams at Lunch with DJ Debb: TBD

It’s not too late to Register today.

Share their 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.

  November PTA Meeting

Please join us for the November PTA MEETING

Wednesday, Nov 6th at 7:00 p.m.

In the Deer Park Library and Online

Click here for ZOOM !

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]

 

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

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! 

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

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

 

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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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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Bucky's 30th Anniversary Fun Run Tomorrow

All students will participate with their friends and classmates tomorrow for  Bucky's 30th Anniversary Fun Run. This fundraiser is geared toward health and wellness, so students are enriched with a fitness educational experience aimed to achieve budget success for this school year.

10/25/2024 on the Track

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

Deer Park Elementary is fundraising hard this year to ensure the playground gets a sunshade (or two) and a communication board!  The additional money raised during this event will go towards field trips, community events (including Trunk or Treat and Spring Festival), family movie nights, classroom technology, water-filling stations, assemblies, repainting of playground activities, and more! To make these extra things happen, we NEED your support!

ALL parents are encouraged to join us during their student’s event participation time to help CHEER them all on! 

Still need to register? Click Here!

Want to Volunteer? Click Here!

Follow these 3 simple steps to get to goal fast!

1. First Register  or re-Login  to your parent dashboard and complete your child's student webpage with a Picture at getmovinfundhub.com

School Identifier: 5d308a312ebb2

2. Make an online donation using the red Donate button.

3. Share with friends and family, they want to help!

* Send 10-15 emails and/or text messages

* Post on Facebook or Twitter

* Help your child reach their goal in 24/48 hours

 

Thank you for your support! See you at the track!

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Bucky's 30th Anniversary Fun Run on Friday!

All students will participate with their friends and classmates on the day of the Bucky's 30th Anniversary Fun Run. This fundraiser is geared toward health and wellness, so students are enriched with a fitness educational experience aimed to achieve budget success for this school year.

10/25/2024 on the Track

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

Deer Park Elementary is fundraising hard this year to ensure the playground gets a sunshade (or two) and a communication board!  The additional money raised during this event will go towards field trips, community events (including Trunk or Treat and Spring Festival), family movie nights, classroom technology, water-filling stations, assemblies, repainting of playground activities, and more! To make these extra things happen, we NEED your support! ALL parents are encouraged to join us during their student’s event participation time to help CHEER them all on! 

Still need to register? Click Here!

Want to Volunteer? Click Here!

Follow these 3 simple steps to get to goal fast!

1. First Register  or re- Login  to your parent dashboard and complete your child's student webpage with a PICTURE at https://getmovinfundhub.com
School Identifier: 5d308a312ebb2

2. Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away.

3. Share with friends and family, they want to help!
Send 10-15 emails and/or text messgaes.
Post on Facebook or Twitter.
Help your child reach their goal in 24/48 hours.

Thank you for your support!

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Hello Deer Park!

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! 

Sincerely,

Mr. Wallace and Ms. Arzt

[email protected] | [email protected]

 

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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.

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!

 

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.

 

Family Assistance Information

Deer Park ES is committed to ensuring that all students have the resources and support they need throughout the school year to reach their full potential in school and within the community. If your family is interested in receiving assistance please contact Jessica Arevalo, Deer Park Family Liaison (contact information below).

 Types of assistance and community referrals that may be available:

• Weekend Food for Students
• School Supply Support
• Referrals for Clothing Assistance
• School Break Assistance - This may consist of food assistance or other resources to support students over the break.

Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning is also a resource for any family in Fairfax County. This can include providing basic county information or assisting with more urgent needs such as emergency food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, employment, and other essential needs.

You can reach Coordinated Services Planning  at 703-222-0880, TTY 711 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If you need assistance with your rent, you can find more information on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program by visiting the Fairfax County Eviction Prevention Website.

Jessica Arevalo
Deer Park Family Liaison
English/Spanish Speaker
[email protected]
Office: 703-802-5000
Cell: 571-424-9384

 

Food and Nutrition Services
October News

Food and Nutrition Services want to help your child make healthy choices in the cafeteria. Here are some tips to encourage healthy eating habits:

Breakfast is Key
● Encourage your child to eat a balanced breakfast. A nutritious breakfast can help them focus and perform better in class. A nutritious breakfast is offered daily at your child’s school.

Smart Snacking
● Pack healthy snacks for your child to enjoy. Fruits and vegetables, like the ones featured on our salad bars, are great in between meal snack.

Mindful Eating
● Teach your child to eat slowly and savor their food. This can help them feel satisfied without over consumption.

Hydration is Essential
● Encourage your child to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Avoid sugary drinks and excessive juice.

Explore New Foods
● Encourage your child to try new foods in the cafeteria. Variety is key to a healthy diet. Review the school's menu  with your child and discuss new foods to try!

Involve Your Child in Meal Planning
● Let your child help choose meals and snacks. This can make them more excited about healthy eating and assist during those picky eating stages.

Remember, small changes can make a big difference. By following these tips, you can help your child develop healthy eating habits that will benefit them for
years to come.

 

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!

 

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

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org FUN RUN  

ARE YOU REGISTERED? 

The countdown has begun to our Fall Fun Run on October 25th! This is a sprint for Fundraising so don't delay!

Register today and share the link on your social media!

The school identifier is 5d308a312ebb2

We have a HUGE goal of $30,000! Ask your friends, neighbors and businesses! Most employers have an employee match program and will donate what you do!

Fundraising closes on Nov. 1! See the incentives flyer in the Thursday folder 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]

See the flyer in today's Thursday folder for details.

 

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!

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

Come and join us  to make this year a RAD one for the kids! Help Deer Park reach our member goal. Tell your friends to join with a ONE time donation.

We aren't scary, we promise! Your membership helps fund this year's big project!

 

Volunteer

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

We would love to have more help with the Fun Run - the biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up on Oct. 25th!

Volunteer here today!

 

Sponsors

Mt. Kim Martial Arts

Card My Yard

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

18 - PTA Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat 6PM/Bus Loop

19 - Westfield's Halloween Festival 4-8PM/Door 14

25 - PTA Fun Run

28 - Early Release Monday / 12:25PM Dismissal

29 - Principal's Coffee

31 - Costume Parade

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

21 - Bucky's Family Barbeque Lunch

27 - 29 Thanksgiving Holidays / NO School

 

 

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Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat

We NEED YOUR HELP THIS FRIDAY October 18!

Our free family friendly Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat is around the corner and we need volunteers! Our Fall Festival falls on a few other huge community events, and our usual volunteers are tied up. 

Please see links below to sign up! 

WITHOUT TRUNKS we have no event…

https://www.signupgenius--decorate your trunk!

**Please bring back up candy for your
trick'or-treaters! 

VOLUNTEERS PLEASE!

https://www.signupgenius--volunteer!

Fairfax Police will be joining in on the fun too! 

Fall Festival Flyer!

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Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Information

Interested in learning more about AAP services? Come join us this evening, Tuesday, October 15 at 5:00 p.m. in the Deer Park Library. The first 15 minutes will be geared for K-6 and will be spent going over AAP services offered. We will share important information about the continuum of  AAP services in FCPS.

The second half will focus on the full-time AAP screening process (geared for grades 2-6). This information is for 2-6 grade families interested in referring a child for full-time services. Your screening and identification questions will be answered, and we will go in depth to cover the referral and screening process to support you.

Deadline: December 15, 2024

The deadline closes for full-time referral submissions. No referrals will be accepted after December 15, 2024.

More information and referral forms can be found at this link.

 

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Fun Fit Friday Tomorrow!

Join Principal D'Amato and Assistant Principal Hitz for our first Fun Fit Friday of the year tomorrow!

What better way to start the day than with fresh air, exercise and friends to start your Friday.

8:10 - 8:30 AM 

See you on the track!

 

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day.

No School for Students

See the complete school year calendar here.

 

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!

 

Help Grow a 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!

**No Carved or Cut Pumpkins!**

Entry forms can be picked up in the library.

• Think of your favorite book and design your pumpkin based on your favorite character from that book.
• Purchase a pumpkin that is NO larger in size than a basketball. You can also use a Styrofoam/craft pumpkin.
• Gather your decorating supplies. Acrylic paints or permanent markers work best. Watercolors tend to run, and spray paint will gradually dissolve the pumpkin. You can 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: November 8

If your child needs help getting it 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!

 

Walk, Bike and Roll to School

Wednesday was Walk, Bike and Roll to School day! We had almost 100 walkers, bikers and students on scooters that participated and many enthusiastic parents!

Thank you Deer Park Families for your support!

  Cafeteria Menu

Our wonderful cafeteria staff serves healthy breakfasts and lunches daily. At times substitutions or additions are made and we try and notify the community as they occur.

Additions to the menu:
Wednesday, 10/16/24, Mac & Cheese added along with regular lunch menu.

Wednesday, 10/30/24, Dumplings added along with regular lunch menu.

Menu change:
Tuesday, 10/29/24, Instead of Turkey Barbacoa Street Taco, we will be serving Beef Taco.

See what's for lunch here.

 

Hispanic Heritage Month

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, students learned about famous Hispanic Americans. Then they shared connections, wonderings, and new information about the person they studied. Take a look at the slideshow that our classes put together.

Deer Park Learns About Hispanic Americans '24

 

6th Grade Book Club Your 6th grade student is invited to join a book club this year!

• The book club will meet with librarian Mrs. Farfan 6 times this year during a 6th grade lunch period.
• Students will bring their lunch to the library and eat while they discuss this month’s book.
• The requirements for attending are that the student turns in a permission slip and they read the book!
• Students are responsible for getting their own copy of the book; they can purchase a copy, borrow it from a library, or download it on their Kindle/computer.

Here is a list of books we will be reading and dates we will be meeting:

October 25: Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sachar

December 13: The Canyon’s Edge by Dusti Bowling

February 7:  The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

March 7:  Ghost by Jason Reynolds  

April 11:  Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston

May 23:  See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng

See Mrs. Farfan for a permission slip; they are due by October 18th.

 

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.

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.

 

Costume Parade

On October 31st students are encouraged to dress like a favorite book character. 

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.

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.

 

Westfield Halloween Festival

Westfield's Halloween Festival is Saturday, October 19th at Westfield High School!

The carnival in the auditorium from 4-8pm will feature games and princess and pirate meet and greets! Costumes encouraged. Come anytime!

The escape room (for ages 12 and up) in the Blackbox classroom will run from 4-8pm. Sign up for the escape room with the QR code on the flyer below or by this LINK.

Halloween Festival Flyer 2024

Deer Park PTA Information
www.deerparkespta.org Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat

Save the Date! Oct. 18

Our free family friendly Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat is around the corner! There will be music, crafts, food trucks, trunk-or-treats, Pumpkin Moon Bounce and more! Fairfax Police will be joining in on the fun too! Costumes are encouraged but not required!

Date: Friday Oct.18 6-8pm 

Deer Park Bus Loop

WITHOUT TRUNKS we have no event…

Sign up to decorate your trunk here!

WITHOUT DONATIONS we will run out of fun…quickly!

Please donate from our Amazon Wishlist!

 

Spirit Wear

The 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 90's vibe. Choose a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, crewneck or leggings.

Orders ship to your house! 

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!

RAD to Run!

Fun Run Registration and fundraising is coming this week! 

Mark your calendar for the official RAD to Run! Fun Run. It will be during the school day, Friday October 25. Signup for volunteering will be out soon too!

Be sure to follow us on social media and keep an eye on your email for updates!

 

Membership

WHY HAVEN’T YOU JOINED YET?

Come and join us  to make this year a RAD one for the kids! Help Deer Park reach our member goal! Tell you friends to join with a ONE TIME dontation.

We aren’t scary…we promise! Your membership helps fund this year’s big project!

 

Volunteer

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

We would love to have more help with the Fun Run- the biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up on Oct. 25th!

Volunteer here today!

 

Girl Scouts

Girl Scout troops are forming and have spaces for girls and adults at Deer Park ES. Become a Girl Scout Family! Come to the Kindergarten Troop Formation this evening, 10/10/2024 at 6PM at Deer Park ES in Pod 1 or get more information at https://bit.ly/girlscouts-centreville

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 & 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.

Check them out here!

 

Upcoming Dates

 

October

14 - Indigenous Peoples' Day/Teacher Workday / NO School

15 - AAP Information Meeting - 5:00PM in the Library

19 - Westfield's Halloween Festival

25 - PTA Fun Run

28 - Early Release Monday / 12:25PM Dismissal

29 - Principal's Coffee

31 - Costume Parade

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 Day Celebration (changed from November 8th)

14 - Progress Reports sent home

21 - Bucky's Family Barbeque Lunch

27 - 29 Thanksgiving Holidays / NO School

 

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PTA Meeting Tonight

Please join us for the October PTA meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Deer Park Library in person OR via ZOOM.

Childcare will be available.

 

Help us meet our membership goal and join the PTA with a one time donation.

Family membership (2 Parents/Guardians) is just $15.00
Individual is $10.00

Your membership helps fund this year’s big project! Come tonight to find out all the fun things happening at Deer Park this year!

Join here!

 Spirit ALL DAY Today

Deer Park has partnered with El Fresco for a restaurant Spirit Day today!

 All day 9am-9pm (Centreville location only)

Orders applicable through walk-in, call-ins, El Fresco app, UberEats, DoorDash and GrubHub.

15% will be donated to Deer Park!

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Rosh Hashanah

Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS students and staff. Schools and offices are closed.

Shanah tovah to our Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year! Meaning “head of the year,” Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection that ends with Yom Kippur.

Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be
no school for students.

See the complete school year calendar here.

 

Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Information

Interested in learning more about AAP services? Come join us on Tuesday, October 15 at 5:00 p.m. in the Deer Park Library. The first 15 minutes is geared for K-6 and will be spent going over AAP services offered. We will share important information about the continuum of  AAP services in FCPS.

The second half will focus on the full-time AAP screening process (geared for grades 2-6). This information is for 2-6 grade families interested in referring a child for full-time services. Your screening and identification questions will be answered, and we will go in depth to cover the referral and screening process to support you.

Deadline: December 15, 2024

The deadline closes for full-time referral submissions. No referrals will be accepted after December 15, 2024.

More information and referral forms can be found at this link.

 

Lexia Parent Night Information

Want to learn more about Lexia® Core5 & Lexia® PowerUp? Join Lexia® Learning for a parent information night to learn how FCPS is using Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp in classrooms across the district to support students' Literacy growth. Topics to be covered during this session include: What is Lexia Core5 and PowerUp and how do the programs support your student's individual learning needs? How does Lexia support teacher planning and instruction? Also included are extra tips for supporting your student.

For more information, contact Theresa Lieteau.

Register to attend one of the Virtual Lexia Family Information Night on:

October 15, 2024 - 6:30-7:30 PM

November 19, 2024 - 6:30-7:30 PM

December 5, 2024 - 6:30-7:30 PM

Register Here.

 

Cultural Observances Around the World October

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Filipino American History Month

Oct 2-4 Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)

Oct 3-12 Navaratri (Hindi)

Oct 11-12 Yom Kippur (Jewish)

Oct 12 Dussehra (Hindi) 

Oct 14 Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Oct 16-23 Sukkot (Jewish)

Oct 31  Halloween

 

6th Grade Book Club Your 6th grade student is invited to join a book club this year!

• The book club will meet with librarian Mrs. Farfan 6 times this year during a 6th grade lunch period.
• Students will bring their lunch to the library and eat while they discuss this month’s book.
• The requirements for attending are that the student turns in a permission slip and they read the book!
• Students are responsible for getting their own copy of the book; they can purchase a copy, borrow it from a library, or download it on their Kindle/computer.

Here is a list of books we will be reading and dates we will be meeting:

October 25: Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sachar

December 13: The Canyon’s Edge by Dusti Bowling

February 7:  The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

March 7:  Ghost by Jason Reynolds  

April 11:  Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston

May 23:  See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng

See Mrs. Farfan for a permission slip; they are due by October 18th.

 

Asha-Jyothi Reception

On September 26th, 2024, Asha-Jyothi proudly conducted its 5th Annual Check Ceremony at Deer Park Elementary School, the deserving recipient of this year’s 2024 Educate-Innovate Grant, privately funded through Educate-Innovate USA Campaign.

Deer Park received a check from Asha-Jyothi totaling $5330.00! This generous donation will be used for future upgrades, enhancements, and student needs for our school. 

 

 

Therapy Dog Visit

Meet "Bear" from Heeling House where all dogs are specifically and carefully trained to be therapy dogs and have passed their certifications. Bear visited last Friday to the delight of students and staff alike!

A therapy dog will visit each week and classes will have the opportunity during the school year to spend 15 minutes in Bucky's Rest Stop asking questions about the dog, seeing some tricks and getting to pet the dog if they would like to participate. 

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.

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.

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.

2 Hour Early Dismissal Lunch Schedule:

10:50-11:20 - 1st and 2nd Grade
11:20-11:50 - 2nd and 6th Grade
11:50-12:20 - Kindergarten and 4th Grade
12:20-12:50 - 5th Grade
12:50-1:20 - 3rd Grade and Enhanced Aut

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org

 

October PTA Meeting

Please join us for the October PTA meeting in the Deer Park library or online
Wednesday, October 9th at 7PM.

Childcare provided.

Join us via ZOOM at this link!

 

Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat

Save the Date! Oct. 18

Our free family friendly Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat is around the corner! There will be music, crafts, food trucks, trunk-or-treats, Pumpkin Moon Bounce and more! Fairfax Police will be joining in on the fun too! Costumes are encouraged but not required! 

Date: Friday Oct.18 6-8pm 

Deer Park Bus Loop

WITHOUT TRUNKS we have no event…

Sign up to decorate your trunk here!

WITHOUT DONATIONS we will run out of fun...quickly!

Please donate from our Amazon Wishlist!

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!

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!

 

RAD to Run! Fun Run

Registration is and fundraising is coming soon! 

Mark your calendar for the official RAD to Run! Fun Run. It will be during the school day, Friday, October 25.

Signup for volunteering will be out soon too!

Be sure to follow us on social media for updates!

 

Spirit Night

Deer Park has partnered with EL FRESCO Centreville for a restaurant spirit DAY (9am-9pm!)  

Wednesday,  Oct 9th! 

Orders applicable through walk-in, call-ins, El Fresco app, UberEats, DoorDash and GrubHub.

Flyer coming home on Monday!

 

Membership

Deer Park’s PTA is all that and a bag of chips! Come and join us to make this year a RAD one for the kids! We aren’t scary…we promise! Your membership helps fund this year’s big project!

Volunteer

Got you laughing, right? We know you think the PTA is scary, but we aren’t “that” PTA! We would love to have more help with the Fun Run- the biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up on Oct. 25th!

Volunteer here today!

 

Girl Scouts

Girl Scout troops are forming and have spaces for girls and adults at Deer Park ES. Become a Girl Scout Family! Come to our Kindergarten Troop Formation on October 10th at 6 PM at Deer Park in Pod 1.

More information at https://bit.ly/girlscouts-centreville

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 & V Cleaning

Upcoming Dates

 

October

9 - National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day

9 - PTA Meeting at 7 PM in the Library

9 - Spirit Day @ El Fresco (9am to 9pm) Centreville location only

14 - Indigenous Peoples' Day/Teacher Workday / NO School

15 - AAP Information Meeting - 5:00PM in the Library

25 - PTA Fun Run

28 - Early Release Monday / 12:25PM Dismissal

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

11 - Veterans Day / No School

27 - 29 Thanksgiving Holidays / NO School

 

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