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Science Alive!
Mr. Damato and Mrs. Hitz are standing in front of our new Science Alive area in the lobby. Live nature webcams will be displayed throughout the day to expose our students to science. Please visit our lobby to see all of our improvements including the fish tanks!
PreK/Headstart Program 2024-2025
Deer Park has an inclusive PreK/Head Start program that started in the 2023-24 school year to provide a quality preschool experience with comprehensive services at no cost to qualifying families, who reside in Fairfax County. Though families may qualify, spaces are limited, and selection is based on need, not “first come, first serve”, with PreK priority given to 4 year olds and Deer Park based students. More information and the application in both Spanish and English can be found at this link Registration - early-childhood-prek/fecep-head-start-application Please apply now for the 2024-25 school year.
This program will be in addition our existing preschool Special Education Class Based program and our Preschool Autism Program. If you think your preschooler has a developmental delay or a disability contact Child Find for FCPS. Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs. Child Find screenings are free to residents of FCPS whose child is 2 through 5 years old. Registration/early-childhood-prek/early-childhood-child-find If you have a child who is under the age of 2, who may have a delay contact office-for-children/infant-and-toddler-connection for a free screening.
Attendance Matters!
When students miss too many days of school, they fall behind and struggle to keep up with their classmates. Whether the days missed are due to illness, truancy or for any other reason, the end result for the student is the same — learning time is lost. Children and adolescents will get sick at times and may need to stay at home, but we want to work with you to help minimize the number of days your student is absent from school.
Find more information here!
Yearbooks on Sale!
It's time to order your copy of the 2023-2024 Deer Park Yearbook!
Order here, use code 221867
Dont miss this year's memories captured by some incredible pictures!
Kindness Week February 12-16
Monday - "Kick off" Kindness Week, Sports Day
Tuesday - "Crazy for Kindness", Wacky Tacky Day
Wednesday - Valentines's Day, Wear Pink or Red
Thursday - Zones of Regulation Day. Wear your grade's color: PreK-K: Red; Grades 1-2: Green; Grades 3-4: Yellow; Grades 5-6: Blue
Friday - Deer Park Spirit Day!
Read Across America Week - Book Mark Contest!
Deer Park will have a reading-themed book mark design contest for all grade levels. One winner per grade level.
- All entries should be 2 ½ inches wide by 8 ½ inches long.
- Students should include first and last name, grade and teacher’s name on the BACK side.
- Tip: Designs often look better when outlined in a thin black marker.
All entries are due by February 12th.
Cultural Observances Around the World
February
All Month - Black History Month
2 - Groundhog Day
10 - Lunar New Year
13 - Mardi Gras Begins (United States)
18 - Maha Shivratri (Hindu)
19 - Presidents’ Day
24 - Makha Bucha Day (Buddhist-Thailand)
Thank you Home Depot!
Deer Park would like to send a big THANK YOU to Home Depot and their employee volunteers who gave their time and energy to paint the blue accent color around the school. It brightens our hallways and our hearts! Thank you for your time and your donations to the school. Thank you Mr. Gaddy for your efforts in arranging and helping make this happen!
Save the Date!
Deer Park's 2nd annual basketball game vs. Coates Elementary!
When: Friday, March 8, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Westfield High School
Last year ended with a Deer Park defeat. Let's come out to cheer the teachers and staff to victory this year!
More information to follow soon!
Deer Park PTA Information
www.deerparkespta.org
February 7th PTA Meeting
Come join us for our February PTA meeting on Wednesday the 7th at 7 PM. We will be receiving a presentation from Ms. Arzt who attended a technology conference. We are also looking for volunteers to help with the Deer Park vs. Coates Basketball game. We are also looking for volunteers for the Nominating Committee. Remember all are welcome to PTA meetings but only members can vote. Join via Zoom here or in the Library at 7 PM.
Winter Dance and Silent Auction
February 9th, 6 - 8 PM
ARE YOU… READY FOR IT? Join us for our annual Winter Dance Party with Silent Auction on February 9th from 6-8 PM at Deer Park!
Dress up as your favorite musician or in your favorite band gear from any ERA!
This is a free admission family event. Kids can’t be dropped off — a parent must be present. Adults will have the opportunity to bid on auction items during the Dance Party, and dress up too! We need help making this an epic dance party like last year!
Click here for the Winter Dance Donation list!
Click here for the volunteer sign up!
Krispy Kreme Donut Sales Fundraiser
Feb. 1 - Mar 1, 2024
Doughnut lovers 🍩❤️, we have a treat for you… Charitable (so guilt-free), fresh to order (and perfectly glazed), dozens!! Deer Park PTA just launched a GroupRaise x Krispy Kreme Digital Dozen fundraising campaign. From now until March 1, 2024, 50% of orders will be donated back to our cause when you purchase your doughnuts using our fundraising sales page. $15.00 per dozen!! Check it out here!
Silent Auction
Bidding Opens Friday, February 2nd at 5pm
Psst! Ready to get your hands on some swoon-worthy goodies? Silent auction bidding kicks off on Friday, Feb 2 at 5 PM sharp! Trust us, folks, you won't want to miss out on the treasure trove of 10 lush baskets up for grabs. If you're the kind of person who likes to touch and feel the goods, swing by the Winter Dance Party on Feb 9 from 6-8pm at Deer Park to check them out in person. But, if you prefer to stay cozy at home and get first dibs, you can also view them online via the auction link or scan the QR code.
Happy bidding Friends!
Thank you for your support!
Upcoming Dates
February
Feb 1 - March 1 - PTA Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
7 - Pajama Day!
7 - February PTA Meeting
9 - PTA Winter Dance & Silent Auction
12-16 - Deer Park Kindness Week!
19 - President's Day Holiday - NO School
21 - PTA Spirit Night at Chuck E Cheese
March
5 - Student holiday/Staff Planning day/Presidential Primary
8 - Basketball game - Deer Park vs. Coates ES at Westfield HS - 7PM
13 - PTA Meeting
22 - End of 3rd Quarter (full day, no early release)
25 - 29 Holidays/Spring Break and April 1 & 2 - Student Holidays
See the entire school calendar here.
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