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Bucky's Luau Block Party Tomorrow!

Get ready for a party to remember! There will be music, food trucks, games and prizes, the Dunk Tank, an epic inflatable and more!

Friday, May 17 - 6-8PM   Be sure to checkout more information below on the PTA's Bucky's Luau Block Party!

 

Dear Deer Park Families,

Dr. Michelle Reid has been hosting Community Conversations and Employee Conversations throughout the division since the fall of this school year. She is committed to getting to know our school communities. 

The dates for the final two Community Conversations are below. These events provide a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with Dr. Reid, share concerns and ideas. She is there to listen and answer your questions. Your voice is important.

We invite you to register for one of the last two community conversations of the school year. Please register for a time and place that is convenient for you. Pre-registration is not required, but does help us plan.

Upcoming Community Conversations:

May 16, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Poe Middle School,

• 7000 Cindy Ln, Annandale, VA 22003  

REGISTER HERE

May 28, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Katherine Johnson Middle School,

• 3801 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 

REGISTER HERE

Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

For more information please visit the website.

We look forward to seeing you at one of the last two Superintendent Community Conversations of the year.

Thank you,

Geovanny Ponce, Ed.D.
Chief of Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools

☀️ Enjoy Learning, Fun, and Helpful Information at the Extravaganza! 

Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! Families are invited to participate in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth. In addition to learning activities, enjoy tips and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, and student performances — at no cost!

Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage  for more details and register to attend.  Registration is not required, but it is helpful for planning purposes.

  Thank you Deer Park PTA, Parents and Community!

The Deer Park Staff would like to say a huge thank you to our PTA, community and families for the wonderful teacher appreciation week. Your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated and we cannot thank you enough for your support and kindness. We love our Deer Park Family!

 

Optional Parent Input form
for 2024-2025

At Deer Park, your child's academic success is our top priority. We invite you to share information regarding your child's needs for next school year planning.

This is your opportunity to describe what environment works best for your child. Your input is appreciated.

Please keep in mind we are unable to honor
specific teacher requests.

Optional Parent Input form 2024-2025

Deadline to submit input is June 7th

 

Library Reminder

The last day to check out library books is MAY 22nd and ALL BOOKS ARE DUE BY MAY 29TH

Lost books can be paid for with cash, a check made out to Deer Park ES, or through MySchoolBucks.

Questions? Email Mrs. Farfan at [email protected]

 

6th Grade Musical May 31st at 7PM

Please join us for the upcoming 6th Grade production of
Disney-Pixar's Finding Nemo, Jr.

Finding Nemo Poster

 

Health Room Reminder: End of Year Student Medication Pickup

All medications stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12th

Medications left in the health room after that time will be discarded.

Medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian per school policy.

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org Bucky’s Block Party
#inourLuauERA
Tomorrow  May 17th 6-8PM

 

Get ready for a party to remember! There will be music, food trucks, games and prizes,  the Dunk Tank, an epic inflatable, face painters, and more!  Invite your Friends and Neighbors!!!

• We still need volunteers to make this event a success. Volunteer here!
• Click here to  buy your wristbands and dunk tank balls to save time the night of.

Food trucks:

Empanada de Mendoza

Kona Ice

Virginia Grill

Lavish Ice Cream and Bubble Tee

Halal Tikka Food Truck

  School Supplies Now on Sale!

Save Time, Order your School Supplies and have them delivered to the school for the first day of school.  Click here to  to order now.

Enter the school ID, DEE040 (3 letters/3 numbers)

EPI School Supplies Information

Deadline to order is June 25th!   Craftspace Summer Camps

Do you still need a summer camp for your kiddo?  The PTA has partnered with Craftspace where $10 from every registration will come back to the PTA. Click here to  check out their themes and dates.

Upcoming Dates May

17 - Bucky's Luau Block Party!

22 - SOL/3rd, 4th, 6th & 7th Grade Math

22 - SOL/5th Grade Science

27 - Memorial Day Holiday / No School

29 - All library books returned by this date

30 - Band & Strings Concert @ Westfield HS / 7PM

31 - Spring Musical, Disney and Pixar’s FINDING NEMO, JR.. – 7pm

June

3 - Field Day (Rain date June 5th)

5 - PTA Meeting

10 - Kindergarten Blast Off @ 2PM

12 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 9AM

12 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL / Early dismissal - 1:25pm

12 - PTA / Sweet Frog Yogurt Truck visit at dismissal

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Deer Park Field Day - June 3rd!

Deer Park students will be participating in fun Field Day activities on Monday, June 3rd and we need Parent Volunteers to help run stations and make Deer Park's Field Day a success!

Grades 3 to 6 will participate in the morning and Kindergarten to Grade 2 will participate in the afternoon. (Please note the time your student will be participating)

Please sign up using the link below.  It's going to be a great day of fun!

Please sign up here to volunteer!

Questions? Contact Janet Marco [email protected]

 

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May 8th was Walk, Bike & Roll to school. A healthy way to start the day!

 

Optional Parent Input form
for 2024-2025

At Deer Park, your child's academic success is our top priority. We invite you to share information regarding your child's needs for next school year planning.

This is your opportunity to describe what environment works best for your child. Your input is appreciated.

Please keep in mind we are unable to honor
specific teacher requests.

Optional Parent Input form 2024-2025

 

Attendance

Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation.

See how to:

• Check your child’s attendance record.
• Help your student stay engaged at school.
• Report future absences.
• Understand the FCPS school calendar.

Learn more about attendance resources.

Click here  for more on elementary resources.

 

Stay Connected

Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child's success. FCPS has many resources and tools available to families:

☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages

Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line  for general information about FCPS.

School Age Child Care (SACC)

This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children. SACC

Family Engagement
FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities. Family Engagement Resources

Family Liaisons

Family Liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Our Deer Park Family Liaison is Mrs. Jessica Arevalo. You can contact Mrs. Arevalo at 703-802-5003 anytime for assistance.

 

Library Reminder

The last day to check out library books is MAY 22nd and ALL BOOKS ARE DUE BY MAY 29TH

Lost books can be paid for with cash, a check made out to Deer Park ES, or through MySchoolBucks.

Questions? Email Mrs. Farfan at [email protected]

 

6th Grade Musical May 31st at 7PM

Please join us for the upcoming 6th Grade production of
Disney-Pixar's Finding Nemo, Jr.

It will be an amazing, talented performance!

Finding Nemo Poster

 

  Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony June 12, 2024

Parents and families are invited to celebrate the accomplishments of our sixth grade students and reflect on their time at Deer Park on Wednesday, June 12th at 9:00 a.m.  Doors open at 8:50 a.m.

Students should "dress their best" in appropriate attire for this special day.

 

Kindergarten Blast Off! June 10th at 2:00 p.m.

Families of Kindergarten students are invited to attend the end of year Blast off celebration on June 10th.

Reception to follow Deer Park PTA Information
www.deerparkespta.org Staff Appreciation Week Planning

There is still one more day of SAW to spoil our Deer Park Staff.

Bring in one of your teacher’s favorite things or gift cards to
continue to spoil them.

Bucky's Block Party
#inourLuauERA
Friday, May 17 - 6-8PM

Get ready for a party to remember! There will be music, food trucks, games and prizes,  the Dunk Tank, an epic inflatable and more!

• Volunteer here.
• Want to contribute to the fun? Feeling generous? Click here  to donate items for the bash!
• Click here  to buy your wristbands and dunk tank balls.

NEW TWIST! Got a side hustle or a business and itching to rock a table? Drop a line to [email protected]  for more information.

 

Craftspace Summer Camps

Do you still need a summer camp for your kiddo?  The PTA has partnered with Craftspace where $10 from every registration will come back to the PTA.

Click here  to check out their themes and dates.

Upcoming Dates May

15 - SOL/3rd, 4th, and 6th Grade Reading

15 - SOL/5th Grade Math

17 - Bucky's Block Party

22 - SOL/3rd, 4th, 6th & 7th Grade Math

22 - SOL/5th Grade Science

27 - Memorial Day Holiday / No School

29 - All library books returned by this date

30 - Band & Strings Concert @ Westfield HS / 7PM

31 - Spring Musical, Disney and Pixar’s FINDING NEMO, JR.. – 7pm

June

3 - Field Day (Rain date June 5th)

5 - PTA Meeting

10 - Kindergarten Blast Off @ 2PM

12 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 9AM

12 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL / Early dismissal - 1:25pm

12 - PTA / Sweet Frog Yogurt Truck visit at dismissal

 

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Deer Park Community,

Our next PTA meeting is tomorrow, May 8th at 7 PM in the library or via zoom.

We will be discussing Bucky’s Block Party, end of year funding options, voting for our new Board positions, and so much more.

Click here for the ZOOM meeting.

You must be a member to vote. All are welcome to attend the meeting.

Jenni Hensley 
Deer Park PTA President

 

PTA Deer Park ES

www.deerparkespta.org  

Facebook & Instagram: @deerparkpta

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Calendar Reminder Tomorrow, May 3rd  is a Teacher Workday
No school for students

 

Kindergarten Orientation 2024-2025
May 3rd at 9 AM

Do you have a rising Kindergartener who will be 5 by September 30th? Enrollment is in progress and we are excited to meet them. Please join us for Kindergarten Orientation tomorrow, May 3rd at 9:00 a.m.

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

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

Still need to enroll? Please contact our Registrar  for more information and an appointment to enroll your child as soon as possible.

 

Library News

 

 

The last day to check out library books is MAY 22nd and ALL BOOKS ARE DUE BY MAY 29TH

Lost books can be paid for with cash, a check made out to Deer Park ES, or through MySchoolBucks.

Questions? Email Mrs. Farfan at [email protected]

 

Spring SOL Schedule

SOL's will begin soon and we ask that those students in grades 3-6 make every possible effort to be in school on the day of a scheduled SOL. Ensure that your student gets a good night's sleep and a healthy, nutritious breakfast to start their day.  If you have any questions about the schedule, please contact the school office at 703-802-5000.

Wednesday, May 8th –

5th grade Reading

Wednesday, May 15th –

              3rd, 4th, and 6th grade Reading

              5th grade Math

Wednesday, May 22nd –

              3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th grade Math

              5th grade Science

 

May 8th Bike and Roll to School

Deer Park is joining the movement!

May 8th is this year's official date for National Bike & Roll to School Day! Strap on that helmet and lace up your shoes, this is a day to celebrate being active and showing your school spirit.

Mrs. Marco will be welcoming students at Door 1!

 

6th Grade Musical

Please join us for the upcoming 6th Grade production of Disney-Pixar's Finding Nemo, Jr.

Our Sixth graders have been rehearsing for weeks and it will be an amazing, talented performance!

Finding Nemo Poster

May31st at 7PM

 

Cultural Observances Around the World May

All Month--- Asian Pacific-American Heritage Month

All Month ---Jewish American Heritage Month

1-- May Day

5 --Cinco de Mayo (Mexico)

15 --International Day of Families

27--Memorial Day (United States)

 

Optional Parent Input form
for 2024-2025

At Deer Park, your child's academic success is our top priority. We invite you to share information regarding your child's needs for next school year planning.

This is your opportunity to describe what environment works best for your child. Your input is appreciated.

Please keep in mind we are unable to honor specific teacher requests.

Optional Parent Input form 24-25

 

 

Finish the Year Strong!

The time is flying and the days are packed with learning and fun events to celebrate Deer Park students. Regular attendance is key!

As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit the FCPS website for attendance resources.

 

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org Staff Appreciation Week Planning

Staff Appreciation Week planning is underway. If you would like to donate money to help support the week long event please click here.

We are still looking for donations for Monday’s breakfast and help setting up throughout the week.

Click here if you are in your VolungteerERA  and to donate food and volunteer for next week.

If you want to spoil your teacher and staff even more, see the flier for cool ideas for each day.

 

PTA Meeting Wednesday May 8th at 7 PM

Please join us for our May meeting. We will be discussing Bucky’s Block Party, end of year funding options, voting for our new Board positions, and so much more.

Click here for the ZOOM meeting.

Childcare will be provided. Bucky’s Block Party

#inourLuauERA
Friday, May 17th
6-8PM

Get ready for a party to remember! There will be music, food trucks, games and prizes, the Dunk Tank, an epic inflatable and more!

• Volunteer here!
• Want to contribute to the fun? Feeling generous? Click here to dontate items for the bash!
• Click here  to buy your wristbands and dunk tank balls.

NEW TWIST! Got a side hustle or a business and itching to rock a table? Drop a line to [email protected] for more information.

 

Craftspace Summer Camps

Do you still need a summer camp for your kiddo?  The PTA has partnered with Craftspace where $10 from every registration will come back to the PTA. Click here to check out  their themes and dates.

Upcoming Dates May

3 - Student Holiday / Teacher Workday

3 - Kindergarten 24-25 Orientation Meeting 9AM

6 to 10th - PTA May Staff Appreciation Week

8 - Walk/Bike to School Day

8 - SOL/5th Grade Reading

8 - PTA Meeting

15 - SOL/3rd, 4th, and 6th Grade Reading

15 - SOL/5th Grade Math

17 - Bucky's Block Party

22 - SOL/3rd, 4th, 6th & 7th Grade Math

22 - SOL/5th Grade Science

27 - Memorial Day Holiday / No School

29 - All library books returned by this date

30 - Band & Strings Concert @ Westfield HS / 7PM

31 - Spring Musical, Disney and Pixar’s FINDING NEMO, JR.. – 7pm

June

3 - Field Day (Rain date June 5th)

5 - PTA Meeting

10 - Kindergarten Blast Off @ 2PM

12 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 9AM

12 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL / Early dismissal - 1:25pm

12 - PTA / Sweet Frog Yogurt Truck visit at dismissal

 

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Hello Deer Park Families!

The Deer Park SCA has decided to extend our 4/24/24 food drive through the end of April!  We are hopeful we can reach our goal of 424 pounds of donated food by the end of 4/2024.

We are collecting items as follows…

• Taco Tuesday: seasonings, hard shells, canned/jarred salsa, rice bags, cans of refried beans, canned chicken, canned tomatoes
• They Say It’s Your Birthday!: disposable baking pan, cake mix, frosting, cooking oil (olive, canola, vegetable, etc.), baking flour, sugar, brown sugar
• Let’s Grill Out: salt, pepper, condiments (bottles of ketchup, mustard, mayo), jarred pickles, canned vegetables, chips
• Something easy, please: Chef Boyardee pasta cups, Hamburger Helper boxes, Pasta Helpers
• Pasta Night: Boxes of pasta, risotto, jars of pasta sauces
• Breakfast!: pancake/waffle mix, cooking oils, unopened boxes of oatmeal, grits, cereals, coffee (ground only), individual low sugar juice boxes

Donations will be extended through next Thursday, May 2, 2024.  All donations must be unopened and in original packaging; they will be given to FCPS Ignite Partner  and Deer Park Community Partner, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries. This charity is open to any member of the Centreville and Chantilly community.  

Should you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Wallace ([email protected]), or Ms. Arzt ([email protected]).  Thank you for supporting this SCA initiative!

 

Sincerely,

Matthew Wallace and Catherine Arzt

Deer Park SCA Sponsors

 

 

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May 1st - Family Fitness Night  5-6PM May 3rd - Teacher Workday
No School for Students May 3rd - Kindergarten 24-25 Orientation @ 9AM

 

Thank you to all who came out to Celebrate Deer Park / Literacy Night!  It was wonderful to see so many students and their families reading, making bookmarks, and trying new foods! Thank you to all the families who brought a dish to share! A big thank you to High Kicks Tae Kwon Do and Tae Kwon Do in Action for their amazing performances. We appreciate the support from the Deer Park PTA, Card My Yard Centreville, Centreville Regional Library and Crumbl of Chantilly. Thank you for your generous donations. 

We can’t wait to see you again next year!

 

AAP Orientation / May 1st

We will be having our AAP orientation on Wednesday, May 1st from 6:00-7:00PM in the library. The purpose of the meeting to educate parents about the level IV program at Deer Park and answer questions about our programing.  The invited families will be those who have students in grades 2-5 who have been found centrally eligible.

 

Family Fitness Night! / May 1st

Join us for Family Fitness Night on Wednesday, May 1 from 5:00 to 6:00pm! Bring the whole family and have fun staying active together! (Students must be accompanied by an adult to participate.) Contact Janet Marco at [email protected] if you have any questions.

  Bike and Roll to School

Deer Park is joining the movement!

May 8th is this year's official date for National Bike & Roll to School Day! Strap on that helmet and lace up your shoes, this is a day to celebrate being active and showing your school spirit.

Mrs. Marco will be welcoming students at
Door 1!

 

High School Theatre Arts!

FCPS has so many talented students! Check out these upcoming shows and support local high school music and theatre.

"Freaky Friday, A New Musical" at Westfield HS, May 2, 3, 4 at 7PM 
May 4th at 2PM (Mother/Daughter Matinee) westfieldtheatre.com
Westfield is hosting a free theatre workshop for 4th-8th graders on the next teacher workday - May 3rd from 2-4PM at Westfield (more information at the link above)

"The Dinosaur from Planet X" at Chantilly HS May 4th - May 5th chantillydrama.org

 

 

Optional Parent Input form
for 2024-2025

At Deer Park, your child's academic success is our top priority. We invite you to share information regarding your child's needs for next school year planning.

This is your opportunity to describe what environment works best for your child. Your input is appreciated.

Please keep in mind we are unable to honor specific teacher requests.

Optional Parent Input Form 24-25

 

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

FCPS students in grades 3-12 took the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener during March, providing updated information on skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. 

In late April, individual student SEL Screener results will be available for families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE.   For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail. 

Get more information about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener  webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or  contact your student's teacher.

 

Deer Park has 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 early-childhood-prek/fecep-head-start-application

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

Westfield Pyramid Art Show, high school, middle school and elementary school showcase their best artist of the school year 2023-2024!! 

 

Lost and Found

Missing a jacket, sweater, lunch box or water bottle? Please have your child check lost and found for missing items. You can also check it out at PTA Movie Night tomorrow.

All items left behind will be donated at the end of the year. Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org MOVIE & A CRAFT NIGHT: TROLLS Band Together!

Join us for a fun, free, family event with a twist! This time around it's a movie and a craft! Grab your TROLLS craft (by craftspace) at this Movie Night.

Click here to buy your TROLLS kit for $8! Pre-sale ends 10AM Friday.

WHEN: Friday, April 26th
WHERE: Deer Park Gym
SHOWTIME: 6pm
ADMISSION: Free

We still need volunteers to make this event successful.  Please Volunteer here!

Bring your blankets, pillows, comfy chairs, or even your favorite stuffed animal! Concessions and pizza will be for sale! Complimentary popcorn will be available too.

*This isn’t a drop-off occasion. Children must be supervised by an adult and stay in the gym throughout the event.

 

PTA Board Nominations

We are still accepting nominations for our two vacant board positions: VP of Volunteer Coordination and VP of Membership.  We will vote on the new board members at our May 8th PTA meeting.  If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else please click here.

Nominations will be accepted through May 4th.

More information is located on the google form for each position.

 

Spring Spiritwear Available Now unitl April 30th

New Designs and clothing options.  Order online with delivery to the school mid-May.

Click here to check out the store.

 

Staff Appreciation Week Planning

Staff Appreciation Week planning is underway. If you would like to donate money to help support the week long event please click here.

Click here if you are in your VolunteerERA  and to donate food and volunteer for that week.

Please decorate your disco ball and return to the school by Monday, April 29th!  We want to decorate the halls to show our teachers/staff they make the whole school shimmer!

 

Bucky’s Block Party
#inourLuauERA
Friday  May 17th 6-8PM

Get ready for a party to remember! There will be music, food trucks, games and prizes, the Dunk Tank, an epic inflatable and more! Want to contribute to the fun? Feeling generous?

Click here to donate items for the bash!

NEW TWIST! Got a side hustle or a business and itching to rock a table? Drop a line to [email protected] for more information.

Upcoming Dates April

26 - PTA April Movie Night

30 - April Spiritwear Sales End

May

1 - 6th Grade Panoramic Photo

1 - Family Fitness Night / 5:00 - 6:00 PM

1 - Full Time Level IV Parent Information Meeting / 6 PM 

3 - Student Holiday / Teacher Workday

3 - Kindergarten 24-25 Orientation Meeting 9AM

6 to 10th - PTA May Staff Appreciation Week

8 - Walk/Bike to School Day

8 - SOL/5th Grade Reading

8 - PTA Meeting

15 - SOL/3rd, 4th, and 6th Grade Reading

15 - SOL/5th Grade Math

17 - Bucky's Block Party

22 - SOL/3rd, 4th, 6th & 7th Grade Math

22 - SOL/5th Grade Science

27 - Memorial Day Holiday / No School

30 - Band & Strings Concert @ Westfield HS / 7PM

31 - Spring Musical, Disney and Pixar’s FINDING NEMO, JR.. – 7pm

June

3 - Field Day (Rain date June 5th)

5 - PTA Meeting

10 - Kindergarten Blast Off @ 2PM

12 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 9AM

12 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL / Early dismissal - 1:25pm

12 - PTA / Sweet Frog Yogurt Truck visit at dismissal

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Celebrate Deer Park/Literacy Night Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5pm - 7pm

We hope you can join the celebration of our Deer Park community, favorite foods and our love of reading tomorrow!

There will be read-alouds in the gym, make your own bookmark, visits from the Centreville Regional Library, food tastings, shopping at the Spring Book Fair, and performances by Westfield High dance groups and community Tae Kwon Do schools. Meet Asha Jyothi!

Students' paper dolls will be on view showcasing family favorite foods, hobbies and heritage!  We hope you can join us for this special evening.

Bring a favorite food to share!

 

The spring bookfair will be open tomorrow until 7:00 p.m.

Payment options: cash, credit card, Apple Pay, check (made out to Deer Park ES), or eWalletWhat is eWallet? It allows a cashless/cardless payment option. You enter the maximum amount a student can spend but your card will only be charged the actual amount spent. If you have used eWallet in the past, you MUST update your account for this book fair.  Visit bookworm central  for details.

www.deerparkespta.org

Hello Deer Park!

The PTA is continuing its initiative to provide each and every student with a free, gently used book during Book Fair week via Bucky's Bonus Books (formerly known as the Free Book Fair). Bucky's Bonus Books (BBB) has a sign-up for volunteers to help children select books this week and help is still needed! The sign-up indicates which classes will be attending BBB during each time slot so that you can sign up to help when your student's class will be selecting books. Help is needed setting up after school tomorrow (Tues. 4/23) as well as during the school day Wed. 4/24 - Fri. 4/26. I plan to be present and volunteering throughout BBB, volunteers will not be there alone!

If you are able to help, please click here to sign up:
www.signupgenius.com

Thank you once again for the amazing books donated by our community that make Bucky's Bonus Books possible!  The donations and volunteer time are truly appreciated by the students and the PTA.

Kim Graham
VP Membership

 

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April is the Month of the Military Child

Our wonderful PTA decortated the front lobby with purple stars with our military children's names.

We are so grateful for all our military families and the sacrifices they make to help our country!

Wednesday was "Purple Up!" day to support military connected youth. Purple is a combination of all branches of the military.

FCPS has a webpage dedicated to supporting military-connected families. Visit the military families webpage for more information.

 

Fun Fit Fridays!
8:10 - 8:30 AM

Fun Fit Fridays begin tomorrow!

Join Mr. D'Amato and Ms. Hitz and friends for some fresh air and exercise to get your Friday started. Parents welcome too!

In the event of rain, we will send a cancellation message by 7:45 am

Hope to see you on the track!

 

Yearbook - Last Chance!

Don't miss your chance to have this year's Deer Park Yearbook, filled with lasting memories of your child and all the fun events of the 2023-2024 school year!                       

April 22nd is the deadline to order!

Order here - USE CODE 22187

 

Celebrate Deer Park Spirit Week! Deer Park will kickoff Spirit Week with a parade
on Monday at 9:00 a.m!

Monday, April 22 - "Celebrate DP Dress Up Day" - Wear DP spirit wear or special clothing for the parade. 

Tuesday, April 23 - "Sports Day" - Wear a sports shirt that you like to play or watch.

Wednesday, April 24 - "Hobby Day" - wear a shirt/clothing that represents one of your hobbies.

Thursday, April 25 - "Favorite Color Day" - Wear your favorite color.

Friday, April 26 - "DP Spirit" - Wear DP clothing.

 

Celebrate Deer Park/Literacy Night Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5pm - 7pm

A celebration of our Deer Park community, favorite foods and
our love of reading.

We hope you can join us next Tuesday for a special evening celebrating the Deer Park Community and our love of reading. Come join us for read-alouds in the gym, make your own bookmark, visits from the Centreville Regional Library, food tastings, shopping at the Spring Book Fair, and performances by Westfield High dance groups and community Tae Kwon Do schools. Meet Asha Jyothi!

Students' paper dolls will be on view showcasing family favorite foods, hobbies and heritage!  We hope you can join us for this special evening.

 

Explore an Ocean of Books at the Spring Book Fair! April 22 - 26, 2024

Sale Hours:

Tuesday 4/23: 3:30 - 7:00

Wednesday 4/24: 8:30 - 3:20

Thursday 4/25: 8:30 - 3:20

Friday 4/26: 8:30 - 11:45

Payment options: cash, credit card, Apple Pay, check (made out to Deer Park ES), or eWalletWhat is eWallet? It allows a cashless/cardless payment option. You enter the maximum amount a student can spend but your card will only be charged the actual amount spent. If you have used eWallet in the past, you MUST update your account for this book fair. 

Visit www.bookwormcentral for details!

Spring 2024 Explore an Ocean of Books

 

Family Fitness Night!

Join us for Family Fitness Night on Wednesday, May 1 from 5:00 to 6:00pm! Bring the whole family and have fun staying active together! (Students must be accompanied by an adult to participate.) Contact Janet Marco at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Family Fitness Night

 

 

 

Deer Park is joining the movement!

May 8th is this year's official date for National Bike & Roll to School Day! Strap on that helmet and lace up your shoes, this is a day to celebrate being active and showing your school spirit.

Mrs. Marco will be welcoming students at Door 1!

 

Spring SOL Schedule

SOL's will begin in May and we ask that those students in grades 3-6 make every possible effort to be in school on the day of a scheduled SOL. Ensure that your student gets a good night's sleep and a healthy, nutritious breakfast to start their day.  If you have any questions about the schedule, please contact the school office at 703-802-5000.

Wednesday, May 8th –

5th grade Reading

Wednesday, May 15th –

              3rd, 4th, and 6th grade Reading

              5th grade Math

Wednesday, May 22nd –

              3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th grade Math

              5th grade Science

 

Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony

Parents and families are invited to celebrate the accomplishments of our sixth grade students and reflect on their time at Deer Park on Wednesday, June 12th at 9:00 a.m.  Doors open at 8:50 a.m.

Students should "dress their best" in appropriate attire for this special day.

 

Kindergarten Blast Off! June 10th at 2:00 p.m.

Families of Kindergarten students are invited to attend the end of year Blast off celebration on June 10th.

Reception to follow

 

Optional Parent Input form
for 2024-2025

At Deer Park, your child's academic success is our top priority. We invite you to share information regarding your child's needs for next school year planning.

This is your opportunity to describe what environment works best for your child. Your input is appreciated.

Please keep in mind we are unable to honor specific teacher requests.

Parent Input Form DPES 2024-2025

Online Parent Input form 24-25

 

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org MOVIE & A CRAFT NIGHT: TROLLS Band Together!

Join us for a fun, free, family event with a twist! This time around it's a movie and a craft! Grab your TROLLS craft (by craftspace) at this Movie Night.

WHEN: Friday, April 26th
WHERE: Deer Park Gym
SHOWTIME: 6pm
ADMISSION: Free

Pre-order Whole Costco Pizzas here  by April 22nd.

Click here to buy your TROLLS KIT for $8!

Bring your blankets, pillows, comfy chairs, or even your favorite stuffed animal! Concessions and pizza will be for sale! Complimentary popcorn will be available too.

Volunteer here!

*This isn’t a drop-off occasion. Children must be supervised by an adult and stay in the gym throughout the event.

PTA Board Nominations

We are still accepting nominations for our two vacant board positions: VP of Volunteer Coordination and VP of Membership.  We will vote on the new board members at our May 8th PTA meeting.  If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else please click here.

Nominations will be accepted through May 4th.

More information is located on the google form for each position.

 

Spring Spiritwear Available Now until April 30th

New Designs and clothing options.  Order online with delivery to the school.

Click here  to check out the store!

Staff Appreciation Week Planning

Staff Appreciation Week planning is underway. If you would like to donate money to help support the week long event please click here.

Click here if you are in your VolunteerERA and to donate food for that week!

Each year, the Virginia Lottery and its partners encourage students, parents, and the general public to send thank-you notes to Virginia’s deserving public school teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers who receive these thank-you notes can then enter a drawing to win one of four $2,500 top prizes and supplies for their school!

Parents and teachers, encourage your children/students to show their appreciation to the teachers in their lives by heading over to ThankaTeacherVA  to create their thank you cards!

 

Bucky’s Bonus Books - Sign up to help students find free books! April 23-26th

Volunteer to help at Bucky’s Bonus Books, the PTA’s free book giveaway!  The times each class will be visiting the Book Fair are listed in the Sign Up Genius so you can volunteer when your students will be attending.

Sign up: Click here for volunteer sign up!

  Bucky’s Block Party
#inourLuauERA
Friday  May 17th 6-8PM

Get ready for a party to remember! There will be music, food trucks, games and prizes,  the Dunk Tank, an epic inflatable and more! Want to contribute to the fun? Feeling generous? Click here  to donate items for the bash!

NEW TWIST! Got a side hustle or a  business and itching to rock a table? Drop a line to [email protected]  for more information.

Upcoming Dates

 

April

19 - Fun Fit Fridays begin @ 8:10 AM

22 - 26 - Spring Bookfair

23 - Family Literacy Night / Celebrate Deer Park

26 - PTA Movie Night 

30 - April Spiritwear Sales End

May

1 - 6th Grade Panoramic Photo

1 - Family Fitness Night / 5:00 - 6:00 PM

1 - Full Time Level IV Parent Information Meeting / 6 PM 

3 - Student Holiday / Teacher Workday

3 - Kindergarten 24-25 Orientation Meeting 9AM

6 to 10th - PTA May Staff Appreciation Week

8 - Walk/Bike to School Day

8 - SOL/5th Grade Reading

8 - PTA Meeting

15 - SOL/3rd, 4th, and 6th Grade Reading

15 - SOL/5th Grade Math

17 - Bucky's Block Party

22 - SOL/3rd, 4th, 6th & 7th Grade Math

22 - SOL/5th Grade Science

27 - Memorial Day Holiday / No School

30 - Band & Strings Concert @ Westfield HS / 7PM

31 - Spring Musical, Disney and Pixar’s FINDING NEMO, JR.. – 7pm

June

3 - Field Day (Rain date June 5th)

5 - PTA Meeting

10 - Kindergarten Blast Off @ 2PM

12 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 9AM

12 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL / Early dismissal

 

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Dear Deer Park Families:

Hello from the Deer Park Student Council Association!  The SCA will be sponsoring its annual community food drive, beginning next week (Monday, 04/15/2024)!  

As we considered the drive this year, one number came to mind: 42424.  Our goal is simple: we hope to raise 424 pounds of donated food by 4/24/24.

To add a fun wrinkle this year, the SCA’s student leaders offered awesome themes that you may choose to participate in!  The themes are:

• Taco Tuesday: seasonings, hard shells, canned/jarred salsa, rice bags, cans of refried beans, canned chicken, canned tomatoes
• They Say It’s Your Birthday!: disposable baking pan, cake mix, frosting, cooking oil (olive, canola, vegetable, etc.), baking flour, sugar, brown sugar
• Let’s Grill Out: salt, pepper, condiments (bottles of ketchup, mustard, mayo), jarred pickles, canned vegetables, chips
• Something easy, please: Chef Boyardee pasta cups, Hamburger Helper boxes, Pasta Helpers
• Pasta Night: Boxes of pasta, risotto, jars of pasta sauces
• Breakfast!: pancake/waffle mix, cooking oils, unopened boxes of oatmeal, grits, cereals, coffee (ground only), individual low sugar juice boxes

If your family would like to donate, please do; however, don’t feel like you have to donate all of the items from a category!  Any and all donations of the above items are welcome and appreciated.  

All donations must be unopened and in original packaging; they will be given to FCPS Ignite Partner  and Deer Park Community Partner, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries.  This charity is open to any member of the Centreville and Chantilly community.  

Should you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Wallace ([email protected]), or Ms. Arzt ([email protected]) .

Sincerely,

Matthew Wallace and Catherine Arzt
Deer Park SCA Sponsors

 

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Deer Park students were so excited to safely view some of the eclipse at dismissal on Monday. What an amazing event!

 

Yearbook Ordering Deadline
Coming Soon!

Don't miss your chance to have this year's Deer Park Yearbook, filled with lasting memories of your child and all the fun events of the 2023-2024 school year!

Order here,  use code 22187

23-24 DP Yearbook!

The last day to buy a yearbook is April 22nd! Don't miss out!

 

Spring Photos Available Online

The Spring Portraits are now available to view and order online! All orders will include free shipping for the next two weeks.

Use this link: VOSPHOTO.COM

The online code is your student's ID NUMBER.

Any questions can be directed to: [email protected]

 

 

Fun Fit Fridays!
8:10 - 8:30 AM

Fun Fit Fridays return next Friday, April 19th. 

Join Mr. D'Amato and Ms. Hitz and friends for some fresh air and exercise to get your Friday started. Parents welcome too!

In the event of rain, we will send a cancellation message by 7:45 am

Hope to see you on the track!

 

Celebrate Deer Park/Literacy Night Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5pm - 7pm Join us to Celebrate Deer Park and Literacy

A celebration of our Deer Park community, favorite foods and
our love of reading.

The evening will include read-alouds in the gym, make your own bookmark, visits from the Centreville Regional Library, food tastings, shopping at the Spring Book Fair, and performances by Westfield High dance groups and community Tae Kwon Do schools. Meet Asha Jyothi!

All students received a paper doll with flag in last week's Thursday folder to decorate for Celebrate Deer Park Week. Students are asked to decorate the doll to be shared/displayed during the week of April 22-26, 2024. The doll should be decorated to represent your hobbies, favorite foods, your family's heritage, and anything else you choose! Return dolls to your child's classroom teacher by Friday, April 12.

Doll with flag to decorate

Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions regarding this activity. *Please note, dolls will not be returned.

 

Explore an Ocean of Books at the Spring Book Fair! April 22 - 26, 2024

Sale Hours:

Tuesday 4/23: 3:30 - 7:00

Wednesday 4/24: 8:30 - 3:20

Thursday 4/25: 8:30 - 3:20

Friday 4/26: 8:30 - 11:45

Payment options: cash, credit card, Apple Pay, check (made out to Deer Park ES), or eWalletWhat is eWallet? It allows a cashless/cardless payment option. You enter the maximum amount a student can spend but your card will only be charged the actual amount spent. If you have used eWallet in the past, you MUST update your account for this book fair. 

Visit https://www.bookwormcentral.com/ for details!

Spring 2024 Explore an Ocean of Books

 

💜Purple Up!
April 17 to Support Military Families

Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday, April 17. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students. Purple represents military youth because purple combines all the colors of the military branches! 

Superintendent's video message!

Military Families website.

 

Save the Date for
Family Fitness Night!

Join us for Family Fitness Night on  Wednesday, May 1 from 5:00 to 6:00pm! Bring the whole family and have fun staying active together! (Students must be accompanied by an adult to participate.) Contact Janet Marco at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Family Fitness Night

 

Optional Parent Input for
2024 - 2025!

At Deer Park, your child's academic success is our top priority. We invite you to share information regarding your child's needs for next school year planning.

This is your opportunity to describe what environment works best for your child. Your input is appreciated.

Please keep in mind we are unable to honor
specific teacher requests.

2024-2025 Optional Parent Input Form

 

 

School Supply Shopping Coming Soon!

The Deer Park PTA will be offering Easy & Hassle Free shopping for next year's School Supplies. The online sale will begin in May and end June 25th.

The supply packs will be delivered to the school before the first day of school. 

Stay tuned, more information will follow soon!

Spring SOL Schedule

SOL's will begin in May and we ask that those students in grades 3-6 make every possible effort to be in school on the day of a scheduled SOL. Ensure that your student gets a good night's sleep and a healthy, nutritious breakfast to start their day.  If you have any questions about the schedule, please contact the school office at 703-802-5000.

Wednesday, May 8th –

5th grade Reading

Wednesday, May 15th –

              3rd, 4th, and 6th grade Reading

              5th grade Math

Wednesday, May 22nd –

              3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th grade Math

              5th grade Science

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org Original Works Fundraiser is LIVE!

Seize the chance to champion your little Picasso and Deer Park with the fantastic Original Works initiative! Get your hands on personalized treasures showcasing your child's artistic flair.

Click here  to find your artist’s work. Use code DERP and their individual ID number sent home on the Original Works flyer.  Can’t find the flyer? Sort by Teacher from the drop down and ask your student what they created!

  MOVIE & A CRAFT NIGHT: TROLLS Band Together!

Join us for a fun, free, family event with a twist! This time around it's a movie and a craft! Grab your TROLLS craft (by craftspace) at this Movie Night.

Click here to buy your TROLLS Kit for $8!

WHEN: Friday, April 26th
WHERE: Deer Park Gym
SHOWTIME: 6pm
ADMISSION: Free

Bring your blankets, pillows, comfy chairs, or even your favorite stuffed animal! Concessions and pizza will be for sale! Complimentary popcorn will be available too.

Volunteer here!

**Remember, this is not a drop-off occasion. Children must be supervised by an adult and stay in the gym throughout the event.

 

  Staff Appreciation Week Planning

Staff Appreciation Week planning is underway. If you would like to donate money to help support the week long event please click here.

Click here if you are in your VolunteerERA!

Each year, the Virginia Lottery and its partners encourage students, parents, and the general public to send thank-you notes to Virginia’s deserving public school teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers who receive these thank-you notes can then enter a drawing to win one of four $2,500 top prizes and supplies for their school!

Parents and teachers, encourage your children/students to show their appreciation to the teachers in their lives by heading over to ThankaTeacherVA.com  to create their thank you cards!

  After School Chess Club with Mike Kobily

Thanks to Mike Kobily for volunteering to instruct this club, there is no cost. All students wanting to learn or know how to play Chess are welcome!  

Runs: Apr. 16 - June 4

Meets Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm in Cafeteria.

We are asking for volunteers to help run the club. Click here to volunteer!

Registration is open until April 14th!

 

Bucky’s Bonus Books - Sign up to help students find free books!

Volunteer to help at Bucky’s Bonus Books, the PTA’s free book giveaway!  The times each class will be visiting the Book Fair are listed in the Sign Up Genius so you can volunteer when your students will be attending.

Sign up: Click here for volunteer sign up.

 

Celebrate Deer Park/Literacy Night

Come celebrate our Deer Park community, favorite foods, and our love of reading the same night as the Book Fair evening sale.  

When:  Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Where:   Deer Park cafeteria, gym, lobby, and library.

If you can donate your family’s favorite finger food/dessert, please email Nicole Wheeler [email protected] or Erin Stamp [email protected] or return the flyer from last week’s Thursday folder to your homeroom teacher.

Upcoming Dates April

17 - Purple Up for Military Families

18 - Progress Reports go home

19 - Fun Fit Fridays begin @ 8:10 AM

22 - 26 - Spring Bookfair

23 - Family Literacy Night / Celebrate Deer Park

26 - PTA Movie Night 

May

1 - 6th Grade Panoramic Photo

1 - Family Fitness Night / 5:00 - 6:00 PM

1 - Full Time Level IV Parent Information Meeting / 6 PM 

3 - Student Holiday / Teacher Workday

3 - Kindergarten 24-25 Orientation Meeting 9AM

6 to 10th - PTA Staff Appreciation Week

8 - Walk/Bike to School Day

8 - SOL/5th Grade Reading

8 - PTA Meeting

15 - SOL/3rd, 4th, and 6th Grade Reading

15 - SOL/5th Grade Math

17 - Bucky's Block Party

22 - SOL/3rd, 4th, 6th & 7th Grade Math

22 - SOL/5th Grade Science

27 - Memorial Day Holiday / No School

30 - Band & Strings Concert @ Westfield HS / 7PM

31 - Spring Musical Finding Nemo / 7PM

 

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☀️ Total Solar Eclipse on April 8 ☀️

A solar eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon, and one that requires important safety reminders. Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes.

At Deer Park Elementary School, out of an abundance of caution, we will provide students with approved eyewear at dismissal. Please talk to your student about keeping the glasses on to safely view the eclipse.

Maintaining our priority on safety, Deer Park will not be sending students outside after 2 PM. Students and staff will be provided with the NASA livestream link as an option to safely observe the eclipse.

Here are some important reminders:

• Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear. This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce it at home. 
• Regular sunglasses are not good enough. We will be providing eyewear that has been approved for viewing.

Eclipse timing: The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m. (which coincides with dismissal), and ends around 4:32 p.m. If you have concerns about your child walking or riding the bus home, please arrange for alternative transportation or you are welcome to pick your student up early to view the eclipse at home.

FCPS has a page that shares information about Solar Eclipses at https://www.fcps.edu/solar-eclipse.

 

Eid al-Fitr

Wednesday, April 10, is an FCPS holiday and all schools and offices will be closed.

In Islam, Eid-al-Fitr is a three day festival to mark the end of Ramadan. Muslims dress in new clothes, give charity, and pray in congregation. Eid is celebrated with the exchange of presents and delicious food with family and friends

Read more at Britannica.com here.

 

2024 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. This award honors the legacy of Dr. Bussey by recognizing staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.

Full details and nomination information can be found at the Dr. Lawrence bussey Memorial Equity Award website,  or on the flyer below.

2024 Memorial Equity Award Flyer

 

Deer Park Literacy Night Tuesday, April 23, 2024
5pm - 7pm Join us to Celebrate Deer Park Literacy Night

A celebration of our Deer Park community, favorite foods and
our love of reading.

The evening will include read-alouds in the gym, make your own bookmark, visits from the Centreville Regional Library, food tastings, shopping at the Spring Book Fair, and performances by Westfield High dance groups and community Tae Kwon Do schools. Meet Asha Jyothi!

Check your child's Thursday folder today for more information.

 

Explore an Ocean of Books at the Spring Book Fair! April 22 - 26, 2024

Sale Hours:

Tuesday 4/23: 3:30 - 7:00

Wednesday 4/24: 8:30 - 3:20

Thursday 4/25: 8:30 - 3:20

Friday 4/26: 8:30 - 11:45

Payment options: cash, credit card, Apple Pay, check (made out to Deer Park ES), or eWalletWhat is eWallet? It allows a cashless/cardless payment option. You enter the maximum amount a student can spend but your card will only be charged the actual amount spent. If you have used eWallet in the past, you MUST update your account for this book fair. 

Visit https://www.bookwormcentral.com/ for details.

Spring 2024 Explore an Ocean of Books

 

Spring Book Character Contest

Thank you to everyone who participated in the spring Disguise “Somebunny” as a Book Character contest! The bunnies looked fabulous and student creativity was abundant! Prizes went to the top 10 bunnies:

Kohana (5th), Mikaela (3rd), Alessandra (4th), Kaiya (2nd), Iris (2nd), Noel (5th), Logan (1st), Penelope (3rd), Iris (3rd), Santina (4th)

 

Cultural Observances Around the World April

All Month– Arab American Heritage Month 

All Month– Autism Awareness Month 

All Month– Month of the Military Child 

April 9-10 Eid al Fitr (Muslim)

April 13– Vaisakhi (Sikh)

April  22-30 – Passover (Jewish) 

April 22– Earth Day 

  April Is Month of the Military Child

The Month of the Military Child is a time to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have more than 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community and recognize their strength and resilience.

Purple Up! Day

To show our support for all our military-connected families, we invite students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” for military children. Wear purple on Wednesday, April 17.

Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green; Marine Corps red; and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force blue.

Spring SOL Schedule

SOL's will begin in May and we ask that those students in grades 3-6 make every possible effort to be in school on the day of a scheduled SOL. Ensure that your student gets a good night's sleep and a healthy, nutritious breakfast to start their day.  If you have any questions about the schedule, please contact the school office at 703-802-5000.

Wednesday, May 8th –

5th grade Reading

Wednesday, May 15th –

              3rd, 4th, and 6th grade Reading

              5th grade Math

Wednesday, May 22nd –

              3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th grade Math

              5th grade Science

Yearbook Ordering Deadline
Coming Soon!

Don't miss your chance to have this year's Deer Park Yearbook, filled with lasting memories of your child and all the fun events of the 2023-2024 school year!

Order here,  use code 22187

23-24 DP Yearbook flyer

The last day to buy a yearbook is April 22nd! Don't miss out! Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org Deer Park Craft Night at Craftspace on April 10th

Come join us on the holiday and create a craft.  Please register in advance.  If you cannot make it that night, craft kits can be dropped off at the school for pick up and assembly at home.

Register here

Scan the QR code to Register in advance!

 

COMING SOON!! Original Works Fundraiser

Seize the chance to champion your little Picasso and Deer Park with the fantastic Original Works initiative! Get your hands on personalized treasures showcasing your child's artistic flair.

Click here to find your artist's work. Use code DERP.

Be on the lookout for personalized ordering information coming home soon! Ask your student what they created!

 

MOVIE & A CRAFT NIGHT: TROLLS Band Together!

Join us for a fun, free, family event with a twist! This time around it's a movie and a craft! Grab your TROLLS craft (by craftspace) at this Movie Night.

Click here to buy your TROLLS kit  for $8!

WHEN: Friday, April 26th
WHERE: Deer Park Gym
SHOWTIME: 6pm
ADMISSION: Free

Bring your blankets, pillows, comfy chairs, or even your favorite stuffed animal! Concessions and pizza will be for sale! Complimentary popcorn will be available too. Volunteer here!

**Remember, this is not a drop-off occasion. Children must be supervised by an adult and stay in the gym throughout the event.

 

Staff Appreciation Week Planning

Staff Appreciation Week planning is underway. If you would like to donate money to help support the week long event please click here.

Click here if you are in your VolunteerERA!

 

Each year, the Virginia Lottery and its partners encourage students, parents, and the general public to send thank-you notes to Virginia’s deserving public school teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers who receive these thank-you notes can then enter a drawing to win one of four $2,500 top prizes and supplies for their school!

Parents and teachers, encourage your children/students to show their appreciation to the teachers in their lives by heading over to thankateacherva.com to create their thank you cards!

 

After School Chess Club with Mike Kobily

Thanks to Mike Kobily for volunteering to instruct this club, there is no cost. All students wanting to learn & know how to play Chess are welcome!  

Runs: April 16 - June 4

Meets Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 pm in Cafeteria.

We are asking for volunteers to help run the club. Click here to volunteer!

Registration is open until April 14th. Click here to register your child for chess club!

Upcoming Dates April

10 - No School for Students/Staff - Eid al Fitr Holiday

10 - PTA Craftspace Craft Night

18 - Progress Reports go home

19 - Fun Fit Fridays begin

22 - 26 - Spring Bookfair

23 - Family Literacy Night / Celebrate Deer Park

26 - PTA Movie Night 

May

1 - 6th Grade Panoramic Photo

1 - Full Time Level IV Parent Informaiton Meeting / 5 PM Library

3 - Student Holiday / Teacher Workday

3 - Kindergarten 24-25 Orientation Meeting 9AM

8 - SOL/5th Grade Reading

8 - PTA Meeting

15 - SOL/3rd, 4th, and 6th Grade Reading

15 - SOL/5th Grade Math

22 - SOL/3rd, 4th, 6th & 7th Grade Math

22 - SOL/5th Grade Science

27 - Memorial Day Holiday / No School

30 - Band & Strings Concert @ Westfield HS / 7PM

31 - Spring Musical Finding Nemo / 7PM

 

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Deer Park Community,

Our next PTA meeting is on April 3rd at 7 PM in the library and via zoom.  

April 3rd ZOOM link here.

We will be taking nominations for our open board positions:
President, Secretary, and VP of membership. If you are interested in a position please let us know. We need a President and Secretary to continue to be a PTA. You need to be a PTA member to run for a position but don't worry it's not too late to join the PTA.  We will have elections in May.

Jenni Hensley 

PTA President

 

www.deerparkespta.org  

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Spring Break🌷

March 25-29 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed.
We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break!

April 1st & 2nd are School Planning/Teacher Work Days

There will be no school for students on April 1 and 2 for school planning/teacher work days. We will welcome our students back to school on Wednesday, April 3rd.

See the complete school year calendar here.

 

Spring Picture Day Tomorrow

Victor O'Neill Studios will be taking Spring Pictures on Friday, March 22, 2024.

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

 

Optional Parent Input for
2024 - 2025!

At Deer Park, your child's academic success is our top priority. We invite you to share information regarding your child's needs for next school year planning.

This is your opportunity to describe what environment works best for your child. Your input is appreciated. Please keep in mind we are unable to honor specific teacher requests.

24-25 Parent Input Form

 

Family Engagement Survey

If you haven’t already, please take FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey today!

Survey results will help us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our school community. Survey topics include:

• Welcoming environment
• Communication
• Student success
• Advocacy 
• Family and school partnerships
• Community partnerships

The survey is available in 10 languages. Please check your email for a message from FCPS partner, K12 Insight, with a link to the survey or access the survey now.  Your voice matters!

The survey closes tomorrow! March 22, 2024

 

Save the Date! Tuesday, April 23, 2024
5pm - 7pm Join us to Celebrate Deer Park Literacy Night

A celebration of our Deer Park community, favorite foods and
our love of reading.

The evening will include read-alouds in the gym, make your own bookmark, visits from the Centreville Regional Library, food tastings, shopping at the Spring Book Fair, and performances by Westfield High dance groups and community Tae Kwon Do schools.
Meet Asha Jyothi!

More information to follow soon!

 

Bucky's Run Club

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

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

When: Practices will be held every Thursday 3:45-5:00 April 4th, 2024- May 30th, 2024. Our end of season 5k will be held on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 at 8:30am.

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

Cost: Registration fee is $50 per child (includes T-shirt & 5K race fee). Registration fees are due after participation is confirmed. Information on payment will be provided to interested club members by Miss Comer. 

Registration: Please register using this link  no later than tomorrow, March 22, 2024.

 

Yearbooks on Sale!

Don't miss your opportunity to purchase your copy of the 2023-2024 Deer Park Yearbook!

Use Code 22187 to order yours now.

Click here to order!

 

Spring SOL Schedule

SOL's will begin in May and we ask that those students in grades 3-6 make every possible effort to be in school on the day of a scheduled SOL. Ensure that your student gets a good night's sleep and a healthy, nutritious breakfast to start their day.  If you have any questions about the schedule, please contact the school office at 703-802-5000.

Wednesday, May 8th –

5th grade Reading

Wednesday, May 15th –

              3rd, 4th, and 6th grade Reading

              5th grade Math

Wednesday, May 22nd –

              3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th grade Math

              5th grade Science

 

Breakfast Menu Change

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

The week returning from spring break, the following changes need to be made:

4/3/24 - Waffle

4/4/24 - Turkey Ham Croissant

See the complete menu here.

 

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org Baroody After School Clubs are OPEN NOW!!

Click HERE to REGISTER  and for more details and the latest schedule updates.

 

PTA Nominating Committee

The PTA is still searching for a Nominiating Committee to help find nominees for President, Secretary, and VP of Membership.  We need a President and Secretary to be an active PTA.  Without the PTA, there will be no teacher appreciation, assemblies, some field trips, and the events you all love to go to.

 

Coming Soon! Original Works Fundraiser!

Seize the chance to champion your little Picasso and Deer Park with the fantastic Original Works initiative! Get your hands on personalized treasures showcasing your child's artistic flair. Dive deeper into this creative voyage at:

www.originalworks.com/parents. Be on the lookout for ordering information coming home soon! Ask your student what they created!

 

MOVIE & A CRAFT NIGHT: TROLLS Band Together!

Join us for a fun, free, family event with a twist! This time around it's a movie and a craft! Grab your TROLLS craft (by craftspace) at this Movie Night.

Click here to buy your TROLLS Kit for $8.

WHEN: Friday, April 26th
WHERE: Deer Park Gym
SHOWTIME: 6pm
ADMISSION: Free

Bring your blankets, pillows, comfy chairs, or even your favorite stuffed animal! Concessions and pizza will be for sale! Complimentary popcorn will be available too.

**Remember, this is not a drop-off occasion. Children must be supervised by an adult and stay in the gym throughout the event.

 

Staff Appreciation Week Planning

Staff Appreciation Week planning is underway.  If you would like to donate money to help support the week long event please click HERE.

Upcoming Dates

22 - End of 3rd Quarter (full day/no early release)

March 25 - 29 - Spring Break - No School April

1 - No School for Students - Teacher Workday

2 - No School for Students - Teacher Workday

10 - No School for Students/Staff - Eid al Fitr Holiday

10 - PTA Craftspace Craft Night

22 - 26 - Spring Bookfair

23 - Family Literacy Night 

26 - PTA Movie Night 

 

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Good morning Deer Park Families,

We have heard the concerns regarding our current recess and lunch procedures and appreciate the positive communication and advocacy we have received from our students, staff, and families. Here at Deer Park, we are committed to incorporating student voice and community feedback into our day to day operations while ensuring the safety of our school community.

In response to the feedback we have received, we will be reviewing and adjusting our policies without compromising the safety of our students. Over the next several weeks, we will be surveying and meeting with students and staff to discuss potential improvements for next school year. The response from our school community holds merit in the upcoming policy adjustments. At this time, both recess and lunch are evolving to meet the needs of our students in the best way possible. This goes without compromising their safety, social development, and behavioral decisions while considering the input from those who know them best, their parents.

While we review our current recess practices, we will be ordering additional recess equipment to boost the recess experience in zones other than the playground. We ask that you remind your students to treat school property with respect to guarantee the longevity of these new additions.

As always, we encourage parents to volunteer in our school building by contacting their student’s teacher or our main office to maintain uplifting relationships in our school community. Finally, we have attached the class placement form should you request your child be placed with certain peers in the upcoming school year. We value your feedback and encourage you to reach out at any time. 

Sincerely,

Bob D’Amato
Principal
Deer Park Elementary School

Parent Input form 24-25 Online submission

Parent Input Form DPES 2024-2025

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Deer Park Community,

Please join us at Wendy's all day, tomorrow March 19th, to help raise money for the school. Don't forget to tell your friends and family.

Please present the flyer OR tell the Wendy’s team member at drive thru or in the restaurant– that you are there to support Deer Park ES PTA!  You can show the flyer on your phone as well. The store teams will hit a button to “mark” the order as a fundraiser order. Wendy's does not have the capability to mark/count online orders at this time, so please make sure you either go inside the Wendy’s to place your order or come through the Drive Thru Window.

Our goal is to exceed $200 in net sales from our supporters, in order to receive back 20% from Wendy’s.

When: March 19, 2024 / All Day!

Where: 14445 Brookfield Tower Drive

Spring Picture Day on Friday!

 

Victor O'Neill will be taking Spring Pictures on Friday, March 22, 2024.

You will be able to view and order your child’s photos in their online gallery approximately ten days after picture day.

If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing [email protected]

 

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Family Engagement Survey!

✅ Take the Family Engagement Survey!

FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Survey partner K12 Insight emailed a link to families on March 3 and again on March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students.

The survey is available in 10 languages. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link.  Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage.

 

Spring Break

This year, spring break is March 25-29. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Wednesday, April 3, after two teacher work days. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning. Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources.

 

Summer Camps and Learning Programs

Have you made summer plans for your child yet? Are you looking for a summer camp for your child with special needs? The Family Resource Center has compiled information on summer camps including local options, camps for students with special needs (sorted by need), and camps for students experiencing grief or who have parents in the military. 

Be sure to check out the Deer Park PTA classes
and summer camps below!

 

Deer Park ES VS Coates ES

We hope you were able to catch the staff basketball game last Friday for the annual competition between Deer Park and Coates ES.

It was a fierce match between the two schools but ultimately Deer Park suffered another defeat this year. Just wait! They'll be ready again next year!

  Bucky's Run Club

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

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

When: Practices will be held every Thursday 3:45-5:00 April 4th, 2024- May 30th, 2024. Our end of season 5k will be held on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 at 8:30am.

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

Cost: Registration fee is $50 per child (includes T-shirt & 5K race fee). Registration fees are due after participation is confirmed. Information on payment will be provided to interested club members by Miss Comer. 

Registration: Please register using this link  no later than March 22nd, 2024.

 

Spring Book Character Contest

Students will be asked to disguise “somebunny” as a book character! Bunnies will be displayed in the library. The top 10 disguises will receive a prize!

Students can pick up a bunny template from the library. Be creative in disguising your bunny!

All entries are due to the Library by March 22.

Questions? Email Mrs. Farfan

 

First Grade to Mt. Vernon!

Our First graders recently visited Mt. Vernon, the historic home of George Washington, 1st President of the United States and learned about his life and visited historic landmarks.

 

SYA Basketball

SYA Basketball had a special cheerleader, Mr. Bonneville, cheering their team to victory during their playoff game and they won, 25-11! Way to go!

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org Baroody After School Clubs are OPEN NOW!!

Click here to REGISTER  and for more details and the latest schedule updates.

  PTA Nominating Committee

The PTA is still searching for a Nominiating Committee to help find nominees for President, Secretary, and VP of Membership.  We need a President and Secretary to be an active PTA.  Without the PTA, there will be no teacher appreciation, assemblies, some field trips, advocacy for your child, and the events you all love to go to.

  Early Bird Pricing for OTA Camp at Deer Park ES ends Tomorrow!!

Deer Park ES will once again host OTA camp this summer. Click here  to Register. The PTA receives a portion of the proceeds which helps fund all the cool events that we put on each year and provides support to the students and staff.

  Wendy’s Fundraiser 19 March All Day

Eat To Support Deer Park PTA! On Tuesday, March 19th from 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM, Wendy's at 14445 Brookfield Tower Dr (By Wal-Mart) is donating back 20% of sales from Dine-In, Takeout, Drive thru & Pick up orders to Deer Park PTA! 

Don’t forget to mention Deer Park PTA to the cashier.

RSVP & all details here:

www.groupraise.com/events

We hope you can join us in eating out for a good cause!

P.S. Please feel free to invite -- and share this event with -- your friends and family.

  Staff Appreciation Week Planning

Staff Appreciation Week planning is underway. If you would like to donate money to help support the week long event please click HERE.

Upcoming Dates

 

March

19 - March Wendy's Fundraiser All Day

22 - Spring Portraits & Class group photos

22 - End of 3rd Quarter (full day, no early release)

25 - 29 - Spring Break and April 1 & 2 - Student Holidays

April

1 - No School for Students - Teacher Workday

2 - No School for Students - Teacher Workday

10 - No School for Students/Staff - Eid al Fitr Holiday

22 - 26 - Spring Bookfair

23 - Family Literacy Night 

26 - PTA Movie Night 

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Hello Parents,

Please be on the lookout!

On Monday, March 18, Deer Park Elementary School parents/guardians will be sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school.

The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback matters!

Thank you so much,

Mr. D’Amato
Deer Park Elementary School
Principal

PTA Meeting Tomorrow - 7:00 PM

Come join us for our March PTA meeting on Wednesday the 13th at 7 PM. We are looking for nominations for President, Secretary, and VP of Membership for the next two years. We are able to have co-board members if you think you cannot handle all the responsibilities but want to help out. We will vote in April.  We need a President and Secretary to continue to be a PTA. Remember all are welcome to PTA meetings but only members can vote

Join via ZOOM  or in person in the Library at 7:00 PM. Childcare will be provided.

  Thank you PTA!

Our Deer Park Teachers and Staff were treated to a cheerful variety of snacks yesterday. It was a happy way to start the week. Thank you PTA!

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FCPS Family Engagement Survey

Parents/caregivers received the FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey last Sunday, March 3, from independent research firm K12 Insight. Please participate — your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve practices to best support our students.

Taking this survey will also help strengthen the partnership between your family and our school. When that partnership is strong, students can experience a range of benefits including improved school readiness, higher student achievement, better social skills and behavior, and an increased likelihood of graduating high school.

Survey topics include communication, student success, advocacy and welcoming environment. The survey provides a key opportunity to hear family perspectives and voices, and receive feedback on your family’s engagement experience within FCPS

The survey will take about 10-15 minutes to complete and will be available in 10 languages. Please visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage  for more information. Your voice matters!

Paper surveys, translated in nine languages, are available in the school office.

The Survey Opened March 3rd and will close on March 22nd.   Sunday, March 10th
Daylight Saving Time Begins

 

Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!

As a result of the time change, some students may be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.

 

Ramadan

The first full day of Ramadan is on Monday, March 11. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. Deer Park is sensitive to the needs of our families and want everyone to be comfortable. Students observing Ramadan are offered a private space in which to fast or pray should they chose to do so.  We encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher or the office regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/medication and silent reflection spaces, times and instruction.

Learn more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids.

The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances  (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however tests, quizzes, field trips and other FCPS scheduled events are not held on these observance days.  See the complete 23-24 school year calendar here.

 

National School Social Work Week

March 3-9 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. 

Meet Deer Park's School Social Worker, Ms. Robyn Rickerby!

I have been at Deer Park since the 2020-2021 school year and love helping the students and families at Deer Park Elementary!

As a School Social Worker, I support students in a variety of ways, such as assessing and addressing social and emotional factors that may impact students in and outside the classroom, applying a social work lens to address any behavioral needs that students may present at school, and removing barriers in order for students to achieve their academic potential. Also, I work with parents to provide consultation and/or resources with the community. I enjoy working with students on a one-to-one basis and in a group setting. In addition to my day-to-day school duties, I also serve on a FCPS’ regional crisis team, I am a group facilitator of “Sibshops” (a group that  provides support and guidance to siblings of children with special or developmental needs), and Secretary of Fairfax Association of School Social Workers.

Robyn Rickerby, LCSW

Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS here.

Spring Book Character Contest

Students will be asked to disguise “somebunny” as a book character! Bunnies will be displayed in the library. The top 10 disguises will receive a prize!

Students can pick up a bunny template from the library. Be creative in disguising your bunny!

All entries are due to the Library by March 22.

Questions? Email Mrs. Farfan!

 

PreKindergarten and Early Headstart

FCPS pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying income-eligible children ages 6 weeks to 4 years. Learn more at www.fcps.edu/prek!

• Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children 3 years old by September 30.

• Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.

Both programs are for income eligible families living in Fairfax County. Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, however space is limited and provided based on need, not “first come, first serve.” 

Information for ways that families can submit the application can be found on the back of the application.

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 free to qualifying families, who reside in Fairfax County. Please apply now for the 2024-25 school year. 

Applications are accepted online,  email ([email protected]), or by mail or in person at the office located at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22042.

If you a have question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).

FCPS PreK application-English

FCPS PreK application-Spanish

 

Bucky's Fun Day!

Our Deer Park students officially exceeded our Lexia Challenge reading goal by reading 200,082 minutes, earning them a Bucky Fun day yesterday.

Students rotated between classrooms and participated in activities such as yoga, arts and crafts, cooking and board games.

It was an amazing Bucky fun day for all!

 

 

Fun Fit Fridays Get your running shoes ready,
Fun Fit Fridays will resume
after spring break! Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org Deer Park vs Coates Basketball Game Tomorrow

March 8th Doors Open at 6:30 PM Game is at 7 PM at Westfields HS

Are you ready for the greatest Basketball Game of the year?

Look for the Deer Park Signs to make sure you go to the right Admission and Concession Lines!!

We are still looking for more volunteers to help set up and pop popcorn. Click here to  volunteer.

We are also selling admissions and concession/spirit item tickets to make checking in easier and faster.  Click here to buy  your tickets.

Doors open at 6:30 PM / Enter through Door 11.

 

March 13th PTA Meeting

Come join us for our March PTA meeting on Wednesday the 13th at 7 PM.  We are looking for nominations for President, Secretary, and VP of Membership for the next two years.  We are able to have co-board members if you think you cannot handle all the responsibilities but want to help out.  We will vote in April.  We need a President and Secretary to continue to be a PTA.  Remember all are welcome to PTA meetings but only members can vote.  Join via Zoom  or in the Library at 7 PM. Childcare will be provided.

 

Wendy’s Fundraiser March 19th All Day

Eat To Support Deer Park PTA! On Tuesday, March 19th from 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM, Wendy's at 14445 Brookfield Tower Dr (By Wal-Mart) is donating back 20% of sales from Dine-In, Takeout, Drive thru & Pick up orders to Deer Park PTA! 

Don’t forget to mention Deer Park PTA to the cashier.

RSVP & all details here:

https://grouprai.se/f271430

We hope you can join us in eating out for a good cause!

P.S. Please feel free to invite -- and share this event with -- your friends and family.

Upcoming Dates

 

March

8 - Basketball game - Deer Park vs. Coates ES at Westfield HS - 7PM

10 - Daylight Saving Time Begins 

13 - PTA Meeting

19 - March Wendy's Fundraiser All Day

22 - Spring Portraits & Class group photos

22 - End of 3rd Quarter (full day, no early release)

25 - 29 - Spring Break and April 1 & 2 - Student Holidays

April

1 - No School for Students - Teacher Workday

2 - No School for Students - Teacher Workday

10 - No School for Students/Staff - Eid al Fitr Holiday

22 - 26 - Spring Bookfair

23 - Family Literacy Night 

26 - PTA Movie Night 

 

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March 5 - Student Holiday 

March 5th is a student holiday / school planning day / Presidential Primary

The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the safe and efficient administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.

Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as on other professional work days.

 

March 10th
Daylight Saving Time Begins

Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!

As a result of the time change, some students may be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.

 

Greetings Deer Park Families,

A lot has happened over the last few weeks and I wanted to give you a brief update to our Science Alive Lobby.

Fish Tanks – We are GREEN with envy here at Deer Park. While we thought we had gotten control of our algae problem we realized that our filter system just wasn’t strong enough for the large tanks that we have. We are in the process of completely cleaning and renewing the water in each tank. Please don’t worry – our fish are just fine! They are all living happily together in the first tank while the second tank renews it system – this takes about a week!  We hope to have cleaner / clearer water for the fish and for you in the near future!

Eagle Watch – if you have noticed we have placed 2 different eagle habitats on the large screen monitors in the lobby outside of the gym.  We are closely monitoring our eagles Jackie and Shadow from Big Bear and as we expect the eggs to start “pipping” on the 29th – then it will take a few days for the new eagles to hatch. Please visit our lobby and check out the informational poster!

Mathieu Campet
Deer Park ES SBTS

 

Cultural Observances Around the World March

All Month ---Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

All Month---Irish American Heritage Month

All Month----Women’s History Month

10-Apr 9 Ramadan (Muslim)

17 - St. Patrick’s Day

23 - 24 Purim (Jewish)

25 - Holi (Hindu)

29 - Good Friday (Christian) 31 Easter (Christian)

 

Purple Up! T-Shirts Available for Purchase!

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child and on Purple Up! Day! 

This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 17. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.

FCPS Purple Up! t-shirts are available for purchase now through Friday, March 8th, 2024 here.   The shirts highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,000 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS! 

For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email at [email protected]

Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org Krispy Kreme Donut Sales Fundraiser Sales End Tomorrow

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.  

Share with your friends and families as this is a Nationwide Fundraiser!!

 

Happy Leap Day from the PTA!!! 

We hope your kids enjoyed the Frogs and Fun Facts about Leap Day!!

 

Deer Park vs Coates Basketball Game 

March 8th Doors Open at 6:30 PM Game is at 7 PM

Are you ready for the greatest Basketball Game of the year?

Come to Westfields HS on March 8th to watch the Deer Park Staff take on the Coates ES Staff.  It was a close one last year and Deer Park Staff have been practicing all year and are ready for a re-match. In order to make this a success we need volunteers to help set up, sell concessions, and clean up.

Click here to volunteer.  

We are also selling admissions and concession/spirit item tickets to make checking in easier and faster.  Click here to buy  your tickets.

Doors open at 6:30 PM / Enter through Door 11.

 

March 13th PTA Meeting

Come join us for our March PTA meeting on Wednesday the 13th at 7 PM.  We are looking for nominations for President, Secretary, and VP of Membership for the next two years.  We are able to have co-board members if you think you cannot handle all the responsibilities but want to help out.

We will vote in April.  We need a President and Secretary to continue to be a PTA.  Remember all are welcome to PTA meetings but only members can vote. 

Join via ZOOM  or in the Library at 7:00 PM. Childcare will be provided.

Upcoming Dates March

5 - Student holiday/Staff Planning day/Presidential Primary

8 - Basketball game - Deer Park vs. Coates ES at Westfield HS - 7PM

10 - Daylight Saving Time Begins 

13 - PTA Meeting

19 - March Wendy's Fundraiser All Day

22 - Spring Portraits & Class group photos

22 - End of 3rd Quarter (full day, no early release)

25 - 29 - Spring Break and April 1 & 2 - Student Holidays

April

1 - No School for Students - Teacher Workday

2 - No School for Students - Teacher Workday

10 - No School for Students/Staff - Eid al Fitr Holiday

22 - 26 - Spring Bookfair

23 - Family Literacy Night 

26 - PTA Movie Night 

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