POSITIVITY PROJECT
Other People Matter Mindset
We conclude our Positivity Project with a review of the Other People Matter Mindset. Relationships are the heart of the Positivity Project. Positive relationships are the cornerstone of health, happiness, resilience, and even many jobs of the future. We hope our school focus on relationships, empathy and character strengths has inspired a positive change for our school community!
NEWS
SOL Testing Begins Next Week
We are beginning our SOL testing on Monday. Below are a few reminders along with the SOL tests that are scheduled over the next week.
Please help your children get a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast so they are ready to do their best. We will begin testing at 9:00AM, so it is important for all students to be on time to school.
Monday, May 13th: 4th Grade Reading SOL-Part 1
Tuesday, May 14th: 4th Grade Reading SOL-Part 2 & 5th Grade Reading SOL-Part 1
Wednesday, May 15th: 3rd Grade Reading SOL-Part 1 & 5th Grade Reading SOL-Part 2
Thursday, May 16th: 3rd Grade Reading SOL-Part 2
The SOL testing policy states that students cannot use electronic devices of any kind during the testing session. This includes cell phones, PDA’s, MP3 players, pagers, ebook readers, portable listening or recording devices, and any other type of electronic or communication device (including wearable technology).
Students should consider leaving these devices at home or they need to be turned off and in the student’s backpack during the school day. Students caught with a cell phone and/or other electronic device during SOL testing will receive a discipline consequence and could result in receiving a zero on the SOL test.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or our assistant principal, Melissa Miller.
School Supplies
The PTA has made it easy to order supplies again this school year! Skip the lines, not finding what you need, or overpaying. You can simply order what your student needs by visiting www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
Enter the school ID – DEE040 (3 letters, 3 numbers), then follow the directions to complete your order. Be sure and keep your online confirmation as your receipt.
Or, if easier, you can use this form and mail in your payment by June 7th. Checks made payable to Deer Park PTA.
If you have questions, please contact Mat Campet at mfcampet@fcps.edu.
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Congratulation to Mrs. Lee
Congratulations to Mrs. Lee, sixth grade teacher, nominated as best teacher by one of her students and won flowers this week from Giant on Stone Road.
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Walk and Bike to School Was a Big Hit
May 8 was ‘Walk or Bike To School Day’ and we had a great turnout! Many students who are normally driven to school opted to walk or bike to school. We saw several parents out there with their students as well!
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Girl Scout Book Drive
One of our community girl scout troops (troop #28) is holding a book drive to benefit Inova Children’s Hospital. We have two Deer Park Students collecting gently used or new books through May 24th. There is a collection box located in front of the school office.
Deer Park Elementary Summer Camp
This summer, we will offer weekly summer camps at Deer Park! For only $99 per week, your student can attend an Overtime Athletics Camp, one of the premiere summer camps in Northern Virginia right here at Deer Park!!
Visit www.otathletics.com/nova to register!
You Are Invited!!
You are invited to attend the Family Fun Fair at London Towne Elementary School on Saturday, May 11 from 11am - 2pm. The event will go on rain or shine and is sponsored by the London Town ES PTA and Centreville Baptist Church. This is a fun, family, community event.
Box Top Contest for the Spring!
The class with the most box tops submissions, wins an ice cream social!
The highest student contributor wins the class the chance to silly string the principal!
Submit all unexpired box tops by May 15th with student's name, class, and grade!
So far, we have raised $789.50 this year with Box Tops! That is 70% higher than last year's submission! Thank you for all your support!
Run for Remembrance 5K and 1K
Westfield High School lost two beloved members in 2015 and 2016 due to heart related issues. Conor Bouveron was a recent graduate of Westfield and a former Deer Park student. Mike Greiner was an English teacher. The Westfield HS SGA will be hosting the Run for Remembrance: In honor of Mike Greiner and Conor Bouveron A 5k and 1k on Sunday May 19th at 8:00 AM. The Run will start and end at Westfield High School. This year the proceeds will go to the American Heart Association and our local Ryan Lopynski Big Heart Foundation. The Big Heart foundation provides free heart screenings for young athletes from age 12 to 26. Screenings have been held in local high schools and universities including George Mason and Virginia Tech.
Sign up for the race at: https://potomac.enmotive.com/events/register/2019-westfield-5k-run-for-remembrance
Come join in on the fun and support these good causes!
Parent Input Forms for 2019-2020
If you would like to submit an input form for your student for next school year, please utilize this Parent Input Form and submit to the school office by June 3rd.
Bucky’s Block Party
Friday, May 17 @ Deer Park from 4pm-8pm
Moon Bounces, Glow Party, Dollar Clothing Sale, Food Trucks, Snow Cone Truck, and more.
Visit www.deerparkespta.org for more information!
Buy Tickets Online:
Tickets are on sale NOW! $15 includes unlimited inflatables wristband, 6 tickets, VIP Glow Party Package. Visit www.deerparkespta.org/events to buy online.
Event Website Page:
https://sites.google.com/view/buckysblockpartyevent/home
High School Volunteers Needed
Deer Park Elementary PTA is currently seeking high school volunteers to help with their event.
To sign up, please visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0548ACAD2EA7FC1-wfhs
Parent Volunteers Needed
We are seeking Parent & Staff volunteers for the PTA Event, "Bucky's Block Party" on Friday, May 17th from 4-8pm. Here is the sign up genius to help volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0548acad2ea7fc1-parent
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
5/13 – SOL’s Begin (see schedule below)
5/17 – Class Picture Day
5/17 – SCA Spirit Day – Glow Day
5/17 – Bucky’s Block Party
5/19 – Run for Remembrance 5K at WHS
5/27 – Memorial Day Holiday – No School
5/30 – Strings Spring Performance
5/31 – Fifth Grade Chorus Concert
6/4 – Mary Poppins Performance
6/5 – Band Concert
6/9 – Volunteer Reception
6/9 – PTA Meeting
6/13 – Last Day of School – 2 Hour Early Dismissal
 STAY CONNECTED TO DEER PARK ES
Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Deer Park ES...
WEBSITE: Deer Park Elementary
INSTAGRAM: @DeerParkElementaryFCPS
TWITTER: @DeerParkFCPS
FACEBOOK: Deer Park Elementary School
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