Student Services Information
Our Deer Park school counselors, psychologist, and social worker are all available to support students and families during virtual learning. Our counselors are also leading weekly counseling lessons with all grade levels. We wish families a good start to the school year and we’re happy to help with the transition back to school.
Courtney Cottrell, School Counselor (grades K, 2, 4, 5, 6): chcottrell@fcps.edu
Lindsay Pence, School Counselor (grades 1, 3): lpence@fcps.edu
Melissa Sokol, School Psychologist: mlsokol@fcps.edu
Robyn Rickerby, School Social Worker: rlrickerby@fcps.edu
Virtual Back to School Night (BTSN) Information
One virtual BTSN scheduled at Deer Park:
Wednesday, September 16th
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for grades K, 1st, 3rd, and 5th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for grades 2nd, 4th, and 6th
In the interest of maximizing your time with your child’s teacher, we are offering you the following tips and information:
- Parents should attend their child’s individual classroom for each session by using their child’s BBCU link.
- At the beginning of each session, there will be a short video featuring the Deer Park administrative team: Mr. D’Amato and Mrs. Hitz; our PTA president, Megan Durst; and a message from our School Board Representative Stella Pekarsky. In addition, there are three At Large School Board Member videos available here to view. Abrar Omeish Rachna Sizemore Heizer Karen Keys-Gamarra
- Additionally, all presentations will be recorded and posted in your child’s Google Classroom for you to view later.
- Teachers will be highlighting and reviewing specific student schedules, overview of the curriculum, classroom expectations and routines, the difference between synchronous and asynchronous instruction, grading, attendance and our new communication tool “Talking Points” followed by time for Q and A.
Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 Schedule
 ***Please try to log on a few minutes prior to the start time.
Attendance
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) requires all schools to take attendance during virtual learning this school year. FCPS must take attendance Mondays through Fridays. Students aged 5-18 must attend school every day school is in session, unless they are excused from school. To support this, parents must report absences each time the student may be absent.
Please notify the school by calling the attendance line or sending an email to our attendance mailbox if your child is unable to participate. Report any hardship such as student illness, difficulty logging in or accessing classes.
If there is no parent contact and the student fails to log in, the student is marked unverified and our office staff will be contacting the family for the reason for the absence.
email: DeerParkElem.Attendance@fcps.edu
Attendance Line: 703-802-5011
Student Laptops
The final date for laptop distribution is September 15, 1:00-3:00 p.m. If you have not picked up your student laptop and are unable to come that day, please contact the school.
If you are having trouble with your school laptop, check with your teacher first to see if they can help. If they are unable to help you resolve the problem, please submit a ticket at this link:
https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/
Parental Consent for Select Digital Resources
At Deer Park, our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. You can find our school’s list of the resources that require parental consent here: https://deerparkes.fcps.edu/adopteddigitalresources
Included on this page is also a link to a form https://isweb.fcps.edu/iscontacts/techpermform.cfm?secure where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year.
Upcoming Jewish Holidays: September 2020
This month, Jewish people throughout the world will be observing what is known as the High Holy Days or High Holidays. Most Jewish families will celebrate these holidays, which are often thought of as the holiest days of the year.
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins Friday evening, September 18. Some Jews celebrate for one day and some celebrate two days. Most Jews celebrate with large family meals and services. Even though most synagogues are closed for the pandemic, services are being held virtually by many Jewish congregations. Feel free to greet your Jewish friends and colleagues with “Happy New Year,” or try Hebrew with “Shana Tova.”
Yom Kippur, a more somber holiday, begins on Sunday night, September 27, through Monday night September 28. It includes fasting and prayer. Many people will refrain from eating for the full 25 hours of the holiday. Feel free to greet your Jewish friends and colleagues with, “Have a meaningful and easy fast.”
Learn more here: Jewish-high-holy-days-explained-yom-kippur-rosh-hashanah
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Girls on the Run (GOTR)
Girls on the Run is coming to Deer Park…virtually! GOTR is a physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. The program teaches life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment, while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. Girls can participate in virtual practices using an internet-connected device or by phone! Materials will be mailed home so girls are ready for their first practice. The journal your girl will receive will allow her to easily engage with her team and coaches. Starting the week of September 28th, the team will meet every Monday & Wednesday from 2:30-3:15 p.m. The program culminates in a celebratory 5K at the end of the season! The standard program fee is $140 and includes 16 lessons/practices, a t-shirt, water bottle, entry into the 5K, a 5K medal, and more. Financial assistance is available for anyone who needs it, with the lowest program registration cost being $18 for the season. Registration begins on August 31st at www.gotrnova.org. Email head coach Michelle Sims at masims@fcps.edu with any questions!
¡"Girls on the Run viene a Deer Park…. Virtualmente! GOTR es un programa de desarrollo juvenile positivo basado en actividades físicas para chicas en grados 3 a 8. El programa eñsena habilidades de vida a través de lecciones interactivas dinámicas y juegos de correr. El objetivo del programa es soltar confianza a través de logro, mientras se establece una vida agradecimiento de salud y aptitud. ¡Las niñas pueden participar en prácticas virtuales usando un dispositivo conectado a Internet o por teléfono! Los materiales se enviarán a casa para que las niñas estén listas para su primera práctica. El diario que recibirá su niña a le permitirá interactuar fácilmente con su equipo y entrenadores. Comienza la semana de septiembre 28th, el equipo encontrará cada Lunes y Miercoles de 2:30 a 3:15 p.m. ¡El programa culmina en una 5K de celebración al fin de la temporada! La tarifa estándar del programa es $140 y incluye 16 lecciones/prácticas, una camiseta, una botella de agua, entrada en la 5K, una medalla de 5K, y más. Asistencia financiera es disponsible para personas que lo necesitan, con el menor costo de registro del programa de $18 para la temporada. Registro empieza en el 31 de agosto a www.gotrnova.org. Correo electrónico entrenadora Michelle Sims a masims@fcps.edu con preguntas!
GOTR Fall Virtual 2020-English_.docx
GOTR Fall Virtual 2020-Spanish.docx
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Musical Updates
All students will need to create their own At Home Instrument Kit. Please see the attached pdf for ideas. This will need to be completed before next Tuesday.
At Home Instrument Kit.pdf
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Health Documentation Requirements due October 8, 2020
As SY 2020-2021 will begin virtually for all students, FCPS will allow additional time for families to obtain the necessary documentation for the required immunizations, tuberculosis screenings, physicals and Tdap. These requirements are outlined in Section 22.1-271.2 and Section 32.1-46 of the Code of Virginia.
For newly enrolling students not meeting the Code of Virginia requirements, FCPS will provide provisional access to virtual learning only. Students will not be permitted to access “in school” instruction without meeting all compliance requirements and providing their school with documentation of immunizations, tuberculosis screenings and physicals and Tdap. All requirements must be met by October 8, 2020.
For students who are conditionally enrolled and have not completed the necessary immunizations as required by the Code of Virginia, FCPS will provide provisional access to virtual learning only. Schools will continue to notify families of remaining immunization requirements. Students will not be permitted to return to “in school” instruction until meeting all immunization requirements.
Order your Spirit "Wear" Yard Signs today!
Let's celebrate our community by decorating our yards with Deer Park Spirit Wear this year! Choose from the garden flag, house flag, or yard sign and order from our "PTA Store", https://www.deerparkespta.org/pta-store/spiritwear!
Ordene su carteles “Spirit Wear” para apoyar a la escuela.
Celebremos nuestra comunidad decorando nuestros jardines con adornos de Deer Park este año. Escoja entre una bandera de patio, bandera de casa, o cartel de jardín. Ordenen en nuestra tienda “PTA Store”. https://www.deerparkespta.org/pta-store/spiritwear
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CHALK the WALK & TREATS on the STREETS
On Friday, September 18th from 4-6 p.m., will be our community event!
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Draw or write encouraging and positive messages and drawings on your driveway or sidewalk with chalk! Families are then able to take a walk together and look for inspirational messages written by your neighbors! While walking around, stop by the dessert food truck, "Anita's Frozen Cotton Candy" located on the corner of Sully Park Dr. & Kamputa Dr. (across from the Sully Station II Community Center). Please practice social distancing while walking around the neighborhood.
https://www.deerparkespta.org/events/chalk-the-walk-treats-on-the-street
At-home "Bucky's" Cookie Kit
Get creative with a "Bucky" at-home DIY cookie decorating kit! Pre-order now for a box of 6 cookies "Deer Park" cookies, 4 icing colors, and sprinkles! Visit here for pricing, order deadline, and other information: www.deerparkespta.org/events/diy-cookie-making-kit
Moe's Southwest Grill Spirit Night!
Pre-order your Taco Kit now that provides everything you need for an at-home Moe's Taco Dinner! With this fundraiser, our school will receive $5 from each kit sold! Please pass along to neighbors and local friends!
More information:
www.deerparkespta.org/events/spirit-nights
Volunteers Needed for the PTA!
We are always looking for volunteers to help with our school's PTA. Many of these planned community events will NOT happen for the next school year without your participation. Please consider signing up for a committee today!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0548acad2ea7fc1-dpes
Se necesitan voluntarios para el PTA de la escuela.
Siempre buscamos voluntarios que puedan ayudar el PTA de la escuela. Muchos de estos eventos no se podrían realizar sin su ayuda. Por favor considere en inscribirse en el comité lo más pronto posible.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0548acad2ea7fc1-dpes
After School Virtual Clubs
Put your thinking cap on and get ready to learn how fun science can be with Mad Science. In this club you’ll get to experiment with sound and vibrations, optical illusions, or learn the science behind magic, water and waves.
Get your creative juices flowing and try out Young Rembrandts. A drawing club that incorporates right and left brain learning to foster creativity, focus, and discipline.
Want a little competition? Silver Knights chess club is for you. Teaching all levels of players, they’re a Deer Park favorite.
Want to learn more or sign up for one of these exciting clubs follow the link to our PTA website.
PTA after-school-clubs
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Mark your calendars
September 16: Virtual Back to School Night
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. for grades K, 1, 3 and 5
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. for grades 2, 4 and 6
September 18: PTA Chalk the Walk & Treats
September 22: PTA Spirit Night/Moe's Southwest Grill DIY Taco Kits 5:30-6:00 p.m.
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