Return to School Information
As soon as additional information is available on the return to school plan, we will share it with the community. The School Board meets again on February 2nd. This is the proposed return to school schedule and new bell schedule.
New School Hours Effective February 16
K-6th grade 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
AM Preschool 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
PM Preschool 12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
PAC 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
When students return to the school building for face to face instruction, our school hours will switch to the Hybrid Schedule for both in-person and virtual learning.
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Technology Tips!
If you are receiving “Your Windows License is Expired”, please come to Deer Park ES, sit on the bench outside, and connect to our Wi-Fi and restart the computer.
To Restart: click on Start, Power,
and Restart.
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Creative Corner
Dear Artists and Families!
I have some exciting news for art! We will be working with modeling clay or Play-doh the first two weeks in February!! Students were provided modeling clay in their art supply bag at the beginning of the year. If they no longer can find their modeling clay, Play-doh works great too!
Here are two great videos on how to make homemade playdoh and salt clay!!
Homemade Playdoh: Playdoh How to Video
Salt Clay: Salt Clay How to Video
Students will also need a piece of paper to work on as a mat so the oils don’t get everywhere. A plastic bag or tight container to seal up their clay after is also very important.
Artists will also be asked to share their work on Padlet. I will create virtual art galleries so I can see their work and other students can see their masterpieces too! If you have not signed the Technology consent form, they will not be able to share their work as an artist. Please consider signing the tech consent or emailing me to give them permission to use Padlet. Have a wonderful day!!
Artfully, Ms. Crabtree
Westfield "Social Distan-SING!"
Mondays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. beginning February 15 through March 22nd.
Open to students in grades 5 to 8, our Social Distan-SING will provide students with an opportunity to join together with Westfield Chorus and singers from around our pyramid to form a virtual pyramid choir. Students will be learning a song that they will record and be combined into a super cool virtual choir performance!
Each Monday will feature a warm up, quick game/activity, and rehearsal. Students will be led by Mrs. Pierce, Westfield's Choral Director, along with Westfield Choir students and some special guests. Rehearsals will be hosted on Google Meets, and students will be given access to a special Google Classroom with music and resources.
Click this SIGN UP LINK to register, or visit www.westfieldchorus.com for more information! This opportunity is free and open to all students in grades 5 to 8.
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Library Curbside Pickup
Monday, February 1st
Grades K, 1, 3 and 5 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, February 8th
Grades 2, 4 and 6 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please put books on hold by noon on the Wednesday before your curbside pickup date.
Please return any books at that time.
You can email our librarian, Mrs. Shea if you have any questions at lpshea@fcps.edu
In the event of closing due to inclement weather on Monday, curbside pickup will not be available and will be the following Monday, February 8th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. for all grade levels.
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Health Screening Commitment Form
Parents/Guardians who have indicated that their child will attend in-school instruction must provide a health commitment before the student(s) return to school buildings.
While some students will continue to participate in virtual learning, only Parent/Guardians of students that will be returning to in-person learning are being asked to acknowledge this one-time commitment to health screening so we may be prepared as students are phased back into in-person learning.
There are two options to provide the response, electronically in SIS ParentVUE or via hard copy.
HealthScreeningCommitment.pdf email to our Registrar as soon as possible.
Thank you!
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DIY Conversation Heart Cookie Kit
Enjoy decorating cookies this Valentine's day and help support a local business and our school!
$25.00 includes 8 bare heart cookies, 4 bags of royal icing, and 2 edible red pens. Pre-order your cookie kit today! Hurry, only a few more kits left to pre-order!
For more information visit: DIY-cookie-making-kit
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PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be Wednesday, February 3rd at 7:00PM. Please RSVP here to have the zoom link emailed: RSVP for Zoom link
KidSmartz Virtual Seminar
RSVP for this free seminar on Thursday, February 4th at 7:00PM by clicking here:
RSVP for KidSmartz Seminar
KidSmartz is a child safety program that educates families about preventing abduction and empowers kids in grades K-5 to practice safer behaviors. This program offers resources to help parents, caregivers, and teachers protect kids by teaching and practicing the 4 Rules of Personal Safety using tips, printable activities, quizzes, articles, music, videos, and more.
Visit our PTA website for more information: https://www.deerparkespta.org/events/virtual-seminars
Virtual Winter Dance
Everyone is invited to join our Virtual Winter Dance on Friday, February 12th. Please visit our PTA website for more information!
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PTA February e-Newsletter
Visit our PTA monthly newsletter for updated information on PTA events, Ways to Help our School, Fundraising, and more!
PTA February Newsletter
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Upcoming Dates
February 3 - PTA Meeting
February 4 - PTA KidSmartz Seminar
February 12 - PTA Winter Dance
February 15 - President's Day Holiday/No School
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Contacts
Deer Park Attendance Phone Line: 703-802-5011
Deer Park Attendance mailbox: DeerParkES.Attendance@fcps.edu
Technology Support/Parent Help Desk 1-833-921-3277
Bob D'Amato, Principal: rjdamato@fcps.edu
Heather Hitz, Assistant Principal: hahitz@fcps.edu
Cindy Jeter, Administrative Assistant: cmjeter@fcps.edu
Laura Zirzow, Student Information Assistant: lezirzow@fcps.edu
Leeza Wisniewski, Office Assistant: llwisniewski@fcps.edu
Diana Archilla, Parent Liaison: darchila@fcps.edu
Si tienen preguntas o necesitas mas informacion en Español, puedes comunicarte con Diana Archila- Parent Liaison por medio de su correo electronico darchila@fcps.edu
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