Return to School Information
We have had a great week with some of our youngest learners and enhanced autism students returning to the building this week. We are looking forward to our next group, Kindergarten, returning for in-person instruction on Tuesday, February 23rd.
Students should not arrive before 8:45 a.m. when the doors will open. All students must enter and exit through Door 1 (front entrance). Teachers and staff will be here to greet our Kindergarteners and escort them to class. If possible, placing a nametag on your child with First Name, Last Name and teacher would be very helpful.
Just a reminder, parents will not be permitted to enter the building until further notice.
Dismissal - Students will be released at 3:30 p.m.
If you are meeting your child to walk home, please be mindful of social distancing guidelines.
Early Pickups - Should you need to pickup your child before the end of the school day, please notify your child's teacher and the front office. Upon your arrival, ring the doorbell and your child will be released to you at Door 1.
School Hours
Kindergarten - 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.
We have all our students safety and health as our top priority.
Masks are required at all times for adults, staff and children unless a medical exemption from a physician is provided to the school.
Meal Service for In-Person Students
Students will be served cold, grab and go style meals and are free for all students. Hot lunches will begin after spring break.
Menu: fcps.nutrislice.com
Grab and Go School Sites and meal delivery bus routes:
fcps.edu/return-school/food
Our cafeteria is set up with social distancing protocols, dividers on all the tables for our students and extra space in the foyer.
Transportation Information
As we prepare for the return of students, we are working hard to make the safe transport of our students top priority.
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With the need for social distancing we will not be able to honor bus passes this year for student playdates. Only students eligible to ride a school bus based on their address will be allowed to board the bus on their in-person days of the week. Daycare and dual custody situations must be approved with an "exception to ride" form available through the front office.
Once routes are finalized, parents can review their student's route assignment using their SIS ParentVue account. The Transportation Office will also send information to the enrolling parent's email.
Parents are reminded to be at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time and adjustments will be made over the first few weeks. Please plan on arriving at the stop ahead of schedule for delivery at the end of the day as well. Kindergarten students must be met by a parent or guardian.
Buses are sanitized between each route. Please have patience with the drivers and possible delays as this is a new endeavor for everyone.
Kiss and Ride
All families who will be using Kiss and Ride will need a number to display as students are picked up at dismissal. Each number will be registered to a student, so we can safely match students to their vehicles.
Kiss and Ride numbers are now available for pick-up in our main office. You can call ahead to give your student's name, then come to the front door for your assigned number.
Please place the number on your car's dashboard passenger side at dismissal and pull all the way forward toward the end of the parking lot near the exit area. This will allow the buses access to enter the parking lot without causing congestion at the entrance of the driveway.
The Kiss and Ride number is not needed in the
morning for drop off.
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Library Curbside Pickup
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Monday, February 22nd - Grades K, 1, 3 & 5 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, March 1st - Grades 2, 4 & 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
Chrome Sync and Passwords
As part of FCPS’s ongoing effort to support student use of technology, Chrome Sync and the ability to save passwords will be available as an option starting on February 18th. Students are not required to use Chrome Sync and save passwords, but may choose to in order to:
- reduce their log-in time.
- access bookmarks and extensions across devices.
Chrome will remember and offer saved passwords when students are logging into different instructional applications. Chrome will also make bookmarks and extensions available on any device in which the student logs into Chrome and turns on Sync.
If your student would like to use Chrome Sync and save passwords, support resources are available on the FCPS website. If your child is logged into Chrome now, they may need to log out of Chrome and log back in to see the new features.
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.
Winter Dance a Huge Success!
We were so happy to see so many Deer Park Students showing off those dance moves last Friday night! A special thank you to Bach to Rock Herndon for the fabulous music and to Mrs. McCoy for hosting the event.
100th Day of School
Monday, February 22nd will be our 100th day of school! Think of a fun way to show 100.
* Dress up like you are 100 years old
* Wear items like buttons, paper clips, stickers, on your clothes
Be creative and share what you do with your teacher!
Have fun!
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Thank you to our wonderful PTA for our snacks and treats on Tuesday!
We appreciate you!
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Jersey Mike's Spirit Day TODAY!
(still available today, no matter the weather)
Grab dinner at Jersey Mike's TODAY (now till 9pm) to help raise money for our school!
Jersey Mike's will also accept this flyer on Tuesday, 2/23 due to the snow and ice today.
Ordering instructions:
- Go to Jersey Mike's website: https://www.jerseymikes.com/6029/chantilly-va
- Place your order on Thursday, January 18
- In the “Checkout” section, please put your name and pick up time
- Under “Notes” please put “Deer Park ES PTA Fundraiser”
https://www.deerparkespta.org/events/spirit-nights
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Food Truck Friday Postponed
Tomorrow's Food Truck has be postponed to next Friday, February 26th.
PTA food truck Fridays
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Build-a-Bucky Kit
Order this fun kit to do at home and join us for a virtual stuffing party in March! Each kit is $25 and includes an unstuffed Bucky Deer, Bag of Stuffing & Instructions, a "We Are Deer Park" stuffed animal t-shirt, a Birth Certificate, and a Wishing Star. Click here for more information and how to order: https://www.deerparkespta.org/events/fundraising
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We need your help!
We are starting to form a committee for our biggest FUNdraiser of the year, FUN RUN! Do you like to plan events, collect sponsorship and prizes, and help raise $6,000 for our school? Please email the PTA if you are interested in helping with this fundraiser, pta.deerparkes@gmail.com.
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Teachers are Superheros!
Please consider donating $5 towards our teacher appreciation fund which will go towards monthly treats for the teachers. Or if you prefer to donate items, please donate bottled water, beverages (Gatorade, sodas etc.), nut-free snack items, and seasonal fruits to our school office. Click here to donate funds:
PTA donate to show appreciation for DP teachers here
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Upcoming Dates
February 18 - PTA Spirit Night @ Jersey Mike's
February 23 - Kindergarten returns
February 26 - PTA Food Truck Friday
March 5 - Early Release/Instruction ends at 1:30 pm
March 8 - Student Holiday
March 9 - Grades 1-2 return
March 16 - Grades 3-6 return
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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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