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Bucky's Fun Run!
The big day is finally here! Tomorrow is our PTA Bucky's Fun Run Event. We are so excited for our students to run their laps, dance, hula hoop, enjoy popsicles, collect their prizes, enter their raffle tickets and enjoy their parties!
This afternoon Principal D'Amato and Interim Assistant Principal Jeter, along with 7 staff members were PIED IN THE FACE!
A special thank you to our PTA for all their hard work organizing and supporting our Deer Park students!
Rest up tonight, put those sneakers on and get ready to run those laps tomorrow!
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Family Life Education-Parent Preview Night
You are invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the Deer Park Library.
Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their classroom teacher. Students in Kindergarten through grade three receive instruction in an emotional and social health unit. Students in grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
More information on curriculum detail and opt-out forms can be found at:
FLE information and Opt out forms
All FLE Instruction can also be located on the "All Parents: Deer Park Elementary Schoology Course"
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Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Information |
Advanced Academics Programs, Level IV Screening Information Session October 28th OR October 29th
Afternoon Session: Thursday, October 28th 4:00 PM in the Deer Park Library
Morning Session: Friday, October 29th 11:00 AM in Room M02
Families with students in grades 2-6 who are planning to refer their child, or have additional questions about full-time, level IV AAP are encouraged to attend one of two sessions offered. Mrs. Murray, our Advanced Academic Resource teacher will review procedures, timeframes, and will answer questions about the screening and referral process. Information may be found on the FCPS website at:
Advanced Academics Identification & Placement information
Questions? Feel free to email Mrs. Murray, AART @ saguidicemur@fcps.edu
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Looking for ways to piggyback on the critical and creative thinking (CCT) strategies your child has been learning about in school? Look no further! This month, learn more about Plus, Minus, Interesting and how you might use with your child.
AAP Family Supports-PMI
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Masks are required for all parents
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Thank you to all those families that participated in Walk/Bike to school day on October 6th!
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Federal Impact Aid Survey
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Please check your child's Thursday folder today for your pre-printed survey for you to complete as soon as possible and return to your child's teacher.
All information is treated confidentially.
The federal presence in our area and the significant tax exemptions available to federally connected personnel, businesses, and agencies has qualified Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) to be eligible for federal Impact Aid grants.
Find out more here: https://www.fcps.edu/impact
Federal Impact Aid Video
Thank you for your support of Fairfax County Public Schools!
End of 1st Quarter
The end of our first quarter of school is Friday, October 29th. Students in Kindergarten to 6th grade will be released 2 hours early at 1:25 p.m.
Preschool follows this schedule on early release days:
AM preschool ends at it's regular time, 12:00 p.m.
PM preschool does not meet
PAC students are released at 1:25 p.m.
November 1st & 2nd - Student Holidays/Teacher Workdays
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Deer Park Yearbooks on Sale now!
Get your copy of the 2021-2022 Deer Park Yearbook celebrating a year of friends, events and memories!
Yearbook on sale now at this link:
Yearbook Order Center
Use code 22187
Let's make this our best Deer Park Yearbook ever! Do you have a picture of your student in action at a DP event? Something special you'd like to share? We can't promise to include everything, but upload your picture here for review: yearbook pictures from students
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Bucky's Thanksgiving Barbeque Bash!
This year due to the pandemic, we would like to invite you to a new unique Thanksgiving lunch event, Bucky's Thanksgiving Barbeque Bash.
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When? November 18th
Where? Outside in our new tents and in the bus loop
Time? During your child's scheduled lunch time
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We need your help with letting Deer Park borrow 3 - 4 grills. If you can help, please call Mrs. Jeter in the main office @ 703-802-5000.
Menu:
Grilled hot dogs, chips & water
We hope you can join us for this FREE fun event for our families. Masks optional outside.
If you would like to join your child for lunch on November 18th, please RSVP at this link: Bucky's Thanksgiving BBQ Bash RSVP Here
Many thanks to our Business Partner, Matt Leiva Real Estate Group for your support in making this event possible.
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Pumpkin Spice Community Day!
Fun for the whole family. Vendors, music, food, raffles, face painting & Covid vaccinations provided by Fairfax County Neighborhood & Community Services.
More information here: 2021 Mott-Pinn Community Day Flyer
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Celebrating Birthdays
Unfortunately due to the pandemic and current health and safety protocols, we are not able to accept any type of birthday treats for student birthdays.
We understand this is disappointing for both students and parents and appreciate your cooperation.
Teachers will be working to determine ways to celebrate students.
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Bucky's Fall 2021 FUN RUN! |
Our FUN RUN Event is tomorrow! We are so proud of our Deer Park students! We beat our goal and raised $28,800!!!
Our Administration and 7 teachers were pied in the face today and next Friday they will get slimed!
Be sure to wear your sneakers and comfortable clothing tomorrow and don't forget your water bottle. Parents, it's not too late to volunteer during the event. Please come if you can!
Bucky's Fall Festival
Join us for the 2nd Annual Bucky’s Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival on October 29th from 6-8 PM in the Deer Park Parking Lot and Gym. We will have trick or treating, music, food trucks, and Obstacle Course/Carnival Games when purchasing a $5 wristband. The PTA will be selling water and capri suns for a $1 each. If you would like to donate candy or decorate your trunk please go to the following link before October 22nd: Signup for donations & participation
Please drop off the candy at the school office before October 26th.
If you would like to volunteer to help organize the event or just volunteer the night of please go to the Sign Up Genius Below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0548acad2ea7fc1-buckys1
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PTA Reflections Art Contest |
Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with the PTA Reflections Art Contest! This year’s theme, “I Will Change The World By...,” calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. Check out the information sent home in your Thursday folder or go to the Deer Park PTA web site for details on how to enter the contest. All entries are due by Thursday, October 21, 2021. We can't wait to see, read, and hear how you will change the world!
Click here for more information.
 Thank you to our Deer Park business partner, Jessica Fauteux with Re/Max Allegiance for your support of our PTA programs!
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Upcoming Dates |
15 - PTA FUN RUN at Deer Park!
21 - Family Life Education (FLE) Preview Night, 6:00 p.m. in the Library
28 - AAP Information Session - Deer Park Library - 4:00 p.m.
29 - AAP Information Session - Deer Park RM M02 - 11:00 a.m.
29 - End of First Quarter - 2 Hour Early Release at 1:25 p.m.
29 - Bucky's Fall Festival 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
November 1st & 2nd - Student Holidays/Teacher Workdays
Contacts
Bob D'Amato, Principal: rjdamato@fcps.edu
Megan Jeter, Interim Assistant Principal: jmjeter@fcps.edu
Cindy Jeter, Administrative Assistant: cmjeter@fcps.edu
Laura Zirzow, Student Information Assistant: lezirzow@fcps.edu
Leeza Wisniewski, Office Assistant: llwisniewski@fcps.edu
Jessica Arevalo, Family Liaison: jmarevalo@fcps.edu
Si tienen preguntas o necesitas mas informacion en Español, puedes comunicarte con Jessica Arevalo, Family Liaison por medio de su correo electronico jmarevalo@fcps.edu
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