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Labor Day Holiday: Schools Closed
Schools will be closed on Friday, September 2nd and Monday, September 5th in honor of
Labor Day.
Schools will reopen on Tuesday, September 6th.
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School Portrait Day Coming Soon!
School Picture Day is coming Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Pictures will be available approximately two weeks following our school's photo day. Save time and Pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000941344
For questions about ordering please email underclass@vosphoto.com
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Back to School Night!
Grades 1st, 3rd, 5th and Kindergarten
Thursday, September 15th
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Grades 2nd, 4th and 6th
Thursday, September 22nd
 Please join us for Back to School Night for a presentation by your child's teacher and hear important FCPS information on what to expect this school year.
More information and the schedule here: 2022-23 B2SN
Superintendent Community Conversation
Please save the date for a very special event! Dr. Michelle Reid FCPS Superintendent will host a Community Conversation to get to know our school community and share her vision for our district.
You are invited to attend a Community Conversation with Superintendent Reid on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Westfield High School, 4700 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151.
If you are able to attend, please register here: https://forms.gle/okc7pMEvqVcPyUnXA
Language interpretation will be provided, as available, as well as child care and light refreshments.
Deer Park's Counseling Team
Hi Bucks! This year, Deer Park is lucky to have two full-time school counselors to help our students and their families have a great year! Mrs. Cottrell will be working with Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, & 6th grades and Miss Comer will be working with Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, & 5th grades.
Both counselors will be teaching classroom lessons related to our school-wide social-emotional learning themes. We encourage you to open a conversation with your students about these topics and practice these social-emotional learning skills at home. This year’s themes are as follows:
August/September- Self-Management
October- Growth Mindset
November/December- Wellness
January/February- Kindness
March/April - Equity
May/June- Teamwork
As always, we invite you to reach out to the school counseling teams with any questions or concerns you may have.
Courtney Cottrell (Muscar, Southerland, 2,4,6), chcottrell@fcps.edu, 703-802-5000
Casey Comer (Morris,1,3,5), cccomer@fcps.edu, 703-802-5000
Body Safety Program
The Fairfax County Department of Family Services will be bringing the Body Safety Program, called "Speak Up Be Safe" to Deer Park the week of September 19th. This is a voluntary program offered to students in grades K to 6 focusing on teaching children about personal safety.
During the session a trained facilitator will present research-based, age-appropriate lessons to help children learn the skills to prevent or interrupt cycles of neglect, bullying and child abuse – physical, emotional and sexual. The Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe curriculum includes information for children, parents, teachers, and communities to reinforce important safety rules.
More information is available on the attached flyer. If you do not want your child to participate, please sign the opt-out form and return to your child's teacher
Childhelp Speak UP Be Safe OPT Out Form - English
Childhelp Speak UP Be Safe OPT Out Form - Spanish
If you wish to opt your child out of this program, please return the opt-out form by September 14th, 2022.
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Thank you!
Deer Park would like to express our gratitude to Mr. Ron Davis who single handedly assembled our school laptop carts! We appreciate Mr. Davis' time and efforts for our students and staff.
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Attendance Matters!
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow! The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS' Attendance web page for tips and strategies.
¡Asistir hoy, lograr mañana!
El comienzo del año escolar es el mejor momento para desarrollar fuertes hábitos de asistencia. Los estudiantes que asisten a la escuela con regularidad tienen más probabilidades de rendir bien en lectura y matemáticas, desarrollar fuertes habilidades sociales y emocionales, y graduarse de la escuela secundaria a tiempo. Ayude a posicionar a su hijo para el éxito futuro. Visite la página web de asistencia de FCPS para obtener consejos y estrategias.
Cultural Observances around the World
September
5 - Labor Day/United States; Learn more here: Labor_Day
15-October 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month/United States; Learn more here: Hispanicheritagemonth.gov
25-27 - Rosh Hashanah/Jewish; Learn more here: Rosh_Hashanah
26-October 5 - Navaratri/Hindu; Learn more here: Navaratri
Thank you Deer Park PTA and community for the wonderful treats for our teachers and staff!
Spanish Translation available-
Traducción al español disponible aquí:
PTA Translation for Sept 1
PTA Meeting
Our first PTA Meeting of the year will be next week! Wednesday, September 7 at 7:00pm. This will be a hybrid meeting, in-person (DP library) and on Zoom. Meet our new board, hear from our principal Mr. D’Amato on the start of school, get an update on track plans, and most important see and vote on our proposed budget for the year. You do not have to be a member of the PTA to participate in the meeting, but you must be a member to vote. Members will receive an email prior to the meeting with a Zoom link. If you are not a member but would like the Zoom link please RSVP here.
After School Clubs
The PTA is happy to offer 4 clubs for the fall season, Flag Football, Multi-Sport, Chess, and Lego-Amusement Parks. Registration began August 29. Fliers came home today in Thursday Folders with instructions on how to register. Please contact the PTA if you have any questions.
Reflections Art Contest
It is time for the annual PTA Reflections Art Contest! This year’s theme is “Show Your Voice”
and entries will be due for Deer Park on 10/21/2022. For more rules and regulations including accepted sizes and formats see PTA Reflections 2022-2023 Entry Rules or email Angela Gaylord- PTA Reflections Chair- at Agaylord01@gmail.com
Deer Park Spirit Wear
Jazz things up with tie dye, keep things cool with short sleeve dry-fit or shorts, or cozy and warm with a hoodie or long sleeve t-shirt. Order forms will be sent home in Thursday folders this week and are due back
by Friday, September 16th. Orders may also be placed online @BUCKY22.ITEMORDER.COM (If you are ordering online, please do not submit the paper form.) Orders will be delivered mid-October. Order your spirit wear today!
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Upcoming Dates |
September
2 - Holiday / NO School
5 - Labor Day Holiday / NO School
15 - Back to School Night-Grades 1, 3, 5 and Kindergarten @ 5:30-8:30pm
22 - Back to School Night-Grades 2, 4 and 6 @ 5:30-8:30pm
26 - Student Holiday in observance of Rosh Hashanah (Teacher Professional Workday)
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