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Bucky's Fall Fun Run 2022 is Tomorrow!
Please make sure your students dress in clothing suitable for being outside and have their running shoes and water bottle.
Please see PTA information below.
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Advanced Academics Program (AAP)
All families are invited to come and learn more about the different levels of Advanced Academic Programming that FCPS offers. Additionally, we will share details specific to AAP at Deer Park.
- Friday, October 14, 2022 - Level IV referrals are due for students NEW to Fairfax County boundaries as of January 1, 2022.
Grade 2-6 families, join us for the Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Level IV Screening Information. This session is important if you are planning or are interested in referring your child for level IV services (only applicable to grades 2-6). Your level IV screening and identification questions will be answered, and we will go in depth to cover the level IV referral and screening process to support you with the with the process.
- Information meetings:
Thursday, October 27th at 4:00 PM in the Deer Park Library OR
Friday, October 28th at 9:00 AM in Room M02
- August 22nd-December 15th- the window for the Level IV AAP referral submissions.
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No referrals will be accepted after December 15, 2022.
AAP Fall Newsletter - AAP Parent Newsletter 2022
Westfield 2022 Homecoming Parade
The Westfield Homecoming parade is tomorrow, Friday, October 14th. We hope you can join in the fun and watch as the ROTC Color Guard, Band, Boosters, Cheerleaders and many more groups march through the neighborhood.
Our own Deer Park SCA officers along with Mr. D'Amato and Mrs. Hitz will also be in the parade! Catch some candy and cheer them on their way!
The parade route will begin at Stone MS, following Sully Park Dr to Kamputa Dr, then Cranoke St to Braddock and finishing up again at Stone MS.
The parade begins at 4:45 p.m. and will finish between 5:30-5:45 p.m.
A big thank you to all those who donated candy for this event!
Strings Class
The Deer Park Strings students are having a wonderful time this year with many new and exciting performing opportunities! This year, the Deer Park Strings students have started a new tradition of teacher birthday serenades. The fifth and the sixth grade orchestras get to play “Happy Birthday” to the teachers and staff of Deer Park on their special day from memory!
We are also very excited to announce two new musicians that will be joining us this year! Mr. D’Amato and Mrs. Hitz are learning how to play a stringed instrument! Mr. D’Amato will be playing the cello this year and Mrs. Hitz is performing on bass. They already attended a handful of lessons and are doing a fantastic job! The Strings students love it when they stop in for a lesson! Congratulations Mr. D’Amato and Mrs. Hitz!
Just Breathe!
Over the past few weeks, Ms. Jeter, our Behavior Resource Teacher, has been teaching our students the Zones of Regulation. One of the strategies is to focus on our breathing. Next time you're in the building check out our breathing zones.
Controlled breathing can also cause physical changes in your body:
- lowered blood pressure and heart rate
- reduced levels of stress hormones in the blood
- improved immune system functioning
- increased physical energy
- increased feelings of calm and wellbeing
 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, students learned about famous Hispanic Americans. Then they shared connections, wonderings, and new information about the person they studied. Take a look at the slideshow that our classes put together.
Deer Park Learns About Hispanic Americans
Centreville Day - Saturday!
Come by to visit the public safety expo and see numerous police vehicles, various equipment, and, of course, some of the K9 officers!
Date: Saturday, October 15
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Historic Centreville Park (5714 Mt. Gilead Rd, Centreville)
For more information: https://www.historiccentrevilleva.org/
Walk and Bike to School Day
Wednesday was National Walk or Bike to School Day. Many of our Deer Park students took the challenge and Mrs. Marco tallied our walkers and bikers. Students received a bracelet for their participation.
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Mark your calendar!
October 24
Holiday for Students and Teachers
Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate this day and the victory of light over darkness. Diwali is one of the major religious festivals of the world.
Deer Park wishes everyone who celebrates a happy Diwali.
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October 28 - First Quarter Ends/Dismissal at 1:25 p.m.
October 31 - Student Holiday-No School/Teacher Workday
As a reminder, Friday, October 28, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students at 1:25 p.m.
Schools are closed for students on Monday, Oct. 31, for a teacher workday.
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Menu Substitution
The following lunch substitution needs to be made for Monday, October 17th.
See What is on the Menu here!
Thank you!
Thank you to the Deer Park PTA and community for providing our teachers and staff with wonderful treats!
We appreciate you!
Spanish Translation available-
Traducción al español disponible aquí:
PTA Translation for October 13
Bucky’s Fun Run Fall 2022
The Fun Run is on FRIDAY! Make sure your kids dress in clothing suitable for being outside and make sure they have their running shoes. Make sure you are spreading the word that every dollar counts when it comes to fundraising! The students will continue to be eligible for prizes until fundraising closes on November 5, so keep fundraising until the very end! We want to get to $35,000 so the kids can see the Prismatic Magic Laser Show!
LET’S DO THIS DEER PARK!
Register here - Bucky's Fun Run!
Mellow Mushroom Spirit Night
Eat To Support Deer Park PTA
On Wednesday, October 19th from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Mellow Mushroom at 14335 Newbrook Dr is donating back 20% of sales from Dine-In, Takeout & Delivery orders to Deer Park PTA!
RSVP & all details here: https://grouprai.se/f229035
Why we're raising: Deer Park ES PTA Centreville, VA
We hope you can join us in eating out for a good cause!
P.S. Please feel free to invite -- and share this event with -- your friends and family.
PTA Reflections Art Contest
Have you submitted your PTA Reflections Art contest entry yet? Here is the link to our Online Submission Form!
All Submissions are due by October 21, 2022. We are also collecting the physical artworks to showcase at school. The Reflections Committee will be collecting these on the following dates before school begins on October 7, 2022 and October 21, 2022 from 8:15am-8:40am. Please have your student submit the online form BEFORE turning in their physical artwork, as the online form is the official entry.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
The DEI committee is asking for guidance on the best ways to include diverse abilities and neurodiverse students and families at PTA events, if you’d like to share ideas or give feedback please fill out this anonymous FORM.
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Bucky's Fall Festival
We have Bucky's Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat coming on October 28th from 6-8 pm! This event is FREE!
In order for this event to be successful and fun for the kiddos, we need your help! Please sign-up to decorate your trunk, donate your time, or donate items for the event.
Check out our Amazon Link under Deer Park Elementary PTA - Bucky's Fall Festival to donate event items like candy, non-candy items and more! There will be a collection bin for the event in the front office!
Thank you to our Deer Park educational partner, Jessica Fauteux, with Re/Max Allegiance for your support of our PTA programs!
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Upcoming Dates |
14 - Bucky's FUN RUN!
14 - Westfield's Homecoming Parade
24 - Holiday-NO School / Diwali
27 - Advanced Academics Parent Meeting @ 4:00 p.m. in the Library
28 - Advanced Academics Parent Meeting @ 9:00 a.m. in Room M02
28 - End of 1st Quarter - 2 Hour Early Release @ 1:25 p.m.
28 - Bucky's Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat! 6-8 p.m.
31 - Student Holiday-No School (Teacher Workday)
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