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Calendar Reminder
Monday, February 20
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, for the Presidents' Day holiday.
Learn more about Presidents' Day here.
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Magic Happens When You Read! |
Announcing a Celebration of Reading the week of February 27 - March 2
Deer Park will celebrate with the following activities:
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For your Calendar!
Thursday, March 2nd is a 2-Hour Early Release.
Students will be dismissed at 1:25 p.m., please plan accordingly.
Friday, March 3rd is a Student Holiday/NO School (Teacher Professional Workday)
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The Lexia/Power Up Reading Challenge continues!
The Lexia/Power Up reading program is an adaptive blended learning program that accelerates the development of literacy skills for students of all abilities, helping them to make the shift from learning to read to reading to learn. There has been significant data collected to show that Lexia usage directly correlates with an increase in iReady reading scores which in turn increases Reading SOL scores as well.
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During this challenge, our goal is for all students in kindergarten through second grade to average 15 minutes on Lexia/Power Up per school day and our students in third through sixth grade to average 20 minutes per school day.
Our overall goal for the entire month of February is for our students to work on Lexia/Power Up for a total of 175,000 minutes. Minutes are being closely monitored and growth toward our goal is being shared both on the morning news and on a meter in the front hallway.
We are halfway to our goal as of this past Tuesday! Keep reading so we can achieve our goal and celebrate on March 2nd!
Black History Month
To celebrate Black History Month at Deer Park, all classes Preschool to 6th grade chose a famous Black American across various careers (arts, sciences, entertainment, education, literature, politics, etc.) to read and learn more about as a class. Classes in grades PS-3 created posters with their learning to display on the first floor of Deer Park and classes in grades 4-6 created Google slides that are being shown on the lobby TV. We also have several community members and parents who have filmed short videos about their careers to show on our Deer Park news to highlight various career opportunities.
Spotlight on Trauma & Coping
It is February and a time when the recognition and promotion of the resilience and contributions of African Americans is celebrated. Historical trauma is critical to understanding black mental health. African Americans have always thrived through the connection of family. There is an intersection between trauma, coping, and substance misuse. Studies show that about 61% of adults have had at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE) according to the CDC. Childhood trauma manifests in many ways and when carried into adulthood, it can create a cycle of adverse experiences that affect future generations.
Trauma prevention and intervention strategies are more important than ever in post-COVID. During the height of the pandemic there were heightened feelings of unsafety, struggles with increased time spent in stressful family environments. Earlier ACEs studies highlighted traumatic events in the household as primary factors leading to future substance abuse, misuse, and lack of feeling safe and secure. Current ACEs studies have expanded the categories of traumatic events to include experiences such as exposure to racism, discrimination, and historical trauma. Effective coping skills or a brilliant strategy increases levels of resilience and feelings of wellbeing.
Coping strategies include:
- Developing healthy relationships (internal and external support)
- Teaching self-regulation skills
- Encouragement
- Increasing self-esteem
- Promoting independence and strength
- Modeling healthy behavior when dealing with difficult situations
- Early intervention and mental health care
Resources:
Why Historical Trauma is Critical to Understanding Black Mental Health
Addressing Childhood Trauma Starts with Family Support
Violence Prevention
ACEs and Minorities
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
For further Information & support:
Stacey King, MSW, M.Ed
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
SAKing@fcps.edu
Kindergarten Orientation
Families with rising Kindergarteners are invited to join us for an in-person Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Our rising Kindergarteners will have an activity while parents meet our incredible Kindergarten team and staff. The team will share some ideas on how to prepare your child for school next year. Then parents and students will meet again for a tour of the building and classrooms and end with a short school bus ride around the neighborhood and popsicles upon our return to school.
Please contact our Registrar, Laura Zirzow, for information on how to enroll. Students must be 5 years old by September 30th, 2023.
Thank you for enrolling early and for sharing this information with your neighbors!
100th Day of School!
Last Monday, February 13th was the 100th day of school. Classes celebrated "being 100 days smarter" with engaging activities.
Spirit Week!
Our students and staff enjoyed spirit week with our Kindness challenge. We had sports day, wear pink or red, crazy sock day and wear your grade's color today.
Join the fun tomorrow with wear Deer Park or Kindness Gear!
Community Services Board and Fairfax County Police Department
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Please join the Fairfax County Police Department and Community Services Board as they discuss these topics as well as the ongoing opioid crisis. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of:
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Alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and opioid.
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List what you can do as a caregiver.
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How to identify and connect with community resources.
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Date: Tuesday, March 7
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Time: 6-8 p.m.
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Location: Centreville High School - Lecture Hall
Virtual Event
Hosted by the Parent Resource Center
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 10:00-11:30 AM
Register for this event
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Yearbooks on Sale
Deadline to order is April 24th
Don't miss out on lasting memories for your child captured by some incredible pictures.
Yearbooks are available at $20.00 each and can be ordered at this link: DP Yearbook ordering.
Use school code 22187
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Deer Park versus Coates Elementary!
Come cheer for our Deer Park teachers and staff as they challenge the staff of Coates Elementary in a friendly game of basketball. March 10, 2023 at Westfield High School
More information to follow soon!
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Winter Snow Glow Dance Party
Join us TOMORROW for our FREE Winter Snow Glow Dance Party in the Deer Park Cafeteria from 6pm-8pm!
This will be Deer Park’s FIRST in-person dance since before the pandemic!
This is a family event- students should not be dropped off! Come on in and listen to music!
Don’t forget to bring your money because concessions and glow products will be available to purchase! Cash is preferred.
Spring Spirit Wear Sales!
Jazz things up with colorful t-shirts, stay cozy and warm with a hoodie,
or keep things cool and dry in the upcoming warm weather with shorts
or a dry-fit T-shirt. Order forms were sent home in Thursday folders
last week and are due back by Friday, February 24th. Orders may also be placed online @ HTTPS://DPES23.ITEMORDER.COM
(If you are ordering online, please do not submit the paper form.)
Orders will be delivered before spring break.
Order your spirit wear today!
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Fundraiser!
Deer Park PTA is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts. From February 13, 2023 until March 11, 2023, 50% of your order will be donated back to Deer Park PTA when you purchase via our fundraising sales page! Simply buy online, visit your local store & redeem using your code. This is a nationwide fundraiser so share it with all of your family and friends on social media!
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
Donations Needed!
As we start planning for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, we would like to ask if the Deer Park community would like to contribute funds towards this event happening in May!
Any contributions are greatly appreciated! Funds will go towards lunches, snacks, treats, items for the classrooms for the best teachers and staff!
Let’s thank our Deer Park staff for all they do!
Please donate here:
https://checkout.square.site/buy/36XBSV2H6KXEQOQD6O3SMPDE
For questions please email megankdurst@gmail.com
Thank you to our Deer Park educational partner, Jessica Fauteux with Re/Max Allegiance for your support of our PTA programs!
Thank you to our Deer Park educational partner-Card My Yard Centreville for your support of our PTA programs! Use Code DPES5CVILLE for your own Card My Yard purchases to give back to the PTA.
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Upcoming Dates |
February
17 - PTA Winter Snow Glow Dance Party
20 - President's Day Holiday/NO School
March
2 - 2 Hour Early Release @ 1:25 p.m.
3 - Student Holiday/NO School (Professional Workday)
7 - Community Services Event 6:00 p.m. @ Centreville HS
10 - Deer Park VS Coates ES Staff Basketball game @ Westfield HS
12 - Daylight Saving Time Begins - Spring forward 1 hour!
20 - New Track Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ 8:00 a.m.
April
3 - 7 - Spring Break Holiday
13 - End of Third quarter - 2 Hour Early Release @ 1:25 p.m.
13 - Rising Kindergarten 23-24 Orientation Meeting 2:00 p.m.
14 - Student Holiday/NO School (Professional Workday)
21 - Holiday - Eid al Fitr/NO School
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