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Monday, October 9th
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
No School for Students
Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. This year, Monday, October 9, is a student holiday and staff development day. Learn more about Indigenous Peoples’ Day from the National Museum of the American Indian.
See the complete school year calendar here.
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Fun Fit Friday Tomorrow
8:10 - 8:30 a.m.
Join Mr. D'Amato and Mrs. Hitz and friends on the track every Friday (weather permitting) to start the day with some fresh air and exercise.
Students in all grade levels (PK-6) are welcome to participate, as well as parents and teachers!
If it is raining or the track surroundings are too muddy, then we will cancel for that Friday. There will be communication sent out the morning of by 7:45 a.m.
A huge “THANK YOU” to the Deer Park PTA and community for your continued support to make this track possible in partnership with DPES.
We look forward to seeing you on the track!
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  Thank you to all those students and families that joined the fun walking, biking and rolling to school on Wednesday! It was a perfect morning for some
physical activity.
Deer Park set a new record with 150 walkers, bikers and scooters!
What a great way to start the day!
Cultural Observances around the World
October
9 - Indigenous People's Day; Learn more here: Natl Museum of the American Indian
24 - Dussehra (Hindu); Learn more here: Dussehra
31 - Dia de Los Muertos (Mexico); Learn more here: Dia de Los Muertos
31 - Halloween; Learn more here: Halloween
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 '23
Bucky’s Fun Run October 13th 2023
On Monday, Deer Park students arrived at school and enjoyed a bubble greeting with Bucky for their $5k school-wide Fun Run prize! We just hit $10k so the kids will receive an open recess where all classes can play together. Next up is $15k where the kids will enjoy music at lunch.
Make sure you register your child for the Fun Run HERE by October 11th to get their name on a Bucky's Fun Run sign and to receive a raffle ticket for prizes. The next raffle will be on Friday 10/6 during the morning news. The more money you raise, the more chances your child has to win raffle prizes!
If you send in cash/check to the school for the Fun Run make sure you put the child’s name on the envelope so they can get credit. Here is the link to the printable donation form to send with the cash/check.
We need Volunteers to help with the Fun Run event on October 13th. If you would like to Volunteer please click here to sign up for your child's class, set up/tear down, or all day.
Fundraising goes until October 20th. Please help Deer Park reach our goal of $28,000!!!
For more information on grade and whole school incentives, check out Deer Park’s Fun Run Webpage.
The first round of incentives was delivered Monday morning to teacher mailboxes so be on the lookout for Bucky tattoos, Bucky Croc charms and Deer Park sunglasses in book bags! Incentive rewards will be delivered to school about twice per week until fundraising concludes.
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Fun Run Incentives
Register for Fun Run by October 11th: name on Bucky’s Fun Runner’s sign and one raffle entry
Share on social media: Two Bucky Temporary Tattoos and one raffle entry
Raise $25: Bucky Croc Charm (w/ bracelet for charms) and one raffle entry
Raise $50: Deer Park Sunglasses and two raffle entries
Raise $100: Earn a Golden ticket for large raffle prizes
Fall Festival: Friday, October 27th 6-8pm
(Bus Loop)
Join us for our Annual Bucky's Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat! We have had spectacular trunks in years past so let's keep it going this year!! Sign up and come with your best trunk! Sign up for Trunk or treat click here!
Donations are greatly appreciated! Buy off the wish list or donate candy or non-candy treats. Please drop them off at the school office.
Explore the Arts and Express Yourself!
The National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. Categories and Divisions. Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Special Artist (All grades welcome).*
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Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on how to enter and another quick video that explains the program! Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. Click here for some inspiration! Student entries are in English and Spanish. Submissions are due November 15th through the Deer Park Drop Box here.
*Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities.
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ROOM PARENT VOLUNTEERS!!
It's an easy job and provides an invaluable service to your teacher and the school! The Room Parent coordinates with the teacher any class parties, events, or help. You are the main POC between PTA, your teacher, and parents in the class.
Click here to learn more on how you can volunteer!
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BECOME A PTA MEMBER!
Haven’t gotten around to joining the PTA yet? Now is the time!
All PTA members receive a member gift Bucky magnetic clip! Rates remain unchanged from last year: $10 individual, $15 family (2 adults), and $8 faculty. Click here to join!
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The PTA is looking for sponsors this year. If you own a business or know someone who does who would be interested in being an Educational Sponsor for Deer Park ES, please go to the PTA website. We also have a Bucky Family Supporter Option. Click Here to donate. All donations are tax deductible.
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Upcoming Dates |
October
8 - Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Sales to use at Spirit Night
9 - Student Holiday/Staff Development Day
13 - PTA Fall Fun Run 2023!
18 - PTA Meeting
20 - Fun Run Fundraising ends
21 - Charleston Wrap catalog sales starts
26 - Texas Roadhouse Spirit Night
27 - PTA Fall Festival with Trunk or Treat
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