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Bucky's Fun Run is tomorrow!
Tomorrow is Fun Run day!!! The weather is going to be perfect. The kids will be running laps, doing fun exercises, and having a freeze pop at the end. We will have water but feel free to send a water bottle with your child. They will receive their shirt that morning but make sure they wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
The School is only at 65% of our goal. In order to have all the fun events the PTA has planned, support for teacher conferences and teacher appreciation, and field trips for our children we need to reach our goal of $28,000. Fundraising continues to October 20th so there is still time to register your child and raise money. Raffles will continue next week with incentives being sent home every couple of days.
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Fun Fit Friday Tomorrow
Join Mr. D'Amato and Mrs. Hitz on the track tomorrow morning at 8:10 a.m. for some morning exercise and warm up for Bucky's Fun Run during the school day.
Students in all grade levels (PK-6) are welcome to participate, as well as parents and teachers!
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!
Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Information
Interested in learning more about AAP services? Come join us on Wednesday, October 18 at 5:00 p.m. in the Deer Park Library. The first 15 minutes is geared for K-6 and will be spent going over AAP services offered. We will share important information about AAP in FCPS.
The second half will focus on full-time, level IV screening (geared for grades 2-6). This information is for 2-6 grade families interested in referring a child for full-time, level IV services. 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.
Deadline: December 15, 2023
The deadline closes for full-time, level IV referral submissions. No referrals will be accepted after December 15, 2023.
More information and referral forms can be found here.
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Honoring Our Veterans
Deer Park students and staff would like to celebrate and honor our Veterans with a performance in the gym on Friday, November 10th followed by a reception.
If you have Veterans in your family, please join us to celebrate. Please RSVP to Ms. Julie Kim.
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Federal Impact Aid Survey
The Impact Aid Program is a federal program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program’s mission is to reimburse local school districts for local revenues lost due to the presence of federally owned, and therefore tax exempt, property. Your support in identifying students with federal connections will ensure that FCPS can obtain its fair share of grant funds from this program.
New this year! Submit your form electronically!
FCPS is pleased to announce that the Federal Impact Aid Survey will be available electronically through your ParentVUE account on October 16th. For families that do not have access to ParentVUE or prefer to complete a paper form, a printed form will be provided by the school after October 31st.
Please visit the FCPS website for steps to access the survey in ParentVue.
A completed survey is required for each school-age child in the household.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps to set up your account. Find out more about SIS ParentVue here.
Questions? Contact our Registrar.
Free COVID-19 Tests
Every U.S. household can place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home.
Review health and safety guidance for schools to stay up to date on the best ways to prevent the spread of disease, and for information on when students should stay home from school.
SPANISH: Pruebas Gratuitas de COVID-19
Todos los hogares en los Estados Unidos pueden hacer un pedido para recibir cuatro pruebas rápidas de COVID-19 gratuitas que se enviarán directamente a su casa.
Revise la guía de salud y seguridad para las escuelas para mantenerse al día sobre las mejores maneras de prevenir la transmisión de enfermedades, y para obtener información sobre cuándo los estudiantes deben permanecer en casa y no ir a la escuela.
Attendance Matters
Every day counts at Deer Park! Regular attendance is crucial for the academic success of all students. Studies have repeatedly proven that students with better attendance records perform better in school and are more likely to graduate high school on time.
How You Can Help:
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- Don’t let your child stay home unless he/she is truly sick. Keep in mind that complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
When scheduling trips or family events, try to use weekends and school holidays, and refer to the FCPS Calendar when planning. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students who are absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
Visit the FCPS website for attendance resources.
Bucky’s Fun Run October 13th, 2023
Tomorrow is Bucky’s Fun Run. We are at 65% of our goal.
Even though the Fun Run is tomorrow, there is still time to register and share your page on Facebook, via text or email, and raise money for the school and earn prizes and raffle tickets. Fundraising goes until October 20th and the Golden Ticket raffle will be on October 23rd.
Incentives will be delivered to school about twice per week until fundraising concludes so be on the lookout for Bucky tattoos, Bucky Croc Charms, and Deer Park Sunglasses.
If you want to send in cash/check just put your childs name and teacher on it and make checks out to Deer Park ES PTA. The front office has an envelope for them.
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 to cheer, set up/tear down, or all day. You can also come during your child’s time and cheer them on.
We hit $15,000 earlier this week so the kids will have music at lunch next week. The kids enjoyed a free recess on Tuesday. The next whole school incentive is to pick what activity the Principal will do. Lets see if we can make it. The Grade that has the most registered students will win a class vs staff/parent Kickball game. The top 3 grades that raise the most money will earn a recess or PJ day and movie.
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Fun Run Incentives
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
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PTA Meeting
October 18th at 7 PM
Please join us on October 18th at 7 PM in the DP Library or via zoom for our PTA Meeting. Get updates from Mr. D’Amato on what’s going on at the school and hear about the upcoming Fall Festival and other fundraisers. 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 all the documents. Click here for the zoome meeting. Childcare will be provided.
Fall Festival is Friday, October 27th 6-8pm
(Bus Loop)!!
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Join us for our Annual Bucky's Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat! It’s a spooktacular night! We've got food trucks to fill your bellies, trunk-or-treating to satisfy your sweet tooth, music to get you grooving, contests and games with awesome prizes, and craft stations to get your creative juices flowing! Don't forget to dress up in your favorite costume for an additional prize. Remember to bring a bag to collect all your treats! |
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, and some extra treats!
Sign up for Trunk or treat click here!
Donations are greatly appreciated! Buy off the Amazon wish list, Oriental Trading Co (Use Deer Park's code: DEERPARKFUN to help earn money for the school), or donate candy or non-candy treats from anywhere. Please drop them off at the school office.
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Texas Roadhouse Gift Cards
Exciting News!! We're thrilled to announce that we've joined forces with Texas Roadhouse for a two-part fundraiser to support our school!
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Here's how it works:
- Purchase a e-gift card before October's Spirit Night
- Use the e-gift card to pay for your Spirit Night meal on October 26th
- We get 10% of e-gift card sales and 10% back from Spirit Night sales
It's a win-win situation for Deer Park, so don't miss out on this opportunity to contribute to our school's success!
Scan the QR code or click here to purchase a gift card!
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The 2023-2024 Reflections Program is
open now!!
“I am Hopeful Because…” Reflections Submissions
due November 15th!
Do you have a budding artist or musician or just an artistic child? 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).*
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 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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Upcoming Dates |
October
9 - 23 - Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Sales - use at Spirit Night
13 - PTA Fun Run 2023!
16 - Federal Impact Aid Survey available electronically in SIS/Parentvue
18 - PTA Meeting
20 - Fun Run Fundraising Ends
21 - Charleston Wrap catalog sales start
26 - Texas Roadhouse Spirit Night
27 - PTA Fall Festival with Trunk or Treat
November
3 - End of 1st Quarter - 2 hour early dismissal at 1:25 p.m.
5 - Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall back 1 hour)
6 - No School for Students - Teacher Workday
7 - No School for Students - Teacher Workday
9 - Make-up Picture Day
22 - 24 - Thanksgiving Holiday Break/No School for students & staff
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