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DEER PARK ES READING CHALLENGE
One of the goals that our staff set for itself last year was to increase our student’s usage of the Lexia/Power Up reading program. This 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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We would like to continue this work during the 2023-24 school year by holding two schoolwide/Power Up challenges. Our first challenge began on Monday, October 2nd and will end on Tuesday, October 31st. 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. If your child would like to work towards additional minutes at home, they can do so. However, it is important for their own growth that they receive no adult assistance. Our overall goal for the entire month of October is for our students to work on Lexia/Power Up for a total of 175,000 minutes. Minutes will be closely monitored and growth toward our goal will be shared both on the morning news and on a meter in the front hallway.
If our students can achieve this goal, as a reward, we will be holding a, “School’s Out: Bucky’s Fun Day” on Thursday, November 2nd.
On this day, we will have morning meeting as usual, and then break into grade level groups to work through activities and challenges that we hope will inspire, engage, and create team building opportunities for all our students. Activities will vary from one grade to the next, but may include board games, cooking, arts and crafts, sports, and minute to win it games among others.
On this day, students will have lunch and recess at their regularly scheduled times.
Our day will end with a closing reflection conversation with their homeroom teachers and a special treat provided by the school.
We look forward to cheering our students along as they work towards a common goal and are excited to see the reading growth that comes from it as well. We do truly hope our celebration on November 2nd is a special day for everyone!
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Mark your calendar
Friday, November 3rd is the end of the
1st Quarter of school.
Students will be dismissed at 1:25 p.m.
Monday, November 6 - No School for students
Tuesday, November 7 - No School for students
Please plan accordingly.
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Deer Park Book Fair Coming Soon
November 13-17
The Bookworm Central Book Fair will take place in the library November 13-17! Monday and Tuesday will be preview days only where students will come with their teacher to preview the books and create a wish list of books they would like to purchase. Wednesday through Friday books will be available for sale; teachers will have a set time for students to visit the library to purchase books. Parents may shop the book fair any time it is open Wednesday-Friday.
Can’t make it to the book fair and don’t want to send your child to school with cash or a credit card? Try using the eWallet feature! You can set a maximum amount for your child to spend at the book fair and your credit card will be charged for only the amount your child spends, without going over the maximum amount you determine! Just remember to PRINT OUT a copy of the eWallet for your child to bring to the book fair. Watch this short video for simple directions on how to set up an eWallet account: Bookwork eWallet video
To get started, visit bookwormbmaps.com/eWallet
Book Fair Hours:
Wednesday: 8:30 am – 3:20 pm (families are welcome to visit during Bucky’s Bash!)
Thursday: 8:30 am – 3:20 pm (closed for lunch 11:40-12:15)
Friday: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
 Federal Impact Aid Survey:
Now Online
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. To make it easier, the form is now available online in SIS ParentVUE.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
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 in the November 2nd Thursday folders.
Once logged in to SIS ParentVUE, click “Online Packets” in the top right corner. Then, select “Federal Impact Aid Survey.” Get more information.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. Find out how to get technical support for ParentVUE.
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Friday is Dress Like a Book Character Day!
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Friday, October 27th students are encouraged to dress like your favorite book character! Bring along your favorite book to share in class.
Don't have a favorite book character? Wear your costume (no masks permitted) OR your Deer Park Spirit wear and colors!
The SCA is sponsoring an indoor parade at the end of the day. Parents are welcome to come for the parade at 2:45 p.m.
Please remember that all costumes should follow school dress code policies.
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Military Families Newsletter
📰 Newsletter for Military-Connected Families
Did you know that the Office of Family and School Partnerships sends a monthly newsletter for military-connected families? Subscribe today.
Honoring our Veterans - November 10th
Deer Park students and staff would like to celebrate and honor our Veterans with a performance at 9:30 a.m. 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 jlkim2@fcps.edu
Texas Roadhouse Spirit Night Tonight!!!
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Round two of our epic fundraising Spirit Night is here! The only decision left is whether to dine-in or grab it to-go!
Remember to flash this flyer from your Thursday folder or on your phone to add to Deer Park's Spirit Night funds.
And hey, don't let that gift card you snagged last week go to waste – use it to pay for tonight's dinner!
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Fall Festival is Tomorrow 6-8pm (Bus Loop)!!
Join us for our Annual Bucky's Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat! It’s a spooktacular night! We've got food trucks (5 dinner trucks and 1 scrumptious dessert truck) 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! |
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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!!
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We still need volunteers to man the inflatables. They are one hour shifts.
Please sign up HERE.
Donations are greatly appreciated! Please drop them off at the school office.
Charleston Wrap Sales
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Charleston Wrap Catalog Sales is ongoing till November 13th. Help us reach our goal of $5000. Deer Park earns 40% per item and 30% per personalized item. We are already at 53%. Keep it up.
REGISTER. SHARE. SHOP. SUPPORT OUR FUNDRAISER! Say goodbye to gift-list stress and hello to supporting Deer Park! Charleston Wrap has an array of budget-friendly, top-quality goodies for any occasion – even if the celebration is just for you!
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#1 REGISTER - Register participant at https://www.registercw.com/ to access our handy invitation tools in the Participant Portal. Very important! Use the ORG ID: 26166 to register.
#2 SHARE - Invite friends and family to support! Share this link! to the sale using the TEXT & EMAIL invitation tools. Don’t forget to share on SOCIAL MEDIA, too!
#3 TEXT & EMAIL invitation tools. Don’t forget to share on SOCIAL MEDIA, too! #3 SHOP Go online to SHOP and help us reach our GOAL today! With over 2,500 gift ideas there is something for everyone, including you!
Watch the kick-off video!
Prizes will go home a couple of times a week. Drop off your prize coupon in the Front Office to win the Giant Slow Pokey.
“I am Hopeful Because…” The 2023-2024 Reflections Art Contest is open now!! Submissions are 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 that explains the program and the steps to take to participate! 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 our Deer Park Drop Box here.
For details and guidelines please visit our Deer Park PTA website.
*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.
DEER PARK FAMILIES:
Be a part of the magic that helps Deer Park be the special place that it is by joining the PTA!
All members receive a Bucky magnetic clip, a parent directory (in Nov./Dec.), voting powers, and memberships to the Fairfax County PTA, VA PTA and national PTA. Just a reminder, PTA memberships are good for one school year.
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If you were a member in the past we would love for you to join again.
Rates remain unchanged from last year: $10 individual, $15 family (2 adults), and $8 faculty
deerparkespta.memberhub.com
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SPIRIT WEAR:
Bucky is stylin’ and profilin’ in the Deer Park Spirit Wear designs! Spirit Wear has been totally revamped for this coming year and will be sold online year-round! That’s right…on-demand Spirit Wear! Click here for the online store!
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Upcoming Dates |
October
26 - Texas Roadhouse Spirit Night
27 - Book Character Day and Parade
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
10 - Veterans Day Celebration 9:30 a.m.
13-17 - Book Fair
15 - Deer Park Community BBQ - more information to come!
16 - Progress Reports Sent Home
17 - Federal Impact Aid Survey Due Date
22 - 24 - Thanksgiving Holiday Break/No School for students & staff
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