Deer Park Elementary News and Information November 9, 2023
Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 11/09/2023 04:30 PM EST
Full-Time AAP (Level IV) AAP Referral ReminderReminder: Window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2023Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form and supplemental materials to Sandy Murray at saguidicemur@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2023. The window for families to submit a referral for full-time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. All forms may be found on the AAP forms page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. Submitting a referral form for full-time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for full-time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website. Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Murray with any questions at saguidicemur@fcps.edu
Bookworm Central Book FairNovember 13-17The 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: How to set up eWallet here. To get started, visit the Registration link for eWallet. Book Fair Hours: Weds: 8:30 am–3:20 pm (families are welcome to visit during Bucky’s Bash!) Thurs: 8:30 am–3:20 pm (closed for lunch 11:40-12:15) Fri: 8:30 am–12:00 pm
Federal Impact Aid Survey: Now OnlineFCPS 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. More information on accessing the form here. 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. Pre-printed paper forms were sent home last week. Please return your Federal Impact aid form to your child's teacher as soon as possible.
 5th Grade Clean Up CrewThese lovely 5th graders worked hard last week to clean up the playground!
Thank you Deer Park PTA!A huge thank you to our wonderful PTA for the special autumn treat for our hardworking teachers and staff! We appreciate you! 
November is National Family Engagement Month
Here is a November calendar with ideas for you to celebrate this month. Family Engagement Calendar - English Family Engagement Calendar - Spanish Family Engagement Calendar - Arabic
Deer Park PTA Information www.deerparkespta.org
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Spirit Night Fundraiser at Chick-fil-A ChantillyNovember 15, 20234:00-8:00 p.m.Help support Deer Park PTA during spirit night at Chick-fil-A-Chantilly. Mention "Deer Park PTA" before placing your order with a Team Member at Chick-Fil-A Chantilly. When placing a mobile order enter the code "DeerPark" when prompted by the Community Care Event pop-up.
STEM Night at Deer Park!November 17th from 6:00-8:00 PMJoin us for rewards, giveaways, and a night of fun and games for kids and parents alike! RSVP with the scan code below or link below. Click here to register. Registration is recommended but not required.
“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.
November9 - Make-up Picture Day 10 - Veterans Day Celebration 9:30 a.m. 13 - Charleston Wrap catalog sales end 13-17 - Book Fair 14 - November Parent & Educator Workshop, 7PM via Zoom 15 - Deer Park Community BBQ during regular lunch times 15 - PTA Chick-fil-A Restaurant Spirit Night 4-8PM 15 - Reflections Submissions are due 16 - Progress Reports Sent Home 17 - Federal Impact Aid Survey Due Date 17 - STEM Math Night 6-8PM in the Cafeteria 22 - 24 - Thanksgiving Holiday Break/No School for students & staff 29 - PTA Meeting 7:00 PM
December1 - PTA Art Reflections Show 14 - 5th & 6th Grade Strings Winter Concert 7:00 p.m. 15 - AAP Referrals Due Date/no late referrals accepted Winter Break December 18 - January 1st 2024, school resumes January 2nd See the full school year calendar here.
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