Deer Park Elementary News and Information November 16, 2023

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Federal Impact Aid Survey Due on Nov. 17, 2023

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. To make it easier, the form is available online in SIS ParentVue. Paper copies were sent home. If you have not done so, please complete your form and send it back to school.

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.

Once logged in to SIS ParentVUE, click “Online Packets” in the top right corner. Then, select “Federal Impact Aid Survey.” Get more information here.

 

Bucky's BBQ Bash

We hope you had an opportunity to stop by for lunch yesterday for our 3rd annual Bucky's BBQ Bash. It was a perfect day for our families to enjoy the fall weather and have lunch together.

Thank you to Matt Leiva and the Keller Williams Real Estate team for your support in making this event possible!

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Bookworm Central Book Fair

The bookfair will close tomorrow at noon.

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For your Calendar

Thanksgiving

Schools and offices will be closed November 22-24. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, November 27.

Learn more about the first Thanksgiving here.

See the complete school year calendar.

 

Discover NOVA Stem Day

NOVA (Northern Virginia Community College) will hold "DISCOVER NOVA STEM DAY" at their Loudoun Campus (21200 Campus Dr, Sterling, VA 20164) on Saturday, December 2, from 10am to 1 pm.  This showcase includes hands-on activities, workshops, and exhibits for students aged 5-12.  For more information and how to register go to Louddoun stem.com.

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Deer Park PTA Information
www.deerparkespta.org

STEM Night at Deer Park

Tomorrow Friday, November 17th from 6-8 PM in the DP Cafeteria.

Join 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.

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Board and Brush Parents Night Out Fundraiser

December 9th 5:30-8:30 PM

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Do you need a Parent’s Night Out or a Fun Girls Night Out?  Join us at Board and Brush for a night of being creative and raising money for Deer Park ES.

Click Here to sign up and enter code DeerPark.

 

Fundraising Update: Fun Run and Charleston Wrap

Great Job Deer Park!! Our final numbers came in for the Fun Run. We raised $25,673 which is more than last year and we had more students participate. 

Final results from the Charleston Wrap fundraiser - AMAZING job Deer Park!

We realize the timing of this fundraiser was rough as it started the day after the Fun Run fundraising ended...it was rough for us too but worthwhile for these amazing profit margins! Really good wrapping paper, candy, and gifts too   We sold $6266 worth of items which surpasses our goal of $5000.  We raised $2349 for the school.

The students voted for the $20K Fun Run Incentive and decided to tape the teachers and staff to the wall.  Check out the video on Instagram and Facebook.

The 2nd graders had fun playing kickball for having the most kids registered.  

If you have any feedback for the PTA about the Fun Run please click here.

 

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GIRL SCOUTS Information Meeting November 29th at 6 PM at DPES Kindergarten Pod!

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The local Girl Scout troop is looking for more 1st graders to make a troop this year.  We currently don’t have enough to make a troop and are desperately looking for more! 

Girl Scouts is a great way to bond with other girls in the local community, help with service projects, learn new skills (stem, arts & crafts, cooking, camping, etc), learn to be a girl-led leader, having fun, making friends, earning badges, and more! 

If you are interested in joining girl scouts, please meet with us on Wednesday, November 29th, AT 6PM DPES Kindergarten Pod. Or send an email to the Troop Organizer, Cami Minks cminks71@gmail.com for more information.

 

PTA Meeting November 29th 7 PM and via Zoom

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Please join us on November 29th 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 events for next year.  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 zoom meeting. Childcare will be provided.

 

Join the PTA

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.  If you were a member in the past we would love for you to join again. Click here to join.

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Upcoming Dates

 

November 

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 Library and ZOOM

 

December

9 - PTA Board and Brush Night Out

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.