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FCPS Family Engagement Survey
Parents/caregivers received the FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey last Sunday, March 3, from independent research firm K12 Insight. Please participate — your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve practices to best support our students.
Taking this survey will also help strengthen the partnership between your family and our school. When that partnership is strong, students can experience a range of benefits including improved school readiness, higher student achievement, better social skills and behavior, and an increased likelihood of graduating high school.
Survey topics include communication, student success, advocacy and welcoming environment. The survey provides a key opportunity to hear family perspectives and voices, and receive feedback on your family’s engagement experience within FCPS
The survey will take about 10-15 minutes to complete and will be available in 10 languages. Please visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage for more information. Your voice matters!
Paper surveys, translated in nine languages, are available in the school office.
The Survey Opened March 3rd and will close on March 22nd.
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Sunday, March 10th
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!
As a result of the time change, some students may be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
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Ramadan
The first full day of Ramadan is on Monday, March 11. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. Deer Park is sensitive to the needs of our families and want everyone to be comfortable. Students observing Ramadan are offered a private space in which to fast or pray should they chose to do so. We encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher or the office regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/medication and silent reflection spaces, times and instruction.
Learn more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids.
The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however tests, quizzes, field trips and other FCPS scheduled events are not held on these observance days. See the complete 23-24 school year calendar here.
National School Social Work Week
March 3-9 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites.
Meet Deer Park's School Social Worker, Ms. Robyn Rickerby!
I have been at Deer Park since the 2020-2021 school year and love helping the students and families at Deer Park Elementary!
As a School Social Worker, I support students in a variety of ways, such as assessing and addressing social and emotional factors that may impact students in and outside the classroom, applying a social work lens to address any behavioral needs that students may present at school, and removing barriers in order for students to achieve their academic potential. Also, I work with parents to provide consultation and/or resources with the community. I enjoy working with students on a one-to-one basis and in a group setting. In addition to my day-to-day school duties, I also serve on a FCPS’ regional crisis team, I am a group facilitator of “Sibshops” (a group that provides support and guidance to siblings of children with special or developmental needs), and Secretary of Fairfax Association of School Social Workers.
Robyn Rickerby, LCSW
Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS here.
Spring Book Character Contest |
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Students will be asked to disguise “somebunny” as a book character! Bunnies will be displayed in the library. The top 10 disguises will receive a prize!
Students can pick up a bunny template from the library. Be creative in disguising your bunny!
All entries are due to the Library by March 22.
Questions? Email Mrs. Farfan!
PreKindergarten and Early Headstart
FCPS pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying income-eligible children ages 6 weeks to 4 years. Learn more at www.fcps.edu/prek!
- Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children 3 years old by September 30.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
Both programs are for income eligible families living in Fairfax County. Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, however space is limited and provided based on need, not “first come, first serve.”
Information for ways that families can submit the application can be found on the back of the application.
Deer Park has an inclusive PreK/Head Start program that started in the 2023-24 school year to provide a quality preschool experience with comprehensive services free to qualifying families, who reside in Fairfax County. Please apply now for the 2024-25 school year.
Applications are accepted online, email (FCPSPreKOffice@fcps.edu), or by mail or in person at the office located at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22042.
If you a have question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
FCPS PreK application-English
FCPS PreK application-Spanish
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Bucky's Fun Day!
Our Deer Park students officially exceeded our Lexia Challenge reading goal by reading 200,082 minutes, earning them a Bucky Fun day yesterday.
Students rotated between classrooms and participated in activities such as yoga, arts and crafts, cooking and board games.
It was an amazing Bucky fun day for all!
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Fun Fit Fridays
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Get your running shoes ready,
Fun Fit Fridays will resume
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Deer Park vs Coates Basketball Game Tomorrow
March 8th Doors Open at 6:30 PM Game is at 7 PM at Westfields HS
Are you ready for the greatest Basketball Game of the year?
Look for the Deer Park Signs to make sure you go to the right Admission and Concession Lines!!
We are still looking for more volunteers to help set up and pop popcorn. Click here to volunteer.
We are also selling admissions and concession/spirit item tickets to make checking in easier and faster. Click here to buy your tickets.
Doors open at 6:30 PM / Enter through Door 11.
March 13th PTA Meeting
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Come join us for our March PTA meeting on Wednesday the 13th at 7 PM. We are looking for nominations for President, Secretary, and VP of Membership for the next two years. We are able to have co-board members if you think you cannot handle all the responsibilities but want to help out. We will vote in April. We need a President and Secretary to continue to be a PTA. Remember all are welcome to PTA meetings but only members can vote. Join via Zoom or in the Library at 7 PM. Childcare will be provided. |
Wendy’s Fundraiser March 19th All Day
Eat To Support Deer Park PTA! On Tuesday, March 19th from 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM, Wendy's at 14445 Brookfield Tower Dr (By Wal-Mart) is donating back 20% of sales from Dine-In, Takeout, Drive thru & Pick up orders to Deer Park PTA!
Don’t forget to mention Deer Park PTA to the cashier.
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RSVP & all details here:
https://grouprai.se/f271430
We hope you can join us in eating out for a good cause!
P.S. Please feel free to invite -- and share this event with -- your friends and family.
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Upcoming Dates |
March
8 - Basketball game - Deer Park vs. Coates ES at Westfield HS - 7PM
10 - Daylight Saving Time Begins
13 - PTA Meeting
19 - March Wendy's Fundraiser All Day
22 - Spring Portraits & Class group photos
22 - End of 3rd Quarter (full day, no early release)
25 - 29 - Spring Break and April 1 & 2 - Student Holidays
April
1 - No School for Students - Teacher Workday
2 - No School for Students - Teacher Workday
10 - No School for Students/Staff - Eid al Fitr Holiday
22 - 26 - Spring Bookfair
23 - Family Literacy Night
26 - PTA Movie Night
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