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 Deer Park students were so excited to safely view some of the eclipse at dismissal on Monday. What an amazing event!
Yearbook Ordering Deadline
Coming Soon!
Don't miss your chance to have this year's Deer Park Yearbook, filled with lasting memories of your child and all the fun events of the 2023-2024 school year!
Order here, use code 22187
23-24 DP Yearbook!
The last day to buy a yearbook is April 22nd! Don't miss out!
Spring Photos Available Online
The Spring Portraits are now available to view and order online! All orders will include free shipping for the next two weeks.
Use this link: VOSPHOTO.COM
The online code is your student's ID NUMBER.
Any questions can be directed to: underclass@vosphoto.com
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Fun Fit Fridays!
8:10 - 8:30 AM
Fun Fit Fridays return next Friday, April 19th.
Join Mr. D'Amato and Ms. Hitz and friends for some fresh air and exercise to get your Friday started. Parents welcome too!
In the event of rain, we will send a cancellation message by 7:45 am
Hope to see you on the track!
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Celebrate Deer Park/Literacy Night
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5pm - 7pm
Join us to Celebrate Deer Park and Literacy
A celebration of our Deer Park community, favorite foods and
our love of reading.
The evening will include read-alouds in the gym, make your own bookmark, visits from the Centreville Regional Library, food tastings, shopping at the Spring Book Fair, and performances by Westfield High dance groups and community Tae Kwon Do schools. Meet Asha Jyothi!
All students received a paper doll with flag in last week's Thursday folder to decorate for Celebrate Deer Park Week. Students are asked to decorate the doll to be shared/displayed during the week of April 22-26, 2024. The doll should be decorated to represent your hobbies, favorite foods, your family's heritage, and anything else you choose! Return dolls to your child's classroom teacher by Friday, April 12.
Doll with flag to decorate
Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions regarding this activity. *Please note, dolls will not be returned.
 Explore an Ocean of Books at the Spring Book Fair!
April 22 - 26, 2024
Sale Hours:
Tuesday 4/23: 3:30 - 7:00
Wednesday 4/24: 8:30 - 3:20
Thursday 4/25: 8:30 - 3:20
Friday 4/26: 8:30 - 11:45
Payment options: cash, credit card, Apple Pay, check (made out to Deer Park ES), or eWalletWhat is eWallet? It allows a cashless/cardless payment option. You enter the maximum amount a student can spend but your card will only be charged the actual amount spent. If you have used eWallet in the past, you MUST update your account for this book fair.
Visit https://www.bookwormcentral.com/ for details!
Spring 2024 Explore an Ocean of Books
💜Purple Up!
April 17 to Support Military Families
Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday, April 17. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students. Purple represents military youth because purple combines all the colors of the military branches!
Superintendent's video message!
Military Families website.
Save the Date for
Family Fitness Night!
Join us for Family Fitness Night on Wednesday, May 1 from 5:00 to 6:00pm! Bring the whole family and have fun staying active together! (Students must be accompanied by an adult to participate.) Contact Janet Marco at jmmarco@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Family Fitness Night
Optional Parent Input for
2024 - 2025!
At Deer Park, your child's academic success is our top priority. We invite you to share information regarding your child's needs for next school year planning.
This is your opportunity to describe what environment works best for your child. Your input is appreciated.
Please keep in mind we are unable to honor
specific teacher requests.
2024-2025 Optional Parent Input Form
School Supply Shopping Coming Soon!
The Deer Park PTA will be offering Easy & Hassle Free shopping for next year's School Supplies. The online sale will begin in May and end June 25th.
The supply packs will be delivered to the school before the first day of school.
Stay tuned, more information will follow soon!
Spring SOL Schedule
SOL's will begin in May and we ask that those students in grades 3-6 make every possible effort to be in school on the day of a scheduled SOL. Ensure that your student gets a good night's sleep and a healthy, nutritious breakfast to start their day. If you have any questions about the schedule, please contact the school office at 703-802-5000.
Wednesday, May 8th –
5th grade Reading
Wednesday, May 15th –
3rd, 4th, and 6th grade Reading
5th grade Math
Wednesday, May 22nd –
3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th grade Math
5th grade Science
Original Works Fundraiser is LIVE!
Seize the chance to champion your little Picasso and Deer Park with the fantastic Original Works initiative! Get your hands on personalized treasures showcasing your child's artistic flair.
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Click here to find your artist’s work. Use code DERP and their individual ID number sent home on the Original Works flyer. Can’t find the flyer? Sort by Teacher from the drop down and ask your student what they created! |
MOVIE & A CRAFT NIGHT: TROLLS Band Together!
Join us for a fun, free, family event with a twist! This time around it's a movie and a craft! Grab your TROLLS craft (by craftspace) at this Movie Night.
Click here to buy your TROLLS Kit for $8!
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WHEN: Friday, April 26th
WHERE: Deer Park Gym
SHOWTIME: 6pm
ADMISSION: Free |
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Bring your blankets, pillows, comfy chairs, or even your favorite stuffed animal! Concessions and pizza will be for sale! Complimentary popcorn will be available too.
Volunteer here!
**Remember, this is not a drop-off occasion. Children must be supervised by an adult and stay in the gym throughout the event.
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Staff Appreciation Week Planning
Staff Appreciation Week planning is underway. If you would like to donate money to help support the week long event please click here.
Click here if you are in your VolunteerERA!
Each year, the Virginia Lottery and its partners encourage students, parents, and the general public to send thank-you notes to Virginia’s deserving public school teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers who receive these thank-you notes can then enter a drawing to win one of four $2,500 top prizes and supplies for their school!
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Parents and teachers, encourage your children/students to show their appreciation to the teachers in their lives by heading over to ThankaTeacherVA.com to create their thank you cards! |
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After School Chess Club with Mike Kobily
Thanks to Mike Kobily for volunteering to instruct this club, there is no cost. All students wanting to learn or know how to play Chess are welcome!
Runs: Apr. 16 - June 4
Meets Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm in Cafeteria.
We are asking for volunteers to help run the club. Click here to volunteer!
Registration is open until April 14th!
Bucky’s Bonus Books - Sign up to help students find free books!
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Volunteer to help at Bucky’s Bonus Books, the PTA’s free book giveaway! The times each class will be visiting the Book Fair are listed in the Sign Up Genius so you can volunteer when your students will be attending.
Sign up: Click here for volunteer sign up.
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Celebrate Deer Park/Literacy Night
Come celebrate our Deer Park community, favorite foods, and our love of reading the same night as the Book Fair evening sale.
When: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Where: Deer Park cafeteria, gym, lobby, and library.
If you can donate your family’s favorite finger food/dessert, please email Nicole Wheeler nmwheeler1@fcps.edu or Erin Stamp emstamp@fcps.edu or return the flyer from last week’s Thursday folder to your homeroom teacher. |
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Upcoming Dates |
April
17 - Purple Up for Military Families
18 - Progress Reports go home
19 - Fun Fit Fridays begin @ 8:10 AM
22 - 26 - Spring Bookfair
23 - Family Literacy Night / Celebrate Deer Park
26 - PTA Movie Night
May
1 - 6th Grade Panoramic Photo
1 - Family Fitness Night / 5:00 - 6:00 PM
1 - Full Time Level IV Parent Information Meeting / 6 PM
3 - Student Holiday / Teacher Workday
3 - Kindergarten 24-25 Orientation Meeting 9AM
6 to 10th - PTA Staff Appreciation Week
8 - Walk/Bike to School Day
8 - SOL/5th Grade Reading
8 - PTA Meeting
15 - SOL/3rd, 4th, and 6th Grade Reading
15 - SOL/5th Grade Math
17 - Bucky's Block Party
22 - SOL/3rd, 4th, 6th & 7th Grade Math
22 - SOL/5th Grade Science
27 - Memorial Day Holiday / No School
30 - Band & Strings Concert @ Westfield HS / 7PM
31 - Spring Musical Finding Nemo / 7PM
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