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Early Release Monday
Monday, February 24th / Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.
Your child will follow the same dismissal procedure (staying or leaving early) as you indicated for the first early release date, with the exception of those students attending SACC which is open at dismissal time.
In order to ensure student safety, please do not make any last minute changes to your child's dismissal plan.
Students receive lunch daily, including early release days.
Deer Park LOVES Math
This a reminder of our Deer Park Math Challenge for the month of February! This math challenge has 1 problem per day during the month of February for students to review number sense concepts for their grade level. Have your student complete the calendar by Monday, March 3 and turn it in to their teacher to receive a reward for their effort. Students who turn in the completed calendar by the due date will earn a pizza party during their lunch period.
We have attached electronic copies of the calendar to this message for your reference.
Sixth Grade Math Challenge
Fifth Grade Math Challenge
Fourth Grade Math Challenge
Third Grade Math Challenge
Second Grade Math Challenge
First Grade Math Challenge
Kindergarten Loves Math
Spelling Bee Winners!
Middle School Transition Fair for Students in Special Education
For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services. It's never too early or too late to start preparing for the future.
This event also includes two speakers who will discuss IEP transition planning, special education services, and postsecondary options for younger students as they navigate FCPS and plan for their future. A questions/answer session will follow.
Meet and ask questions about programs and services for students with disabilities and long-term postsecondary supports. Click here to Register.
Find out more here:
2025 Middle School Transition Fair Flyer
March 12, 2025
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Luther Jackson Middle School
3020 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
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Crosstown Rivals!
Save the date to come out and cheer on the Deer Park teachers and staff during the annual Staff Basketball game when we take on Coates Elementary.
March 14, 2025 @ Westfield High School
24-25 Crosstown Rivals Staff Basketball Game
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Westfield High School Annual
Mulch Sale
Westfield High School (WHS) holds a Mulch Sale fundraiser every year. This important fundraiser enables the PTSA to provide a safe and sober All-Night Grad Party for Westfield Seniors and other vital PTSA programs. This year, the PTSA is again partnering with Meadows Farms to deliver the mulch. The same high-quality mulch will be packaged in Meadows Farms bags and DELIVERED to your driveway. More information can be found in the attached flyer.
Flyer - Pyramid School
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Yearbooks on Sale now!
It's time to place your order for the 2024-2025, 30th Anniversary edition of the Deer Park Yearbook!
Place your order here. Use school code - 22187
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It's Flu Season
- 🤧 Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu
Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department.
The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:
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Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
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Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
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Clean frequently touched surfaces.
According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance Webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.
Student Fasting Meal Kits
Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.
To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
PTA Afterschool Clubs
February/March PTA Meeting and
The Smart Talk!
Join us for our February/March Meeting on Wednesday, March 12 at 7pm in the Library. Families are welcome at this meeting for our special The Smart Talk presentation.
The Smart Talk is a National PTA program with Norton providing families an understanding of healthy and safe digital practices that can help your family thrive. National PTA and Norton want to help families facilitate positive conversations and set smart boundaries.
We will need family participants (member and non-member) to send feedback to our National PTA. Childcare will be available for the portions of the meeting that the kids do not wish to sit in on.
Family Bingo Night
Join us for a FREE family Bingo Night hosted by the 6th grade class on Friday, February 21st at 6 PM in the Deer Park Cafeteria.
Lots of great prizes to be won. First Bingo Card is free. Pre-purchase more Bingo Cards and food HERE to save time in line at the event. Whole Pizzas and hot dogs are available for pre-order and concessions will be for sale.
Prices:
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- Book of 10 bingo cards sheets $8
- Pre Order Whole Costco Cheese Pizza $18
- Pre Order Whole Costco Pepperoni Pizza $18
- Concession or bingo card sheet ticket $1 each
- 1 Bingo Card Sheet: 1 ticket
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Deer Park Book Drive
The PTA is holding a Book Drive to replenish its book inventory for Bucky’s Bonus Books [BBB], Deer Park’s free book distribution during Book Fair weeks. Every student receives a gently used book of their choice twice per school year at BBB. This is made possible by book donations from Deer Park families and our Centreville community. Donate books from January 13th thru February 22nd in the bin in front of the school’s main entrance. Tax receipts and/or book pick-up available upon request by emailing kim.graham@gmail.com.
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Spirit Wear
Deer Park Spirit Store is open online year round!
Celebrate Deer Park’s 30th anniversary with this fun shirt and coordinating leggings featuring a cool 90s vibe. Choose a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, crewneck or leggings. Orders ship to your house! All traditional Bucky spiritwear is available too!
Click here to order.
Email pta.deerparkes@gmail.com if there is something you would like to see.
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Membership
Come and join us to make this year a RAD one for the kids!
We are not a scary PTA, we promise! Help Deer Park reach our member goal! Tell your friends to join with a ONE time donation! Your membership gets you access to the members only MemberHub with features like an online contact directory and discounts!
Membership gifts have been distributed to teachers to send home in backpacks and still available!
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Volunteer
Got you laughing, right? We know you think the PTA is scary, but we aren’t “that” PTA!
Volunteer here today!
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Girl Scouts
Attention Kindergarten Parents!
Are you interested in joining your child(ren) up for Girl Scouts? We have a new Deer Park Kindergarten troop formed that meets Thursday at 6pm, twice a month at Deer Park Elementary. If you are interested in joining this troop, please email Megan Durst at megankdurst@gmail.com (Deer Park GS Troop Organizer).
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OTA Summer Camp Pass
Overtime Athletics Summer Camp Pass is back to allow you the MOST flexibility and LOWEST prices that you can find in the Northern Virginia Camp scene! Just choose how many weeks of camp you would like to join us for this summer and reserve your spot today. These can be used for any of our traditional day camps (and you don’t even have to choose just one!). All Families will receive an email from the OTA Team in February for final week/location selection. Any Add-ons may be purchased at this point.
NOVA Summer Camp Pass 2025
Sponsors
A huge thank you to our sponsors for Deer Park! Your support is greatly appreciated as we move towards our goals for the school!
Mt Kim Martial Arts
Card My Yard Centreville
L and V Cleaning
BOWA
Victory Martial Arts
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Thank you to our Deer Park Educational Partner, Jessica Fauteux, with Re/Max Allegiance for your support of our PTA Programs! |
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Upcoming Dates |
February
21 - Family Bingo Night/6th grade Fundraiser - 6:00 p.m.
24 - Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.
March
9 - Daylight Saving Time Begins
12 - PTA Meeting with family presentation / The Smart Talk
14 - Deer Park/Coates ES Staff Basketball Rivalry @ Westfield HS - 7:00 p.m.
17 - Early Release Monday - 12:25 p.m. Dismissal
27 - Rising 7th Graders Visit to Stone MS
28 - End of Third Quarter
28 - PTA Spirit Wear Day
28 - End of Third Quarter (full school day)
31 - Eid al Fitr - Holiday - No School; April 1 No School/Teacher Workday
April
1 - Teacherwork day / No School for students
1 - Kindergarten Orientation 2025-26 (12:00-1:30 p.m.)
14 - 18 - Spring Break
25 - PTA Movie Night & Spiritwear Day
28 - Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.
30 - 6th Grade panoramic picture
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