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January 29, 2026
Snowdays!
We hope you are enjoying the snow days and teacher workdays — resting, reading, and spending extra time with your children!
Tomorrow, January 30th is a teacher workday/no school.
The 2nd quarter grading timeline has been extended due to missed instructional days. Grades will now be available on Monday, February 9th through your SIS Parentvue account.
Deer Park Custodial Team!
We want to thank our wonderful custodial team for working so hard to clear our parking lot and sidewalks. They are dedicated to keeping our students and staff as safe as possible after this big storm. The neighborhood and sidewalks are still a bit challenging with the freezing temperatures so please stay safe.
Deer Park 2nd Annual Spelling Bee!
 The 2nd Annual DPES Spelling Bee will be held on Wednesday, February 11th at 9:00 a.m. in the library. The earlier your student is signed up, the more time they have to prepare!
Sign up Here: https://forms.gle/qUcpWNGpxJgW1qpy5
Students are not automatically included, they need to sign up. This was so much fun last year! A positive and fun event with students supporting each other. Sign up now and be part of the fun!
🍴 Meal Kits Available for Students
In an effort to support students who may be experiencing food insecurity while our schools are closed during planned student holidays, Fairfax County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is providing meal kits at specific schools for students. Meal kits will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, and Friday, January 30.
Children do not need to be present to pick up the kits, which will contain a meal and a healthy snack. No proof of eligibility or identification is required. View pickup locations for meal kits.
Student Fasting Meal Kits
From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Important Meal Kit Information:
- Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
- Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
- Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
- Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
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February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
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March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
Better Sleep
- Strategies for Better Sleep
Sleep is essential to good health, and getting enough sleep has big benefits to your physical and mental health and well-being. Sleep is restorative, allowing your body time to recover and repair.
This is true for your child, too. In fact, adequate sleep in children supports healthy brain development, learning, and memory consolidation, as well as their mood. And it is important for a strong immune system and the prevention of infections. Read about how much sleep a person needs and get some sleep strategies you can use with your family.
If bedtime has been a struggle, try one (or two!) of these simple strategies:
- Keep a consistent bedtime and wake time (even weekends).
- Create a calming bedtime routine.
- Make the room dark, quiet, and cool.
- Put screens away at least 1 hour before bed or turn them to night mode.
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Voluntary Student Insurance
Fairfax County Public Schools does not provide medical insurance for accidents that occur at school. Parents may want to consider if purchasing voluntary student insurance is right for their family.
K & K Insurance Group has student accident insurance coverage available for purchase by parents. If you do not have other insurance, this plan may be a resource to consider. Additionally, even if you have other coverage, this plan can help fill expensive gaps caused by deductibles and co-pays. Coverage may be purchased at any time during the school year.
Enroll here.
Spelling BEE!
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The 2nd Annual DPES Spelling Bee will be held on Wednesday, February 11th at 9:00pm in the library. The earlier your student is signed up, the more time they have to prepare!
Join the fun here! Sign up
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Winter Dance Party
Deer Park PTA's annual winter dance party! Dress up if you wish!
Friday, February 6, 2026
Deer Park Cafeteria
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Concessions for sale (Hot dogs and pizza while it lasts). Free admission with adult chaperone.
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Scan the QR code to help donate to the event. If you would like to help setup, please email us at:
pta.deerparkes@gmail.com |
After School Clubs
Art and Cooking Clubs start next week.
https://bc-ffx-deerpark.jumbula.com/winter-2026
Tuesdays:
January 20 - March 3 (6 weeks)
Doodlers/Mixed Art Media, K-6
Cooking: No Bake Bonanza K-6
Thursdays:
January 22 - March 5
Lego Spike Essential Robotics: Amazing Amusement Parks K-6
Yearbook
Families, don't forget to order your yearbook for the 2025-2026 school year. Use school code:
22187 cost is $20.00 each.
If you have photos from field trips, classroom celebrations, or school events that you would like to share, please send them to emtobin@fcps.edu.
We also want to include some features from many students about their dreams for the future. Some students may have already filled this out with their homeroom teacher, but you can fill this Google form with your student to include their dream:
Dream google form here.
Feel free to email Ms. Tobin with any additional yearbook questions, emtobin@fcps.edu.
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Membership
Let's hit 150 this year! Your annual membership gives the PTA the ability to help kids dream big — even yours! And the best part? No extra obligations required!
Let's Get Signed Up!
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PTA Spiritwear
The Spiritwear store is open online. Grab some spiritwear for the school year!
Click here to order.
Email the PTA if there is something you would like to see listed as an option!
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Girlscouts
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)
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! Want to become a sponsor? Click here.
Check out our 2025-26 Partnerships below:
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Mt. Kim Martial Arts (Before and After School) offers Taekwondo programs that help students build confidence, respect, and focus. They also provide Before & After School programs. Families can contact Mt. Kim Martial Arts at 703-802-0020 for more details and ask about a free trial Taekwondo class. |
Card My Yard Centreville Thank you to our Deer Park educational partner, Card My Yard Centreville for your support of our PTA programs! Use Code DPES20CVILLE for your own Card My Yard purchases to give back to the PTA. |
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Victory Martial Arts Thank you for your partnership and event support! Check out their class specials here, or give them a call at 703-988-9300. Ask about the Deer Park family free classes. Victory Martial Arts will help your student build focus, discipline and confidence. |
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Creating the Ultimate DJ Experience for Weddings, Events, Clubs, & Everything In-Between
DJ Bounce is passionate about delivering an unforgettable musical experience for your celebrations.
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LS Plumbing Services, thank you for your support.
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Upcoming Dates |
February
6th - PTA Winter Dance
9th - Progress Reports available in SIS ParentVue
11th - 2nd Annual Spelling Bee
11th - PTA - Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m./General Mtg 6:30 p.m.
16th - Presidents' Day Holiday / No School
17th - Teacher Workday / No School for Students
25th - Early Release Wednesday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.
27th - Deer Park VS Coates ES Basketball Game @ Westfield HS (more information to come soon)
March
8th - Daylight Saving Time Begins - Spring Forward!
13th - PTA Bingo Night - 6:00 p.m.
18th - PTA Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
20th - Eid al Fitr Holiday / No School
25th - Early Release Wednesday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.
26th - Spring Portraits and Class Group Photos
27th - 3rd Quarter Ends / Early Dismissal at 1:25 p.m.
Spring Break - March 30th - April 3rd April 6th - Student Holiday / Teacher Workday
April 10th - Student Holiday / Teacher Workday
April 10th - Kindergarten 26 - 27 Orientation @ 10:00 a.m.
Contacts
Bob D'Amato, Principal: rjdamato@fcps.edu
Heather Hitz, Assistant Principal: hahitz@fcps.edu
Laurie Holmberg, Administrative Assistant: laholmberg@fcps.edu
Laura Zirzow, Student Information Assistant: lezirzow@fcps.edu
Lynn Heick, Office Assistant: lmheick@fcps.edu
Jessica Arevalo, Parent Liaison: jmarevalo@fcps.edu
Main Office: 703-802-5000
Health Room: 703-802-5010
Attendance Line: 703-802-5011
Attendance email: Deerparkelem.Attendance@fcps.edu
PTA: pta.deerparkes@gmail.com
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