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Deer Park ES VS Coates ES
Staff/Student Basketball Game - Tomorrow - February 27th!
Come out and cheer for Deer Park staff as they take on Coates Elementary staff in this annual heated rivalry. We need our Deer Park families to come out and cheer loudly, show your energy and school pride!
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Where: Westfield High School
Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Game at 6:30 p.m.
Entrance: Door 11
Tickets - $4 per person or 4 tickets for $15.00
Tickets for the game and for concession items must be purchased at the door with cash or credit. No presales
Be sure to buy from Deer Park Concessions - Not Coates.
Please help support the PTA and Deer Park to make this event a success by volunteering here!
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Preschool 2026-2027
Do you have a Preschool student?
Deer Park has an inclusive PreK/Head Start program to provide a quality preschool experience with comprehensive services at no cost to qualifying families, who reside in Fairfax County. Though families may qualify, spaces are limited, and selection is based on need, not “first come, first serve”, with PreK priority given to 4 year olds and Deer Park based students. More information and the application in both Spanish and English can be found at this link. Early Chilhood/Preschool application
This program will be in addition our existing preschool Special Education Class Based program and our Preschool Autism Program. If you think your preschooler has a developmental delay or a disability contact Child Find for FCPS. Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs. Child Find screenings are free to residents of FCPS whose child is 2 through 5 years old.Early Childhood Registration/Childfind
If you have a child who is under the age of 2, who may have a delay contact Infant and toddler connection for a free screening.
Your child may also qualify to be a Community Peer in a preschool special education classroom. More information on this program will be available soon.
PreKflyer English
PreKflyer Spanish
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New Visitor Management System
New Visitor Management System
We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.
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But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
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Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The deadline is Monday, March 2 for the week of March 9. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
National School Breakfast Week 2026
Celebrating the Power of School Breakfast
Multiple studies show that school breakfasts are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers.
This National School Breakfast Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
School Meals NSLP Flyer
Want to know what's for breakfast? Nutrition Services has printable menus available.
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Community Support
Deer Park Elementary is committed to ensuring every student has the resources they need to thrive—both in the classroom and within our community. We are here to help in a variety of ways:
Available Support and Community Referrals
- Weekend Food for Students
- School Supplies
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Clothing Assistance: Referrals to local organizations
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School Break Assistance: Resources or food support to help during extended holiday breaks
Additional County Resources
If you are facing more urgent needs, Fairfax County offers several dedicated programs:
If you are facing more urgent needs, Fairfax County offers several dedicated programs:
If your family could benefit from extra support, please reach out to our Family Liaison, Jessica Arevalo (contact info below), or our school social worker, Beth Lonergan (selonergan@fcps.edu).
Jessica Arevalo
Deer Park Family Liaison
English/Spanish Speaker
jmarevalo@fcps.edu
Office: 703-802-5000/Cell: 571-424-9384
We will have a Kindergarten Orientation on Friday, April 10th at 10:00 a.m., when you and your child are invited to meet our Principal, Mr. D'Amato, Assistant Principal, Mrs. Hitz and other staff members. While the students visit the Kindergarten classrooms, you will learn about the Kindergarten program and discuss administrative matters such as schedules and buses.
You can begin the enrollment process online, or download the forms bundle. Please contact our Registrar for an appointment to complete the enrollment process.
For support in Spanish, please contact our family liaison, Mrs. Arevalo.
Please share this information with your neighbors! We are looking forward to welcoming our new Kindergarteners in August!
Spring Sports!
SYA for the love of the game. Sports help to build confidence, reduce screen time, build social skills and focus. Sign up before March 1st
Check out all the opportunities here:
syasports.org
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Deer Park VS Coates Staff Basketball Game
Volunteer Here!
Come cheer on our Deer Park Staff to victory on Friday Feb. 27 at
Westfield High School!
The Game starts at 6:30pm but Door 11 opens at 6:00 pm for ticket and concessions purchases.
Wear Deer Park spirit wear or BLUE! Let’s fill the stands with a sea of blue. Bring cash or card to purchase concessions (including pizza and all beef hot dogs while supplies last) for DEER PARK Concessions tables.
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Yearbook Order Time!
Order Your Yearbook here!
It's time, don't forget to order your yearbook, filled with all the memories of the 2025-2026 school year! Use school code 22187. $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: https://forms.gle/yCuKE7xivGqP4L6m9. Feel free to email Ms. Tobin with any additional yearbook questions, emtobin@fcps.edu.
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Membership
Let's Get Signed Up for the PTA !
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!
Spirit Wear and Spirit Days
Spirit Wear is available to order online! Grab some spirit wear for the school year!
Email pta.deerparkes@gmail.com if there is something you would like to see listed as an option.
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 be a sponsor? Click here!
Check out our 2025-2026 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 |
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
Spring Break continues through April 3
6 - Teacher Workday - No School for Students
10th - Student Holiday / Teacher Workday
10th - Kindergarten 26 - 27 Orientation @ 10:00 a.m
14th - 3rd Quarter Grades available in ParentVue
15th - April PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m.
17th - PTA Movie Night
20th - 24th - Spring Book Fair
23rd - Celebrate DP Night (details to follow)
29th - Early Release Wednesday Dismissal @ 12:25 p.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
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