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Fall Festival
Join the fun at the PTA Fall Festival Tomorrow! 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
See PTA Information below!
*This is not a drop off event. All students must have a parent/guardian with them at all times*
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Deer Park Costume Parade
On October 30th students are encouraged to dress
like a favorite book character.
The Parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. Parents are welcome to come
and watch the parade.
Don't have a favorite book character? Wear your Halloween costume (no masks permitted) OR your Deer Park Spirit wear and colors!
*Please remember all costumes should follow school dress code policies.
Friday, October 30th
End of 1st Quarter
Friday, October 30th is the end of the 1st Qtr of school. Students are dismissed at 1:25 p.m.
November 2 and 3 - No school / Teacher workdays.
Progress Reports will be available to view in SIS ParentVue on Monday, November 9th. Paper copies will be sent home in the Thursday folder on November 12th.
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Book It
Please turn in your October Book it either to homeroom teachers or Mrs. Jennings no later than November 14, 2026 to receive your Pizza Hut reward certificate. Any calendars returned after November 14, 2026 will not be able to be entered for a reward. Your November calendar will be in Thursday folders the last week of October. Keep up the great reading. Please reach out to sjjennings@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Lost and Found
Missing a hoodie, water bottle, jacket?
Please have your child look through the lost and found located in the cafeteria.
All items will be donated after the end of 1st Quarter.
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Westfield HS Choir Spooktacular
Join the Westfield HS community for a collection of Halloween themed songs on October 28th at 7 PM in the auditorium.
Prior to the concert, there will be trunk or treat in the parking lot from 5:30-6:30 PM.
More information here: Westfield Chorus!
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Veterans Day Assembly
Honoring All Who Served
November 11, 2026 - 9:30 a.m.
4th grade: Please wear a red shirt
5th grade: Please wear a white shirt
6th grade: Please wear a blue shirt
Reception afterward for all Veterans!
 Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, students learned about famous Hispanic Americans. Then they shared connections, wonderings, and new information about the person they studied. Take a look at the slideshow in the lobby that our classes put together.
Impact Aid
Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Virginia Quality Birth to Five Guidelines
FCPS Is Participating in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5)
Virginia Quality Birth to Five is Virginia’s system for measuring and supporting quality in early childhood programs so children enter kindergarten ready to learn. VQB5 builds on health and safety standards by measuring the quality of teacher-child interactions and the use of the curriculum. Visit the Virginia Quality Birth to Five website for more information.
FCPS participa en Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5)
Virginia Quality Birth to 5 es el sistema de Virginia para medir y apoyar la calidad de los programas de educación para la primera infancia, con el objetivo de que los niños lleguen al kindergarten preparados para aprender. VQB5 se basa en los estándares de salud y seguridad y también mide la calidad de las interacciones entre maestros y estudiantes, así como el uso del currículo. Para obtener más información, consulte el folleto VQB5 para Familias en inglés o español.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Literacy and Lexia Webinars
Help Your Child Become a Stronger Reader: Upcoming Family Learning Opportunities
Want to better understand how your child learns to read and how you can support them at home? FCPS is offering several free virtual sessions to help families learn about reading instruction, literacy resources, and strategies to build strong reading skills. Explore the opportunities below and register for the sessions that interest you.
Lexia Family Information Sessions
Want to learn more about Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp? These virtual sessions share how FCPS is using both programs in classrooms across the division this school year to support students’ literacy growth and give families a chance to ask questions.
Every one-hour session covers the same content. Choose the option that works best for your family:
- Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 p.m.
Join a Lexia Family Information Night Session.
Literacy Webinar Series
Join us for a series of family-friendly webinars designed to help you understand reading assessments, reading plans, and ways to support your child at home. Learn what assessment results mean, how reading plans guide instruction, and practical strategies to strengthen decoding, language, comprehension, and literacy skills, including support for multilingual learners.
- October 20, 2026: Understanding Reading Assessments and Your Child
- December 15, 2026: What Is a Reading Plan?
- February 19, 2027: How Do I Support My Child With a Reading Plan at Home?
- May 14, 2027: Continuing Reading Success Through the Summer
Register for the Literacy Webinar Series.
Introduction to Dyslexia Webinar – What Is It and What Does It Mean for My Student?
Participants will look at the definition of dyslexia and its impact on students, including the different types of dyslexia and what support students with dyslexia require. Participants will also leave with activities and tips to support their students at home.Join us on Friday, October 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Register for the Introduction to Dyslexia webinar.
Fall Festival tomorrow! October 23: 6-8PM
Food trucks, bounce house, face painting, games and music!
Parental supervision is required; this is not a drop off event.
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Trunk or Treat Trunk
Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat is October 23rd from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Donations for candy or trinkets can be dropped off in the office. Bring your own candy/trinkets as backup.
Sign up here to decorate for Trunk or Treat!
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PTA Reflections Art Contest time
Calling all Deer Park artists and creators! It’s PTA Reflections Art Contest time!
What is Reflections? It’s a PTA-sponsored art contest held at Deer Park every year that gives YOU a chance to get creative, express yourself, and share your ideas!
This year’s theme is “What My Culture Means to Me.”
So, think about what makes your culture special to you, get creative, and turn your ideas into art!
Don’t forget—all entries are due November 16, 2026.
Have questions? Ask your teacher or have a grown-up reach out to the PTA for more information.
We can’t wait to see your creativity shine!
Link to entry form: Entry Form 2026
To Submit entry: Submit entry here.
For details, click here.
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Brick Fundraiser
Be a permanent part of our school’s history with the Deer Park Elementary Brick Fundraiser. Your personalized brick will be displayed on school grounds for years to come, creating a lasting "pathway" of support.
Find out more and how to order: DP PTA Design your Brick!
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Membership
Yearly Membership renewal for 2026-2027 school year is open! 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 You Signed Up
Spirit Wear and Spirit Days
Spirit Wear Store is open online. Grab some spiritwear for the school year! Click here to order! Email pta.deerparkes@gmail.com if there is something you would like to see 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 for more information.
Mt. Kim Martial Arts and After School
Card My Yard Centreville
Victory Martial Arts
BOWA
Centreville Aquarium
DJ Bounce
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Upcoming Dates |
October
23 - PTA Fall Festival
30 - 1st Quarter Ends / 2 hr Early Dismisal at 1:25 p.m.
30 - Costume Parade @ 10AM
November
1 - Daylight Saving Time ends (clocks move back 1 hour)
2 and 3 - Teacher Workdays / No School for students
10 - Fall Picture Make-Up Day
11 - Veterans Day Assembly - 9:30 a.m.
11 - PTA Meeting - 6:30 p.m. Deer Park Library and Virtual
12 - 1st Quarter Progress Reports go home in Thursday Folders
13 - PTA Movie Night
16 - PTA Art Reflection Entries deadline to submit
19 - Bucky's Bash - During your child's scheduled lunchtime
25 - 27 - Thanksgiving Break / No School
December
2 - Early Release Wednesday - Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.
10 - 5th and 6th Grade Chorus Concert @ 6:00 p.m.
19 - PTA Ice Skating Night
December 21 - January 1st - Winter Break
School resumes January 4th, 2027
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
Attendance line: deerparkelem.attendance@fcps.edu
Attendance voicemail: 703-802-5011
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