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Veterans Day Assembly
Honoring All Who Served
Please join us in the Deer Park Gymnasium on November 11, 2026 at 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!
Cultural Observances Around the World
November
National American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month
6-10 - Diwali
11 - Veterans Day
20 - World Children’s Day
26 - Thanksgiving United States
27 - Native American Heritage Day
Save the Date
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Bucky's Thanksgiving Barbeque Bash
When: November 19th (rain or shine)
Time: During your child's regular lunch time
Menu: Grilled 100% beef hot dog, chips, water and dessert treat.
Join Principal D'Amato and Assistant Principal Hitz. We hope you can join us for this FREE fun event for our community.
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Lunch Schedule:
10:40-11:10 - 4th grade & Enhanced Autism
11:10-11:40 - 5th grade
11:40-12:10 - 2nd grade
12:10-12:40 - 3rd grade
12:40-1:10 - Kindergarten
1:10-1:40 - 1st grade
1:40-2:10 - 6th grade
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The Scholastic Book Fair Is Coming!
Get ready, Deer Park families! Our Scholastic Book Fair is just two weeks away! We hope you’ll stop by and help your child discover some great new books!
Book Fair Dates & Times:
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November 18: 9:00 AM – 3:20 PM
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November 19: 9:00 AM – 3:20 PM
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November 20: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
We will also be open during Bucky’s BBQ Bash so families can shop together! Please keep in mind that the Book Fair can get crowded during the BBQ, so feel free to visit us at another time if you prefer a quieter shopping experience.
Want to make shopping easy? Now is the perfect time to set up a Scholastic eWallet account so your child can shop cash-free at the fair!
Visit our Book Fair homepage for all the details, book previews, and eWallet setup: Scholastic Bookfair/Deer Park
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Special Olympics
Peer mentors will meet their buddies and start building connections at our "Meet and Greet". If you are able to donate items, it would be greatly appreciated.
Items needed: Cookies (nut free), Cocoa (individual packets or large containers), juice boxes, individual water bottles, apple cider, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, sprinkles and mini-marshmallows.
Donations can be dropped off in the office by November 10th.
Thank you for your support.
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6th Grade Youth Survey
6th Graders will participate in the Fairfax County Youth Survey on Thursday, November 19th. This is a date change from Friday, November 20th. Use the FCPS Youth Survey Site to access the parent letter, obtain information on how to opt out your child from the Youth Survey, and access a copy of the survey questions.
Immunization Events
FCPS students can receive immunizations at events throughout the school year. Immunizations are provided at no out of pocket cost to families. Please see link below for more information and availability.
Student Immunization Event
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.
Federal Impact Aid Survey
Please check your child's Thursday folder today for the pre-printed Federal Impact Aid Survey. Please complete, sign and date and return to your child's teacher as soon as possible.
The electronic survey will be available through January 2027 in Parentvue. Please complete one survey for each child. Only the parent who enrolled the student with FCPS can submit the form.
PTA Meeting / November 11th / 6:00 p.m.
 Join us in person for our PTA Meeting in the library on November 11 at
6:30 p.m. We will have a special guest from Special Olympics Virginia as we continue our journey to earning our nationally recognized inclusive school goal.
General PTA meeting, evening
Wednesday, November 11 · 6:30
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jzj-ixcv-pzu
Child care provided.
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GOAT - PTA Movie Night
November 13th at 6:00 p.m.
"You're Never Too Small to Dream Big" GOAT
Join us for our free movie night on November 13th at 6pm. Preorder your concessions (and WHOLE pizzas) here:
Order Concessions here!
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PTA Skate Night!
We are bringing back the Family Ice Skating Night!
Save the Date for Saturday, December 19 at 6:45.
Tickets on sale soon!
Girl Scout Troop 54124 Fundraiser
Flock a neighbor's yard with Turkeys this November season! Must be within the Westfeld High School Boundaries. Cost $30.00 to surprise a neighbor with a flock of turkey decorations in their yard for 3 days. They can then continue the fun; otherwise, the decorations will be removed in 3 days. All proceeds go to Girl Scout Troop 54124. Click here for more information flock-my-yard / Girl Scouts
Reflections Art Contest
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.
ENTRY FORM
SUBMIT ENTRY HERE
For more information, 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.
Design your brick here and find out more information.
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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.deerpartkes@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
Centreville Aquarium
DJ Bounce
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Upcoming Dates |
November
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 - Perfect Attendance Acknowledgement
12 - 1st Quarter Progress Reports go home in Thursday Folders
13 - PTA Movie Night @ 6:00 p.m.
16 - PTA Art Reflection Entries deadline to submit
19 - Bucky's Bash - During your child's scheduled lunch time
19 - 6th Grade Youth Survey
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
January
4 - Welcome back, School resumes
15 - Class group photos (NO makeup day for class groups)
18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday / NO School
22 - PTA Bingo Night
28 - 2nd Quarter Ends, 2 Hour Early Dismissal @ 1:25 p.m.
29th and February 1st - Teacher Workdays / NO School
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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