Deer Park Elementary News and Information March 19, 2026

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March 19, 2026


Important Dates for Your Calendar!

March 20th - Eid al-Fitr - No School

Friday, March 20, is a holiday and all schools and offices are closed for Eid and Nowruz. See the complete school year calendar.  Eid Mubarak to those in our Muslim community celebrating.  In Islam, Eid al-Fitr is a 3 day festival to mark the end of Ramadan. Muslims dress in new clothes, give charity, and pray in congregation. Eid is celebrated with the exchange of presents and delicious food with family and friends. #OurFCPS

Early Release Wednesday

Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.

We have three early release Wednesdays remaining in this school year. Our next Early Release is Wednesday, March 25th when we dismiss at 12:25 p.m. Students will be dismissed the same way they were dimissed during the last early release.  Please plan accordingly.

  • March 25

  • April 29

  • May 20

March 27 - 3rd Quarter End/Early Release

Dismissal at 1:25 p.m.

Friday, March 27, is the last day of the third quarter and early release for students. See the complete school year calendar.

 

March 30 to April 6 - Spring Break
Teacher Workday


Statewide Election / April 21

April Statewide Election: No School for Students

There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.


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Deer Park Happenings!

Check out all the fun things happening at Deer Park!

Deer Park Youtube video

 

Family Engagement Survey

Your voice matters! Share your thoughts around important topics impacting your students’ success. Help us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.

https://www.fcps.edu/family-engagement-survey

Open through March 23rd.  Thank you for your participation.

 

Spring Picture Day is Coming

spring picture day

Victor O'Neill Studios will be at Deer Park Elementary School for Spring Picture Day and Class group photos.

Date:  Thursday, March 26, 2026

All students will be photograhed and approximately 10 days after picture day, parents will have the option to order online. 

* Please note, there is no makeup day for class group photos * 


firetruck picture

Our Preschoolers learned about safety with a
visit from Fairfax County Firefighters.

firefighters pic

 

SYA Youth Sports

SYAsports.org  

Every child deserves to play, grow, and thrive through sports. SYA has multi-sport clinic opportunities. Looking for a new sport?  SYA is offering a one-day multi sport clinic, for boys and girls in grades 1-6.

Register now.

April 19, 2026 for Grades 1 to 6

sya picture

June and July half and full Day programs for
Grades 1-3 and 4-6.

sya summer camp picture

PTA News
www.deerparkespta.org

Mark your Calendar!

bingo night

Our Annual Family Bingo Night hosted by the 6th grade class is coming APRIL 24th! There will be great prizes, and concessions (drink, candy, pizza and all beef hot dogs) for sale. Come out for a night of FUN, FOOD and PRIZES. This event supports the 6th grade end of year class party! More details coming soon!

6th GRADE FAMILIES: 

We need your help to run this event so that the 6th grade can get 100% of the proceeds. If you are available to help please email pta.deerparkes@gmail.com

 

A New BRICK FUNDRAISER Coming Soon!

brick pic

We have partnered with Polar Engraving on a special project on the playground. Under the new playground  sunshade we will lay your custom Deer Park Community bricks down! They will be sealed to last for years to come! Keep an eye out for more information.

 

Yearbooks!

yearbook clipart

Don't forget to order your yearbook here,  for the 2025-2026 school year.

Use school code 22187        $20.00 each