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August 27, 2026
It has been a happy first week of school at Deer Park!
Our Kindergarteners have toured the building while searching for clues about Pete the Cat's first day. Our returning students are all smiles as they settle back into routines and make new friends. We are looking forward to
a great school year together!
Save the Date
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Back to School Night
Grades 2, 4 & 6 - September 14th @ 5pm
Grades 1, 3, 5 & Kindergarten
September 17th @ 5pm
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Family Assistance Information
Deer Park ES is committed to ensuring that all students have the resources and support they need throughout the school year to reach their full potential in school and within the community. If your family is interested in receiving assistance please contact Jessica Arevalo, Deer Park Family Liaison, or Beth Lonergan, Deer Park School Social Worker (contact information below).
Types of assistance and community referrals that may be available:
- Weekend Food for Students
- School Supply Support
- Referrals for Clothing Assistance
- School Break Assistance - This may consist of food assistance or other resources to support students over the break.
Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning is also a resource for any family in Fairfax County. This can include providing basic county information or assisting with more urgent needs such as emergency food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, employment, and other essential needs. You can reach Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880, TTY 711 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If you need assistance with your rent, you can find more information on the Emergency Rental Assistance program by visiting the Fairfax County Eviction Prevention Website.
Jessica Arevalo, Parent Liaison - jmarevalo@fcps.edu
Beth Lonergan, School Social Worker - selonergan@fcps.edu
New Student ID Cards and Bus Navigation System
FCPS students at Deer Park who ride a school bus will receive a student identification (ID) card, zip tied to their backpacks as part of a divisionwide effort to modernize school transportation, improve communication with families, and strengthen student safety while traveling to and from school.
Students who have student ID cards should begin tapping as they board and exit the bus. Only students who use FCPS transportation services will be provided with a student ID card at this time.
We ask for your patience! Bus drivers will begin checking in students soon and may need some extra time at each bus stop while they do this. The transportation team is working hard to minimize any potential delays.
Learn more about the new transportation system in and student ID cards.
Here Comes the Bus Mobile App
Know when your bus is approaching your stop. Here Comes the Bus® app is a school bus tracking app that provides real-time bus location. This helps parents and students get to the bus stop on time. Here Comes the Bus® utilizes our GPS data and available on multiple devices.
Find out more about Here Comes the Bus here and how to sign up. The school district code is 28982.
Elementary Early Release Wednesdays
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number of days has been reduced from eight to four.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Parents are encouraged to have their student take their normal route home on early dismissal days. In the event of a hardship, we will ensure that every student has supervised activities at school and returns home at the regular time if that works best for your family.
Please view the dates for Deer Park's early release Wednesdays below. Dismissal time is 12:25 p.m. on the following dates:
October 21
December 2
February 10
May 5
Learn more about Early Release Wednesdays here.
Parents and caregivers may use the online verification system in SIS ParentVUE to confirm whether or not child care on the four early release Wednesdays will be needed. If your plans change during the school year, please notify your child’s school directly.
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Band and Strings Registration |
5th & 6th graders are invited to join the Band or Strings program this year!
4th graders are invited to join the Strings program.
Our Band and Strings teachers will connect with students this week to share about the programs and to demonstrate the instruments available to play. We hope that your child comes home excited to start or continue an instrument! Classes will begin the week of August 31st. Students can sign up through September 8th.
Strings and Band classes happen during the school day. Students rent an instrument from a music store or through the school’s rental assistance program. Please see the website below for lots more information including instrument videos.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/zmXmTXiLFW7AtLB1A
Learn more here: deerparkstringsband/home-dpes-music
Ms. Melissa Brown, Strings Teacher
Mr. Steve Lovecchio, Band Teacher
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Summer Bingo
The last day to turn in your summer bingo boards is Friday August 28, 2026. Please send any questions to Stephanie Jennings sjjennings@fcps.edu
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Lunch Time!
Help Your Child Navigate the Lunch Line
Check out some tips to help your child get through the lunch line quickly and have more time to eat:
- Sign up for and add money to MySchoolBucks to purchase meals at school.
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Apply for free and reduced-price meals. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price meals last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should submit a new application as soon as possible, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
If your child has any food allergies, learn how to submit accommodations for dietary restrictions and allergens.
Access menus for breakfast, lunch, and other school meals, as well as allergen and nutrition information.
Parents are welcome to come and have lunch with their student during their scheduled lunch time. Bring your ID and stop by the office first for a visitor's pass.
4th grade & Enhanced Aut - 10:40 - 11:10
5th grade - 11:10 - 11:40
2nd grade - 11:40 - 12:10
3rd grade - 12:10 - 12:40
Kindergarten - 12:40 - 1:10
1st grade - 1:10 - 1:40
6th grade - 1:40 - 2:10
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Kona Ice Is Coming Today
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Join us again for KONA ICE today, Thursday, August 27th for our redo treat truck tradition outside the cafeteria door.
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After School Clubs
Registration is open for all Fall Clubs. Click the links for details.
Clubs meet starting the week of October 6th from 3:30-4:30pm!
Baroody Camps
Cooking Club: Cooking Club
Creative Kids Club - Art Club (Print Making Adventures): Creative-kids-club
Minecraft: Minecraft Registration
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
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Family, Friends, and Supporters of Deer Park Elementary PTA,
Today is the day! We are officially kicking off our fundraiser with Charleston Wrap® – and we need YOUR help! To reach our goals and make this fundraiser a success, we need everyone to do their part. Luckily, it’s super easy! Attached to this message, you’ll find a flyer with detailed instructions about how you can register online and support our goals. We appreciate all of your support and encourage you to spread the word to your friends & family, near and far! The more people who shop, the more money we can raise for our organization! Together, we can ensure our organization reaches its goal – and even surpasses it!
Register Here.
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Brick Fundraiser
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