Laptops and Chargers!

Please make sure your student returns their laptop and charger if they have not already done so. They are needed for in class school work!

Thank you.

Weather Delay/Cancellation Reminders

When we have weather challenges, the best place for information is the FCPS website for delay and closure information.

In the event of a 2 Hour Delay = Deer Park Doors open at 10:15 a.m.

What is the Bus schedule for a 2 hour delay:

Student pick up time will be two hours later than it normally is. For example, if a child has a pick up time of 8:10 a.m., when we operate on a two-hour delay their pick up time will become 10:10 a.m. With any type of weather delay, there will be disruptions. We ask that our students be at their stop five minutes before their scheduled pick up time. We also ask parents to monitor the Bus Delay website to get up-to-date information on the route status. The website will record if the bus is running more than 15 minutes late.

https://www.fcps.edu/weather

Please do not drop students off before 10:15 a.m.

PTA Winter Dance Postponed

The Winter Dance scheduled for tomorrow evening has been postponed until February 20th. Please see additional PTA information below.

Deer Park Kindness Week!

Monday - Dreaming of Kindness
Wear your PJs

Tuesday - Team Up for Kindness
Wear your sports jerseys

Wednesday - Crazy for Kindness
Wear wacky or mismatched socks

Thursday - Be Your Best Bucky!
Wear your DP Spirit wear or colors!

Friday - Love to Be Kind
Wear your Valentine's colors

Bucky's Run Club!

Who: Deer Park Students of all abilities in grades 3-6. Sign up is first-come, first-served. The first 40 students to sign up will be notified by Mrs. Katchmark.

What: An after-school wellness running club for students to build relationships with peers and Deer Park staff members through fitness activities and running. The club will conclude in June with a 5k race in the Deer Park neighborhood to celebrate the efforts of our students alongside their families & friends. Please send any further questions along to Club Coordinator Kelsey Katchmark at kmkatchmark@fcps.edu.

When: Practices will be held every Wednesday, 3:45-4:30*, April 8, 2026-June 3, 2026. Our end of season 5k will be held on Sunday, June 7 at 8:30 am.

*Some weeks practice will be held on Tuesday or Friday, rather than Wednesday due to student holidays.*

Where: All practices will be held at Deer Park Elementary.

Cost: Registration fee is $50 per child (includes T-shirt & 5K race fee). Registration fees are due after participation is confirmed. Payment information will be provided to club members by Mrs. Katchmark.

Please sign up at this link: Bucky's Run Club sign up! No later than Thursday, March 26th

Cultural Observances around the World

February

All Month - Black History Month

2 - Groundhog Day

17 - Lunar New Year

12 - Makhu Bucha Day (Buddhist-Thailand)

1-2 - Tu BiShvat (Jewish)

16 - Presidents’ Day

15 - Maha Shivratri (Hindu)

17 - March 18 Ramadan

February is Love the Bus Month

February is Love the Bus Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the transportation professionals who safely support students every day across Fairfax County Public Schools. This includes our drivers, attendants, floaters, trainers, supervisors, mechanics, dispatchers, and support staff.

We love our Deer Park drivers!

February 5, 2026