Deer Park Elementary News and Information October 2, 2025

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October 2, 2025

fun fit friday

Fun Fit Friday Tomorrow

Our first Fun Fit Friday is tomorrow, October 3rd!

Join Mr. D'Amato and friends on the track for some fresh air and exercise from 8:10 to 8:30 a.m.

As part of our wellness initiative, we invite you and your child(ren) to Fun Fit Friday.  Students in all grade levels (PK-6) are welcome to participate, as well as parents and teachers!

See you on the track!


date

October 2, 2025

Holiday - Yom Kippur

October 15, 2025

Early Release Wednesday @ 12:25 p.m.

October 20, 2025

Holiday - Diwali
(SACC is closed)

October 31 - Early Release

End of First Quarter - Dismissal at 1:25 p.m.

See the entire school year calendar here.


wild robot

Wild Robot Movie

Friday, October 3rd / Deer Park Gym
Showtime: 6:00 p.m. / Admission is Free

Children must be accompanied by an adult - this is NOT a drop off event.

Concessions available for purchase / Free Popcorn

Did you finish reading Wild Robot? Now join the PTA and your friends to watch the movie!

See the PTA information below!

 

Cultural Observances Around the World

October

National Disability Employment Awareness Month 

Filipino American History Month

Oct 1-2 Yom Kippur (Jewish)

Oct 2-  Dussehra (Hindi) 

Oct 6 - Chuseok (Korean)

Oct 13 - Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Oct 6-12 - Sukkot (Jewish)

Oct 20 - Diwali (Hindi)

Oct 31 - Halloween

 

wall roll

Ready, set, and go!

Wednesday, October 8th is the 29th Annual National Walk & Roll to School Day!  Have an enjoyable walk or bike to school together, meet other parents, develop healthy habits and get a bit of exercise to start the day.

Mrs. Marco will be waiting to greet you at Door 1.

 

Westfield Theatre Fall Workshop

Westfield Theatre is offering a FREE workshop on Monday, October 13th at Westfield High School from 10am-12pm. Students in grades 2nd-8th can join us for fun theatre games, backstage tour, and learn a number from our fall play - Puffs, a parody of a certain school of magic and magic that takes a comedic look at the underdogs of the school - the Puffs! Space is limited Click here to register!

puffs

 

What's on the Menu?

menu

New Food Items Include Hearty Homestyle Favorites

Our new menu items debuting in September and October feature hearty homestyle favorites — including veggie chili, and fresh global inspirations! Other new additions include:

  • Breakfast: Cinnamon apple overnight oats, mini blueberry pancakes, French toast sticks, egg and cheese breakfast quesadillas and tacos, and turkey sausage and cheese bagels.

Lunch: Teriyaki chicken stir-fry, teriyaki chickenless bites stir-fry, cheesy turkey pepperoni pasta, cheesy pasta with marinara sauce, deep dish pizza, and cheesy fiesta nachos

Check out the online menu  to see when your child can try new recipes developed by FCPS' executive chef  and team of food and nutrition experts, based on student feedback.


PTA News
www.deerparkespta.org

Fun Run 2025

It’s almost GO time! Have you signed up your student yet? Go to MyBooster.com today! We’re ready to have fun and raise some funds for our school!