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October 1, 2026
Fun Fit Fridays are Back!
October 2nd-December 4th
8:10 - 8:30 a.m. on the Track
Join Principal D'Amato and friends on the track tomorrow for the First Fun Fit Friday of the school year!
All students (PS - 6th), parents and staff are invited to get some fresh air and exercise to get your Friday started.
In the event of rain or poor conditions, we will cancel by 7:45 a.m.
Hope to see you on the track!
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Westfield HS Homecoming Tomorrow!
Friday, October 2nd!
Show Westfield your support by coming out to cheer for the Homecoming Parade. The parade route begins and ends at Stone Middle School.
Road closures from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Expect traffic delays on Sully Park Drive, Kamputa Drive, Cranoke Street and Braddock Road.
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Special Olympics Is Coming Back to Deer Park!
We are excited to bring Special Olympics back to Deer Park! On October 9th, our students and staff will take the Inclusion Revolution Pledge during our Fun Run, making a commitment to creating a school community where every student has the opportunity to belong, participate, and lead.
We invite our Deer Park families to join us in this mission and help us build on the success of our 2024 Special Olympics event. Together, we can make inclusion a part of who we are at Deer Park!
This is just the beginning!
Traffic Safety at Our School
Student and staff safety is our top priority at Deer Park. If you are picking your student up at dismissal by car, you must use the Kiss and Ride line. There is no parking in the bus loop or near Door 2.
Please avoid parking in neighborhoods or double parking in front of our school and walking across the parking lot. This can increase the number of students walking through busy intersections and create traffic hazards for other drivers.
Please follow all signs and directions posted at our school, on public roads, or provided by school staff or crossing guards, and avoid making U-turns. Most of all, — ALWAYS — drive slowly near our school.
If you need a Kiss and Ride number, please contact the school office.
The Fairfax County Police Department has additional safety tips for families, including ways to keep walkers safe and what to do about scooters, bicycles, and e-scooters.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Cultural Observances Around the World
October
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Filipino American History Month
Oct 20 - Dussehra (Hindi)
Oct 16 - Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Oct 31 - Halloween
AAP Parent Information Night October 7th
Families are invited to attend the AAP information meeting on the AAP Continuum of Services and Full-Time AAP Identification led by Kimberly Verazin, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) on October 7th at 5:00 p.m. in the Deer Park library. Families will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students and the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
For more information, visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs Website
Deadline to submit Full-Time AAP referral forms – December 15th, 2026
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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.
At back to school night, parents were asked their dismissal plans for the 4 early release Wednesdays.
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
In the case of an extreme hardship and your child needs to stay until the 3:25 dismissal time, and you have not already notified your child's teacher, please contact the main office to update your child's dismissal plan.
Learn more about Early Release Wednesdays here!
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Our Deer Park Fun Run starts TODAY! We are raising $25,000 for supporting our school and helping us raise funds for various PTA supported events, programs and projects, and every sign-up, share and donation helps us get closer to our goal. If we reach it, registered families can earn @greatwolflodge day passes and enjoy a day of family fun together. Plus students can earn their very own Wolf Ears just for receiving their first donation.
Event date: October 9th
Sign up today MyBooster.com and join the adventure!
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.
Order and design your brick here!
It is a continuous fundraiser so order anytime! We take card, check or cash (drop off/mail to the office for Deer Park Elementary PTA)! Stop by the office to see the brick sample in the office!
Please note: Bricks will be delivered in bulk at a later date and displayed somewhere on campus. Questions? email pta.deerparkes@gmail.com
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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 for the PTA!
Spirit Wear and Sprit Days
Spirit Wear Store is open online. Grab some spiritwear for the school year! Click here to order! Email pta.deerparkes@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
BOWA
Centreville Aquarium
DJ Bounce
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Upcoming Dates |
October
2 - Fun Fit Friday begins - 8:10 a.m. on the track!
2 - Westfield Homecoming Parade - 4:00 p.m.
7 - Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day
9 - PTA Fun Run
9 - Dominos Pizza Night
12 - Student Holiday/School Planning Day for Staff
21 - Early Release Wednesday - 3 hr Early Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.
23 - PTA Fall Festival
30 - 1st Quarter Ends / 2 hr Early Dismisal at 1:25 p.m.
November
1 - Daylight Saving Time Ends (clocks move back 1 hour)
2 and 3 - Teacher Workdays / No School for students
10 - Fall Picture MakeUp Day
11 - PTA Meeting - 6:30 p.m. Deer Park Library and Virtual
19 - Bucky's Bash - During your child's scheduled lunchtime
25 - 27 - Thanksgiving Break / 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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