Thank you DP Family!

It's been an amazing staff appreciation week at Deer Park.

The week started with a pep rally and paper doll parade, celebrating family traditions, flags and culture.

Thank you to our PTA and community for providing the staff with
an amazing breakfast, lunch and treats during the week!

Bookfair - Last Day is Tomorrow

Don't miss this last opportunity to shop for some fabulous books. The book fair will be open from
9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Thank you!

Olympic Spirit at Deer Park
May 30th

Join our opening ceremony parade, bring a poster and your Olympic Spirit as we celebrate the Deer Park Unified Special Olympics event on May 30^th.
The parade will begin at 12:15 p.m. at the main entrance of the school
(Door 1) and will go all the way to the track in the back of the school.

Please help make this event spectacular by volunteering at this link.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results

Students in grades 3-6 took the Spring SEL Screener in March, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

Individual student SEL Screener results are available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.

Optional Parent Input Form

In planning for the next school year, parents/guardians are invited to complete the Parent Input Form to assist with the best class placement for your child. We ask input on how your child best learns and any special considerations when placing students in classrooms.

* We cannot honor requests for specific teachers *

SOL Testing Schedule

SOL Testing has begun! Students in grades 3-6 are taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests in May.

Please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period.

Thursday, May 15^th

4^th Grade Math
5^th Grade Science
6^th & 7^th Grade Math

Library Information

The last day for students to check out library books will be May 21st.

All books are due by Wednesday, May 28th.

Lost or damaged books can be paid for with cash, a check made payable to Deer Park or on MySchool Bucks.

VEA Award

Congratulations to Mr. Wallace who was honored with the Virginia Education Award for leadership going above and beyond on behalf of students and education employees in Virginia.

FCPS Free Community Peer Preschool Program

The Community Peer Project will provide an opportunity for preschoolers with special needs to work and play on a regular basis with typically developing preschoolers from the community. The community children participating in this project have the unique opportunity to make new friends and share experiences with the school’s preschoolers.

Community peer models must be at least 3 ½ years old by September 30 of the school year they are entering.
Community peer models must be completely potty trained and meet the program criteria
June 5th, 9-10 .am., there will be an informational playdate for those who are interested:

Find out more about this free opportunity, the requirements and how to apply
2025-26 Community PreK Peers

Community letter 25 26

Complete the Peer model interest forms and return them to the Deer Park main office or email them to Ms. Dennis

Attend an informational playdate on June 5th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Parents will be notified by June 14th if space is available.

Summer Extravaganza

☀️ Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas

Let’s transform summer learning together!

The FCPS Summer Extravaganza is an exciting event that helps families imagine all the possibilities to continue learning over the summer. This is possible by showcasing interactive and immersive activities for children and the power of collaboration across FCPS offices and community partners.

Several departments within Fairfax County Public Schools—including Transportation, the Office of Multilingual Learners (ESOL Services), the Hispanic Educators Association, Career and Transition Services, Get2Green, the Office of Intervention and Prevention Services, and Safety and Security—are collaborating to create a day filled with engaging and educational activities for all FCPS students. In addition, various student school clubs will be in attendance, showcasing their initiatives and contributions. This year, we're excited to introduce the Student Program Marketplace, a new feature where students will present and sell their handmade goods, with proceeds supporting their respective programs. This initiative is supported and led by Educate Fairfax; a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for Fairfax County Public Schools students

The Summer Extravaganza will feature:

Activities for children of all ages that inspire curiosity and a love of learning
Opportunities for adults to learn how to support student well-being and academic success
A special section of student-led activities

We invite you to attend and engage with our FCPS community.

Event Details Date: Saturday, May 10
Time: 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: Woodson High School Parking Lot (9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031) REGISTER TODAY!

We look forward to celebrating a summer of learning and growth with you. For more details, please visit our Summer Extravaganza webpage. This event is proudly sponsored by Educate Fairfax!

Extravaganza Flyer- Spanish

Extravaganza Flyer-Arabic

Extravaganza Flyer-Korean

Extravaganza Flyer-Vietnamese