Deer Park Elementary News and Information September 17, 2026

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September 17, 2026


Asha-Jyothi 18th Annual 5K

We are just 3 days away from RACE DAY!

It's not too late to join the fun.

Where: Fairfax Corner Sunday Sept 20th, 2026 - 8:00/8:30 AM

Register here Asha Jyothi 2026 Fairfax 5K!

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We would love for you to join us, but you do not have to attend the race to register.  100% of Your Registration Fee Goes Directly Back To Deer Park ES!

Current School Rankings

Lunsford MS - 203
Deer Park - 94
Navy Elementary - 91
Chantilly HS - 74
Eagle View 67

Incentives

additional 25-49 registrations = $500
additional 50-99 registrations = $1,000
additional 100-249 registrations = $2,000
250+ registrations = $10,000

BONUS INCENTIVES

Let's beat last year's registrations:

* Tape the Principals to the wall at 100 registrations

* Schoolwide Team Challenge Day at 175 registrations

* Dunk Tank the Principals at 250 registrations

Bring your whole family and join our Deer Park ES 5K Team! This exciting event is a fantastic way to support a great cause while also benefiting the Deer Park Community!

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Let's Go Deer Park! Just 6 more registrations to get to the next bonus level!
Register here for the 2026 Asha Jyothi 5K.

Hope to see you on Sunday!


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Yom Kippur

Monday September 21, is a holiday and schools and offices will be closed. See the complete school year calendar.

May all in our Jewish community observing Yom Kippur have an easy and meaningful fast. Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year. This day is also known as the Day of Atonement and many Jews spend the day in prayer and fasting. #OurFCPS


Free and Reduced Priced Meals 

Families can apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits anytime during the school year. If a family’s income changes at any point, they may become newly eligible according to federal income guidelines and can apply immediately.

This includes income interruptions caused by furloughs, layoffs, or job losses. Once approved, benefits remain valid for the rest of the school year and for up to 30 school days into the following school year, even if the family’s income changes again.

Free and reduced meal status from last year will expire at the end of the month. Families must re-apply each school year.

Find out more at the link and re-apply online for faster processing for the 26-27 school year:
Free Reduced Meals Application

 

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Volunteer FCPS

Choose where you'd like to volunteer

Find your school on the Volunteer FCPS website

Create a volunteer profile

Watch the Orientation video

Submit your application

Get Involved/Volunteer FCPS!


Deer Park Visitors

If you've visited Deer Park recently, you will have signed into the Visitor Management System. This upgrade is part of FCPS' ongoing commitment to school safety. Every parent/guardian/visitor must:

  • Register using a valid driver’s license, DMV identification card, military ID, or passport

  • Have their photo captured by the VisitorSafe system

  • Receive a printed visitor badge and wear it at all times

To streamline the process, you can expedite the sign in process by creating a "Raptor Passport", take your own selfie, and use a QR code when you check-in which is so much easier and faster. Check out the step by step Raptor Safe guide here.

Lunch Visitors

Please do not share outside food or drinks with other students.  Outside food is discouraged but, if brought, may only be consumed by your child. This helps protect students from known or unknown food allergies.

Refrain from taking photos or videos that include other students in order to respect student privacy

 

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Birthday Celebrations

As part of our eco-school initiative to become a green school one of the pathways is nutrition. In an effort to foster healthy food choices and avoid possible allergens in the classroom, NO food treats for birthday celebrations are permitted in school. 

Please do not send cupcakes or any type of food treats for your child's birthday. Consider instead non-food items such as erasers, stickers or birthday pencils if you wish to send something to school on your child's special day. Teachers will recognize birthdays in class.

We appreciate your cooperation!


SYA Fall Multi-Sport Clinic, October 4, 2026, from 2–4 PM at SYA Sports Park. Free event. Registration at syasports.org.

SYA Free Sports Clinic

October 4th / 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Registration required

Fall Multi-Sport Clinic – FREE! Kids (grades 1-2 and 4-6) are invited to try multiple sports (basketball, field hockey, volleyball and wrestling) before you commit to a full season  at SYA’s free Fall Multi-Sport Clinic on October 4, 2026 from 2–4 PM at SYA Sports Park. Admission is free but registration required: https://syasports.org/camp-clinic/fall-multi-sport-clinic/

Come try different sports, learn new skills, and have some fun! No experience necessary.

Clínica multideportiva de otoño: ¡GRATIS!

Invitamos a los niños a probar varios deportes (baloncesto, hockey sobre césped, voleibol y lucha libre) antes de comprometerse con una temporada completa. La clínica multideportiva de otoño de SYA es gratuita y se llevará a cabo el 4 de octubre de 2026, de 2:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. m., en el SYA Sports Park. La entrada es gratuita, pero es necesario registrarse en: https://syasports.org/camp-clinic/fall-multi-sport-clinic/

¡Vengan a probar diferentes deportes, aprender nuevas habilidades y divertirse! No se requiere experiencia previa.


PTA News
www.deerparkespta.org

Fun Run Early Registration

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Fundraiser Kickoff - September 30th

Event day - October 9th

It’s time! You can sign up your student for our Deer Park Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $25,000 for providing hands-on, screenless classroom tools for interactive learning and subsidizing field trip transit costs so every single student can participate. Signing up is easy and comes with a fun prize for your student!

Thank you for being a part of our Deer Park Elementary community and helping us make a difference for our students. We are grateful for your support! Follow our social pages for fun progress updates in the coming weeks.

Sign up on MyBooster.com

Our school is working toward a BIG goal and Great Wolf Lodge wants to celebrate with us! Registered families will have the chance to earn some awesome rewards. Log in to mybooster.com today and share your student’s donation page with your whole pack. Just for receiving their first donation, students can earn their very own Wolf Ears!

Need help signing up? View Video Instructions here.

 

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Charleston Wrap

 We are half way through  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!

Register here. using the school ID - 26166

and put your order in today!

Movie Night - Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Friday, September 25th at 6:00 PM

NO Outside Food Allowed. Scan the QR code to pre-order conseccions.

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Pre-order concessions and WHOLE Pizza for movie night at this link,  with our new Zeffy system. Every dollar comes back to Deer Park - no fees taken.

Admission is free 

Bring your pillows, blankets, stuffies and an adult chaperone.

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Discover the fun of Girl Scouts!

You are invited to our Girl Scout Recruitment Event!

Thursday, October 1st
6:00-7:15 p.m.
Deer Park ES Cafeteria

Building leaders, fostering friendships and making memories that last a lifetime.

Questions? email: megankdurst@gmail.com

 

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: Register here!

Creative Kids Club/Art Club/Print Making Adventures: Register here!

Baroody Camps/Minecraft Club: Register here!

 

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. 

This is an ongoing project, allowing new families and sponsors to be added for years to come! By supporting this fundraiser, you help the Deer Park PTA fulfill its mission to work as a T.E.A.M. and turn big dreams into reality. Your contributions directly fund:

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Learning & Fun: Assemblies, field trips, and school projects.
Community: Fall/Spring festivals, movie nights, and fun runs.
Support: Staff appreciation and vital school resources.

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

 

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!

 

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Spirit Wear and Spirit 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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