What's New?

From the Desk of Mr. Drouhard

Dear Amity Families,

With our first full week under our belt, it feels like we never left. Our teachers and students have been working hard to establish routines and delve into our academics. As a school, we rolled out our "Make It A Great Day At Amity" positive expectations for students K-6. Our teachers shared these expectations, and then Mrs. Warman and I visited every classroom to follow up. We hope that your student has had a wonderful 9 days thus far, with many more ahead. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if they are facing any challenges. We have a dedicated team of educators here to provide assistance!

Thanks,
Josh

Weekly Photo Gallery

Click the link below to access photos from all around Amity Elementary during the week! 

Full Photo Gallery

Amity Fall Pictures

Amity will have its Fall picture day on Thursday, September 21st. Please see the flier below from Schoolhouse Photos for details regarding how to order pictures.

No School- Monday, September 4th

Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, September 4th is observance of Labor Day.

MAP Testing

MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) testing in reading, reading fluency and math will start occurring over the next couple of weeks. We took these tests in the fall as a baseline and will take them in the spring to check progress along the way. This will encompass all of our grades at Amity. This is not a high stakes test, like the Ohio State Tests, but we do always want our students to do their best. These online tests allow us to understand where students are currently in the tested subject area, so that we are better able to tailor how we teach them. I just wanted to keep you informed that this will be occurring in our classes.

Football Veterans Night | Friday, Sept. 1

Next Friday, Sept 1, the Deer Park football team will host Veterans, Military, and First Responders night as the Wildcats take on MVCA at 7 p.m.. 

We will honor and celebrate First Responders, Veterans and US Military. Area fire trucks, EMS, rescue vehicles, First Responders and the Bomb Squad will be in attendance and have their equipment on hand in a showing for all to see. Italianette is providing pizza for our First Responders, Veterans, Military and their families as we host them and say thank you at our hospitality tent.

All First Responders, Veterans and US Military families will be admitted free. The Hospitality tent opens at 5:45 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. we begin the ceremony with introductions of all those we are honoring and then the Presentation of Colors.

All community members are encouraged to attend the events and support our Wildcats in action. All tickets are $7 and can be purchased online HERE or at the gate. Any questions, please email Athletic Director Greg Huster at huster.g@dpccsd.org.

August Lunch Menu

Due to supply issues, lunch menu options change frequently based on availability. The most up-to-date menu is below, however, please continue to check the Deer Park Food Services website for the latest information.

Visit the Website

Looking Ahead

Please mark these important dates on your calendar!

• Amity Parent Information Night (K-3): Wednesday, August 30th,  5:00 p.m. (2nd Grade) 5:30 p.m. (3rd Grade), 6:00 PM (Preschool and Kindergarten), 6:30 p.m. (1st Grade)
• Amity Parent Information Night (4-6): Thursday, August 31st, 5:00 p.m. (5th Grade), 5:30 p.m. (6th Grade), 6:00 p.m. (4th Grade)

In Case You Missed It

Parent Information Night 

Amity Parent Information Nights are scheduled for the last week of August. This is a great opportunity to come in and hear from your child's teacher about the wonderful things your child will learn this year and how their day is organized.

Please do not bring your student to the Parent Information Night, as the presentation will be focused on adults. Please arrive at the start of the selected time so you can hear the entire presentation. Our front and back parking lots will be open for use.

• Amity Parent Information Night (K-3): Wednesday, August 30th:  
  • 5:00 p.m.- 2nd Grade 
  • 5:30 p.m.- 3rd Grade 
  • 6:00 PM - Preschool and Kindergarten 
  • 6:30 p.m.- 1st Grade
• Amity Parent Information Night (4-6): Thursday, August 31st:
  •  5:00 p.m.- 5th Grade 
  • 5:30 p.m. - 6th Grade 
  • 6:00 p.m.- 4th Grade

Amity Elementary Hosts Girls on the Run!

Girls on the Run is open to girls in grades 3-5 at Amity. GOTR encourages girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths and celebrate connections with others. The curriculum blends physical activity with skill development, enabling girls to adapt to whatever comes their way. Girls registered for GOTR will have practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM and will train for a 5K on November 18, 2023, at Sawyer Point. For further questions, please contact Callen Fowler or Amy McKnight at 513-891-5995. Registration is limited and opens on August 21 at 10 a.m. The registration period ends on Wednesday, August 30. To register, please follow the link below: GIRLS ON THE RUN

Shuttle Bus and Transportation

On July 28th, the district sent communication to our families that we will be bringing back the shuttle bus for this upcoming school year.  You can find out more information about our shuttle as well as a link to the shuttle bus application here:

Shuttle Bus Registration Information

Amity School Supplies

Please be sure to check out the school supplies necessary for each grade by using this link:

Click Here

2023-24 PDF District Calendar

Each year, the Deer Park Board of Education approves the district's yearly calendar, which can be found on the Deer Park Schools website. This calendar includes official school dates, holidays, and breaks. Additionally, a printed event calendar will be sent home with your student during the first week of school. For your convenience, you can access the PDF calendar using the link provided below.

View the Calendar

Staying Connected

There are multiple ways to stay connected to Amity Elementary School.

• Newsletter: All parents who have completed FinalForms should receive Amity Weekly Newsletters. If you are not currently receiving them, please register for the e-mail communication. To register, simply go to https://www.deerparkcityschools.org/ and click on the button on the bottom of the page that says “Subscribe to District News”.
• Twitter: Follow Deer Park Schools for the most up-to-date news and happenings at @DeerParkSchools or @DeerParkAmity
• Facebook: Follow us at Deer Park Community City Schools.

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