The Amity Weekly Minute: October 26, 2025
What's New?
From the Desk of Mrs. Warman
Dear Amity Families,
We are full steam ahead as we head into the last week of October! The excitement around the building has been nonstop, and our Wildcats are doing a great job learning and having fun along the way.
On Friday, we marked the 50th day of school in true Amity style! Our Kindergarten and first-grade students came dressed in their best 50’s outfits and had a blast celebrating with themed activities and smiles all around.
We have fun Halloween activities planned for Friday, October 31st. Please take a moment to read all the details below so you are ready for Amity Halloween 2025.
Let’s have a fun and safe end to the month!
Warmly,
Laura Warman
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Amity Weekly Photo Gallery
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Skatetime is Rolling into PE!
We’re excited to announce that our in-school roller skating event is happening in two weeks! Students will get to learn and practice skating skills during PE — a fun way to build balance, coordination, and confidence!
Important Details:
- Permission Slip & Fee: A signed permission slip and $13 skate rental fee are required for participation.
- Due Date: Please turn in both by Wednesday, October 29.
- Opt-Out Option: Families may choose to opt out if they prefer.
Need Assistance? If your family is in need of financial support, please reach out to Mrs. Fowler on dojo or your child’s homeroom teacher for more information — we’re happy to help!
Let’s roll into this awesome PE experience together!
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Amity Elementary Community Resources
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Amity Halloween 2025
Amity will be having its annual Halloween parade on Friday, October 31st. Parents will only be able to view the parade if the weather cooperates and we are able to do it outside. The parade will start at 2:15 and will include Kindergarten-3rd grade. Parents will be on the recess blacktop and will stand behind the yellow lines painted for the car pick up. Here is a map of our parade route to show where parents will stand.
If the weather is questionable and the parade is moved indoors, we will communicate that switch using our district email at 1:00 p.m. on Halloween. Unfortunately, parents will not be able to view the indoor parade.
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Halloween Costumes Information
All Students will be allowed to dress in costumes for school on Friday, October 31st.
- Here are some of the guidelines for costumes:
- No makeup/face paint
- No masks
- No weapons
- Violent or offensive costumes may be asked to be modified at teachers’ discretion
If your student is not purchasing a costume this year, they can wear orange and black, wear crazy socks for “Sock-Tober”, or dress in a costume they create from home as they do on our spirit days (Cowboy/girl, doctor, person on vacation, Superhero, etc.).
Please have students wear the costumes to school that day, as we will not be changing into them.
Please make sure students are able to wear the costumes comfortably for the entire day. We still want students focused on their academics.
Please leave at home any small pieces of the costume that could be lost.
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Deer Park School Lunch
Reminder each school year families have to reapply for Free and Reduced Lunch. There are applications in the front office at Amity. Please reach out to Diane Daily with any questions 513-936-6275.
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Deer Park Holiday Food Drive
The 2025 Deer Park Holiday Food Drive Sign Ups are now open.
If your family will need assistance this holiday season please follow the QR code to a sign up.
Please see the attached flyer for more information or contact Patty Hadden @ 513-936-5937.
Help for the Holidays-Sign Up
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Counselor & Social Worker Newsletter — October
We’re thrilled to launch our brand-new Counselor & Social Worker Newsletter, crafted to keep our Amity community informed, connected, and empowered! Each edition will bring you valuable insights, updates on school programs, mental health tips, and resources tailored for students and families. Whether you’re seeking strategies to support your child’s emotional well-being or curious about upcoming wellness initiatives, this newsletter is your go-to source. Be sure to check it out and stay tuned for the latest from our counseling and social work team.
View the Newsletter
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“SOCK”-tober
During the month of October, the Amity staff and students will be collecting NEW socks for the Deer Park Clothing Room located in the Holmes Building. Students, staff and community members are invited to drop off new pairs/ packages of socks. We are in need of infant, child and adult sizes.
We are looking for… sports socks, fun socks, fuzzy socks, any kinds of socks.
If you would like to donate please send the socks in with your child, they will then drop them off in the 4th grade ELC.
To end the “Sock”-tober collection, students and staff will have a “CRAZY SOCK” day on October 30th.
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Our Commitment to Student Growth:
MTSS in Action
Our district uses the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to make sure every student has what they need to succeed. MTSS is a proactive way we monitor academics, behavior, and social-emotional progress so we can offer the right support at the right time—whether that’s extra help, skill-building, or enrichment.
If your child is invited to a support or intervention group, it simply means we’ve identified an area where additional instruction or practice could help them grow. These supports are flexible and can change as student needs evolve.
We appreciate your partnership as we work together to provide the best possible learning experience for every student.
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October 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
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Looking Ahead
Please mark these important dates on your calendar:
- Amity Halloween Parade: Friday, October 31
- Camp Kern: Monday, October November 3-Wednesday, November 5
- Election Day (No School For Students): Tuesday, November 4
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In Case You Missed It
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Arrival & Dismissal Reminder
Just a quick reminder to please be mindful and respectful of our neighbors during arrival and dismissal. Our shared goal is to make sure every student gets to and from school safely. Thanks for helping us keep things running smoothly!
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Interested in Dance?
Deer Park Schools is sharing a great opportunity from the Deer Park Dance Program! While registration has ended, you can still visit www.deerparkdance.com for more information. You can also reach out to the program directly at thedeerpark.danceprogram@gmail.com with any questions.
Classes are available for students in Preschool through 12th Grade.
View the Flier
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Registration for Student Wildcat Packs
Wildcat Packs is a Joshua's Place program that gives food to kids to take home on the weekends. To qualify for a weekly Wildcat Pack a student must be signed up for free and reduced lunches and elect to receive the pack by filling out the linked form. The Wildcat Pack is given at no cost to your child.
Students will receive their packs on Thursday’s from their teacher.
The first Wildcat Weekend Packs will be sent home on Thursday, October 9th.
Learn More
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Cell Phone Policy
We understand that students are starting to get cell phones in the later grades within Amity. Please help us in talking to your student about the following expectations prior to the start of school. This year Amity Elementary students will be expected to turn their cell phones off when they get to Amity in the morning and keep them off until the end of the day. This is a change from last year. We believe this will help eliminate distractions throughout the academic day. Because all students are issued a chrome book at the beginning of the school year there is not a need for students to access their cell phones during the school day for academic purposes. If students need to connect with you during the school day, they are welcome to use the phone in the front office to call you.
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FinalForms
We will continue to utilize FinalForms in an effort to help simplify your life! Please login to FinalForms at https://deerpark-oh.finalforms.com to update any new information or to confirm that there are no changes for the 2025-26 school year. If you do not have a home computer, please use one of Amity’s computers during the Meet and Greet located in the PDC or visit the local library where computers are available for public use.
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Schoology
The Schoology Learning Management System offers a tremendous amount of information in a user friendly version. You will be able to communicate with your child’s teachers, check homework and grades, and find teacher resources through teacher Schoology pages.
Schoology Link
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2025-26 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
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Staying Connected
There are multiple ways to stay connected to Amity Elementary School.
- Email Newsletter: All parents who have completed FinalForms should receive Amity Weekly Newsletters. If you are not currently receiving them, please register for the email communication. To register, simply go to www.deerparkcityschools.org and click on the button on the bottom of the page that says “Subscribe to District News”. From there, you will send an email requesting that you be added to future email communication from the district.
- X: 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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