The Amity Weekly Minute: September 14, 2025
What's New?
From the Desk of Mrs. Warman
Dear Amity Families,
Thank you for another great week of working together at Amity! We continue to see students learning, growing, and collaborating every single day, and it is such a joy to watch.
This week, fall conference sign-ups opened. Please use the link below to schedule your conference for either Thursday, September 25 or Friday, September 26. We look forward to connecting with every family to discuss your child’s progress and goals for the year.
In fifth grade, Mrs. Sippola’s class had a busy week as they tested their hypotheses on which paper towel brand was most absorbent. It was wonderful to see students developing their own hypotheses, working together to test each brand, and analyzing the results.
Finally, thank you for all of your patience this week as we navigated the ongoing construction on Linden each day. Your cooperation and flexibility help us keep arrival and dismissal safe and smooth.
Warm regards,
Laura Warman
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Amity Weekly Photo Gallery
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Fall Conference Sign-Up
Conferences will be held on Thursday, September 25th and Friday, September 26th. Please see the sign up below to sign up for conferences with your child’s teachers. We are able to accommodate parents in person, over the phone, and digitally via googlemeets. There will be no school for students on both conference days.
Amity Conference Sign Ups- Fall 2025
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Harvest Night
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our Fall Harvest Night on Thursday, October 9th. Harvest night runs from 6:00-7:30 with a variety of events spread throughout Amity Elementary. From 6:00-7:00 there will be literacy games and activities at each grade level run by our teachers. Our book fair will also be open that night for purchases which benefit our Amity Library. At 7:00 the 3rd grade class will hold a performance in the gym. This event is free for all, so please mark your calendars.
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Fall Picture Day – Mark Your Calendars!
Amity’s Fall Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, September 18th. School House Photos will be here to capture those smiles! Please see the flyer below for package options and details.
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Girl Scout Information
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September 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:
- Board of Education Regular Meeting: Tuesday, September 16
- Fall Picture Day: Thursday, September 18
- Homecoming Parade: Friday, September 19
- Conference Day (NO SCHOOL): Thursday, September 25
- Conference Day (NO SCHOOL): Friday, September 26
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In Case You Missed It
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Community Update: Linden Avenue Road Project
The City of Deer Park, in partnership with Kleingers (city engineers), will begin a road project on Linden Avenue starting around September 8th. The work is expected to last about a month, weather permitting, and will take place between Lake Avenue and the school’s property line with the church.
During the project, Linden Avenue will be reduced to one lane. The construction company is aware of school drop-off and pick-up times and will work to minimize disruptions.
To help traffic flow safely and efficiently, Linden Avenue will temporarily become ONE WAY (eastbound) from Lake Avenue to Beech Avenue. Proper signage will be posted to guide drivers during this period.
We understand this project will cause delays, but thank you for your cooperation as our priority is to ensure all students arrive and leave school safely.
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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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Introducing Our Counselor & Social Worker Newsletter
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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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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Cub Scout Opportunities for Students
Deer Park Schools is excited to share upcoming opportunities with Pack 3791! Students can participate in the Pinewood Derby this winter and the Cub World Adventure Camp this summer—featuring archery, hiking, swimming, and more. These programs offer students a chance to build skills, confidence, and memories that last a lifetime. Check out the details here:
View the Flier
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Step Store Information for Students Grades 3rd-6th
Dear Parents and Guardians of 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th students,
We are excited to share that starting Monday, August 25th, our school will be launching the S.T.E.P. program, which is part of the University of Cincinnati Economics Department. Everything is funded by the University, along with private donors. Erin Harris is our S.T.E.P. coordinator and is also a Deer Park parent. S.T.E.P stands for Students Enterprise Program!
This incentive-based program helps encourage positive behavior, academic responsibility, and school attendance, while also teaching students the basics of money management.
Students will have the opportunity to earn up to $15 in STEP Bucks each day based on the following criteria:
- Attendance and punctuality
- Homework completion and being prepared with materials
- Positive behavior and following school rules
That means students can earn up to $75 a week for making good choices!
Students will be able to spend, save, or donate their earned STEP Bucks at the S.T.E.P. Store, which will be open four times during the school year. Our first store will take place on Friday, October 24th. We encourage students to make thoughtful decisions about how they use their earnings.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to be recognized for their efforts, develop responsibility, and learn about saving and spending. We appreciate your support in encouraging your child to take pride in their daily choices. Ask your child about their Red StEP book!
Thank you for partnering with us to support our students’ growth!
Warmly,
Ms. Hopper
Step Store Coordinator
hopper.j@dpccsd.org
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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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