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The Amity Weekly Minute - September 20, 2026

The Amity Weekly Minute

September 20, 2026

 

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A Message from the Principal

Amity Families,

 

We are excited to see many of our families this week for Parent-Teacher Conferences! Conferences will be held Thursday, September 24 from 4:00–7:00 PM and Friday, September 25 from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. There is still time to sign up using the link below. Sign-ups will remain open until Wednesday at midnight.

 

https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/amity 

 

There is always great learning happening at Amity! This week, our fourth-grade students wrapped up their study of geography with a fun, hands-on experiment. Students tossed an Earth-shaped ball, recorded whether their thumb landed on land or water, and used their data to determine whether Earth’s surface has more land or water. This activity leads them right into their next unit exploring Earth’s surface and water!

We look forward to seeing our families at conferences and sharing all of the great things our students are learning and accomplishing. Have a wonderful week, Amity!

 

Warmly,
Laura Warman

 

Amity Weekly Photo Gallery

This is the Amity Weekly Photo Gallery! Each week, you'll find a collection of photos from the week, captured by our dedicated teachers and staff. These snapshots highlight the wonderful moments and activities happening throughout our school. Be sure to check it out and see all the amazing things our students are up to!

Full Gallery

 

Harvest Night Thursday October 8th

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our Fall Harvest Night on Thursday, October 8th.  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 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.

 

 

Amity Fall Conferences September 24th & 25th

If you have more than one student at Amity, please complete these steps for each student.

Conferences are coming up! 

 

Conferences will be held on:

 

  • Thursday, September 24th | 4:00–7:00 PM
  • Friday, September 25th | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

 

There will be no school for students on Friday, September 25th.

 

Please use the link below to sign up for a conference with your child’s teacher.  
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/amity 

 

  1. How to Sign Up:
  2. Click the conference sign-up link above.
  3. Select your student’s teacher’s name.
  4. Register your student.
  5. You will immediately receive an email with a link to schedule your conference.
  6. Open the email and click the link to select the conference time that works best for you.

The conference sign-up link will remain open until Wednesday, September 23rd at midnight.
 

 

Wildcat Packs Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for Wildcat Packs, a Joshua’s Place program that provides food for students to take home on weekends at no cost to families.

 

To qualify, students must be enrolled in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program, and families must elect to participate in Wildcat Packs. Packs will be sent home with participating students each Thursday.

The first Wildcat Weekend Packs will be sent home Thursday, October 8.

 

Families can register in one of two ways:

 

 

Complete the form and return it to school with your student.

 

Questions or concerns? Contact John Mathias, Program Director at Joshua’s Place, at john@joshuasplace.cc.

 

Join the 2026 Deer Park Homecoming Parade!

Homecoming is right around the corner, and we’re inviting Deer Park groups and organizations to participate in the 2026 Deer Park Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 9!

 

Parade lineup will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot behind St. John the Evangelist Church. Come help us celebrate Homecoming, pass out candy and show your Wildcat pride as we parade through the community!

 

Questions? Contact Lauren Troxell Clark at clark.l@dpccsd.org.

Sign Up Today
 

Counselor Corner

 

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
 

 

Looking Ahead

  • Amity Fall Conferences:
    • Thursday September 24th 4-7pm
    • Friday September 25th 8-3pm (No School for Students on this day)
  • Amity Harvest Night: Thursday, October 8

    Amity Book Fair Family Shop Night: Wednesday October 14 | 5:30-7:30 (More Information Coming Soon)

 

In Case You Missed It

 

Amity Community Resources

Please review all the resources available for students and families in Deer Park Community City Schools.

Community Resources
 

Shuttle Bus and Transportation

The district is bringing back the shuttle bus for the upcoming school year!

 

UPDATE: The Holmes Shuttle is currently full, while the St. John’s Shuttle still has a few spots available. We will continue accepting applications for both shuttle locations. Once a shuttle reaches capacity, additional applicants will be added to a waitlist.

 

You can find more information about the shuttle service, as well as a link to the shuttle bus application, here:

Shuttle Bus Registration Information
 

Apply for Free/Reduced Lunch

 

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 2026-27 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. for your content.

 

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

2026-27 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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