Students in Elementary and Middle School who pack their lunch can now receive up to three free items to accompany their packed lunch.
For more details see the graphic below.
Congratulations to our Ranger Role Models for September! They showed COMMITMENT!
https://sites.google.com/daviess.kyschools.us/deerparkrangerrolemodels/september
Today, we want to take a moment to show our deep appreciation for the incredible custodians, computer operations team, and maintenance crew who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our school running smoothly.
🛠️ To our custodians – thank you for keeping our spaces clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. Your dedication makes a huge difference!
💻 To our computer operations team – we couldn’t stay connected and equipped without you. Your expertise keeps our tech running and classrooms buzzing with innovation.
🔧 To our maintenance crew – thank you for ensuring everything is in top shape. Your hard work and problem-solving keep our school functioning at its best.
You all play a vital role in creating the environment where learning thrives. We see you, we appreciate you, and we are so grateful for everything you do! 🙏💙
Proud of our runners who showed up for the Yellow Creek Run and absolutely killed it! 🏃♀️🔥 🏃♂️ You all gave it your all and made us proud. Amazing job out there!
Save the Date! Camp Deer Park is coming to you on on October 3rd. More information will come soon!
Shoutout to our incredible cafeteria team! 🍽️👏 From serving up delicious meals to greeting us with smiles every day, you make a huge difference in our school. Thank you for all that you do to keep us fueled and happy! 🌟🙌🎉
We want to express our deepest gratitude for everything you do for our school. You're truly the "jack of all trades," and your hard work doesn't go unnoticed. Your dedication makes a world of difference, and we appreciate you more than words can say!
Let's all take a moment to recognize and celebrate these amazing people.
Some wise words of advice from our friends at Love and Logic regarding kids and technology:
Technology is a wonderful tool when used appropriately. It is amazing to me that I can use my phone to conference with coworkers and clients from almost anywhere in the world. I am also extremely thankful for the GPS system that guides me turn by turn to where I need to go. Without this high-tech resource, I’d be lost. Technology is awesome and I am a great fan of it.
However, technology can be terrible when misused. There is much evidence suggesting that heavy tech usage, such as with phones, internet, social media, video games, can increase the risk of anxiety, depression, impulsivity, substance abuse, and more. This is an especially worrisome problem with many of our kids today.
Although the basics of parenting remain the same, rapidly evolving technology involving cell phones and the Internet have left many parents wondering what limits are appropriate, how to hold their children accountable for misuse of technology, and how to help kids learn the decision-making skills required to make healthy technology choices when they leave home.
There is good news! Even though these modern issues can be very challenging, we can achieve positive outcomes by applying some age-old parenting truths:
Kids need limits
Limits are best set through actions instead of hollow threats
When kids make poor decisions, they need to experience natural or logical consequences
Consequences are always more effective when loving empathy is provided first
Our kids will learn how to live their lives by watching us
Listed below are a few examples of essential limits related to devices and technology:
You may have your tablet only if there is no arguing when I ask you to shut it off.
Feel free to have a cell phone when you can pay for the entire cost.
We allow kids to have their internet-connectable devices only if they check them in with us each night. We’ll return them in the morning only if there are no problems.
I’ve met plenty of good people who’ve ended up doing bad things on the Internet. That’s why your mom has all my passwords and is free to see my history. You may have this device only if you do the same. Everyone needs someone to hold them accountable.
I’m shutting my phone off so that I can give you 100% of my attention. Thanks for doing the same.
📸 A Beautiful Morning at Deer Park! 🌅
One of our amazing cafeteria workers captured this stunning moment of our school this morning, and we just had to share it with you all. What a glorious day it is to be a Deer Park Ranger!
A huge shout-out to these outstanding individuals for demonstarting exceptional responsibility throughout the month of August. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed, and you continue to inspire us all!
https://sites.google.com/daviess.kyschools.us/deerparkrangerrolemodels/august
Last night, our Ranger Running Club competed in their first elementary races at Yellow Creek Park! They showed up ready to compete and had a blast showing us what they could do. So proud of their effort and energy!”
Last night, our Ranger Running Club competed in their first elementary races at Yellow Creek Park! They showed up ready to compete and had a blast showing us what they could do. So proud of their effort and energy!”
We wrapped up August with our first Ranger Rally of the school year, and it was a fantastic way to celebrate all of our August accomplishments! 🏆 We recognized students for perfect attendance, awarded Ranger Role Models to highlight those who modeled responsibility. We also celebrated some outstanding academic achievements. To top it all off, we ended with a fun back-to-school relay! Here’s to a great start to the year and many more celebrations to come! 🎉
Our amazing 5th graders are already hard at work mastering On-Demand strategies! They’re showing incredible dedication and focus as they learn new skills. Keep up the great work!
Just a friendly reminder that Spirit Wear will be sold this week during orientation nights! Shirts will be available AFTER orientation for $10, and payments will be cash or check. Don't miss a chance to grab some school spirit gear!
Reminder: Picture Day is TOMORROW!
🦌 Another fantastic week for our Rangers! 🦌We’re so proud of our students for embracing our motto:Work hard, get smart!
Keep up the amazing effort, Rangers!
It's a great day to shine at Deer Park today! 🦌
"🎉🏃♂️🏃♀️ We had a fantastic first day of Running Club at Deer Park Elementary today! So proud of the hard work these Rangers put in! 💪 Looking forward to seeing them grow! Let's keep up the momentum!
Dear Ranger Families,
We will be sending out a newsletter at the end of each month to keep you informed and up-to-date. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
