Our Arcadia 4th and 5th grade teams competed in the Math is Cool Masters competition this weekend! They did a fantastic job and had a great experience doing it. We are so proud of these students for taking on the challenge and representing Deer Park. Way to go!
#ArcadiaElementary #DeerParkSchools #MathIsCool
After a week of testing, our 5th graders at Arcadia got the chance to spend some time outside in the grass, relaxing after putting so much hard work and focus into their tests this last week. We are so proud of their dedication and effort!
#ArcadiaElementary #DeerParkSchools #Testing
DPSD builds community across our schools! Arcadia students enthusiastically cheered on the DPMS band as they practiced for the Junior Lilac Parade. We love our schools and community!
May is state testing month! How can we ensure our students are relaxed and ready? Mr. Seagreaves and Mrs. Siwinski classes wrote letters to Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Didier’s 3rd graders, who have been their reading buddies all year. The letters included state test tips and advice for the 3rd graders first-time taking the state test next week. To all DPSD students - you've got this!
Arcadia Elementary hosted a fantastic Family Night this past Friday. Students, families, and staff came together for an evening of connection and fun. From engaging activities to shared experiences, it was a great opportunity to celebrate our school community.
#DeerPark Schools #Arcadia #FamilyEngagement
#DeerPark Schools #Arcadia #FamilyEngagement
Deer Park Arcadia fifth graders are diving into the Mystery Science: Chemical Magic with Mrs. Demir! Students explored the properties of matter by investigating acids, observing reactions, asking thoughtful questions, and thinking like scientists.
Hands-on learning at its best!
#DeerParkArcadia #MysteryScience #HandsOnLearning
Hands-on learning at its best!
#DeerParkArcadia #MysteryScience #HandsOnLearning
This week at Deer Park Arcadia Elementary, Mrs. Jones, a retired art teacher and volunteer, visited Mrs. Durgin's class to share a lesson on René Magritte. His iconic works, The False Mirror (1928) and The Son of Man (1964), explore the intriguing contrast between what is visible and what may be concealed. Enjoy our class’s creative interpretations inspired by these surrealist masterpieces!
#DPSD #Arcaida #Art #RenéMagritte
Our Arcadia Elementary students took their lunch break outdoors yesterday to soak up the beautiful weather. A great way to refresh and recharge those learning minds.
#DPSD #ArcadiaElementary #LunchBreak #StudentWellness
#DPSD #ArcadiaElementary #LunchBreak #StudentWellness
Summer EBT Program/Sun Bucks
States can provide $40 per summer month per child to families with eligible school-age children for them to buy groceries, similar to how USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are used.
If you didn’t fill out a free or reduced lunch form this year because school meals are already free, you could be missing out on the new Summer EBT Program! Students who qualify for Free or Reduced school meals at Deer Park Elementary, Arcadia Elementary, Deer Park Middle School, and Deer Park High School are eligible to receive $120 for summer groceries.
To qualify for Summer EBT, families must complete the Free and Reduced Price Meals application.
Questions?
Call the SUN Bucks Contact Center at 833-543-3230
Applications are available at any school office or you can request to have one sent home with your student.
States can provide $40 per summer month per child to families with eligible school-age children for them to buy groceries, similar to how USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are used.
If you didn’t fill out a free or reduced lunch form this year because school meals are already free, you could be missing out on the new Summer EBT Program! Students who qualify for Free or Reduced school meals at Deer Park Elementary, Arcadia Elementary, Deer Park Middle School, and Deer Park High School are eligible to receive $120 for summer groceries.
To qualify for Summer EBT, families must complete the Free and Reduced Price Meals application.
Questions?
Call the SUN Bucks Contact Center at 833-543-3230
Applications are available at any school office or you can request to have one sent home with your student.
Arcadia students came together to showcase their Tinker Crates! Using hands-on STEM kits, each student built and explored a unique project, then proudly shared their learning with their peers. With fourth-grade teachers joining in and a pizza celebration to wrap it up, the event was both fun and meaningful. Experiences like these help students grow as confident, independent learners and collaborative members of their community.
#DPSD #FourthGrade #FutureReady
#DPSD #FourthGrade #FutureReady
How do we ensure ALL DPSD students are ready and successful for college, career, and life? 🎓Educators, leaders, community members, and even a recent graduate came together to answer that exact question.
Using community feedback, research, and our district’s strategic priorities, this team worked collaboratively to define the skills and characteristics our students need to be ready for their future.
We want all DPSD students to be:
- Confident, independent, and self-reliant
- Critical thinkers & problem solvers
- Personally and socially accountable
- Effective communicators
- Flexible and adaptable
- Contributing members to society and the community
We’re grateful for the voices, perspectives, and passion that made this work possible. This is how strong communities build strong future-ready students in Deer Park. 💙
#DPSD #ProfileOfAGraduate #FutureReady #CommunityDriven
Using community feedback, research, and our district’s strategic priorities, this team worked collaboratively to define the skills and characteristics our students need to be ready for their future.
We want all DPSD students to be:
- Confident, independent, and self-reliant
- Critical thinkers & problem solvers
- Personally and socially accountable
- Effective communicators
- Flexible and adaptable
- Contributing members to society and the community
We’re grateful for the voices, perspectives, and passion that made this work possible. This is how strong communities build strong future-ready students in Deer Park. 💙
#DPSD #ProfileOfAGraduate #FutureReady #CommunityDriven
It was a fun-filled and delicious evening last Thursday for Deer Park 3rd and 4th-graders!
For the Future Chefs cook-off, Arcadia received 40 great recipe submissions. This year’s theme, “Choose a favorite recipe from a country or culture,” inspired creativity and variety, with 6 finalists selected to participate.
A special thank you to our High School volunteers, our kitchen staff, and judges for making this event possible. We also appreciate the teachers, administration, and parents who came to cheer the contestants on!
Congratulations to all of our Future Chefs!
#FutureChefs #Arcadia #DPSD
With lots of hard work, Deer Park 4th Grade Math is Cool places 3rd in their division.
Hazel Hogan from Ms. Conroy's class placed 6th individually, and Hadlee Burns from Ms. McKenzie's class placed 13th!
Awesome work, you guys, we are so proud of you!
#MathIsCool #FourthGrade #DPSD
Hazel Hogan from Ms. Conroy's class placed 6th individually, and Hadlee Burns from Ms. McKenzie's class placed 13th!
Awesome work, you guys, we are so proud of you!
#MathIsCool #FourthGrade #DPSD
Exciting learning is happening in Ms. Conroy’s 4th-grade classroom! Students are building an understanding of benchmarks and equivalent fractions as they work to accurately place fractions on a number line. Through engaging, hands-on activities like these, students are strengthening collaboration skills while applying their knowledge and deepening their understanding.
#StudentLearning #FourthGrade #DPSD
#StudentLearning #FourthGrade #DPSD
Our third graders at Arcadia Elementary recently enjoyed an engaging field trip to the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and the Campbell House.
At the MAC, students explored the interactive exhibit “Brick by Brick: We Built This City,” where seven of Spokane’s iconic landmarks were brought to life using LEGO bricks. Each model was thoughtfully paired with historical insights from the Joel E. Ferris Archives along with real-life photographs, helping students make meaningful connections between the past and present. Through this experience, students gained a deeper understanding of how architecture has shaped our local community.
The learning continued with a tour of the historic Campbell House, where students stepped back in time to explore daily life in the early 1900s. This immersive experience offered a glimpse into what a household looked like around 1910, bringing history to life in a memorable and meaningful way.
#DPSD #ARC #ThridGrade #FieldTrip
At the MAC, students explored the interactive exhibit “Brick by Brick: We Built This City,” where seven of Spokane’s iconic landmarks were brought to life using LEGO bricks. Each model was thoughtfully paired with historical insights from the Joel E. Ferris Archives along with real-life photographs, helping students make meaningful connections between the past and present. Through this experience, students gained a deeper understanding of how architecture has shaped our local community.
The learning continued with a tour of the historic Campbell House, where students stepped back in time to explore daily life in the early 1900s. This immersive experience offered a glimpse into what a household looked like around 1910, bringing history to life in a memorable and meaningful way.
#DPSD #ARC #ThridGrade #FieldTrip
Third-grade students have been putting their engineering skills to the test! For a Cardboard Arcade project, students used recycled materials to design and build their own interactive arcade games for others to play and enjoy.
It’s exciting to see students learning, creating, and problem-solving in such innovative ways!
#DeerParkArcadia #CardboardArcade #ThirdGradeSTEAM
It’s exciting to see students learning, creating, and problem-solving in such innovative ways!
#DeerParkArcadia #CardboardArcade #ThirdGradeSTEAM
Good news this week from the Arcadia included some fun projects for both the fourth- and fifth-grade students.
Fifth-grade STEAM students participated in a Shark Tank-style presentation. Each student was to pitch their idea to the class, clearly explaining the problem their product solves, how it works, and why consumers would want to buy it.
Meanwhile, Fourth-grade students stepped into roles as archaeologists for their Archaeologist Diorama project. Each student recreated what they believed a certain area of the world may have looked like in the past.
The students' innovation, confidence, and persuasive skills were on full display. What a fun and hands-on way to learn!
#DeerParkArcadia #FifthGradeProjects #FourthGradeProjects
Fifth-grade STEAM students participated in a Shark Tank-style presentation. Each student was to pitch their idea to the class, clearly explaining the problem their product solves, how it works, and why consumers would want to buy it.
Meanwhile, Fourth-grade students stepped into roles as archaeologists for their Archaeologist Diorama project. Each student recreated what they believed a certain area of the world may have looked like in the past.
The students' innovation, confidence, and persuasive skills were on full display. What a fun and hands-on way to learn!
#DeerParkArcadia #FifthGradeProjects #FourthGradeProjects
This past Friday, our 5th Grade Math Is Cool team placed 4th in their division. Congratulations! And a special thank you to the 4th-graders for their support and encouragement for the 5th graders. What a blast!
#DPSD #MathIsCool #5thGrade
Belonging. Learning. Inspiring Excellence. The School Board was proud to recognize our incredible Arcadia Office Staff, who were highlighted at the recent Board Meeting for going above and beyond every single day! Thank you, Andrea Dean, Dani Joralemon, Nicki Simpson, and Amy Bachman!
This dedicated team exemplifies service, collaboration, and unwavering support for our students and one another. They handle every situation with detail and care, grace under pressure, efficiency, and a positive attitude that keeps our school community running smoothly. Their commitment does not go unnoticed — they are often the first friendly face you see and the steady support behind the scenes.
Thank you, Arcadia Office Staff, for all that you do to make a difference each day. We appreciate you! 🌟👏
This dedicated team exemplifies service, collaboration, and unwavering support for our students and one another. They handle every situation with detail and care, grace under pressure, efficiency, and a positive attitude that keeps our school community running smoothly. Their commitment does not go unnoticed — they are often the first friendly face you see and the steady support behind the scenes.
Thank you, Arcadia Office Staff, for all that you do to make a difference each day. We appreciate you! 🌟👏
Highlights from Arcadia this week include Mrs. Spillane's fourth-grade class. They are building their understanding of angles! Students created and classified acute, obtuse, straight, and reflex angles through hands-on exploration. How fun!
#DeerParkArcadia #Learning #Angles
#DeerParkArcadia #Learning #Angles
