Daniels Run Down-Family Edition, September 6, 2019

Greetings Families,

Thank you to all the families who were able to attend our Back To School Nights this past week.  It was energizing to see and hear the excitement for a new school year as you visited with your child’s classroom teacher.  I encourage you to become a member of our PTA and attend our first meeting on Tuesday, September 10th at 7:00 pm in the library.  Please mark your calendar for a few other community events:

  • Tonight - Flavor of Fairfax @ Fairfax HS to kick-off the football season; starts at 4:00 pm
  • 9/15 – Support Daniels Run ES and join us for the Ash-Jyothi 5k/1K Fun Run – more details below
  • 9/19 – DRES Back To School Picnic 5:30-7:30

Please feel free to contact me if you have any feedback, questions, or concerns.

Have a great weekend,

Chris Smith

DRES Principal


Superintendent's Back to School Message

Greetings from Dr. Brabrand and School Board members:  If you are interested in viewing Back To School messages from Superintendent Dr. Brabrand  please view this message by clicking on the links below.

English

https://youtu.be/cdTHU4Cu0I4

Spanish

https://youtu.be/0wfkJITqNV8


Field Day 2019

Field Day will be Friday, October 18th. Grades 3-6 will have their Field Day from 10:3012:30 and Grades K-2 from 1:30-3:30.
If you are interested in volunteering please email Ms. Levine at alevine@fcps.edu  before September 25th.
Thank you!


Advanced Academics Information

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Parent Information Sessions – Daniels Run Library

Evening Session:  Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 6:30 PM-7:30 PM

Morning Session:  Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

If you are interested in learning more about Advanced Academic services at Daniels Run, you are invited to attend one of the AAP Parent Information Sessions being held in the library on Wednesday, September 25 from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM or on Thursday, September 26 from 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.

Ms. Beth McCrodden, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), will provide information about the levels of AAP service in FCPS for K-6 students and give an overview of the referral/screening process.  All are welcome to attend. If you have any questions, you can contact Ms. McCrodden at bamccrodden@fcps.edu .

 

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Fall Newsletter and Updates

FCPS offers a continuum of Advanced Academic services for all students in grades K-8.  An overview of AAP services can be found here in the September AAP Newsletter.  

If you have any questions, please contact our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Ms. Beth McCrodden, at bamccrodden@fcps.edu.  For further information about Advanced Academics in FCPS, please visit the AAP website at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/advanced-academics

 

Here are some important dates to keep in mind if you are considering referring your child for Level IV screening this year:

Thursday, October 10, 2019 – AAP Level IV referral deadline for new FCPS students only (grades 3-6) for the Fall Screening cycle.   Please contact Ms. McCrodden directly for support with this process.

Thursday, January 9, 2020 – AAP Level IV referral deadline to submit referrals and optional materials for students (grades 2-6) to be screened during the Spring Screening cycle.


Girls On The Run!

"Girls on the Run is coming back to Daniels Run! GOTR is a physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. The program teaches life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment, while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. Starting the week of 9/23, the team will meet every MONDAY and FRIDAY from 7:45-8:45 am. The program culminates in a celebratory 5k at the end of the season on the weekend of November 23rd and 24th! The standard program fee is $175 and includes 20 lessons/practices, a t-shirt, water bottle, entry into the 5k, a 5k medal, and more. Financial assistance is available for anyone who needs it, with the lowest program registration cost being $22 for the season. Registration begins on August 19th at www.gotrnova.org.”

 


 

 

All 4th Graders Get Free Access to National Parks through Every Kid in a Park

Did you know all 4th graders in the United States can get a free pass to the national parks? The National Park Service’s Every Kid Outdoors program allows 4th-graders and their parents to go online to start your adventure and print a free paper pass.

 


Yearbook Club

We are looking for a volunteer(s) interested in leading our yearbook club this school year. We had a wonderful group of students last year and would like to have students have that opportunity again this year.
If you are interested in leading the yearbook club or volunteering to assist with it in any way, please contact Michael Parker at mrparker@fcps.edu or at 703.279.8492

Thank you!


Join us for a 5K/1K Run!

Please support Daniels Run ES! Every participating registration will be donated back to the DRES for school technology needs.

Please join us as we celebrate health and wellness at the Asha-Jyothi 5K on September 15, 2019 at Fairfax Corner.  Asha-Jyothi will donate all proceeds from Daniels Run registrants to our school.  For more information and to register, scan the QR code or visit the Asha-Jyothi website.  Use the coupon code danielsrun-aj5k for a $10 discount.  Online Registration closes on Friday, September 13th at 8 PM!  In person registration can be done at packet pickup location and onsite at the race location from 6AM – 7:30AM on Sunday Sept 15th.

If you have questions please email contactus@asha-jyothi.org.  We hope to see you there!    

race

 

Every Day Counts! On Time and On Target!

FCPS is looking forward to a great school year! Regular attendance is essential for students to form positive peer and adult relationships and to learn. In fact, when students miss significant amounts of instructional time, they tend to lose momentum academically.

We do monitor each child’s attendance daily and will contact a parent if a child does not arrive at school or class as expected. Of course, there are times that students may have health or other concerns that may prevent them from being present. Please contact your child’s school by using its attendance telephone line, email, or online form if your child will be absent. This information can be found on each school’s web page.

More information about FCPS’ attendance expectations is available online.


Save the Date: Mental Health and Wellness Conference to Be Held October 5 at Fairfax High School

The sixth annual FCPS Mental Health and Wellness Conference will be held on Saturday, October 5, at Fairfax High School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m, sponsored by Inova. The morning session will focus on social and emotional learning, with a keynote address given by Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.

A special session for high school students, the Our Minds Matter Teen Summit, will take place in the morning as well. Attendees are encouraged to stay for Inova’s Act on Addiction Summit, which will be held from 12:30 to 4 p.m. 

More information is available at the Mental Health and Wellness Conference website.   


New for 2019: FCPS Now Using the Here Comes the Bus Mobile App

To help you know when your child’s bus is approaching your stop, FCPS is now using the Here Comes the Bus mobile app, starting on August 26. Here Comes the Bus is a free school bus tracking app that can simplify morning and afternoon routines for parents and students by giving real-time bus location and text or email notification alerts, helping everybody get to the bus stop on time.

Here Comes the Bus® uses FCPS global positioning system (GPS) data and an easy-to-use customizable map that works on one or multiple devices, such as a tablet, smartphone, or desktop computer.

Parents can download the app now for free from the App Store or Google Play. You will need the FCPS school district code 28982 and a Student Information System (SIS) Parent Account (contact your child's school if you do not have an SIS Parent Account). Once signed in, you can customize or edit features, including how the app will communicate with you, and the size and location of the notification radius around your child's bus stop.

Learn more about the Here Comes the Bus mobile app.  


Three Ways to Pay for Meals: Online Payment, Check, or Cash; 2019-20 Meal Prices

Fairfax County Public Schools offers three ways to pay for school meals: online, check, or cash. This year's meal prices are also available

Want to know what’s for lunch? Check out the menu for your child’s school online. 

Free and Reduced-Price Meals Application Available Online

Online applications for free and reduced-price meals for the 2019-20 school year are now being accepted. Completing the application online results in faster processing time. Electronic meal applications are available in the following languages:

  • Arabic.
  • Chinese.
  • English.
  • Tagalog.
  • French.
  • Spanish.
  • Vietnamese.

Paper applications are still available to complete and submit. They are available at school offices, school cafeterias, and other FCPS buildings. Paper applications must be the original red print forms. Copied application forms cannot be accepted.

Parents and guardians can now complete the free and reduced-price meal application and the consent to share information in the same document.

More information is available on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals web page.


Visitor Management System

We use a visitor management system in our main office in order to ensure the safety of our students and staff during the school day.  You will need your photo identification each time you enter the building during school hours beginning August 26, 2019.


Important Dates:

September 19: Back to School Picnic, 5:30-7:30pm

September 27: Fall School Pictures Day

October 14: Kindergarten Kickoff 9:00-12:00

October 14: Teacher Workday/Student Holiday

Full 2019-20 FCPS School Calendar