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Greetings Families,
This year teachers and parents/guardians will either have a face to face conference or a phone conference by the start of the second quarter (November 6th). Classroom teachers should be communicating blocks of time that they have available for conferences and parents/guardians will choose to meet face to face or by phone. If you have not set up a date and time for your conference please contact your child’s teacher.
We completed our annual Back to School Night’s last week and we would like to get your feedback so that we can continue to reflect and improve our connection with families. Please take a moment to complete this short survey https://forms.gle/XjkMjDfbpKoku2hf9
We started the Positivity Project (P2) this past week with an introduction to the #Other People Matter mindset. #OtherPeopleMatter is the motto, hashtag, and the spirit of the P2 movement. Dr. Chris Peterson, one of the founders of positive psychology, would begin lectures by stating, “I can sum up positive psychology in just three words – Other People Matter. Period. Anything that builds relationships between and among people is going to make you happy.” You can learn more about #OtherPeopleMatter here . The rest of September we will focus on the character traits of Curiosity, Teamwork, and Open-Mindedness.
Have a great weekend,
Chris Smith
DRES Principal
Positivity Project
We have so many wonderful learning opportunities at our school. One thing we are excited about is the kick-off of the Positivity Project, which officially begins on Monday. The Positivity Project is an approach used in elementary and middle schools nationwide to teach character strengths to all students. Using the tenets of positive psychology, the project endeavors to combat the rising trend of narcissism in the world and raise the level of empathy. All Daniels Run teachers will be using dedicated class meeting times each week to teach and model 24 character strengths over the course of the year. Strengths include fairness, forgiveness, humility, perspective, love of learning, humor, honesty, and judgment. Each week, all classes in K-6th grades will focus on the same strength (the instruction and examples, of course, will be developmentally appropriate for the age of the students). Please help us promote character at home! This week we begin with our first trait, curiosity!
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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!
English Classes at Daniels Run ES
English for Beginners (Thursday evenings) 6:30-8pm
This course starts at the beginning - with the English alphabet and basic sounds - and focuses on learning phrases, vocabulary and a little grammar to help you at work, with daily life and at school. You will learn English in a supportive environment and at a slow but steady pace. Childcare is provided next door. The fall session begins October 3
English Conversation Practice (Thursday afternoons) 1-3pm
Do you know lots of the grammar rules of English but lack opportunities to converse with native speakers? This is the class for you! We hold an informal conversation time each week which focuses on practicing what you already know and learning new idioms and vocabulary. This is a great place to build confidence, learn by listening/speaking and have some fun along the way. The fall session begins September 19
To register for the fall session please sign up here:
Register for English class here! Regístrese para la clase de inglés aquí
Testing Information
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The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Board adopted a universal screener assessment for use with all elementary school students in kindergarten through grade 6. The universal screener assessment includes a reading test and a mathematics test. Students in kindergarten will receive screening for reading only. Students in grades 1-6 will receive screening for both mathematics and reading.
The purpose of this assessment is to identify students who may have gaps in foundational literacy and mathematics skills. Based on universal screener results, some students may require an additional assessment to further diagnose the specific learning areas that may need support. The universal screener reading test, together with any necessary follow-up diagnostic assessments, also fulfills state testing expectations for primary students.
The universal screener and any necessary follow-up assessments will be given at the beginning of the school year. Depending on grade level and previous screener performance, students may receive screening again in the winter and/or in the spring. Schools set the specific dates for testing in each class. For the expected dates when your child will test, please contact your child’s teacher.
Additional information, including a short video, about the universal screener in FCPS can be found at this webpage: https://www.fcps.edu/node/33718. If you have further questions about this assessment, please contact your child’s teacher or the school’s test coordinator
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 https://danielsrunes.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academics
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.”
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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.
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Yearbook Club-Volunteers Needed!!!
We are looking for volunteers 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 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!
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.
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.
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
October 18: Field Day (Grades 3-6 10:30-12:30) (Grades K-2 1:30-3:30)
Full 2019-20 FCPS School Calendar
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