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Greetings Families,
The weather has finally turned cooler, it is feeling more like fall instead of an extended summer, the Washington Mystics won their first WNBA title and the Washington Nationals are still playing baseball! Monday is a student holiday however our teachers and staff will be busy. We will be spending time strengthening relationships among our staff, reviewing our systems of support for students and grade level teams will be planning upcoming units of study. Our Kindergarten team will be visiting the homes of their students as part of their “Kindergarten Kickoff” between 9-12 on Monday (more information below). Also, please mark your calendars for October 24th for the Digital Citizenship Night at Lanier MS. More information can be found at this link: https://danielsrunes.fcps.edu/announcements/digital-citizenship-family-night-lanier-ms
Enjoy the long weekend and Go Nats!
Chris Smith
DRES Principal
Schools Closed on October 14 for Columbus Day Holiday
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As a reminder, schools will be closed for students on Monday, October 14, for the Columbus Day holiday. October 14 is a school planning day for staff members. SACC will be open. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 15. See the complete 2019-20 school year calendar.
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Kinder Kickoff
Your child’s teacher will be visiting you and your child at your home on October 14th between 9am and 12pm. The visit will last just a few minutes. If you are unable to be home during this time or would prefer to opt out, please contact your child’s teacher. We look forward to our visit!
City of Fairfax Schools Update
As a school in the City of Fairfax, we are able to have the benefits of a small community while also taking advantage of the opportunities provided within the larger Fairfax County. We encourage our City of Fairfax Schools families to connect with the City. To learn more about our unique relationship, please visit the City of Fairfax website. You can also follow the City Schools on Facebook (City of Fairfax Schools) and Twitter (@FairfaxSchools or Dr. Pajardo, the Superintendent @DrPhyllPajardo).
FIELD DAY!!!
Our field day is just a week away and we are excited, this will be our second annual Olympics themed field day. Thank you in advance to all those who have been able to volunteer to help us out. Ms. Piller and Ms. Levine have an exciting day planned for us. Especially in the morning the grass may still be a bit damp so students may want to bring an extra pair of shoes/socks with them.
Field Day Schedule:
Grades 3-6: 10:30-12:30
Grades K-2: 1:30-3:30
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
To enhance understanding of Dyslexia, FCPS is offering free services to parents and families on phonological awareness. This open house will be held on Thursday, October 24 from 10-11am. Registrants will be able to browse exhibit tables and learn about next steps for FCPS students with dyslexia. For more information and to register click here.
Yearbook Assistance, Please help!!
We are still looking for someone interested in coordinating our yearbook club this year. Please contact Mr. Parker at mrparker@fcps.edu or by calling 703.279.8492 if you are interested or have any further questions.
We would appreciate any assistance. Thank you!!!
Description of Kindness Rocks Project
October is Bully Prevention month and the best way to counter unkind behavior is to encourage our kids to do acts of kindness. On October 4th, the student in the Daniels Run Mentoring Program painted rocks with affirming messages like, “Be You…never give up” and “Never Alone.” These rocks will be hidden around the back playground, field and blacktop areas for other students to find. Once the students receive the message, the note on the back of the rock encourages them to re-hide the rock to spread the kindness around. We hope these positive messages will reach those students who need to hear them. So talk to your student(s) about things they can say to others to show kindness this month (and always!).
Hurricane Dorian Relief
Each of the 32 schools in Region 5 of Fairfax County Public Schools are uniting together to support the humanitarian crisis that has occurred in the Bahamas due to Hurricane Dorian. Over the next two weeks, we will be fundraising by using a GoFundMe page. All proceeds will go to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). Our funds will go to water, shelter, food, clothes, backpacks, books, and other school materials. Please join Region 5 in making a difference.
https://www.gofundme.com/sam3qu-hurricane-dorian-relief
 On Time and On Target!
There are many reasons why students miss school when they don't have to be struggling in the classroom, having conflict with other students or adults, or dealing with challenges at home. When students miss school for any reason, it becomes harder for them to succeed in school.As a team, you will need to identify why your students are absent from school and help them to overcome these challenges. Start here to find resources that can help you set your students up for long-term success by making sure they are in school every day.
Positivity Project
Being Present is one of the five pillars of the Other People Matter mindset. Check out this video from founder Mike Irwin to hear more about it.
https://youtu.be/AEc2W8JVuRw
Digital Citizenship
How much screen time is OK for my kid(s)?
Kids are spending more time with screen media -- and at younger ages -- than ever before. In an effort to help families curb kids' use, groups such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have released numerical screen limit guidelines, but the reality is that there really is no magic number that's "just right." What's more important is the quality of kids' media, how it fits into your family's lifestyle, and how you engage your kids with it.
Learn More Here
New This Year: FCPS Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday Camps
Need something fun, engaging, and academic for your child (grades 3-8) to do during teacher workdays? FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) has the solution, with a full-day, affordable camp. Introduce your child to a foreign language and related cultural culinary activities taught by enthusiastic and experienced instructors. Each day is a new adventure!
Camp dates: October 14, November 4-5, and December 23. Camps start at 9 a.m. with before-care starting at 7:30 a.m., and after-care from 3:30-6 p.m. Sign up for all four days and receive a discount. To apply this bundle discount, call the ACE registration office at 703-658-1201.
Camp offerings and prices may be viewed on the ACE website by clicking on K-12 Classes and Camps. Registration may be completed online, by phone at 703-658-1201, by mail, or in person.
Thanksgiving Luncheon!
Save the date, Monday, November 11, 2019 for our yearly tradition of Thanksgiving Lunch. Flyers were sent home in yesterday's Thursday folders with the lunch schedule and information regarding volunteers will be coming in next week's newsletter. We hope you will join us for this wonderful annual tradition.
PTA News
PTA meeting
Join us on October 16 at 7pm for October PTA membership meeting. Agenda items include: a presentation about Daniels Run Title I identification, a report from the Kindergarten team, updated information on staff grant requests and maybe even a Halloween treat or two! You can join the PTA at the meeting or online at dres.memberhub.store
Read-a-thon is here!
DRE PTA is excited to announce Monday, October 14th will kick off our two week fundraiser, Once Upon a Read-a-thon!
We have a week full of fun planned for October 21st-25th, please check your Thursday folder or the PTA website www.danielsrunpta.org for a calendar of events and for more information on how to register with www.getmovinfundhub.com to start collecting donations and learn about this year’s awesome prizes! Our school goal is $25,000.00 and when we reach our goal we will get to Pie Mr. Smith in the face on the morning news! Go Dragons!
Boxtops for Education Due October 18th
Please send boxtops to your classroom teacher or drop them off in the office during the week of October 14-18 so we may submit our Boxtops for Education! Boxtops is going digital, check out the Boxtops for Education website for more info on how to use their new App to scan receipts and earn more for Daniels Run!
Directory
The DRE student and family directory is coming soon. We are busy working in conjunction with Memberhub, our new membership platform, to create this year’s directory. Be on the lookout in the next few weeks for the announcement that it is live!
Chess, Robotics, and Coding, before- and after-school activities!
It’s not too late to register for Silver Knights’ before and after school programs! For many years the PTA has partnered with Silver Knights to offer Chess Club before school Tuesday’s, LEGO Robotics after school Wednesday’s, and Coding Club before school Thursday’s. Class just began this week, but it’s not too late to sign up! Coding Club especially needs a few more students for the class to go ahead. Register for all three by looking for Daniels Run on Silver Knights’ list of participating Fairfax County schools - https://skenrichment.com/clubs/fairfax.html
Important Dates:
October 14: Kindergarten Kickoff 9:00-12:00
October 14: Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
October 16: PTA Meeting 7:00pm
October 18: Field Day (Grades 3-6 10:30-12:30) (Grades K-2 1:30-3:30)
October 28: Principal/Parent Coffee 9:30 in the Library
November 1: Field Day-Rain Date
November 4: Student Holiday
November 5: Student Holiday
November 11: Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 27, 28, & 29: Thanksgiving Break
Full 2019-20 FCPS School Calendar
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