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Greetings Families,
Some highlights of this past week:
- Thanks to all the individuals and sponsors that helped organize and donated to our PTA Readathon fundraiser.
- We welcomed author Kristin Levine who spoke to our students in grades 3-6 about the importance of editing and revisions during the writing process.
- We had a number of guest readers this week including Erin Lenart (FHS principal), Tammara Hanna (LMS principal), David Meyer (City of Fairfax Mayor), Jon Buttram (City of Fairfax School Board), Carolyn Pitches (City of Fairfax School Board Chair), and Stacey Kincaid (Fairfax County Sheriff).
- Our 4th and 5th grade teachers spent time Wednesday along with other elementary schools from Region 5 in our library planning and designing impactful science lessons for our students.
- We hosted volunteers from Wegman’s and under the guidance of our Lands and Waters leaders, made amazing progress in the vegetable garden, the literacy garden and the natural playground.
- We also celebrated Digital Citizenship Week and this year’s theme was Media Balance and Well-Being: Developing a Healthy Relationship with Your Technology.
- We held our first meeting for our FIRST Lego League Robotics Club. Thank you to Mrs. Reidenbaugh and Ms. Negron for taking the time to sponsor the club along with a student from Fairfax High School.
- Our ESOL team Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Donovan, and Mrs. Lucas hosted a very successful Family Game Night on Thursday evening.
We will have our October Principal's Coffee on Monday from 9-10 AM in the Science Lab. Our topic will be science and environmental programs at DRES.
Have a great weekend and Go Nats!
Chris Smith
DRES Principal
Principal's Coffee-Monday, October 28 at 9:00am
Join us in the science lab at 9am on Monday, October 28 and learn about our science/environmental program with Lori Huberman Hayes. Talk with principal Chris Smith about other topics of interest. If you have ideas for future Principal Coffee topics, please share them here: https://forms.gle/trR22ikqPReMCwRG6
Employee Awards!
Click on each header to vote!
Nominations are open for the Outstanding Employee Awards. To submit a nomination for a Daniels Run Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the buttons listed below. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. If the person you nominated is selected as a "school winner" they will move to the next round of nominees. If this occurs, you will be asked to complete the nominator form and at least one of the two letters of support to be submitted to our Pyramid Lead.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Principal
Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is NOVEMBER 8 2019
Front Bus Loop
For the safety of our students and families cars should not be entering the bus loop in the front of the school between 8:30 and 9:05. If you are dropping your child off by car, please use the Kiss and Ride drop off.
Thank you for your cooperation.
FCPS Participating in Equity Town Hall Events on October 29 and December 3
FCPS will be participating in two hall meetings to discuss the division’s new equity initiatives. The meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, at Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation in Reston, and Tuesday, December 3, at Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church. Superintendent Scott Brabrand and Chief Equity Officer Francisco Duran are scheduled to appear. The content for both meetings will be the same, and both events are open to all FCPS parents and guardians, staff members, and high school students.
RSVPs are requested and can be completed online: October 29 | December 3
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.
Portrait of a Graduate Spotlight
What is Portrait of a Graduate?
At Daniels Run Elementary, we believe in developing skills that will empower our students to be productive citizens of a global community and successful in the workforce of the future.
You might be wondering, ok? How do you do that?
Our focus is to develop five specific attributes within our all our students: communicating, collaborating, creative and critical thinking, becoming global and ethical citizens, as well as goal directed and resilient individuals. Within each of these attributes there are five to six specific skills teachers and students focus on throughout their day.
What does this look like in my child’s classroom?
Teaching Portrait of a Graduate skills can look many different ways at Daniels Run. It can range from playing a collaborative game to persuading City of Fairfax government about a concern they may have to older students teaching younger students the importance of our carbon footprint!
In these Portrait of a Graduate spotlights we will highlight each attribute along with the skills students are focusing on this year. We will also be sharing many examples of how your children are growing as Communicators, Collaborators, Creative and Critical Thinkers, Global and Ethical Citizens, and Goal Directed and Resilient Individuals.
Impact Aid Forms
Beginning on October 21, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an anticipated $3 million dollars in grant funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers. For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by October 30. All results are CONFIDENTIAL.
Video link - https://youtu.be/uPqC3BLf3Ow
Red Ribbon Week!
Dear Parents,
Red Ribbon week (October 28-November 1)is the week we remember Enrique Camerena, a drug enforcement agent who was killed by drug traffickers in Mexico in 1985. In response to his death , angered parents across the country began wearing Red Ribbons to symbolize their commitment to being healthy and living drug-free.
This year, the goal of protecting our nation’s youth from a life-threatening danger seems more relevant than ever before. To teach children about harmful effects and encourage them to aim for success and resist peer pressure, everyone must work together.
We at Daniels Run Elementary hope to present a unified and visible display of our commitment to living a healthy lifestyle. We look forward to school-wide participation in all the daily themes. You can find the calendar of themes on the back of this paper. Thanks for your support!!
 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
This week, our students learned about perspective. Perspective is also referred to as wisdom and is distinct from intelligence. This strength of perspective gives individuals the ability to see to the heart of difficult matters and achieve clarity. Perspective is usually gained over time, as one accumulates more knowledge and experiences. However, developing perspective is not only a matter of time. It comes from truly listening to others when they talk and working to understand new points of view when reading books, listening to stories, or watching movies.
Digital Citizenship
Social Media
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.
Volunteer for Thanksgiving Luncheon!
Please help us in make this a special Thanksgiving Luncheon for our Daniels Run families by volunteering for a shift to serve food. Your help will allow the lines to move more quickly and smoothly. Besides, your child will love to see you volunteering! You can serve before, after, or during your child's lunch time. Thank you! Please note the change in lunch times:
Please sign up using this link or contact the Family Resource Center: Thanksgiving Luncheon Volunteer Sign Up
3rd Grade 10:40-11:25
4th Grade 10:50-11:35
5th Grade & PAC 11:35-12:20
6th Grade 11:45-12:35
Kindergarten 12:25-1:10
1st Grade 12:35-1:20
2nd Grade & Autism 1:10-1:55
PTA News
READ-A-THON UPDATE!
What a great week forour students! We enjoyed guest readers, spirit days, author visits, and wrappedup with PJ day today! We have raised over $7,000.00 but are only about 30% ofthe way to our $25,000.00 goal!
There is still one weekleft to collect Read-a-thon donations! Use the link below to register yourchild for an online donation collection website or bring cash/check donationsto your classroom teacher!
Our author visits thisweek had the children captivated! Kristin Levine came to see our 3rd-6th gradesand Sue Fliess came to speak with Preschool-2nd grade!
Both authors are currently selling theirbooks through Barnes and Noble! Use our online Barnes & Noble Bookfair toorder! On the payment screen you will click 'Checkthis box if it is a Bookfair Order’and use the code 12559134 orders purchased with our school code through today,Friday, October 25th will have a portion of the purchase come back to DRE!
Save the Date forScholastic Book Fair and Movie Night!
Our Scholastic BookFair is coming soon (this is the Book Fair during school)! Save the date for Nov.11-15, and keep an eye onThursday folders for more info.
In particular, parentsare invited to shop on Nov. 11, while in the building for the school’s annualThanksgiving Meal. Also, take advantage of the Book Fair Family Event inconjunction with the annualPTA Family Movie Night on Nov. 15, 6pm. ForMovie Night, please bring Your own food for a picnic in the gym. We will not be taking pizza ordersthis year.
Book Fair Schedule—
Nov. 11 - Parents shop duringThanksgiving Lunch
Nov. 12 - Student Preview
Nov. 13 - Student Preview
Nov. 14 - Open 9am-3:45pm
Nov. 15 - Open 9am-3:45pm &5:30-7:30pm (Movie Night!)
All proceeds benefit our school!
Visit our Book Fair website for moreinformation:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/danielsrun
Important Dates:
October 28: Principal/Parent Coffee 9:30 in the Science Lab
November 4: Student Holiday
November 5: Student Holiday
November 11: Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 15: Wacky Hair Day
November 27, 28, & 29: Thanksgiving Break
December 23-January 3, 2020: Winter Break
Full 2019-20 FCPS School Calendar
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