The Principal's Desk!
Greetings Families,
Thank you for joining us this past week at our Back To School Nights. Our will teachers will communicate with over the next few days how to access the recordings and the answers to questions that were asked. Next week students will begin to learn about the character traits emphasized in the Positivity Project (P2). Next week's character trait is curiosity which emphasizes asking questions and exploration. I also encourage you to take a few minutes to join our PTA. We have a great partnership with our PTA and appreciate all the PTA does to support our school community.
Feel free to call our main office 703-279-8400 or reach out to me directly at cmsmith@fcps.edu if there is anything we can do to help.
Thanks for your support,
Chris Smith
Daniels Run ES Principal
Parent Technology Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS)
DRES Parent Portal
Watch Mr. L's videos for students
Watch Mr. L's video for parents
FCPS Return To School Resources
Let's Meet Our Staff!
Meet Alex Paganelli our new general music teacher!
I graduated from Shenandoah Conservatory with my bachelor's in Music Education with an emphasis in vocal music. When I'm not singing I enjoy playing guitar, piano, and especially ukulele. Before I started working as a music teacher, I taught taekwondo, and a few years ago I received my 4th degree black belt. I feel so lucky to be a Daniels Run Dragon and can't wait to get to know and work with the school families!
Monday Schedule
Purpose
- Provide ALL students an opportunity to have access to teachers with an emphasis on students who need additional supports
- All students will be expected to complete assigned asynchronous tasks
- Tasks may include assignments such as practice activities, readings, projects, research, viewing videos, assessments, computer programs, etc.
All Students
- Participate in morning announcements/class meeting (9:00-9:40); teachers take attendance
- Have access to an extension/enrichment opportunities
- Have access to their classroom teacher for questions about Monday asynchronous work during the synchronous instruction in the morning.
Some Students
- Will have more direct instruction from teachers based on needs
Schedule for Mondays (Starting September 14th)
- Two blocks will have an academic focus
- One block will focus on extension/enrichment with Specials/resource teachers (PE, Music, Art, Spanish, Science, Innovation Space)
- Clubs may occur on Monday afternoons
9:00-9:40 – Morning Announcements and Social/Emotional Lesson
10 minute screen break
9:50-10:25 – Block #1
10 minute screen break
10:35 – 11:10 – Block #2
10 minute screen break
11:20-11:55 – Block #3
DRES Daily Schedule
We have updated our daily schedule to refelct the learning options for Mondays
Beep and Greet Bags
If you were not able to make our Beep and Greet. You can still pick up your welcome back bags. Please call the office to schedule a time to pick yours up.
Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Meal Distribution Update
- All households will receive an e-Notify message containing school year 20-21 meal prices, student ID numbers required for meal pick up, and a link to the online free and reduced-price meal application. In Households without an email or phone number on file will be mailed a letter.
https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/food.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
: Parents and guardians, please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities and related resources at www.fcps.edu/srr. After reviewing the information, fill out the SR&R Parent Acknowledgement Form using this link we have provided. The form must be filled out one time per student.
Universal Screener Testing
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.
Positivity Project!
Hello Positivity Project families!
The Positivity Project and Daniels Run elementary are excited to share an exciting new resource P2 For Families!
This year marks the fifth year in our journey with The Positivity Project. The Positivity Project seeks to build positive relationships within youth by helping them see the good in themselves and in others. During the school year, students spend time each week learning, discussing and thinking about 24 different character traits.
P2 for Families is an easy and effective way for families to discuss the importance of character strengths and positive relationships, especially during these unique times of virtual learning. We encourage families to use the quotes, videos and discussion questions at home each week.
If you have any questions about the Positivity Project please contact Alex Dilldine (adilldine1@fcps.edu)
Need Internet Connectivity?
Cox Communication has announced new customers that qualify will receive Connect2Compete, the company's low-cost internet, for two months at no cost. New customers must sign up between July 21 and September 30 for free service, which also includes free technical support.
A summary of enhancements and benefits of Cox's Connect2Compete program include:
- 2 months of free Connect2Compete service and remote desktop and phone support through Cox Complete Care for eligible new customers who apply between July 21 and September 30, $9.95/month thereafter
- Easy referral for discounted, refurbished equipment through PCs for People
- Student and family access to the Cox Digital Academy, which provides computer literacy training and educational resources for students
- Free WiFi modem rental
- Access to over 3M+ Cox Hotspots nationwide
This summer, Cox announced a new digital learning platform available to Connect2Compete customers to keep kids engaged in academics this summer.
The Cox Connect2Compete program is available to families who:
- Have at least one child that is a K-12 student at home
- Participate in one of these government subsidies programs: The National School Lunch Program, SNAP, TANF, Head Start, WIC, LIHEAP, or Public Housing
Families can qualify for Connect2Compete easily from anywhere whether on their mobile device or desktop by visiting www.cox.com/c2c
Parental Consent for Select Digital Resources
At Daniels Run, our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. You can find our school’s list of the resources that require parental consent here: https://danielsrunes.fcps.edu/adopteddigitalresources
Included on this page is also a link to a form, https://isweb.fcps.edu/iscontacts/techpermform.cfm?secure where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year.
Public Library Equity Access Pass
As part of the One Fairfax initiative, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL), and FCPS Library Information Services have partnered in the Library Equity Access Pass (LEAP) pilot program.
On October 1, 2020 the LEAP program will go division-wide, providing FCPS PreK-12 students with public library checkout privileges for books automatically, without the need to register for a physical library card. Student names and ID numbers will be provided to FCPL through an automated data download. Families who do not wish to participate can select the opt-out for LEAP in the 2020-21 SR&R document.
Participating in the LEAP program provides:
- The ability to checkout up to three public library books at a time. At any FCPL library branch, students or parents simply share their name and indicated they are an FCPS student. A virtual account exists and identification is not required.
- Lost or overdue books will not be charged a fine or replacement fee. However, only three books can be on a virtual account at a time.
- Checkouts are limited to physical books. eBooks and public library digital resources cannot be accessed through this account. Students are welcome to establish a standard public library card for full access.
The Fairfax County Public Library is open for Express services and offers curbside checkout.
Parent/Student Tech Support Portal
To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, Fairfax County Public Schools is launching a new Parent Technology Help Desk. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff 7 a.m.to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the help desk is unable to solve the issue on the phone with the parent or guardian, they will enter a ticket on the parent’s behalf and the request for help will be transferred to the appropriate FCPS team.
Parents or guardians who need help in a language other than English should let help desk staff know, and a interpreter will join them on the line. (FCPS also has existing parent information phone lines, available in eight different languages, that can assist with general questions about FCPS.)
FCPS has also set up an online portal to allow older students and parents and guardians to request technology help directly.
Get more information about the new Parent Technology Help Desk.
Forms Turn-In
Due to the virtual start for this school year, all forms, required and optional, will have to be completed and submitted electronically. It is more important than ever that parents have their own Parent SIS Account. If you do not yet have an account, you can learn more about how to obtain one at ParentVue New Account Registration
Required Forms:
Emergency Care Form (via WeCare): Emergency Care Form-WeCare
(Please note that weCare@school is a part of FCPS 24-7 Learning : Parent View. In order to log into Parent View it is necessary to have an active SIS Parent Account. Once the SIS Parent Account is created the same log in credentials will also work for FCPS 24-7 Learning : Parent View.)
Health Information Form (to be completed only if student has a health concern). Please return form to anunez@fcps.edu: Health Information Form
Military Connected Students Form (if applicable): Military Connected Students Form
Student Rights & Responsibilities: COMING SOON
Clinic/Health Room Forms (complete as applicable):
Scoliosis Fact Sheet (English): Scoliosis Fact Sheet (English)
Scoliosis Fact Sheet (Spanish): Scoliosis Fact Sheet (Spanish)
Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy & Related Rights
Opt- Out Options (if applicable) :Opt-Out Forms (English)
Letters for Rose
Students and families, a group of Fairfax students are looking for volunteers to write letters to local nursing home residents! Nursing homes are currently unable to host visitors, which has created a great sense of loneliness in nursing homes. Letters for Rose of Fairfax can give 1 service hour for every letter or artwork created! See the attached flyer for more information. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10bMdDeZ8Pt_oc-p_d2IbbVQAGM3EEOaZfm4_OB2CRb4/viewform?edit_requested=true
Webinar Series for Families of English Learners
Supporting School at Home for English Learners
The Virginia Department of Education's (VDOE) English Learner Instruction Program will offer a new series of webinars geared to support families as they prepare for the upcoming school year, specifically supporting learning at home. You can access the webinars through this link https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/VADOE/bulletins/299b9b5
Music Club Opportunities!
Would you like to sing (4th-6th) or play the ukulele (3rd-6th)?
The Daniels Run Music teachers are offering two optional music enrichment clubs on Monday afternoons. This will not conflict with any other required classes. Read below to sign up:
Chorus Club
Mondays 12:30-1:15pm
4th-6th Grade: Taught by Miss McCarten
Chorus Club: Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/5KdCDPGNi8VkEheX9
Special virtual singing projects including the Fairfax Pyramid Virtual Choir and Singing Telegram project. Students will sing with others from all around Fairfax County including songs like this: Walk Through Life by Pink Zebra.
Ukulele Club
Mondays 1:30-2:15pm
3rd-6th Grade: Taught by Ms. Paganelli
Ukulele Club: Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/8geVZxv8CvqcvEZt5
Get ready to rock out the ukulele! We'll learn the basics of how to play, and we'll do it using some of your favorite songs (eg "I'll Be Back" from Hamilton). If you don't have a ukulele, we have some you can borrow from school.
Office Hours - Appointment Only
The Daniels Run office will be open daily. Office hours are daily from 8:30am- 4:00pm, appointment only. Visitors will need to call the main office line, 703-279-8400 to schedule appointment. Thanks!
PTA NEWS!
Order your Daniels Run Spirit Wear Today!
Hey Dragons! Check out the new spirit wear site with tons of fun Daniels Run gear available - t-shirts, sweatshirts, pjs, accessories & more! https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/dragons-289254?_k=7ivywe
Online Directory Opt-Out
The PTA will be publishing an online directory of our students this fall via our online platform, Memberhub. If you do not wish to be included in the directory, please complete the opt-out form by September 25th. https://forms.gle/jNEPzyyfv1dxpHGt9 (spanish link- https://forms.gle/NnFvTwcpB2Bof3bu9) Any questions can be sent to dresecretary@gmail.com.
Join the PTA
Join by the end of the day today and be entered to win our parent book club book for fall - Mindset! Membership fees are $10 Individual, $18 Family, and $5 Staff. Join online at dres.memberhub.store or by mail (send your contact information and a check to Daniels Run PTA at the school office).
Important Dates
October 12-Indigenous Peoples' Day-Student Holiday
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