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The Principal's Desk!
Greetings Families,
My message this week is longer than usual since this is the last weekly message for the 2020-21 school year. I had the pleasure over the past couple weeks of attending the graduation ceremony at Fairfax High School, the naming ceremony at Katherine Johnson Middle School, and our 6th grade promotion ceremony. I can't wait to see what the future holds for our 6th grade students as they move through our pyramid schools!
It is that time of year where we say goodbye and best wishes to our staff who have decided to retire, relocate, or transfer schools, along with staff who are changing roles within DRES.
Retirees - Kathy Polkinghorn (Reading); Nancy Slocum (Special Education)
Staff Leaving - Atilio Headley (Spanish); William Root (Adapted PE); Anju Awasthi (Instructional Assistant);Erin Robinson (Speech); Ashley Pontera (Social Worker); Morgann Babcock (Special Education); Alyssa Ollis (1st grade); Liz Cassidy (Pre-School); Eric Laurits (Resource); Grace Yi (Special Education); Karina Soles (2nd Grade)
Welcome to Our New Staff - Chantenia Gay (Spanish); Michaela Wheat (Kindergarten); Mackenzie King (1st Grade);Kevin Toskovich (5th Grade); Debbie McCoy (2nd Grade); Kelsey Hunt (2nd Grade); Ashleigh McPherson (School Counselor); Elizabeth Jackson (Pre School)
Staff Changing Roles Within DRES - Tami Gaskill (moving from Kindergarten to 2nd grade); Gaby Auza (moving from 2nd grade to Resource); Megan Baker (moving from Pre-School to Special Education)
I want to extend my deepest appreciation to all of our families for the support you have given our staff and your children. We overcame many obstacles and challenges this year as a school community and I am extremely grateful to serve the staff, students and families of this wonderful community.
Contact me directly at cmsmith@fcps.edu or call the main office (703-279-8400) if there is anything our school team can do to support your student and family.
Have a great summer break and I look forward welcoming all of our students back to the building on August 23rd!
Chris Smith
Daniels Run ES Principal
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Yearbooks!
Yearbooks are available for pick up during normal business hours. If you have any questions please email Mr. Parker at mrparker@fcps.edu
Summer Reading!
Curious about summer reading ideas for your student(s)? Take a look at the link below to find reading tips, book title suggestions by grade level, a fun bingo card to stretch your reading habits, and different programs offered in the county. Questions? Email our librarian, Sheila Brosnan- scbrosnan@fcps.edu
https://danielsrunes.fcps.edu/announcements/summer-reading-2021
Summer Math!
Curious about summer Math ideas for your student(s)? Click here to find tips and suggestions on how to avoid summer Math loss.
40 Children's Books That Foster a Love of Math
Math Fact Fluency
Laptop Return
This year, all students will be required to return their laptops, chargers, and their MiFi Wireless hotspots. Students can keep the laptop cases at their homes and use them next year. Students who will be at Daniels Run next year will have the same laptop returned to them.
Tasks to be completed before students turn in their device:
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Clean: All laptops need to be cleaned prior to being returned; stickers removed and residue cleaned- DO NOT remove the barcode.
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Labeled: Laptop pocket should have the student ID card or student ID number written on paper for check-in purposes.
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Wrapped: All power cords must be neatly wrapped.
In-Person Students
In-person students will return all of their devices when they are in school.
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June 9-11 Devices will be collected, in school, on June 9-11. We will send messages to any families with missing equipment.
Virtual Students
Virtual students will also need to return their devices. We will have two days where families can drop off their equipment. Please use the Signup Genius to schedule a day and time for drop off. If you cannot do one of these two days please contact the main office to schedule another drop off time.
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June 14: 8:00 a.m.– 12:00p.m. / 1:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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June 15: 8:00 a.m.– 12:00p.m. / 1:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Missing / Lost Equipment
Parents/guardians are required to reimburse the school for the replacement of any lost devices. Checks should be made out to Daniels Run Elementary School for the cost of the device.
- Laptop – $472.00
- Power Supply - $28.00
Summer Arts Opportunities for Rising 3-12 Graders
Does your child love the arts? Are you looking for a wonderful summer enrichment opportunity for them? Institute for the Arts (grades 6-11) and Elementary Institute for the Arts (grades 2-5) registration is open now for students currently in grades 2 through 11. Don't delay, seats are first-come first-serve and registration closes June 25.
Tuition waivers are available for students who qualify. Questions? Email: ifta@fcps.edu or efita@fcps.edu.
Registration is available online.
City of Fairfax Heat Safety Webinar
On June 23rd at 12:00 pm, we are hosting a Heat Safety Webinar. This course will help community members know how to extreme heat this summer. In less than an hour we will provide the tips the community needs to be ready!
The information to join the webinar is found below. No registration is required.
Topic: City of Fairfax Heat Safety Webinar
Time: Jun 23, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Music News!
Summer Arts Opportunities:
E-IFTA: Rising 3rd-Rising 6th Graders: weekly arts day camp: sing, dance, act, perform, make and create.
IFTA: Rising 7th-Rising 12 Graders: 2 or 4 week summer enrichment program. Students select from nearly 90 different arts & PE classes.
City of Fairfax Theater Company Summer Drama Camp: Ages 5-13; 1 week day camp sessions of drama and fun! Scholarships available
City of Fairfax Theater Company Performing Drama Camp: Ages 8-14; 4 week day camp to perform Puff a 1 act play
Musician of the Year
The school voted on Yo-Yo Ma as our Musician of the Year! Email Miss McCarten to recommend musicians of the month for next year!
PTA NEWS!
Thank you for a wonderful year! Watch for all the exciting events to come in the 2021-2022 school year. :-)
2021-22 School Year to Start on August 23
With the school year winding down and many families making plans for summer camps, vacations, and other activities, be sure to note that the first day of school for the 2021-22 school year will be Monday, August 23. The last day of school is June 10, 2022. See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar.
Important Dates
July 21 - Rising 1st Grade Playdate - DRES Playground 5:30-6:30
July 22- Rising Kindergarten Playdate - DRES Playground 5:30-6:30
August 10 - 1st Grade Safari - 10:00-12:00
August 11 - Kindergarten Safari - 10:00-12:00
August 13 - Open House/Tour the Building - 3:00-5:00
August 19 - Welcome Walk
August 23 - First Day of School for Students
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