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From the desk of Mr. Smith!
I hope all of our students, families and staff have a safe and enjoyable Spring Break! Our office will be closed April 4th- 8th. We will see everyone back at DRES on Monday, April 11th to start the 4th quarter.
Chris Smith
DRES Principal
Summer Camp Opportunity
Nova Labs MakerSchool has summer camp opportunities. Visit their website for additional information.
Pyramid Art Show!
Daniels Run Family,
We have an annual Fairfax Pyramid Art Show in person on April 12th between 5:30 - 7:30 PM at Fairfax HS. Please stop by to check out artwork created by our students and neighboring schools. There will be some fun activities and food trucks. Mrs. Kwak and Mrs. Byrne will be at the show. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
PTA News!
Get More involved in PTA for 2022-2023
It is time once again for the PTA Nominating Committee to recruit candidates for next year's PTA Board and committees. Being in a PTA leadership position is rewarding, important and fun! The Board is a great way to get involved at Daniels Run, get to know our staff and admins, work with other parents, and support our students and school community. Please join us! Visit www.danielsrunpta.org/getinvolved or email drenominatingcommittee@gmail.com for more information.
6th Grade Party Volunteers Needed
Each year, we celebrate our sixth graders on all their hard work over the past 7 years of elementary school. There is typically a party held at the end of the school year and a few other celebratory events. In order to provide this fun activity for the children, we will need sixth grade parent volunteers to help plan, fundraise and execute the party. We are also looking for a couple of fifth grade parents to join the committee, to get a headstart on what is needed for next year! If you are interested in helping with this endeavor, please email dresixthgradeparty2022@gmail.com. We will hold our first group meeting right after Spring Break in order to form working groups.
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Screening for School-Based (Level II-III) Services
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners.
Screening for Levels II-III
Students can be screened for school-based (level II-III) AAP services at any time in the school year. In the spring, local schools review data on all students to determine services for the start of the next school year.
· Parents or guardians can initiate the screening process by submitting the AAP School-Based Services (Level II-III) Referral Form to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) or Assistant Principal by April 15, annually.
· The AAP School-Based Services (Level II-III) Referral Form may be found at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs-aap/advanced- academic-program-aap-forms or by searching “AAP Forms” at https://www.fcps.edu/.
· Parents or guardians who submit a referral will be notified by the local elementary school of their student’s eligibility status by early June.
Screening Process for Levels II-III
Multiple criteria are reviewed holistically to determine eligibility for all FCPS advanced academic services. Committees consider student work from opportunities with AAP lessons, examples of student reasoning or gifted behaviors from class discussions and activities, progress reports, achievement and ability scores, and parent or guardian input. Committees consider whether students have access to a group of students with similar academic needs to support academic conversations and growth in the classroom.
Appeals Process for Levels II-III
If a parent or guardian wishes to appeal an ineligible decision, they may submit an appeal with new data for consideration by the local school screening committee. This new information should be submitted to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher or Assistant Principal.
School-Based Services Overview
School-Based Services in Elementary School
FCPS offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-12. The continuum of services approach allows for a focus on matching services to students’ needs rather than labeling students. Students have:
· Multiple entry points for deeper learning opportunities in specific areas of need as they develop.
· A cluster group of students with similar academic needs to support student learning and growth.
Teachers, administrators, and Advanced Academic Resource Teachers (AARTs) work together to provide the following levels of school-based services at the elementary level:
Tier 1 Access to AAP Curriculum and Strategies, Grades K-6 (Level I)
All students have opportunities to think critically, reason, and problem-solve.
- All teachers use critical and creative thinking strategies in their lessons
- Classroom teachers provide opportunities using materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework a minimum of once per quarter.
Because Level I services are for all FCPS students, there is not a screening process.
Differentiated Lessons in Areas of Academic Strength, Grades K-6 (Level II)
Some students require differentiation beyond the needs of age-level peers in their class in at least one specific subject area. Classroom teachers may adjust instruction for students in these areas by:
- Providing different assignments and resources using materials from the AAP Curriculum
- Grouping students by their strengths, interests, and
Level II Services are re-evaluated each year and may change from year to year.
Part-Time Advanced Academic Programs, Grades 3-6 (Level III)
Some students have advanced academic abilities in multiple subject areas and require differentiation beyond the needs of age-level peers in their class in multiple content areas.
- Students work with other students that have similar academic needs through weekly pull-out classes or weekly co-taught lessons with the AART and classroom teacher.
- Teachers provide frequent opportunities to use materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework in Language Arts, science, social studies, and/or mathematics.
Level III services continue through Grade 6. Students do not need to be evaluated each year.
Screening Timeline for Level IV
Screening for level IV AAP services happens at the district/central level rather than by local schools. For your planning for next school year, please know that screening for Level IV services occurs during two specific screening cycles:
- Fall screening is available for students who are new to FCPS since
- Fall referrals are due in early October (contact the AART for more information).
- Spring screening is available for any Grade 2-7 FCPS-enrolled
- The referral window is from the first day of school - December 15,
For more information, please visit the AAP website at: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/advanced- academics-identification-and-placement/current-fcps-students.
Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs, Grades 3-8 (Level IV)
Some students require regular advanced differentiation beyond the needs of age-level peers in their class in all four core content areas (Language Arts, mathematics, social studies, and science) and on a full-time basis. Students identified for level IV AAP require depth, complexity, and/or acceleration beyond the needs of their age-level peers at their current setting.
Students eligible for full-time AAP services are cluster grouped on a full-time basis and receive:
- Full-time use of materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework in Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies curriculum, and
- Increased intensity of depth, complexity, and acceleration compared to the needs of age-level peers in their current setting.
Level IV services continue through Grade 8. Students do not need to be evaluated each yea
Tutor.com
All FCPS students will soon have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost.
Students can connect online any time, and in most subjects for as long as they need. Tutoring is focused instruction provided to students in a one-on-one format through voice or text chat. Tutors will focus on developing students’ strengths and capabilities in reading, mathematics, or other specified subjects. Tutoring services may be accessed before, during, or after school hours and/or on weekends through a link in Schoology.
All tutors must pass a rigorous application process including an extensive background check. No personal information is shared between a student and tutor. All sessions are recorded and transcripts are available for review by teachers and parents/guardians.
Students will automatically have access to the Tutor.com tutoring service unless a parent/guardian submits an opt-out request. Please submit the opt-out request by April 11th. An email from FCPS went to all families yesterday with information on the program and the link to the opt-out form. A hard copy of the opt-out form will go home in the Wednesday folders today. For additional information, visit the FCPS online tutoring services website.
Electronic Device Policy
Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. They may be utilized on campus only before and after school. Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool, such as video creation or QR Code activities.
Attendance Matters!
- Every year, absences spike in the weeks before and after spring break. It’s time to break that cycle.
- Make sure your child is in school every day, right up until vacation starts. Our teachers will be teaching, and our students will be learning. But it’s harder to teach and it’s harder to learn when too many students are absent.
- Please remember, April 1 is a student holiday and Spring Break is April 4-8 We are eager to welcome your children back in school on April 11.
All sixth graders will be given a complimentary copy of the yearbook at no charge.
 Yearbook Ordering link: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/
Yearbook ID Code: 14303922
Direct link: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/LookupJob?jobNumber=14303922
A Note About Music!
🎵 Save the date: Friday, May 20 The PTA International Day Night is back! Calling any students, staff or parents that want to sing, dance or play an instrument that celebrates a people group from anywhere in the world. Please contact Miss McCarten to audition. Deadline is April 15. Click here for ideas and more info
🎵 Registration is open for:
Elementary Institute of the Arts (rising 3rd-5th graders): a summer exploration of the arts for elementary school students currently in grades 2-5.
Institute of the Arts: a summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11.
In person and transportation is provided to Lake Braddock High School; Scholarships are available
🎵 If your child takes private music lessons, please complete this very short 5 multiple choice question survey
🎵 The April musician of the month is Venezuelan Conductor, Violinist and Composer: Gustavo Dudamel. He is one of the most famous conductors in the world, renowned for the energy he brings to live performance.
SOL Dates!
As you plan for upcoming appointments we wanted to be sure you have the SOL dates. We encourage you to schedule appointments and any absences that can be avoided with these dates in mind. Thank you!
Third Grade-Reading SOL-May 10/Math SOL-May 16
Fourth Grade-Reading SOL-May 6/Math SOL-May 13
Fifth Grade-Reading SOL-May 5/Math SOL-May 12/Science SOL-May 18
Sixth Grade-Reading SOL-May 4/Math SOL-May 11
Make-Up SOL's and Re-Takes will take place from May 19-27
Reminder! Animals on School Grounds
As a reminder FCPS Regulations state that in order to protect the health and safety of students, employees, and visitors, animals are prohibited on school property. Exceptions will be made for service animals to accommodate
a person’s disability. Thank you for your cooperation.
NVSE Fair
George Mason University College of Science and Pinnacle Academy are excited to announce that the Northern Virginia Elementary and Middle Science and Engineering Fair (NVSE Fair) is virtual for 2022. The fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 16th, 2022,
The parent/teacher Zoom sessions will provide an overview of project requirements, the virtual platform/s, and the day-of schedule and expectations. Student projects will be judged in two categories: Life and Earth Sciences (LES) or Physical Science and Engineering (PSE). There are three divisions per category: Div I (grades 1-3), Div II (grades 4-5), and Div III (grades 6-8).
Prizes will be awarded in each category and division. For 2022, in addition to the annual Broadcom Masters awards, two new middle school awards have been announced along with the DOD STEM Leadership award.
- The Broadcom Masters Coding with Commitment Prize (for individuals or teams): http://broadcomfoundation.org/codingwithcommitment/
- The Lemelson Early Inventor Prize: https://www.societyforscience.org/lemelson-early-inventor/
- DOD STEM Leadership Prize: https://dodstem.us/ ( The DOD STEM Leadership Prize is awarded to the top performer at 30 Society for Science affiliated science fairs in military-connected communities across the United States. Students show outstanding problem-solving skills and determination to overcome challenges throughout their research projects while producing a project that exemplifies excellence in the field of STEM.
The NVSE Fair is in its 8th year. The event encompasses elementary and middle schools in Washington, DC, Loudoun, and Fairfax. Elementary schools in Arlington County, Prince William, and Manassas are encouraged to participate. Middle school students participating in the Northern Virginia Regional Science and Engineering Fair (Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria) and the Prince William-Manassas Science Fair are ineligible for this competition.
Important Dates
April 3-Ramadan
April 4-8-Spring Break
April 15-Good Friday
April 16-Theravada New Year
April 22-Orthodox Good Friday
April 25-Parent Coffee 9:00 (Topic: SOL's)
May 3-Eid al Fitr
May 30-Memorial Day
June 9 - 6th Grade Promotion @ FHS - 2:00
June 10-Last Day of School-Early Release
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