Daniels Run ES - Back To School Information


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Save the Date

  • August 8 - Back to School Q & A - 7:00pm (virtual) 
  • August 12- Tour DRES - Open to all DRES families (4:00-6:00)
  • August 15 - Back to School Q & A - 7:00pm (virtual)
  • August 18 - Kindergarten Meet & Greet (9:30-10:30)/Grades 1-6 Welcome Walk (11:45am - 4:00pm)
  • August 22 - First Day of School for Students 
  • September 8 - Back to School Open House/PTA Picnic  
  • September 26 - Kindergarten Welcome Walk (Dragon Dash!)

The Back to School Q & A is a time for families to ask questions about the start of school.  School administrators will be available to answer questions.  A Google Meet link will be sent the day of the event.

The Welcome Walk is a time when your child's teacher and another DRES staff member visit your house and welcome your child and you to the new school year.  

The Back to School Open House/PTA Picnic is a time to visit your child's classroom, meet their teacher and join our DRES community outside for a great time! 


Welcome Walk Information 

We will welcome students and families back by making a brief visit to your home on Thursday, August 18 from 11:45 am-4:00 pm.  What will this look like?  Your child will be welcomed with a short visit at your front door or on your front lawn by their new teacher! We want a chance to say hello and answer any questions you may have. 

Opting out:  If you will be away or prefer not to participate please complete this form (student’s name, grade and phone number) by Monday, August 15.  


Class Placement Information 

Families check your email inbox on Wednesday, August 17th for an email from your child's classroom teacher introducing themselves.  Emails will be sent at 4:00 pm. 


Bell Schedule Information

Daniels Run ES bell schedule for 2022-23 is 9:00 am - 3:45 pm 

  • Office hours are 8:00am - 4:30 pm
  • Kiss & Ride Drop Off - 8:45 - 9:00 am
  • Doors open at 8:45 for students

Meal Prices & Prepayments 

Meal Prices and Prepayment information can be found on the FCPS website


Free and Reduced Meal Information

For the past two years, the federal government has provided no-cost meals to all public school students without the need to complete the annual Free and Reduced-Price Meal application. 

IMPORTANT: Families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year. The application for the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program is now available online. 

Learn more about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program online. If you have questions or need assistance with the Free and Reduced-Price Meals application, please contact Mrs. Otero amotero@fcps.edu or call 703-279-8400


Supply Lists 

Supply lists have been updated for the 2022-23 school year. 


DRES Tours

All families are welcome to tour the building on Friday, August 12 from 4-6 pm.  Feel free to join a guided tour (4:00, 4:45 and 5:30) led by a member of our administrative or counseling team.  You can also walk the building self-guided.  Our teachers will not be available during the tours in order to prepare for the upcoming school year.


Transportation Updates

Parents/guardians should review their ParentVue account in Student Information System (SIS) for updated bus route assignment information after August 10, 2022.


Kiss and Ride Information

  • Welcome to the new school year. This is to inform you of our Kiss and Ride procedures for the end of the day. During the first week of school we will be distributing a Kiss and Ride card. Please place it on the passenger side dashboard of your vehicle with your child’s name and grade level. All students will be waiting in the cafeteria and we will be calling students to cars as you arrive. Beginning September 6thif you do not have the card on your dashboard you will be asked to park and come in to the office to pick up your child. Please be sure to get as many vehicle cards as you need to ensure that all your vehicles can display the card.
  • As a reminder students should only be entering and exiting cars from the passenger side of the vehicle. Also, students will be dismissed to a vehicle ONLY. Please do not walk up to the cafeteria exit door to pick up your child.
  • We thank you in advance for your flexibility and help with ensuring the safety of the children.
  • No pets are allowed on school grounds

Back to School Open House and Picnic - Sept. 8 

Join us for our Back to School Night Picnic. We are combining back to school night and our welcome back picnic. The school will be open from 5:30-6:30 for you to see your student's classroom and stop by and say hello to their teacher. The picnic will be from 6:30-7:30 on the playground and fields. Bring a picnic dinner or buy dinner from one of the food trucks available. There will be music, games and friends to meet. Be sure to stop by the PTA table for a free treat for our students!


Paperless Opt-Outs Available!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE.  Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there.  Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.


Important Dates 

August 22 - First Day of School for Students 

September 2-5  - Labor Day Break 

September 8 - Back to School Open House/PTA Picnic 

September 26 - Student Holiday - Rosh Hashanah - Kindergarten Welcome Walk (Dragon Dash!)