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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.
Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.
If your child must stay home due to illness, please notify our attendance line 703-326-5252 or email DranesvilleElem.Attendance@fcps.edu.
Classes Recognized for ST Math Puzzle Completion
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ST Math is a component of our instructional program at Dranesville. Students work daily to complete puzzles that are assigned based on their grade level journey. Students learn through challenging puzzles, non-routine problem solving, and formative feedback.
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Our Goal Directed and Resilient mathematicians set daily, weekly, and monthly usage and puzzle completion goals. As students and classes meet and exceed goals, we celebrate together! Pictured above, Mrs. Geyer's class is recognized as the primary ST Math class of the month and receive a visit from our Math Resource Teacher and JiJi the penguin will join their class for the month.
In ST Math®, the puzzles start off simple and then get more challenging as your student progresses. If they encounter a difficult puzzle, they may ask you for your help. Don’t feel like you have to give your student the right answer. Allow them to experience productive struggle.
Here are some questions that you can ask your student to help them stay motivated:
• Describe what you see on the screen.
• What have you tried to do to solve the puzzle?
• What do you think you need to do to solve the puzzle?
• Describe the strategy that you are going to try.
• What do you think is going to happen when you click the Go Button?
• Describe what you see after you try your strategy. Was it what you expected?
• How does this compare to what you thought would happen?
• What did you learn from the animated feedback?
• What do you know now to help you with future puzzles?
Students Develop Reading Skills with Daily Use of Lexia
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This year, all students at Dranesville are using Lexia® Core5® Reading, a fun computer-based program. The activities in Core5 support and build on our classroom curriculum and focus on developing reading skills in six areas: phonological awareness, phonics, structural analysis, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Here’s how Lexia Core5 Reading works:
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• Your child began Core5 at a starting point that fits their needs and works in online activities throughout the week.
• Online activities include direct instruction and feedback as your child learns new skills.
• Progress and performance in the program is reported so teachers can provide help when needed.
• Paper-and-pencil activities are also used for practice and may be done in school or brought home.
• Achievement certificates are presented to students every month to celebrate success and to show progress in the program.
Online Tutoring Available for All FCPS Students
Tutor.com video
Did you know? Students who’ve used Tutor.com have provided positive feedback. Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet the needs of the student from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers.
Questions not answered in the posted resources on FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
Family Field Trip Saturday, December 10th
We are looking forward to our Family Field Trip to see the sensory-friendly production of The Day You Begin, based on Jacqueline Woodson's picture book. Bus transportation will be provided to and from the Kennedy Center.
Where: Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.
Date: December 10, 2022
Time: Depart Dranesville at 9:30 am
Performance: 11:00 am Depart Kennedy Center at 12:30 pm
Fee: Free for Dranesville Students and Up to 2 Parents/Caretakers
We have a limited number of tickets available on a first come first served basis. RSVP HERE. Form will close when available tickets are reserved.
Additional tickets may be purchased from Kennedy Center.
Advanced Academics Program Level IV Referral
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Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs (Level IV AAP services) may submit the AAP Level IV Referral Form and Packet to Tracey Jenkins, AART no later than December 15th. |
AAP Screening and Identification Video | Evaluación e identificación para los servicios AAP Nivel IV (a tiempo completo)
Download Advanced Academics Referral Form HERE.
Download OPTIONAL Parent/Guardian Questionnaire HERE.
No late referrals for Level IV services can be accepted.
All items need to be submitted digitally to Tracey Jenkins, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, tljenkins1@fcps.edu by December 15, 2022.
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The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care.
We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees, specifically at Dranesville.
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Upcoming Events
December 9 - 15 Grades 4-6 FLE/HGD Lessons
December 14 Dranesville Elementary Winter Concert 7:00 pm
December 15 Advanced Academics Level IV Referral Deadline
December 19 - January 2 Winter Break No School/Office and SACC Closed
January 3 Classes Resume
2022-2023 School Year Calendar
2022-2023 SACC Calendar
#DranesvilleCARES about each other and the world!
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