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Principal's Message
DRES Families,
Our weekly video message to students reminded them of the three appropriate options they have if someone is bothering them: 1) Ignore them 2) Tell the person to stop 3) Tell an adult. When you have time take a few moments to remind your child of the appropriate actions to take.
A reminder FCPS schools and offices are closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
If you have any questions or concerns you can contact our main office at 703-279-8400 or contact me directly at cmsmith@fcps.edu
Enjoy your weekend,
Chris Smith
DRES Principal
 Calendar Reminder: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service Opportunities
FCPS students continue to find incredible ways to serve their community while building Portrait of a Graduate skills such as becoming an ethical and global citizen. FCPS is excited to collaborate again with Volunteer Fairfax for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service, Saturday, January 14, to Monday, January 16. This service opportunity helps empower individuals and strengthens communities while honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Volunteer Fairfax will host several ways for the community to get involved including volunteer activities for students and adults of all ages. To learn more about the MLK Jr. Weekend of Service and specific service activities, visit Volunteer Fairfax’s website
COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan Meetings for Families of Students with Disabilities
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to implementing a plan for COVID-19 compensatory education as part of its obligation to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities. Please join us at an informational meeting for parents/guardians and other stakeholders:
Visit our website to see what language interpretation services will be available at each meeting and to learn more about the COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan.
January Spirit Days
1/20 New Year/New Moves! – Wear your favorite work out clothes to get up and move.
 PTA Information
Ice Skating with the PTA - January 14th
Please join the PTA for Ice Skating on Saturday, January 14th at 6:45 at the Fairfax Ice Arena (3779 Pickett Road). DRES students will be FREE including skate rental! Please note: this is not a drop off event. Students must be supervised by an adult.
RSVP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A45ABAE23A75-iceskating1 (you may need to copy and paste the link!)
Save the Date - PTA Meeting - February 2nd
Our next PTA meeting will be Thursday, February 2nd at 7 pm at Daniels Run. Save the date and plan to join us!
Send In Your Yearbook Pictures!
We need your pictures for our yearbook. If you have any pictures from Welcome Walk, field day, Dragon Day, Back to School Night or another fun filled DRES event, please forward.
We cannot guarantee all pictures will be included, however we will include as many as we can.
Please email your pictures to DRESYearBook@fcps.edu
Thank you!
Dual Language Immersion Program Registration
Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs will open on Monday, January 23. Current pre-k students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion programs for the 2023-24 school year.
Programs are available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Visit the DLI registration page for more information on where the programs are offered.
Parents who are interested in the DLI programs in FCPS are encouraged to attend an informational meeting at their school site. Meetings will begin on January 11. Details regarding access to virtual meetings will be available on the Dual Language Immersion registration page by the meeting date.
Get more information on DLI programs and registration.
Strategic Planning Community Forums Scheduled
Beginning January 30, FCPS will host a series of community forums as part of our Strategic Plan development process. The schedule and locations for the sessions are posted on FCPS' Strategic Planning webpage. Planning teams, which include a diverse range of voices from the FCPS community, are continuing to review student achievement, access, and survey data;and crafting a collective vision for the school division. Key communicators will soon receive strategic planning materials to share with their groups and networks. Preparations for divisionwide student focus groups are underway, and there will be opportunities for employees to engage in a survey and “reality check” sessions in the upcoming months. For the latest information, please visit the Strategic Planning web page and check it often.
Notes from the Music Department
🎵 Did you attend a college or university? If so, please complete this very short form. Music teacher, Miss McCarten is planning a special music unit to support the school's participation in AVID. The mission of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is to prepare all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.
🎵 The January Musician of the Month is famous English rock band: The Beatles. What is your favorite song by the Beatles?
🎵 You are cordially invited to the 4th Grade Strings Concert: 7pm, Wednesday, January 18 in the Café.
🎵 Congratulations to the FIVE 6th graders who will represent DRES in the 6th Grade All County Choral Festival at Lake Braddock Secondary School on March 24-25.
🎵 Congratulations to the NINE chorus students who will represent DRES in the Organization of Kodály Educators National Conference Choirs in Jacksonville, FL on March 15-18.
Positivity Project (P2)
Dear Families,
Next week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Perseverance. Perseverance means you complete what you start despite obstacles. You never give up.
The concept of perseverance can most often be found in one’s active pursuit of overcoming obstacles. Perseverance is a uniquely human characteristic that identifies an individual’s ability to spend long periods of time devoted to a single goal or set of goals. People demonstrating high levels of perseverance can handle significant, sometimes repeated, setbacks in pursuit of goals.
Those who persevere through setbacks often reap the benefits of the success gained by refusing to give up. Sometimes, this comes with the added benefit of increased knowledge and skill as a result of the work needed to achieve. A single group member’s ability or willingness to persevere can substantially impact those working with them and the team. Groups that show high levels of perseverance can achieve goals they may not have believed possible.
To practice and encourage the character strength of perseverance with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.
Have a wonderful week!
Important Dates
January 16-Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
January 18 - 4th Grade Strings Concert (7:00pm)
January 25-End of 2nd Quarter/Two Hour Early Release (1:45 dismissal)
January 26-Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
January 27-Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
February 20 - President's Day Holiday
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