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Principal's Message
DRES Families,
This past week was National School Counseling Week. We are fortunate to have Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Fisher as our school counselors and appreciate all they do to support our students. Please take a moment to thank them! Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
I hope to see many of our students and families at Fairfax HS tonight for the fun pre-game activities and basketball game.
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
 
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PTA News
Bingo and Baskets Donations Needed
Bingo and Baskets night is coming on February 17th. We are seeking donations for prizes and baskets. Please consider donating and sign up at www.danielsrunpta.org/getinvolved
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Join the PTA Today!
We're always looking for new members! Join the Daniels Run PTA for the 2022-2023 School Year by March 31st and be entered to win a $50 Grocery Gift Card!
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February is Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
Animal Shelter Coin Drive
Miss Barone’s 5th grade class is raising money for the Fairfax County Animal Shelter
When: February 6- 28
Where: In the cafeteria during lunch
Who: 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students
What: Upper grade students will be able to donate coins.
The grade level who donates the most money will receive extra recess and an icicle party!
Text-to-Speech Available on FCPS Websites
FCPS is introducing an innovative way to address the diverse needs of the community. A new text-to-speech feature, available on the FCPS website and each school website, will read the words aloud from webpages.
The feature will help those with accessibility needs, such as visual impairments, dyslexia, or other difficulty reading large amounts of online text. The text-to-speech feature is available for English, Spanish, and Korean. Learn more and try out the new feature.
Girls on the Run
We are excited for the Girls on the Run Spring 2023 season at Daniels Run Elementary School. The program uses a curriculum that creatively integrates running with life lessons. As a result, the Girls on the Run program empowers girls to develop the confidence and character they need to become strong and healthy young adults.
Registration for the Spring 2023 program is open from February 6th to 28th, and the season will run from the week of March 6 to May 21st. Practices will be held on Wednesday afternoons from 3:45-4:45 and Friday mornings from 7:45-8:45. The standard program fee is $185. We also offer military and sibling discounts and financial assistance for all families. For more information, go to the Girls on the Run of NOVA website at www.gotrnova.org or contact the Girls on the Run coach, Kate Hebert, at klhebert@fcps.edu.
Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1, through Wednesday, April 12, 2023. No late applications are accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:
- Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
- Snow date: February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
- Bailey’s Upper, February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
- Bailey’s Primary, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
- Snow date: February 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Visit the website to learn more.
Send In Your Yearbook Pictures!
Strategic Planning Updates
Strategic Plan: Make Your Students’ Voice Count! Strategic Planning is in process and will incorporate feedback from school staff, families, students, and community partners and organizations. Please encourage your students to participate in this unique opportunity to share their voices.
FCPS is currently seeking secondary students in grades 7-12 who are interested in participating in a Strategic Plan focus group. This focus group provides an opportunity to share feedback in a small group with other FCPS students and a trained facilitator. FCPS is hosting four virtual focus groups for secondary students in February and March:
February 9, 3:30-5 p.m. or 5:30-7 p.m.
March 16, 3:30-5 p.m. or 5:30-7 p.m.
Interested students should check their email for a form to sign up for the focus groups. Students will be asked to provide their student ID, so their parents/caregivers can be identified and contacted to ask for consent to participate.
If you have any questions about the student focus groups or you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact strategicplan@fcps.edu.
Register Now to Attend a Community Forum!
Check out the schedule of Community Forums and register for the one that is most convenient for you. Community Forums will provide every resident an opportunity to participate in and influence the direction of FCPS’ Strategic Plan, prior to its completion and formal adoption by the School Board. Learn more about our strategic planning process.
Notes from the Music Department
🎵 Would you like to perform for International Day & Night? Teachers, students and parents are invited to sing, dance or play an instrument that honors any country or people group. It is Thursday night, March 30 and Friday morning, March 31. Email Michelle McCarten mmmccarten@fcps.edu or call (703) 279-8457 to schedule an audition.
🎵 The First Grade is proud to present a musical: Love in Many Languages at 9:30am on Friday, February 17 in the Café. First Grade families and friends are invited to attend.
🎵 What college/university did you attend? Please complete this very short form. Michelle McCarten is planning a special music unit that will also 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. Thanks for your help!
🎵 The February Musician of the Month is legendary jazz vocalist: Ella Fitzgerald! Click here for an Ella Fitzgerald Playlist on YouTube.
Positivity Project (P2)
Dear Families,
Next week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Love. Love means you value close relationships with others and being close to people.
The character strength of love represents the way we think, feel, and behave towards the people with whom we have close relationships. When one person loves another person, that person: comforts and makes the other feel safe; sacrifices on the other’s behalf; supports the other during struggles; and places the others' needs ahead of their own. If you love a person, that person makes you feel safe and secure. You can be yourself with that person. You miss that person when they are not around.
On a group level, love is vital for the wellbeing of society. The world is endlessly interconnected. We are all dependent upon each other for survival and happiness. Love produces positive feelings, which help negate loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Without love, we cannot form strong relationships with our families, friends, or communities. A world without love is a dangerous world.
To practice and encourage the character strength of love 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!
6th Grade Fundraiser
Get Ready to Spread the LOVE on Valentine’s Day
We've had an amazing response to our 6th grade Promotion Valentine fundraiser! Thank you to all who have purchased for their own classmates and DRES students, as well as those who have donated funds for anonymous valentines to share with DRES students in need. We are blown away by the generosity of this community!
If you'd still like to participate, the fundraiser is still open! Order online, or come visit us at the Valentine booth between 8:45-9am each day, through next Monday (2/13). Available options:
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Pass a Note: $1 Have a note delivered to your friends in their classrooms with a valentine lollipop Click here to order online
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Send a Valentine Telegram: $5 Special heart-shaped note with a treat or toy delivered to your students, teachers, or special staff members with a custom message from you (great option to send from parents and grandparents) Click here to order online
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Classroom visit from “Pickle” the Dragon: $25 Pickle is getting his dancing shoes ready! Treat your teachers and classmates with a surprise visit from our favorite dancing dragon! (Note: Pickle will bring a custom note from you when he visits, so if there is more than one purchase per classroom, he will bring lots of notes -- and maybe even a bonus surprise!) Click here to order online
All proceeds go to the 6th Grade Promotion Committee
Summer Learning Programs Registration
Opening Soon! FCPS’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps will open for registration on Wednesday, February 1.
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to give current K-6 students an opportunity to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Visit the TAC webpage for more information.
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 7-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Visit the CSA website for more information and registration.
Institute for the Arts Camps (IFTA)
IFTA is a two- or four-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, health and physical education 9, music, self-directed economics and personal finance, and theater. Visit the IFTA website for more information and registration.
E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four classes every day related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create classes that are fun and engaging. Visit the E-IFTA website for more information and registration.
Important Dates
February 10 - Pyramid Night @ FHS basketball game
February 17 - PTA Bingo Night
February 20 - President's Day Holiday
March 2 - 2 Hour Early Release- 1:45 Dismissal
March 3 - Student Holiday
March 27- PTA Meeting, 7:00pm
March 30 - International Night
April 3-7 - Spring Break
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