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Attendance Matters at Dranesville Elementary School!
Every Day Counts
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The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. We are here and grateful for the opportunity to partner with you in building strong attendance habits!
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We see and appreciate each of our families for all that you do to ensure that your child(ren) are attending school daily. Every ten school days, we will have a raffle for a gift card for students who have been present for that ten day period. Stores have been chosen by our students. This is just a small way to acknowledge not only our students, but our families, making daily attendance a priority and a habit. Thank you!
Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-2024 Standard School Year Calendar
The 2023-2024 School Year Calendar calendar is available for your planning.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
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FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. |
Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to our main office at Dranesville Elementary school by Friday, September 29.
SEL Screener Parent Notification and Updates
FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.
The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.
Key updates to the screener this year include:
- Different versions for students in grades 3-5 and 6-12.
- Fewer topics with more questions to provide schools and families with more data to support planning.
- Additional questions aligned with FCPS’ commitment to educational equity.
Results are mailed home to families after each screening. Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVue.
For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact us at 703-326-5200.
Please note that the SEL Screener differs from the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey. For more information about the Youth Survey, see the Fairfax County Youth Survey site.
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Free and Reduced- Price Meals (FRM)
Families in FCPS that are earning less than 185% of the poverty level can receive meals for their students at no cost. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits.
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Contact our Family Liaison, Paulina Hidalgo for assistance with the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application and to access additional resources available throughout the school year.
Dranesville Elementary Food Rescue Partnership with LINK
This is our 12th year picking up unused food from the school cafeteria at Dranesville Elementary School! Our food rescue efforts continue to be successful and impactful because of you, our volunteers. Please consider volunteering to pick up rescued food from our school and deliver the LINK pantry in Herndon.
September 11th Day of Remembrance
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We invite our Dranesville Family to come together in community and creativity as we remember and honor the victims, families, heroes, and survivors of 9/11, and the courage and determination of our nation's first responders. |
Our third annual Chalk for Peace will be held this Saturday, September 9th from 10:00 am -12:00 pm. This is an opportunity to connect and reflect with other Dranesville families.
In the event of rain, event will be cancelled and a message will be sent by 8:00 am.
#PositivelyPOGDragons #NeverForget
#DranesvilleCARES about each other and our world!
Save the Date
September 6 PTA Meeting 7:00 pm Library
September 9 Chalk For Peace 10:00 am- 12:00 pm (Weather Permitting)
September 21 Back to School Night 6:00-8:00 pm (Students Welcome)
September 25 Holiday | No School | Office Closed
September 28 Advanced Academics Program Information Night 6:30 pm
October 9 Staff Development Day | No School for Students
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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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2023-2024 School Year Calendar
#DranesvilleCARES about each other and the world!
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