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Congratulations to our Outstanding Employees for this school year!
Outstanding Teacher: Heidi Bajpai
Outstanding New Teacher: Kayla Mejias
Outstanding Operational Employee: Angela Agana
Outstanding Professional Employee: Lauren Laspe
Outstanding Principal: Jamie Gadley
Thank you to everyone who nominated one of our amazing staff members.
Portrait of a Graduate Skills Help Us Become the Best that We Can Be
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Our Goal Directed and Resilient students are setting, working towards, and achieving goals on a daily and weekly basis. All of our students have access to Lexia and ST Math, which are adapted resources that support students' learning in reading and math. Please take a moment to ask your child what their goals are this week and how they plan to achieve those goals. |
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Dranesville Elementary School Winter Concert
Wednesday, December 13th 7:00 pm
Featuring
Band, 5th and 6th Grade Chorus, Orchestra
Performers report at 6:30 pm
Wear black and white concert attire
Doors open for guests at 6:45 pm
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Window for Full-Time Advanced Academic Program Referrals
Closes December 15th
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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 may submit the AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form to Tracey Jenkins, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, no later than December 15, 2023. |
The window for families to submit a referral for full-time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for full-time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for full-time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for full-time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Tracey Jenkins, AART, at tljenkins1@fcps.edu.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
Winter Break December 18, 2023 - January 1, 2024
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As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 18, to Monday, January 1. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. |
Our school and main office will be closed throughout the Winter Break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
🍲 Food Insecurity Resources for Families
Food insecurity impacts more than 60,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Find out how to receive or offer support on the Fairfax County website, or view their Human Services Resource Guide for assistance with food, clothing, housing, and other services.
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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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Save the Date
December 5-14 Winter Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) Grades 3-6
December 8-14 FLE Grades 4-6
December 13 Winter Band, Strings, and Chorus Concert 7pm
December 15 Full-time Level 4 Referrals Due
December 15 Last Day of School Before Winter Break
December 18 Winter Break Begins
January 2 Classes Resume 9:05 am - 4:05 pm
January 3 PTA Meeting 7:00 pm
January 2- 12 Winter iReady Assessment (Grades 1-6)
January 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday | No School
January 22 Academic and Wellness Intervention Letters Mailed
January 25 End of Quarter 2 | Early Release 2:05 pm
January 26 Teacher Workday | No School
February 14 Dranesville Loves to Read Day
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
#DranesvilleCARES about each other and the world!
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