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A Note from the Principal
DRES Families,
Congratulations to our chorus students for their outstanding performances this week. Special thanks to our music teachers, Ms. McCarten and Mr. Tilman.
We wish our best to DRES science resource teacher, Mrs. Huberman-Hayes, who is retiring after 30 years in FCPS. Mrs. Huberman-Hayes worked at DRES for 24 of those 30 years! Congratulations and best wishes in your future endeavors. Mrs. Bolton will be our long term substitute for this position for the remainder of the school year.
On behalf of our entire DRES staff I want to wish all of our families a joyful and restful winter break! A reminder that our school office is closed during winter break. Students return Tuesday, January 2nd.
Have a great winter break!
Chris Smith
DRES Principal
Winter Chorus Concert
Outstanding Employee Award Winners!
Dear Dragon Families and Students!
We are so excited to announce the Daniels Run ES nominees for the following FCPS Honors awards:
Congratulations - DRES Outstanding Employee Winners:
Outstanding Teacher: Kim Morrison, Kindergarten Teacher
Outstanding NEW Teacher: Federicka Algarme, 4th Grade Teacher
Outstanding Professional Employee: Caleb Lee, Technology Support Specialist
Outstanding Operational Employee: Tammy Sparks, General Education Instructional Assistant
Outstanding Principal: Chris Smith, Principal
PTA News
Save the date for January 9th @ 7pm to join us in the library for our next PTA meeting!
We are going to a GMU Women’s basketball game! Join us!
(You don’t need to be a PTA member to come)
Click here to purchase $5 tickets or scan below!
Attendance Matters
Missing School Over the Holidays
Looking ahead to the holiday season, if missing school is unavoidable, please speak with your child’s teachers in advance to create a plan for making up missed work. However, a homework packet cannot make up for the interaction and learning that happens in the classroom.
Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
Window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2023
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs may email or turn in to the front office the AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form to Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Danni James, dfjames@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2023 by midnight.
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 Danni James, dfjames@fcps.edu.
Referrals for subject-specific and part-time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for subject-specific AAP or part-time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for full-time AAP next fall.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE Down Time
ParentVUE and StudentVUE will experience downtime from Friday, December 15, at 5 p.m. through Wednesday, December 20, at 6 a.m.
Grade Book progress reports will not be emailed to parents/guardians during winter break. Emails will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Math Week
Get ready for Virtual Math Week from Monday, January 8, through Friday, January 12. Save the date for a week filled with stories, games, and math activities, in English and Spanish, for families with students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
This is a free experience designed to make math fun for the whole family. Learn more about FCPS Math Week.
Keep Learning Over Winter Break with Tutor.com
Does your child need help getting up to speed in high school math, science, or English? Tutor.com offers diagnostic quizzes to help students test their knowledge and find areas where they may need help. Quizzes can be taken anytime, and students can connect immediately to a tutor.
Test prep is also available for students preparing for the PSAT, SAT, or ACT.
FCPS students have unlimited access, 24/7, to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Students can connect online any time, any place, and in most K-12 subjects for however long they need.
Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener in October, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
For more information about the screener please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school.
Staying Healthy This Cold/Flu Season
Cases of RSV, the flu, and other viruses often rise this time of year. It is important for students to wash their hands regularly and cover their coughs and sneezes. Please monitor your child’s health daily and keep them at home if they are sick. Visit FCPS' Health and Safety Guidance webpage for more tips.
Music News
🎵 The December Musician of the Month is German English composer, George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). He is most famous for The Messiah & The Water Music Suite.
🎵 Congratulations to the 5th & 6th Grade Chorus for 3 fantastic performances yesterday!
Food Insecurity Resources
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.
Spanish:
La inseguridad de alimentos afecta a más de 60,000 residentes del Condado de Fairfax. Hay muchos recursos disponibles para apoyar a aquellos que necesitan asistencia alimentaria. Averigüe cómo recibir u ofrecer apoyo en el sitio web del Condado de Fairfax, o consulte con su Guía de Recursos de Servicios Humanos para obtener asistencia con los alimentos, ropa, vivienda y otros servicios
Important Dates
December 18 - January 1 - Winter Break
January 9 - PTA Meeting at 7pm
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