Dranesville Tuesday Connection

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 08/06/2024 05:30 PM EDT

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Save the Date

Class Placements Communicated to Families - Wednesday, August 14th

Family Resource Night - Wednesday, August 14th 4:30-6:30 pm

PTA Back to School Party - Thursday, August 15th 5:00-7:00 pm

Open House - Friday, August 16th 10:00 am-12:00 pm*

First Day of School for Students -  Monday, August 19th 

Chalk for Peace - Wednesday, September 11th 5:30 pm

Back to School Night - Wednesday, September 11th 6:00-7:30 pm

Family Wellness Symposium - Thursday, October 10th 6:00-7:30 pm

24-25 School Year Calendar

*Call the main office at 703-326-5200 to RSVP for a sensory friendly Open House experience, on August 16th from 9:15-9:45, without a large crowd.

Limited Early Release Mondays

The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development.  Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route.  However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families.  To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it. 

 

The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:

  • September 23
  • October 28
  • November 25
  • February 24
  • March 17
  • April 28
  • May 19

 

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete the form emailed by Principal Gadley on Tuesday, August 6th, for each of your children who are enrolled at Dranesville Elementary. 

Upcoming Construction and Changes for the New School Year

 Hardhat Drake

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, here is a brief overview of the upcoming construction, ongoing projects, and what to expect when you return to school:

Phase One Construction

    • Relocation of underground utilities: The first phase includes the relocation of underground utilities and the construction of a new addition to the front of the building.
    • Daily Access and Operations:
      • Main Entrance Closure: The main entrance (Door 1) will be closed for the start of school. The main entrance for the 2024-2025 school year will be Door 5.
      • Main Office Location: There will be no change in the location of the main office.
      • Relocated SACC Rooms: SACC rooms will be relocated to accommodate construction. The SACC entrance will be adjacent to Door 3.
      • Bus Loop Changes: A portion of the bus loop will be occupied once the temporary bus loop extension is installed.
  • Learning Cottages: Learning cottages have been installed and fenced to support the renovation.
  • Construction Fencing and Barriers: Construction fencing and barriers have been installed around the site to separate construction areas from school operations.
  • Community Meeting: We will be hosting a community meeting to provide more details about our school renovation project. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to learn more and ask any questions you may have.

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Thank you, Dranesville Families, for your partnership as we navigate the renovation and expand excellence for all of our Dragons!

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