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Thank you to our partners from the Office of Safety and Security, for visiting Dranesville and reviewing our routines and procedures to keep our Dragons safe!
Save the Date
Class Placements Sent to Families via e-notify - Wednesday, August 14th
Family Resource Night - Wednesday, August 14th 4:30-6:30 pm
PTA Back to School Party - Thursday, August 15th 5:30-7:30 pm
Open House - Friday, August 16th 10:00 am-12:00 pm*
First Day of School for Students - Monday, August 19th
Dranesville Renovation Community Meeting - Tuesday, August 20th 6:30-7:30
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 without a large crowd (August 16th from 9:15-9:45).
Dranesville CARES
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We will consider the feelings of others when communicating by using respectful words. |
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We will be responsible by taking ownership of our learning community. |
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We will be caring by listening to, learning about, and valuing others. |
Dranesville school agreements are a way of engaging all students in our school mission, Dranesville CARES. Care for ourselves, each other, and our world are important aspects of thriving as individuals and members of a community.
Our school agreements align with three Portrait of a Graduate attributes that students need to succeed in life. These agreements also support a positive learning environment for all members of our school community. We ask that you discuss these agreements with your child so they are well prepared for successful engagement when the school year begins.
Throughout the school year, students will engage in lessons and experiences to further develop skills as communicators, goal directed and resilient individuals, and global and ethical citizens. To reinforce these agreements at home, consider these questions:
- How did you show respect for others today?
- Did you take responsibility for your actions?
- How did you demonstrate care for others?
By engaging in these conversations, you can help your child develop the skills needed to thrive in school and beyond. Thank you for your partnership in nurturing respect, empathy, responsibility, ownership, care, and inclusivity in your child and our school community.
Prepare for Meals at School
Parents/caregivers need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meals benefits. School breakfast for students costs $1.75. Lunch is $3.25 for elementary students and $3.50 for middle, secondary, and high school students.
The best way to purchase meals and additional food items is to use MySchoolBucks. If you have not already, set up your student’s MySchoolBucks account today.
MySchoolBucks accounts can be set up to add money to the account automatically as needed, and families with multiple children can use the same MySchoolBucks account.
Apply for Free and Reduced-Priced MealsThe application for free and reduced-priced meals is now available for the 2024-25 school year. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price lunch last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
Message from the Clinic
Clinic services in the school, including the administration of medication and modified first aid, are performed by the clinic staff, parent volunteers, and office staff. The clinic staff may provide care only for minor illnesses and injuries.
Student Medications: If your student requires medication during the school day, you may drop-off medications at Open House on August 16th 10-12. If you cannot make this date/time, medications can be brought to the health room during school hours once the school year begins. Elementary students are not permitted to transport medication in backpacks. Please see link for necessary medication forms: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services
Student Health Conditions: If your student has any health conditions that may affect his/her school day, please fill out the Health Information Form on paper and return to school or electronically in SIS ParentVUE.
If you have any questions or concerns about your student's health needs at school please reach out to our Public Health Nurse, Katie Zinicola kzinicola@fcps.edu
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
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Thank you for working with your students on arrival and dismissal routines. Please read the information below carefully. |
Important Arrival/Dismissal Information:
- Grades K-2 bus riders will enter and exit the building through Door 3 for both arrival and dismissal.
- Grades K-2 Kiss and Ride/Walkers will enter and exit through Door 4.
- Students in Grades 3-6 will only enter and exit through Door 5 before class if they need to get breakfast. If they do not need breakfast, they will follow the designated walking path to the learning cottages. Staff will be present at multiple points along the path to support arrival and dismissal.
- Teachers will be collecting information about how students get home on Friday at Open House. If there is a dismissal change, please contact the office as early in the day as possible and before 3 p.m.
Kiss and Ride/Walker Information:
- Kindergarteners will remain in the stairwell at Door 4 with staff until they are called.
- 1st and 2nd grade students will line up in the hallway near Door 4 and wait to be called by an assigned staff member. Once called, the student will walk out of Door 4 and follow the sidewalk to the kiss and ride pick-up/drop-off location.
- *NEW* Grades 3-6 kiss and ride students will exit their learning cottage, make a right on the sidewalk and follow the sidewalk to the back of the blacktop and continue past the playground to the kiss and ride pick-up/drop-off location. Staff will be assigned at multiple points along the path to support students during their arrival/dismissal.
- Please remind students to stay ON the sidewalk and walk to the bus loop and/or kiss and ride loop.
- Students should enter the car on the passenger side of the car, near the curb.
- Kiss and ride plaques will be distributed during Open House.
Limited Early Release Mondays
As a reminder, FCPS elementary schools will have limited early release Mondays during the upcoming school year. The goal is to provide elementary teachers with additional time to meet new professional development requirements for the Virginia Literacy Act.
You can help us with planning for the seven early release Mondays. Please watch your email for a short survey from us asking if your child will leave at the early release time on these days or remain at school until the standard dismissal time. Your response will help us in planning activities for students who will need to stay at school until regular dismissal time.
We realize there are many details for us to finalize before our first early release Monday in mid-September. Thank you for your patience, we strive to create a positive and successful experience for students, families, and teachers.
Early release Mondays for our school include:
- September 23
- October 28
- November 25
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
Dranesville Elementary School Renovation Community Meeting
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We invite you to attend a community meeting to learn about the upcoming Dranesville Elementary School renovation project. This meeting will inform you of the project's progress and key milestones.
Project representatives will provide updates on the progress of the renovation. In addition, we will outline the project schedule and highlight key milestones. You are encouraged to participate, as your feedback will be used to help inform future decisions regarding the renovation.
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The meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Dranesville Elementary School - Cafeteria. Language interpretation will be available.
Please visit the Dranesville Elementary School renovation project webpage to learn more about the project.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we expand excellence for all of our Dragons!
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Dranesville Elementary School 24-25 Family Coffee Connections
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Dranesville CARES about connection, access, relationships, excellence, and stakeholder engagement. This mission requires families and school staff partnering to support our Dranesville Dragons.
Our first Family Coffee and Connection of the school year is on September 10th from 9:30-10:30 am. We look forward to connecting with you!
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DranesvilleCARES about each other and the world.
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