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A Note from the Principal
Dear Daniels Run Families,
It was so much fun welcoming back over 800 students at Daniels Run this week. Our first full week of school has been a whirlwind of energy and excitement. Teachers and students have been getting to know each other, building their classroom communities, and diving into our new curriculum.
One of our main focuses this week has been fostering strong classroom communities. Teachers have been engaging students in various activities that not only help them get to know each other but also set the tone for a collaborative and supportive learning environment. It’s heartwarming to see students forming new friendships and rekindling old ones.
We have an exciting lineup of events planned for this school year, and I encourage all families to participate and get involved. Here are a few key dates to mark on your calendars:
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Back-to-School Night: Join us to meet your child's teacher, see their classroom, and learn about the exciting plans for the year on September 5th from 5:00-6:30 pm.
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PTA Family Picnic: A wonderful opportunity for families to come together, enjoy some good food, and build our community spirit. Please join us right after Back-to School Night on September 5th from 5:00-7:00 pm.
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First PTA Meeting: I hope to see many of you at our virtual PTA meeting on Tuesday night at 7:00 pm on August 27th. Your participation and support are vital to our school's success.
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Field Day: A fun-filled day of outdoor activities that our students always look forward to on October 11th.
We believe that communication between home and school is essential. Please make sure to check our school website and newsletters regularly for updates and information. If you haven’t already, follow us on social media to stay connected with the latest news and events.
I am looking forward to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.
Warm regards,
Susan Mullen
Principal, Daniels Run Elementary School
Welcome Back Dragons!
PTA News
Join the PTA for the 2024-2025 School Year!
Hello Dragon Families! The PTA is so excited for another great year at Daniels Run! We encourage you to Join the PTA today so you can stay up to date on all the fun events happening at Daniels Run.
There is NO volunteer requirement or expectation when you join the PTA. Your membership donation to our programs can be the only way you participate or you can engage with us in a variety of other ways.
We hold monthly Membership Meetings that all Daniels Run parents are welcome to attend, we hear from staff and administrators about current happenings in the building and fcps initiatives. We also discuss upcoming community events such as the PTA Picnic, Book Fair, Movie Night, etc.
We look forward to working with our community this year!
Please reach out to Beth Brixius at drepresident@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Band and Strings Registration
Don’t forget to sign up for band and strings! Registration for band and strings classes at DRES is due by Tuesday, August 27th! If your child is interested in playing an instrument this school year, please see the link below!
https://forms.gle/Mo4vzW4gGsQsRXU3A
Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVue
Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.
Update Contact Information
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.
Complete Permission Forms
Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Submit Absences
Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office.
Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet? Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
Transportation Patience and Safety
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-249-7000 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.
FCPS 2023-2030 Strategic Plan
✨ Our Commitment to Excellence, Equity, and Opportunity for Each and Every Student
As we begin a new school year, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid reminds us of the goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which guides us in delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every one of our students. Watch Dr. Reid’s message.
Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Bell Schedule Information
Daniels Run ES bell schedule for 2024-2025 is 9:00am - 3:45pm.
- Office hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Kiss & Ride Drop Off - 8:45am - 9:00am
- Door open at 8:45am for students
Attendance Reporting
Report Attendance using one of the methods below:
Kiss and Ride Information
Welcome to the new school year! This is to inform you of our Kiss and Ride procedures for the end of the day.
1) During the first week of school we will be giving out a Kiss and Ride card.
2) Please place the card on the passenger side dashboard of your vehicle with your child's name and grade level.
3) All students will wait in the cafeteria to be called to the Kiss and Ride loop of cars as parents arrive. Students will be called starting at 3:45pm when the dismissal bell rings.
Beginning September 3rd if you do not have the card on your dashboard you will be asked to park and come in to the office to pick up your child. Please be sure to get as many Kiss and Ride cards as you need to ensure that all your vehicles can display the card.
- As a reminder students should only be entering and exiting cars from the passenger side of the vehicle. Also students will be dismissed to a vehicle ONLY. Please do not walk up to the cafeteria exit door to pick up your child.
- We thank you in advance for your flexibility and help with ensuring the safety of all the children.
- No pets are allowed on school grounds.
Opt-Out Annual Notice
Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.
In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.
Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.
Update Immunizations and Records
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office.
If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.
Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.
Early Release Mondays
Fairfax County Public Schools has planned seven early release Mondays starting in September. Please mark the dates listed below on your calendars.
Daniels Run ES will dismiss at 12:45 PM on the following days:
- September 23
- October 28
- November 25
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
Visit FCPS' webpage for detailed information about early release Mondays. Please make sure to fill out the survey that came to you via e-notify regarding early release Mondays.
FCPS Calendar
FCPS School Calendar 2024-2025
Important Dates
August 27- PTA Meeting @ 7pm (Virtual)
August 30- Sept 2- Labor Day Break
September 5 - Back to School Open House/PTA Picnic
September 23- Early Release at 12:45pm
October 11- Field Day
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