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A Note from the Principal
Hello Families,
I hope you had a great week and are enjoying this beautiful weather. Next week, we have our Dragon Day - the PTA's biggest fundraiser of the year! It's a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together, support the school, and have fun.
We're also excited to announce that George Mason Baseball mentors have started mentoring in classrooms this week. It's a fantastic initiative to connect our students with positive role models and enrich their educational experience.
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
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Early Release: Monday, October 28th
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Kindergarten (Community Helpers) and First Grade (Book Characters) Parade:
- Date: October 31st
- Time: 9:20 AM
- Location: In front of the school
- Note: October 31st is also a two-hour early release day for all students.
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School Holiday: November 1st – School is closed.
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Conference Day: November 4th – No school for students.
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Election Day: November 5th – No school for students.
We hope these events and activities help keep you informed and engaged with our school community. Thank you for your continued support and involvement.
Have a great week!
Warm regards,
Susan Mullen
Principal, Daniels Run Elementary School
PE News
A huge thank you to all the amazing volunteers who helped make our Field Day a success! We couldn't have done it without your time, energy, and enthusiasm. Your support ensured the day ran smoothly, and the students had a blast with all the activities. We truly appreciate everything you did to make the event memorable for the kids!
Our students are enjoying our catching and throwing unit in PE, and we would love your help! We use weighted stuffed animals (i.e. Beanie Babies / any small stuffed animal with plastic pellets inside) as a fun and safe tool to teach and practice these skills. If you have any Beanie Babies or small, weighted stuffed animals at home that you no longer need, we would greatly appreciate any donations. Your contributions will help enhance our lessons and provide a unique learning experience for the kids.
Thank you!
Mrs. Heffron and Mr. Murray
Avid News
Pass the Prop is an energizer where students communicate through movement and think of something in a different way. It’s a quick way for students to take a break, think creatively and build community. If you are interested in this activity, I’m happy to lead it or come in and help you out.
Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.
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Area Orchestra Opportunity
🎵 Your 5th or 6th grade strings student has an opportunity to Join Area Orchestra. We meet at Katherine Johnson Middle School on the following dates (11/13, 11/20, 12/11 from 6:00-7:00 with the performance on 12/17 at 7pm at Katherine Johnson Middle School. This is a fun opportunity to learn and grow on your instrument and make new friends. Registration is in the following link https://forms.gle/EzDugDJsqbPyU4qQ9 . There is a $10 fee to be paid at the first rehearsal, checks made out to KJMS.
If you have any questions, please contact Anna Sengstack. AMSengstack@fcps.edu.
We are TJ Investigative Science Outreach, a student-led organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. We will be hosting our 12th annual invitational science fair, and we would like to invite 5th-8th grade students from your school to participate. Admission to the science fair is completely free.
Participants will complete a research project of their choice and present at the fair in-person in the spring. We help students prepare for this fair by holding multiple sessions to teach them important skills in STEM like brainstorming, collecting data, presenting, writing an experiment summary, using statistics, creating an experimental diagram, etc.
Our first interest/brainstorming session is October 18th, 2024 from 6-7PM. We will be holding this session virtually through Zoom. During this session we will go over the goals and guidelines of this fair and introduce students to a multitude of project ideas. All interested students should sign up using the form at the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0Y0oodU11TzBUfWFnU5lsxoWaqixuX50fxVNv5A5DxcmRvw/viewform?usp=sf_link
PTA News
 
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Students in various grades are learning characteristics of bullying and how they can help stop it.
- To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
Below is a poster from Second Step about bullying prevention:
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
P2 News
Dear Families,
Next week, our school will focus on the character strength of Creativity. Creativity means coming up with new and original ways to think about and do things.
Creative people see the world differently. They are open to new experiences and think independently. They come up with many ideas and pursue them with energy and enthusiasm. Creativity takes courage because sharing original ideas can sometimes lead to criticism.
Creativity is vital to our world! Creative solutions can help resolve conflicts and find compromises that satisfy everyone involved, strengthening relationships. It helps us solve tough problems, create new things, and see the world in fresh ways. Examples include treatments for deadly illnesses, such as cancer, the invention of the cell phone, and the development of solar panels. Imagine life without Impressionist paintings or the creation of airplanes and rocket ships.
To encourage creativity with your child at home, visit the Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families. There, you can watch a video, read a quote, and discuss three questions together.
Thank you for your continued support!
Yearbook Help Needed
Do you attend student activities at DRES and enjoying taking pictures?
We are looking for volunteers to support our yearbook coordinator, primarily taking and collecting pictures throughout the year. No special skills, cameras or equipment needed. Aside from uploading your pictures, no additional time required (unless you'd like to help with design too!).
If you are interested, please reach out to Angie Xhakolli at angelaxhakolli@gmail.com.
Music News
🎵 The October Musician of the Month is Mexican guitar duo: Rodrigo y Gabriela. They play rock n’ roll, heavy metal, and fusion.
🎵 Fairfax Pyramid Choir: Come see many of our 4th-6th graders sing in this free concert this month: 7pm, Tuesday, October 29 at Fairfax High School!
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for one of the following conversations:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- FCPS Family Orientation
- Community Conversations
- Immunization Clinics
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
FCPS Calendar
 FCPS School Calendar 2024-2025
Important Dates
October 25- Dragon Day
October 28- 3 Hour Early Release Day (Students dismissed at 12:45)
October 31- End of 1st Quarter/ 2 Hour Early Release
November 1- No School/Holiday
November 4- Teacher Work Day/ No School
November 5- Teacher Work Day/ No School
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