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A Note from the Principal
Dear Daniels Run Elementary School Community,
I hope this message finds you all well and warm. Last week brought us some frigid temperatures and unexpected delays, and I appreciate everyone's patience and adaptability during these times. As we move into the new week, we are excited to return to our regular schedule, including the much-anticipated recess for our students.
Tomorrow marks the end of the grading period, a time to reflect on our students' hard work and accomplishments over the past months. We are proud of their efforts and grateful for the support from our dedicated teachers and staff.
Please note that Wednesday will be a teacher workday. This provides our educators with the opportunity to finalize grades and prepare for the next grading period, ensuring that we continue to provide an enriching and supportive learning environment for all students.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community.
Warm regards,
Susan Mullen
Principal
PTA News
🧥 Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.
View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Estefania Castro, at ecastro1@fcps.edu. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
Spring Clean-Up
Join the Daniels Run community for a rewarding community event! Our school is hosting a Spring Clean-up Day on April 1st. Families are invited to come together to beautify our school grounds. We'll be weeding gardens, raking leaves, cleaning up litter, and improving the grounds around our school building. Bring the whole family, wear comfortable clothes, and don't forget your gloves! Let's show our school some love and make it shine!
After School Soccer Program
Join the Tekkers Lab Afterschool Soccer Program at Daniels Run! For $150, 1st-6th graders can improve their soccer skills every Wednesday from 3:45-4:45 PM, Feb 5 - Mar 26. Our high-energy practices focus on soccer, coordination, and decision-making. Kids will make friends, get plenty of ball touches, and score goals! Students will report to the cafeteria after school and have 15 mins to eat a packed snack before starting. Don't forget to pack a snack!
Register today at app.campdoc.com/ register/cityoffairfax.
Yoga Club
Dear Parents,
We are excited to announce that Warrior Kids will be having an 8-week session on Wednesdays at Daniel’s Run starting Wednesday, February 5. Please see the attached flyer for more details and use the QR code to sign up.
Estimados padres,
Nos complace anunciar que Warrior Kids tendrá una sesión de 8 semanas los miércoles en Daniel’s Run a partir del miércoles 5 de febrero. Por favor, consulte el folleto adjunto para más detalles y utilice el código QR para inscribirse.
Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are.Learn more about Mentoring Month.
Research has shown that young people with at least one trusted mentor are less likely to skip school, less likely to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, and more prepared to enter college or the workforce. Yet one in three children lack a mentor.
All it takes is one person to serve as a trusted adult to help change a young person’s path in life. Mentors provide attention, support, and enrichment, and help connect their mentees to resources that may help them on their journey in life.
The FCPS MentorWorks program matches mentors with students in schools near where they live or work. They meet for at least 30 minutes a week. Learn more about how to become a mentor for an FCPS student. Contact Martha Macdonald, mentoring specialist, for additional information at mmacdonald@fcps.edu.
Spring 2025 Adult English Classes
If you are interested in taking English Classes, please see the attached Spring Schedule for the English Empowerment Center. The Fairfax Regional Library is offering classes on Mondays and Thursdays, 5:00pm-7:00pm starting February 10th - April 24th. The classes are free and you can sign up starting on Monday, January 27th, 4:30pm-6:00pm. The Fairfax Regional Library is located at 10360 North St, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Please see attached flyer for more information.
Si está interesado(a) en tomar clases de inglés, consulte el folleto de primavera adjunto del English Empowerment Center. La Biblioteca Regional de Fairfax ofrece clases los lunes y jueves, de 5:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m., del 10 de febrero al 24 de abril. Las clases son gratuitas y pueden inscribirse a partir del lunes 27 de enero de 4:30pm a 6:00pm. La Biblioteca Regional de Fairfax está ubicada en 10360 North St, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Consulte el folleto adjunto para obtener más información.
❄️ Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings
Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.
📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update
The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:
- Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Language interpretation will be available.
All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.
Music News
🎵 International Night & Day: Thursday night, Feb 20 and Friday morning, Feb 21: Students and families – would you like to sing, play an instrument or dance to honor a certain country? Contact Michelle McCarten to schedule an audition (deadline Jan 31). All acts must be prepared ahead of time before the audition. Click here for a 90 second video to recap last years’ events.
🎵 The January Musician of the Month is Wu Man. She is a Chinese American pipa player and composer. The pipa is a 2000-year-old Chinese instrument named after the plucking sounds of its strings. Log on to your fcpsschools.net account then click here to play her music at home.
🎵 Miss McCarten Music Classes: Recital Day is next week. If your child takes private instrument lessons (outside of school) they are invited to perform for their classmates next week (during regular music class). This happens on their last music class of each quarter. Please contact Miss McCarten with questions.
🎵Ages 6-12. SUMMER CHOIR CAMP: 1 week day camp at George Mason University
Attend Today Achieve Tomorrow!
Visit Attendance Resources and Support for more attendance insights and support – because every day is a step toward a brighter tomorrow!
Let's get your child to class when the bell rings. Every school day is a unique opportunity for students to learn, connect, and grow. The life skills children need to get ready for school are the same life skills that will help them reach graduation and beyond!
A big thank you to:
- 🌟 Students and families who show up every day, even when it's busy.
- 👩🏫 Teachers who create a welcoming and safe haven for learning.
- 👨💼 Administrators who provide a safe and engaging learning environment.
- 👏 Bus drivers, support staff, and volunteers who lend a helping hand to our students.
If you need support, reach out to your school counselor, family liaison, or school social worker for a helping hand. If your child is not feeling well, please view the Can My Child Go to School? webpage.
For more visit our attendance webpage. Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow! 📚
P2 News
Dear Families,
This week, our school community will focus on the character strength of Prudence. Prudence means you plan for the future and achieve your goals by making careful everyday choices.
Prudence is about doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons. It's a way of thinking ahead, setting goals, making plans, and having the discipline to follow through. It’s more about using your head than your heart.
Prudence helps with managing yourself effectively. Whether aiming for a sports record, getting good grades, or saving for something special, you need to plan ahead and stay focused. Even with a plan, you must resist temptations that might distract you. Prudence gives you the wisdom to use the right strengths at the right time to achieve your goals.
To practice and encourage the character strength of prudence at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below are links to this week’s P2 for Families lessons. Click on the grade level that best meets your child’s needs.
Thank you for your support!
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Dress Children Warmly
- Proposed Construction Projects
- Dual Language Immersion Lottery
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
January 29- No School/ Teacher Work Day
February 1- PTA Skate Night
February 17- No School (Presidents' Day)
February 20- International Night
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