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POG Superstars pictured were recognized during the quarterly Breakfast of Champions.
Save the Date
February 4th
Progress Reports Sent Home
February 10th - 14th
Kindness Week
February 12th
100th Day of School
February 14th
Dranesville Loves to Read Day
February 24th
3 Hour Early Release 1:05 pm
March 3rd - 7th
Read Across America Week | Scholastic Book Fair
March 4th
Literacy Night | Late Night at the Book Fair
March 7th
Book Character Day
March 17th
Kindergarten Orientation 3:00 - 4:00 pm
March 28th
End of Quarter 3
24-25 School Year Calendar
Spring 2025 SOL Assessment Dates
Kindness Week February 10th - 14th
Kindness Week English Graphic | Kindness Week Spanish Graphic
Dranesville Loves to Read Day
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We are looking forward to welcoming guest readers into our classrooms on Friday, February 14th for our fourth annual Dranesville Loves to Read Day. How sweet it is to have our families share their love of reading with our students. Please message your child's teacher to arrange a time to visit as a guest reader. Thank you for sharing your time with us! |
Advisory Committee for Students With Disabilities Seeks Nominations for First-Class Awards
First-Class Awards are presented each year to individuals who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the 2025 First-Class Awards. This is a great opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the inclusion efforts of educators, administrators, and students who demonstrate the inclusion of students with disabilities in all facets of education.
Nominees should model excellence in their role relative to special education, have a positive impact that benefits disabled and non-disabled students alike, and be committed to creating an inclusive environment and mindset.
Nominate an administrator, staff member, student, or community partner who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools. Nominations close Wednesday, February 19.
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Kindergarten Orientation
 Dranesville Elementary's Kindergarten Orientation March 17th 3:00 pm
Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for Kindergarten Orientation at Dranesville Elementary School. Read more about the registration process. For additional information please contact Angela Agana, our school registrar, at 703-326-5200.
Fifth and Sixth Grade Families
Our Family Liaison, Paulina Hidalgo, invites you to participate in The Parent Project. This free 10-week parent workshop will help you to gain tools to learn:
- how to build a positive relationship with your child.
- ways to prevent disruptive behavior at home.
- ways to explore concrete solutions for active supervision.
When: Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Where: Herndon Middle School Library
In-person: February 6th - April 10th
Flyer
Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair
30,000 FREE BOOKS for Families and Educators!
• Books are available on a first-come, first served basis, so arrive early!
• Parents and guardians are welcome to choose up to 10 free books per child for home libraries, with a 30 books maximum limit per family.
• Educators and school staff may choose up to 50 free books for their classrooms.
• Fun family activities including DJ, food trucks, and free Valentine’s Day card making area.
• Hundreds of LEGO brick boxes available while supplies last!
Saturday, Feb. 8
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Lorton Community Center & Library
9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA 22079
For more information, please contact David Walrod:
dpwalrod@fcft.org, 703-451-6840
Dranesville Cares
Our school-wide expectations are grounded in Portrait of a Graduate attributes and skills that students need to succeed in school and life. It is important that we are all caring communicators who use respectful words, goal-directed and resilient individuals who take ownership of our learning community and global and ethical citizens who take action to care for our school and community.
Dining Expectations
- I will be respectful by entering the cafeteria walking quietly.
- I will be responsible by getting my lunch and utensils before sitting down.
- I will be responsible by sitting in my seat.
- I will eat lunch and talk quietly (table voices) with my neighbor.
- I will be responsible by cleaning up when my table is called.
- I will be safe by staying seated until my teacher picks me up from my table.
Restrooms Expectations
- Get teacher permission.
- Go to the restroom.
- Flush the toilet.
- Wash your hands.
- Leave the restroom and return to class.
Hallway & Transition Expectations
- Use walking feet in the hallway.
- Stop at intervals to check with the adult for instructions to continue or wait.
- Keep hands and feet to yourself.
- Use quiet voices to respect other classes that are working.
Digital Device Expectations
Be kind in person and online.
Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Activity
on Assigned FCPS Device
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 their 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.
Additional Technology Resources for Families.
Safe, Supported, and Ready to Learn
with Second Step
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On Tuesday mornings, each of our K-6 class engages a in Second Step lesson during morning meeting time. This month, we are exploring the concept of Growth Mindset. |
Fostering a growth mindset can enhance students’ academic performance and help them develop crucial life skills like resilience, motivation, and the ability to adapt their learning strategies. Adopting a growth mindset can mean the difference between a student persevering through challenges or giving up.
Here are family links for our first Second Step Unit: Growth Mindset.
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Dranesville Renovation
Check the Dranesville Elementary Capital Project page for updates about our renovation and addition. We are excited to grow with you!
Community Flyers
Herndon Reston Youth Baseball Spring 2025
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