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A Note from the Principal
Dear Daniels Run Families,
As the first hints of spring begin to emerge, there's a renewed sense of energy and possibility in the air. It's been a beautiful week, perfect for outdoor activities, and a wonderful time to look forward to what lies ahead.
March 28th marks an important day as we conclude the quarter and capture memories with spring picture day. Shortly after, on March 31st, we will enjoy a school holiday before diving into a teacher workday on April 1st. This day will also host a kindergarten information session and a community clean-up event at Daniels Run — more details on these activities can be found below.
Our dedicated staff has been honing their volleyball skills in preparation for the friendly match against Providence Elementary School. We are also happy to announce that April 6th will be Daniels Run Day at the George Mason baseball game. We encourage everyone to join in the festivities and show your school spirit!
Kindest regards,
Susan Mullen, Principal
Daniels Run Elementary School
PTA News
 
Middle School Transition Matters
The Middle School Transition Matters Newsletter: Elementary Edition focuses on important transition matters for elementary families. It highlights the significance of transition planning to help students think about their future and connect school learning to real-life jobs and skills.
Highlights Include:
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Self-Awareness: Helping students explore their strengths and interests.
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Career Awareness: Connecting classroom learning to potential careers.
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Connecting Learning to Life & Career: Real-life applications for school learning.
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Pre-Vocational Skills: Building foundational skills for future work.
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Summer Opportunities: Information on arts camps, CTE programs, and volunteering.
Resources for Families:
Reminder for Parents: Morning Drop-Off Policy
We’ve noticed an increase in students being dropped off after 9:00 AM. Please remember that per school policy, any student arriving after 9:00 AM must be accompanied by a parent or guardian into the building and signed in as late.
This ensures a safe and smooth start to the school day for all students. Thank you for your cooperation in following this important procedure!
National Women’s History Month
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
 Next Steps in the Budget Process
The next steps in the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process include the School Board presenting the budget to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 22. The Board of Supervisors will then conduct public hearings Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24. Community members can submit testimony or sign up to speak.
Visit the county government website to view the Fairfax County FY 2026 Advertised Budget. The community is also invited to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the county’s FY 2026 Advertised Budget.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process.
Help and Resources for Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families
Are you concerned about your infant, toddler, or preschool-aged child's development? Resources are available if your child exhibits difficulties in one or more of the following areas:
- communication,
- fine and/or gross motor skills,
- self-help skills,
- problem solving
- attention skills
Learn more about typical developmental milestones.
The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia (ITC) is the state’s early intervention system for infants and toddlers (0-36 months) with disabilities and their families. ITC provides evaluations and services for children who have developmental delays or medical conditions that may affect development. Parents are encouraged to contact ITC at 703-246-7121 to share their concerns.
Early Childhood Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs between the ages of 20 months and 5 years (children must be two by September 30).
FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services (ECID&S) offers a free referral process to identify potential developmental delays or disabilities. Special education services are provided for all children who are found eligible through the referral process. Parents are encouraged to contact 571-423-4121 with questions or to make a referral.
✨ Helping students meet the criteria for kindergarten readiness is Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan.
🎤 Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS on Monday, April 7, Greenbriar West Elementary School from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Click on a date to register. Registration is not required but is encouraged for planning purposes.
Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
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, cleaning up litter, making small repairs and improving the grounds around our school building. Bring the whole family, a water bottle, wear comfortable clothes, and don't forget your gloves! Let's show our school some love and make it shine! Sign up to participate here https://forms.gle/banmZDXZfYJ2ABaHA
- Children may not be dropped off at this event.
- This event is weather dependent.
- Please meet in the science lab at 9:30.
- Questions? Contact Megan Oris mloris@fcps.edu
Music News
🎵The Youth Choirs of the Fairfax Choral Society invite you and your families to our Poetry of Music concert on Tuesday, March 25th at 7:00pm at Annandale United Methodist Church. FCPS students and teachers are FREE! We hope you can join us!
🎵The March musician of the month is the American pop rock band: Imagine Dragons.
🎵 3rd & 5th grade music field trip success! On Tuesday the 3rd & 5th grade went to GMU to watch & perform with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. The theme was swing music. This was an interactive concert where students could sing/dance/play recorders with the orchestra and jazz band. Bravo to the student musicians and for being such wonderful representatives of Daniels Run!
🎵 Summer Opportunities for students:
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SUMMER CHOIR CAMP: 1 week day camp at George Mason University. Only a few spots still available
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E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perforfm, make, and create. Students take part in 4 daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
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IFTA is a 2- or 3-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11.
 
P2 News
Dear Families,
Next week, our community will focus on an important life skill: emotional regulation! It's about helping them understand and manage their feelings in healthy ways, rather than suppressing them. Think of it as teaching them how to steer their own emotional ship. Strong emotional regulation can lead to better friendships, improved focus in school, and increased resilience when facing challenges.
We'll be sharing tips with students this week on recognizing their feelings, understanding how emotions feel in their bodies, and practicing calming techniques. You can support this at home by encouraging your child to name their emotions ("I see you're feeling frustrated"), validating their feelings ("It's okay to feel sad when..."), and modeling healthy coping strategies yourself. By working together, we can equip our kids with the tools they need to navigate the emotional ups and downs of childhood and beyond!
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:
- Student Achievements
- Art in our Schools Month
- Celebrating Students Setting Positive Examples
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
March 28- End of 3rd Quarter
March 28- Spring Individual and Class Picture Day
March 31- No School/Eid al-Fitr Holiday
April 1- No School/Teacher Work Day
April 14-18- Spring Break- School Closed and Office Closed
April 28- 3 Hour Early Release Monday (Students are dismissed at 12:45pm)
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