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A Note from the Principal
Dear Daniels Run Community,
It is hard to believe we have already completed three weeks of school, and we truly appreciate the opportunity to educate your children. Thank you for entrusting us with their learning journey.
Upcoming Events
We're excited to invite you to our Back to School Night at Daniels Run Elementary, scheduled for Wednesday, September 10th, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teachers and learn more about the year ahead.
In conjunction with our Back to School Night, the PTA is hosting a Family Picnic from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the back of the school. Enjoy delicious offerings from local food trucks and spend some quality time with our school community. We look forward to seeing you there with your child!
Important Reminder
Please note that Tuesday, September 9th is a school holiday. This change was made from the original calendar distributed by FCPS earlier this year. Daniels Run Elementary will serve as a voting site on this day, and the front office will be closed.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. We look forward to an exciting and productive year ahead!
Warm regards,
Susan Mullen, Principal
Upcoming Dates
September 9: Special Election Day- No School
September 10: Back to School Night/PTA Picnic at 5-7pm
September 17: 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday at 12:45pm
September 23: Rosh Hashanah Holiday- No School
October 2: Yom Kippur- No School
October 13: Indigenous Peoples' Day- No School
October 20: Diwali- No School
Subaru Loves Learning
 A big Thank You to our Subaru community partners for donating school supplies to the classrooms of our newest Daniels Run teachers!
Second Step Elementary
Dear Families,
We want your child to be successful in school and that means supporting and encouraging their whole development. While excelling in academic classes is important, children also need skills to take on learning challenges, make good decisions, manage strong emotions, and get along with others.
At Daniels Run, we will soon begin teaching Second Step® Elementary, a research-based social-emotional learning program designed to improve children’s social-emotional skills. Second Step skills and concepts are designed to help children both in and out of school. Four units will cover the following: Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting, Emotion Management, Empathy and Kindness, and Problem Solving.
To help you reinforce the language and skills your child is learning, you’ll receive weekly information from their Second Step teacher. It will include the key concepts for that week and a discussion question that prompts students to practice or talk about the week’s skills with you at home.
If you have any questions about Second Step Elementary, please don’t hesitate to contact us or your child’s teacher for more information. Thank you for your support as we work to build a safe and supportive school community.
Sincerely,
The Daniels Run Admin Team
Every Day Counts: Setting Your Child Up for Success
- September is Attendance Awareness Month. There are many ways parents and caregivers can help their children create healthy routines and make a habit of getting to school on time every day. Some examples include:
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in English or Spanish.)
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
Visit the FCPS website for more attendance tips and resources. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
After-School Clubs Starting Soon!
Join us for a 7-week session of fun from 3:45–4:45 PM:
Wednesdays (Sept. 24–Nov. 12):
🧘 Warrior Kids Yoga – Cafeteria
🥋 Kaizen MMA – Gym
Kaizen sign-up: https://form.jotform.com/252444813459159
🧪 Beyond Bubbles – Main Pod
Thursdays (Sept. 18-Oct. 30):
🎨 Paws & Claws Craft Club w/ HS Volunteers- Art Room
Spots are limited, sign up soon!
 
AAP Parent Information Sessions
Continuum of Services
Our in-person Parent Information Session will be held on September 25th at 6:00PM in the Library. During this session, we will provide information on the continuum of AAP services for all students at Daniels Run. (Grades K-6)
Screening and Identification for Full-Time AAP
Our in-person Screening and Identification Session will be held on October 9th at 6:00 PM in the library. During this session, we will explain and answer questions about the screening process for part-time school-based and full-time Level IV services. (Grades 2-6).
Ensuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS
At Daniels Run ES, our volunteers are a vital part of our school community. We deeply value the time and care they give to our students.
Recent updates to our volunteer process focus on one primary goal: keeping students safe.
These updates — such as checks against the sex offender registry and, in some cases, criminal background checks — are safety measures that will help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care.
We encourage all our parents and community members interested in supporting our students by volunteering at school to visit [Volunteer FCPS], click “Learn More,” and then “Sign Up.” After you create a profile, you will view an orientation video and complete a volunteer application.
Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.
We understand these changes may seem disruptive, especially for long-time volunteers. Our intent is to ensure that our students feel safe and supported with each and every person they encounter at school.
As a reminder, all volunteers — and visitors to a school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
No-Cost Meals Available for Students on September 9
As a reminder, all FCPS schools will be closed for students and school staff on September 9 due to a special election in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. FCPS will provide student meals at a select number of schools at no cost. Please keep in mind that:
- Lunch and a snack will be served together from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Meals must be eaten on site at participating schools.
- Enrichment activities will be available for children. Participation is encouraged but not required.
- Only children 18 and under may receive meals.
- Each child may receive one lunch and one snack.
View a list of school sites that will be providing meals for children on September 9. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Safety Drills During the School Year
- Cell Phones Off, Learning On
- FCPS Strategic Plan: Goals 1-3
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 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar
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