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Congratulations to the Herndon Pyramid Choral Ensembles, especially our Dragons, for a beautiful performance on Monday evening. Thank you to Ms. Hughes and Mr. Libby for directing these talented musicians.
🎶Save the Date for our Band, Strings, and Chorus Concert 🎶
December 17th at 7:00 pm
Digital Citizenship Week
October 27th-31st
Digital Citizenship Week English | Digital Citizenship Week Spanish
October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month and our Digital Citizenship Week Spirit Week(October 27-31)! We are committed to making digital well-being a priority and connecting families to valuable digital literacy resources. Celebrate with us during our Digital Citizenship Spirit Week!
Dranesville's Six-Seven Reading Challenge
Our Dragons have taught us to celebrate leveling up with the saying "six-seven". Now Drake is challenging all of our Dragons to read 6-7 books between October 28th and December 16th. That is just one book each week for the 6-7 weeks between October 28th and winter break. Reading logs will come home with students today, October 28th.
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Let's level up our reading together! Stop by the Herndon Fortnightly Library located at 768 Center St, Herndon, VA 20170between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 1st to browse or borrow 6 - 7 books. Check out these events that are also happening at Fortnightly Library. |
Calling Mathematicians in Grades 4 - 6
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The Math Olympiad program is dedicated to developing advanced problem-solving skills and fostering a love for mathematics through participation in national competitions! Dranesville is looking forward to forming a team of up to 35 mathematicians in grades 4-6. |
Is your child interested in being part of Math Olympiad? Fill out the interest form by November 6th.
Outstanding Employee Awards
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Nominations are now open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Dranesville Elementary School Outstanding Employee, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: https://forms.gle/37SaisPKap2UXf3H6 by November 7th, 2025.
All that is required is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work. You may nominate up to one employee per category.
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Outstanding Teacher
Outstanding New Teacher
Outstanding Principal
Outstanding Leader
Outstanding Professional Employee
Outstanding Operational Employee
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 7, 2025
If you have any questions, please contact Jacki Young jmyoung@fcps.edu or Megan Kowalczik mkkowalczik@fcps.edu
You're Invited to a Celebration of Culture, Community, Language, and Literacy
 Dranesville Elementary School
November 6th | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
K-2 Student Performances | Potluck Dinner | Literacy Night
We look forward to celebrating culture, community, and students' learning on Thursday, November 6th. K-2 students will have the opportunity to present songs and dances that they have been learning in FLES.
During the evening, be sure to visit the gym where we will have four stations with hands-on activities to help with students' English Language Development. We will provide materials for you to take home to continue your child's learning at home.
One of our most beloved traditions about this celebration is sharing favorite family dishes. Please bring a dish to share for this community potluck. If you would like your family's favorite recipe included in Dranesville's Family Cookbook bring a copy of your family's recipe or submit it here.
Mrs. Gadley will be bringing gumbo and pralines. Mrs. Palacios will be bringing halupkies. What dish will your family bring? 💙
Dranesville CARES by Giving
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Dranesville ES Food Drive
November 5th-12th
We are holding a Food Drive from November 5th through November 12th! Please help us support the DMV area by donating non-perishable food items which will be distributed to Food For Others Bank Pantry. All donations can be brought directly to the Main Office during school hours. Thank you for your generosity—let's make a difference together!
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Honoring Veterans in Our School Community
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Our annual Veterans Day celebration will be on Monday, November 10th at 9:50 am. Second graders are learning songs in music classes that they will perform during the event. |
Second grade families and distinguished guests are invited to attend in-person. The event will be live-streamed for the Dranesville school community. The zoom link will be available in Schoology.
If you have a personal connection to the military, either through yourself or your family, and would like to take part in the presentations, please fill out this form. In this form, please include any pictures or words that you would like to share in the presentation.
All members of the Dranesville Elementary School community are asked to wear red, white, and blue on Monday, November 10th to support our second grade performers and to honor Veterans who have served and sacrificed.
Note: Benchmark Unit 1 Magazine will be coming home with students by October 21st.
Dranesville Elementary School Renovation Status Community Meeting
We are excited to invite you to a community meeting on Wednesday, November 12, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the cafeteria at Dranesville Elementary.
During this meeting, we will share important updates about the progress of the school renovations and answer any questions you may have. Language interpretation will be provided. The Dranesville Elementary School Renovation Project was identified according to the 2009 Renovation Queue, approved by the FCSB in 2009. Dranesville Elementary School is number 53 of 63 schools in the queue. Planning and Design for this project were funded by the 2021 school bond referendum, with construction funded by the 2023 school bond referendum.
The completed project will provide renovations to existing spaces and updates to all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The project will add approximately 29,000 square feet to the building, including new administrative offices and a two-story classroom addition. The completed project includes expansions to the cafeteria and library. Notable among numerous site improvements are updates to the bus loop, playground, and hardscape play areas.
 Please save the date and join us for Dranesville's Fourth Annual Magnitude of Gratitude. This year's celebration will be on Thursday, November 20th and will include both Family Math activities and our Thanksgiving Luncheon. Adult meals cost $5.00. Student meals cost $3.25. Tickets for Thanksgiving Lunch will be available on our PTA website.
Food and Nutrition Services Menu
Daily Attendance Matters
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KUDOS to Kindergarten for 100% Attendance Today
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Please take a look at the FCPS Calendar. Try to schedule any trips or family events on weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students who are absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered “chronically absent.”
If your child is having difficulty with daily attendance, our Student Attendance and Engagement Team is ready to assist. Please call us at 703-326-5252 if you need support. Together, we will develop a plan to help your child attend school so they can access daily instruction.
Calendar Reminders
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Early Release Wednesday
Wednesday, October 29th is a 3 Hour Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 1:05 pm.
An email was sent to each family on October 22nd as a reminder of your early release dismissal selection.
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Quarter End, School Planning, and Teacher Workdays
Friday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.
Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 3, for a school planning day and Tuesday, November 4, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
What Did My Child Learn First Quarter?
First Quarter Curriculum Overview | First Quarter Homework
Progress reports will come home with students on Wednesday, November 12th. Along with Progress Reports, several Family Reports will be shared with families. These reports will provide a snapshot of your child's current strengths and areas for growth in reading and mathematics. Progress report family information from Dranesville will include:
- Grades 1-6 VALLSS - Student Report
- Grades 1-6 MAP - Family Report
- Grades 3-6 iReady - Family Report
- Grades K - 6 Quarter 1 Attendance Progress Report
- Multilingual Learner English Language Development Goals
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Join us for a Family Coffee on November 17th at 9:30 am to learn about the assessments that are being used to monitor and measure your child's learning. Can't make it on Monday? Come to the PTA meeting on Wednesday, November 19th at 7:00 pm for the same information. |
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Come Meet the Dranesville Clinical and Support Team!
Join us for coffee on Monday, November 24th from 9:20 -10:20 am. We will discuss our roles within the school and how we can support students and families in the building, at home, and in the community. We look forward to seeing everyone :)
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✅ Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or submitting the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type “Federal Impact Aid Survey” in the Issue Description section. You may also call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
Save the Date
October 28 - December 16: Dranesville's 6-7 Reading Challenge
October 29: 3 Hour Early Release 1:05 pm Dismissal
October 31: 2 Hour Early Release 2:05 pm Dismissal | End of Quarter 1
November 3 - 4: No School | School Planning & Teacher Workday
November 10: Dranesville's Veterans Day Celebration
November 11: No School | Holiday
November 12: 3 Hour Early Release 1:05 pm Dismissal
November 17: Family Coffee 9:30 am
November 19: Full-time AAP Referral Family Information Session 6:00 pm
November 20: Thanksgiving Lunch and Family Math Day
November 25: Fall Make-up and Retake Picture Day
November 26 - 28: No School | Thanksgiving Holiday
December 17: Band, Strings, and Chorus Winter Concert 7:00 pm
25-26 School Year Calendar
25-26 SACC Calendar
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