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Fourth Grade Teachers Dressed in Characters from Benchmark Unit 2
First and Second Quarter Curriculum
First Quarter Curriculum Overview | First Quarter Homework
Second Quarter Curriculum Overview | Second Quarter Homework
On November 3rd and 4th the instructional staff at Dranesville engaged in professional learning and school planning. Staff revisited the 25-26 School Innovation and Improvement Plan (SIIP), reviewed Fall Assessment Data, established instructional commitments for second quarter, and submitted first quarter progress report marks.
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:
- Progress Report Supplement Cover Letter
- Grades K - 6 Quarter 1 Attendance Progress Report
- Grades 1-6 VALLSS Student Report
- Grades 1-6 MAP Family Report
- Grades 3-6 iReady Family Report
- Multilingual Learner English Language Development Goals
Students identified for reading intervention based on VAALLS (K-3) or math intervention based on MAP (1-6) are receiving this intervention November 10th through December 19th. Student's reading plans are available in SIS Parent VUE. We appreciate all of your efforts to schedule appointments and vacations during school holidays so that students are present for instruction.
As we approach the winter holidays, please keep in mind that instruction including intervention and enrichment are planned for every school day. Our goal is for every student to be achieving on or above grade level by the end of the school year. Grade level instruction and specialized instruction is delivered every day.
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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. |
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 with Sra. Ray.
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.
Dranesville's 6-7 Reading Challenge
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 came home with students on October 28th. Students may also log their reading online.
📅Save the date and join us for our next Saturday morning at the Herndon Fortnightly Library. We look forward to visiting with and reading with Dragons between 10 am - 12 pm.
📰Breaking News from Dranesville's Student Journalism Club
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Our Dragon's Spark student journalism club shares student perspective on the happenings in our school community. Take a moment to check out the newest edition of the Dragon's Spark newsletter.
September Dragon's Spark
October Dragon's Spark
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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.
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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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
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.
✅ 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).
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
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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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Rising Seventh Grade Families
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Herndon Middle School invites you to visit for a sweet treat and chat to learn about their exciting, advanced academics local full time program initiative!
Discover how this program can enrich your child’s educational experience and enhance their learning journey. After the discussion, stay to enjoy the talent show--- an entertaining showcase of our Herndon Middle School students’ talents! We look forward to seeing you there!
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November 21 • 6-7 PM | Herndon Middle School Library
Herndon Middle School continues to see an increase in Full-Time AAP eligible students choosing to remain at HMS instead of opting for placement at their designated AAP center. To further provide supports to our students, Herndon Middle School is interested in starting a Full-Time advanced academic cluster model for 7th grade students during the 26-27 school year. This cluster group model will allow us to provide targeted support for Full-Time eligible
students in English, Social Studies, and Science within clustered classroom settings.
Cluster grouping allows our teachers to:
· further create a learning environment where depth and complexity can be increased,
· differentiate up instructional practices by increasing rigor, modifying structure and pace, developing expertise, and encourage independence and autonomy in our learners
· encourage students to pursue independent projects, research topics of interest and develop self-directed learning skills, and
· apply the principles of the Parallel Curriculum Model by implementing a multidisciplinary framework that meets the diverse needs of advanced learners, fostering an environment that provides various opportunities for
students to engage with content in different ways.
Save the Date: 7th Grade Curriculum Night at Herndon Middle School Thursday, December 11, 2025
Save the Date
November 5: 50th Day of the 2025-2026 School Year
November 10: ❤️🤍💙Dranesville's Veterans Day Celebration ❤️🤍💙
November 11: No School | Holiday
November 12: 3 Hour Early Release 1:05pm Dismissal
November 12: Dranesville Phase 2 Renovation Community Meeting 6:30pm
November 17: Family Coffee 9:30am
November 19: Full-time AAP Referral Family Information Session 6:00pm
November 20: Thanksgiving Lunch and Family Math Day
November 20: Yearbook Cover Contest Entries Due to Main Office
November 22: Dragons at the Herndon Fortnightly Library 10:00am - 12:00pm
November 25: Fall Make-up and Retake Picture Day
November 26 - 28: No School | Thanksgiving Holiday
December 3: Special Olympics Unified Basketball Parent Meeting
December 15: AAP Full-Time Referrals Due
December 17: Band, Strings, and Chorus Winter Concert 7:00pm
25-26 School Year Calendar
25-26 SACC Calendar
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