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A Note from the Principal
Dear Daniels Run Community,
A big shout-out to our wonderful PTA for orchestrating an incredible Dragon Day celebration today! We had an absolute blast playing games outside, dancing with Pickle, enjoying delicious snacks, and sporting our new swag, including new shirts and sunglasses. Your efforts and support truly make a difference, and we appreciate all you do for our school.
This week commenced with our parent-teacher conferences, providing a wonderful opportunity to connect with so many families. It's always a pleasure to engage with you and discuss the progress and achievements of our students.
Looking ahead, I am pleased to share that in November of 2024, the City of Fairfax passed a bond referendum to fund a renovation of Daniels Run. This is an exciting development for our school community, and your input is invaluable. There will be a community input meeting on Thursday. More information and the link to join the meeting can be found below in this newsletter.
Lastly, I want to extend our gratitude to all our Veterans. Thank you for your service. We wish you a wonderful Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11. Please note that there will be no school on that day in observance.
Have a wonderful weekend and a great week ahead!
Kindest regards,
Susan Mullen
Upcoming Dates
November 11: Veterans Day- No School
November 17: Parent & Educator Workshop on Behavior at 7:00pm
November 19: Early Release Wednesday- 3 Hour Early Dismissal at 12:45pm
November 17-21: PTA Book Fair
November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 26-29: Thanksgiving Break- No School
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Veterans Day- Tuesday, November 11, is a holiday and schools will be closed for students. |
Volunteer Registration Update
Due to the overwhelming response from our community, FCPS is temporarily pausing fingerprint requirements for most Level 3 volunteers.
If you are scheduled for an upcoming fingerprinting appointment, please cancel your appointment unless you are a mentor, host parent, or non-parent volunteer having frequent, direct, and unsupervised contact with students, which will still require fingerprinting. FCPS will be charged if individuals miss a fingerprinting appointment without canceling in advance.
Those who have already been fingerprinted will be processed to be eligible for all Level 3 opportunities.
Field trip chaperone opportunities will now be classified as Level 2 (not requiring a background check).
To ensure continuous safety, all new volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Certification Statement. This statement is a legal attestation confirming you have no history of violent felonies, physical/sexual crimes against children, or crimes of moral turpitude.
Want to volunteer? Visit Volunteer FCPS to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Contact Volunteers@fcps.edu with any questions.
Thanksgiving Luncheon Volunteers Needed!
Our Thanksgiving Luncheon is almost here! We are in need of volunteers to help serve lunch in the cafeteria and to be hosts/hostesses.
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Servers who will serve lunch alongside our cafeteria workers.
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Hosts/Hostesses who will walk around the cafeteria helping students as needed and wiping down tables after each class leaves.
Please click the link below to sign up to volunteer.
Thanksgiving Luncheon Volunteer Sign Up
Thanksgiving Luncheon Schedule
November 21st
2nd Grade: 10:20-10:50am
Kindergarten/EAC: 10:55-11:25am
1st Grade: 11:30-12:00pm
3rd Grade: 12:05-12:35pm
6th Grade: 12:40-1:10pm
5th Grade: 1:15-1:45pm
4th Grade: 1:50-2:20pm
Calling All Veterans!
If you are or have a family member that serves or has served in the US armed forces, please click here. We will honor you on the Veterans Day display in the café. Your information will be written on a star and placed on a Veteran's Day display in the café. If you filled it out last year you do not need to complete it again. The display will remain up until Thanksgiving Break.
Daniels Run Komodo Karate
Dear DRES Families,
The Komodo Karate program is now accepting new students.
The karate program is free and open to new beginners. Karate is once a week and will last for eight sessions. It will take place in the gym from 4:00-4:50pm. Pick up is next to the Kiss and Ride parking lot at 4:55pm. Please make sure your child is picked up by 5:00pm.
Mr. Gayl will be teaching all sessions and is the point of contact. If you have any questions please reach out to him at jgayl@fcps.edu.
Below is a link to the karate consent google form. Please fill it out by next Friday, November 14th. There are only 35 total spots and space is filling up quickly!
Karate Consent Form
Thanks,
Joseph Gayl
DRES Karate Instructor
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November Is National Family Engagement Month
Family Engagement Month is a time to remember that parents and caregivers are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers.
The FCPS Family Academy supports the continued success and well-being of each and every student within the FCPS community. The Academy offers a variety of positive and engaging learning opportunities and meaningful connections to transform the FCPS experience into a welcoming environment for all families.
FCPS Family Café Series: Support Your Child’s Growth and LearningThe FCPS Family Academy announces the launch of a monthly series called the FCPS Family Café. These fun and helpful sessions are designed to keep families informed and involved in their child’s education. At Family Café, parents are key partners in helping children succeed. Click on a topic below to register to attend.
✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Pillar B: Vibrant Home, School, and Community Partnerships, reminds us to empower families through trusting partnerships that sustain a safe, inclusive culture for learning.
Every Day Is a Stepping Stone to Success
Attendance is an important life skill that will help your child later in life. It’s a good habit to build now that will help them graduate on time and help them with time management. Parents and families can play a big role in helping kick-start good attendance habits.
Please take a look at the FCPS Calendar. Try to schedule any trips or family events on weekends and school holidays. 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.”
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or appointment, you must report the absence to our school. Visit our attendance webpage for more information.
Resources for Families Impacted by the Government Shutdown
Apply Anytime for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced-price meals at any time during the school year.
If your income changes — for example, due to a furlough, layoff, or job loss — you may become newly eligible. Once approved, your benefits stay active for the rest of the school year and for the first 30 days of the next school year.
Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals or attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school receive free breakfast and lunch every school day. It’s a great way to make your food budget go further and save time from packing meals. Learn more about FCPS Food and Nutrition.
Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local Community
Fairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits, and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.
Find more community resources available to families.
Music News
🎵 Veterans Day Sing-Along: Monday, November 10 (9-9:10am): Next Monday the 5th & 6th Grade choruses will lead the whole school in a short sing-along over the intercom. All students will participate from their classrooms. Ask your child to sing This Land is Your Land for you at home. They can also practice with the recordings on their Schoology Music Class. We are grateful for our military who serve and protect our country.
🎵 The NOVEMBER Musician of the Month is American singer, songwriter & pianist Aretha Franklin. She sang gospel, pop & R&B music and earned the nickname 'Queen of Soul'. She was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
🎵 FREE TICKETS to KJMS PLAY: Theatre 4 Kids Foundation has partnered with Katherine Johnson Middle School to provide an exciting opportunity for elementary students interested in the performing arts! We are offering 25 free tickets per show (2 free tickets per family) to Katherine Johnson MS's performance of Murder on the 518 on November 14th at 7 pm and November 15th at 2 pm. Not only is this a great way for the students to get more acquainted with their future school, but it is also a perfect introduction to their theatre program, inspiring students to take a theatre class or be a part of productions in their future school years.
This offer is sponsored by the non-profit organization, Theatre 4 Kids Foundation, run by FCPS high school students with a mission to inspire the next generation of performers, artists, and technicians by providing unforgettable performing arts experiences for students and their families. More information can be found at our website: theatre4kids.org, or email us at theatre4kidsfoundation@gmail.com!
If you are interested, please click to complete the Google Form https://forms.gle/BAFmQnUapSRi4kto7 to get free tickets!
PTA News
Parent and Educator Workshop on Behavior
Monday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Daniel’s Run Elementary School
In this workshop, some common myths surrounding children’s behaviors will be dispelled. Parents and educators will be given the “why” behind children’s challenging behaviors and proactive approaches to support positive behavioral outcomes for children.
Carolyn Haydon, a behavioral consultant in Northern Virginia, specializes in behavioral coaching support and assistance for families navigating special education services and support for their child. Carolyn brings 25+ years of experience in public education, across multiple settings, including classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal. Many of those years were spent working with families with a child with a disability and supervising special education teams. She also brings with her the perspective of being a parent. Her oldest child is twice-exceptional (2E) and her youngest child has significant learning and social/emotional differences. Carolyn’s areas of certification and expertise include Elementary Education, Special Education, Administration and Supervision, and Applied Behavior Analysis.
Carolyn Haydon, Educational Consultant
For the Children (FTC) Advocacy and Behavioral Consulting Services, LLC
703-828-7406
chaydon@ftcbehavior.com
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Book Fair is Coming!
Save the Date- Nov 17th-21st
Volunteer Here
📱 Download the New FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app you can:
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Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents TeAndra Nelson and Roy Dykes.
🩹 Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Immunization clinics will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Willow Oaks Administrative Center on:
- Thursday, November 6
- Tuesday, November 18
- Wednesday, November 19
- Thursday, November 20
A clinic will also take place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Participation is voluntary. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student. Learn more about immunization resources.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- State Standards of Learning (SOL) Changes
- Tutoring Resources
- Resources for Families
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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