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 Thank You, Veterans
Monday, November 10th, Dranesville Elementary came together to thank and honor the Veterans in our school community. The event began with a formal presentation of the colors and the Pledge of Allegiance, reverently led by Eagle Scouts. A sweet and poignant tribute followed as our Second Grade students read aloud the book, Thank You for Your Service!: A Kids Book Honoring Our Military Heroes. This heartfelt selection recognized the profound commitment of the men and women who wear the hats of Veterans, often alongside their roles as parents and caretakers to our students. The ceremony concluded with a delightful performance by the Second Graders, who shared several songs they have been learning in music class. It was a joyful day honoring Veterans in our school community. We are thankful for you every day.
📅3 Hour Early Release, November 12th
Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12th is a 3-hour early release Wednesday for students at Dranesville. Students will be dismissed at 1:05 pm. If a situation arises and you have to change your child's dismissal plan for Wednesday, November 12th, please call the main office 703-326-5200.
✅Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS and Dranesville are 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. We 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, 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).
Attendance Supports Students' Learning
Our goal at Dranesville is for every student to be reading on or above grade level by grade 3 and prepared for successful completion of algebra by grade 8. Attending school day is essential to access instruction, learn concepts and skills, and to demonstrate proficiency on grade level knowledge and skills.
Each quarter, we engage in school planning as an instructional team to ensure that we are implementing universally designed instructional practices that provide access points that are supportive of students' learning. Our collaborative teams of teachers meet weekly to pace the lessons that are being taught and the assessments that are being administered to monitor student learning.
There is a clear purpose for teaching and learning, which we refer to as learning goals, for each school day. It is important that students are present to receive instruction and engage in learning every day. Even with holidays approaching, grade level instruction, intervention, and enrichment will continue every day through winter break and when we return on January 5th.
The second quarter ends on January 28th. Thank you for your partnership and support in ensuring that your child attends each of the 46 days of second quarter so that they continue to learn, grow, and achieve.
Curriculum and Assessments at Dranesville
First Quarter Curriculum Overview | First Quarter Homework
Second Quarter Curriculum Overview | Second Quarter Homework
Progress reports and student's Fall assessment reports will come home with students tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12th.
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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. |
Full-Time Advanced Academics Program Referral Information
Deadline for Submitting Referrals: December 15
The deadline for all students in grades 2-6 to apply for full-time (formerly referred to as level IV) advanced academic services to begin at the start of the 25-26 school year is Monday, December 15. This is a county provided date, there are no exceptions or extensions. Please plan ahead!
To initiate the screening process, please submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form through email to Tracey Jenkins at tljenkins1@fcps.edu or submit a hard copy to the Main Office by Monday, December 15th at 4:30 pm.
There will be an information session at Dranesville on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:00 pm. Spanish interpretation will be available.
Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time AAP Services Referral Form
English | Spanish
Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
English | Spanish
We invite to to stay for the November PTA meeting at 7:00 pm. In addition to connecting with other families, you will have an opportunity to learn about K-6 curriculum and assessments and how to support your child's learning at home.
Dranesville's 6-7 Reading Challenge
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We have challenged all of our Dragons to read 6-7 books between October 28th and December 16th. Our staff and our students are up for the challenge and enjoying books from classroom libraries, Dranesville's Library, and the Herndon Fortnightly Library. We encourage students reading, reading to someone, being read to by someone---simply engaging, enjoying, and reading books. |
Students can record books that they've read on paper reading logs or online. Additional paper reading logs are available in the main office.
Food Drive: One More Day to Contribute
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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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Dranesville Elementary School Renovation Status Community Meeting Tomorrow
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
Save the Date
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 Curriculum and Assessments
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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