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Upcoming Dates
January 19: MLK Day Holiday- No School
January 28: End of Quarter- 2 Hour Early Release (dismissal at 1:45pm)
January 29-30: Teacher Workdays- No School
February 3: PTA Meeting at 7pm in the library
February 16: President's Day Holiday- No School
February 17: Teacher Workday- No School
February 27: PTA Bingo Night
Upcoming Activities at City Of Fairfax Library
The City of Fairfax branch is hosting some fun programs over the next few weeks.
Submit Photos for DRES Yearbook
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Do you have photos you want to submit to the DRES yearbook?
Upload your photos using the Lifetouch community upload site and enter our school’s unique school code DRES-DRAGONS-26-26.
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Music News
🎵 UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS
🎵 Congratulations to:
- 6th graders: Benji, Cooper, Caleb, Anna, Mekail, Andrew O.T., & Connor B. They participated in the KJMS Band Play/Pizza/Perform Event on Dec 4!
- Junpei (6th) & Raghav (5th) who participated in the Fairfax Pyramid Area Orchestra Concert on Dec 10! They performed with many other students from the Fairfax Pyramid elementary schools!
🎵 Auditions for the “This is Us”(International Night/Day) concerts.
- All families, students & staff are invited to audition! Sign up here to audition! The performances are Thursday night, March 12 & Friday during school, March 13. You may perform a dance, instrumental piece, or song to honor any country. You may perform alone or with other students and/or adults, but you must practice ahead of time and be ready to audition with the finished product. Make sure your performance truly honors the heritage and culture of the country or people group. Contact Michelle McCarten with any questions.
🎵 The January Musician of the Month
- The January Musician of the month is Yoko Shimomura who is one of the most influential video game composers of our time. She was born & still resides in Japan. Yoko Shimomura has composed music for over 45 video games, including Kingdom Hearts, Super Mario, Legend of Mana & Adventures in the Magic Kingdom.
Student Experience Survey
 Hello DRES 3rd-6th grade families,
Soon our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 23, and Friday, March 6. While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in this survey, please complete the opt out information HERE.
We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which include a focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals. Thank you!
Enhancing Safety and Security for Staff and Students
School safety and security are being enhanced across FCPS with a new emergency management system. The system includes sensors installed in schools and a wearable emergency response button (ERB) for staff.
The button allows staff to quickly and discreetly request help and, once pressed, they provide location information within the school. The ERB will only work on school grounds and does not rely on cellular service. It is not meant to replace calling 911, but is an additional safety tool that can be used if calling 911 may not be safe or practical.
Learn more about the emergency management system. You may submit questions to the FCPS Chief of Safety and Security Office.
 Karate Spring Session
The next session of Karate begins on February 2nd. It will take place every Monday at 4:00pm in the gym. The deadline to sign up is Monday, January 26th. Please contact Mr. Gayl with questions at jgayl@fcps.edu. See link below to sign up your student.
New Year 2026 Karate Session Sign Up Link
PTA News
 Mark your calendars for our upcoming PTA events in 2026!
- February 3rd- PTA Meeting at 7pm
- February 27th- PTA Bingo Night
- March 7th- PTA Ice Skating Night
6th Grade Valentine Fundraiser
Use this link to purchase a Valentine for a friend or Teacher! All proceeds benefit the graduating 6th grade class.
Wear Red Day on February 13th
Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
When Should Your Child Stay Home?
Help your student succeed in school by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit the FCPS website for helpful insights regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school to minimize impacts on learning.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to let us know so we can provide assistance, if needed.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year.
Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.
Meal Accommodations Provide Safe, Nutritious Meals
FCPS’s Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to school meals that are safe, nutritious, and meet their individual dietary needs.
FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school. To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a menu for your child.
Did Your Student Get a New Phone or Device?
For a distraction-free start to the New Year, please remind your student about FCPS' policy for cell phones and personal devices. This policy helps students focus, interact more with their peers and teachers, and build independent problem-solving skills.
Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including:
- Exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
- Cell phone use on buses and field trips.
- Consequences for cell phone policy violations.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call our main office.
 Junior Lion Dance Clinic
The Fairfax High School Dance Team is calling ALL future dancers! On Friday, January 23rd from 4:30-8:30pm you can learn choreography and dance alongside our Varsity Dance Team during the half time of the Fairfax High School vs Lake Braddock basketball game. The cost is $60 per student. Students ages 7-13 can sign up. Please contact Dance Coach, Lindsey Culin at lmculin@fcps.edu with any questions.
Trex Challenge Update
Thank you to everyone who is sending in plastic for the Trex Challenge. Our goal is to keep 1,000 pounds of plastic out of the landfills by properly recycling these materials. The Green Team is collecting far more than just plastic shopping bags. So far, Daniels Run has collected 304 pounds. We need 696 more pounds by the end of April! .
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Superintendent Updates on Boundaries and AI
- Healthy Habits to Avoid Illness
- Access Schoology to Support Your Child
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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