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A Note From the Principal
Dear Daniels Run Families,
I hope this message finds you safe and warm after a week of significant winter weather. I also hope that all of our dragons were able to enjoy a few snow days!
As we begin to dig out from the snow and ice, I want to extend a sincere thank you to our custodial team for their hard work clearing walkways and preparing the building as safely as possible. Their dedication and long hours behind the scenes make a tremendous difference for our school.
Please continue to monitor district communications and local news for any updates regarding delayed openings or closures as we look ahead.
While students were home, teachers participated in a virtual staff development day on Thursday and planning time on Friday. This time provided valuable opportunities for planning, collaboration, and preparation as we look ahead to the weeks to come.
I look forward to seeing our students back on Monday and returning to our regular routines.
Warm regards,
Susan Mullen, Principal
Upcoming Dates
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
March 7: PTA Ice Skating Night
End-of-Quarter
Due to the recent loss of instructional days, the final day of the second quarter has been moved to Tuesday, February 3.
Teachers may continue second-quarter assessments through February 3 and will share any specific changes with students and families through Schoology. Students in semester courses will continue attending first-semester classes through February 3. See Dr. Reid’s letter to the community about the end-of-quarter adjustments.
See the complete school year calendar.
National School Counseling Week: Feb 2-6
National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
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
PTA Baskets & Bingo Night
Friday, February 27th
Mark your calendars, a favorite event is just around the corner!
We are looking for volunteers to help out the night of OR to help put classroom baskets together.
Please click the link below for more information. We will reach out to all volunteers with additional information.
Baskets & Bingo Volunteer Sign Up
Music News
🎵 UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS
🎵 Congratulations to the 4th-6th grade string students. 👏🏼 They performed a fantastic concert last week under the direction of Mx. Villa & Ms. Venne. Bravo!
🎵 Auditions extended for the “This is Us”(International Night/Day) concerts. All families, students & staff are invited to audition! Sign up here to audition! All auditions from last week are rescheduled for same day/time next week. Alternatively, groups may email a video audition to Michelle McCarten. 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 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.
Winter Resources for Families
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter weather. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
 Valentines Parents Night Out
Enjoy your Valentines date night and drop your kids off at Fairfax High School on Friday, February 13th. Drop off is 5:00-5:30PM. Pick up is 8:30-9:00PM. Drop off and pick up at Door 23 to the right of the main entrance. $10 per kid and cash only. Scan QR code to register.
6th Grade Valentine Fundraiser
Use this link to purchase a Valentine for a friend or Teacher! All proceeds benefit the graduating 6th grade class.
Poetry Contest- Arbor Day 2026
In celebration of Arbor Day on April 25, 2026 Fairfax City Environmental Sustainability Committee is planning a poetry contest. The focus of the poetry contest is "Protect the Environment Around You". Such as, nature, the importance of trees, climate change, human impact on nature, global warming, decline in various species, or anything else related to environmental awareness and stewardship.
This poetry contest is open to all students of Daniels Run ES, Providence ES, Katharine Johnson MS, and Fairfax HS.
One poetry winner from each city school will receive the award of $50. The winner will also be invited to read their poetry at the Fairfax City Arbor Day Celebration on April 25, 2026 at Pat Radio Park in Fairfax City at 9AM. (Details will be shared closer to the date)
Poetry Submission deadline is February 27th, 2026. See google form for details.
Link to Poetry Contest Submission: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrjsabGOyuxhd86kkcQd68udc6KRd-Pd2ZYRlHOeL5CercrQ/viewform?usp=header
Upcoming Activities at City Of Fairfax Library
The City of Fairfax branch is hosting some fun programs over the next few weeks.
- Saturday and Sunday, February 7 and 8 - City of Fairfax Chocolate Lover's Festival
- Both days will feature activities, balloon animals, and performers
- Saturday 2/7 at 11 am and again at 2 pm Goodlife Theater
- Sunday 2/8 at 11am and again at 2pm Jonathan Austin
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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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!
 Karate Spring Session
The next session of Karate begins on February 2nd. It will take place every Monday at 4:00pm in the gym. 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
Wear Red Day on February 13th
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Presented to School Board
- School Board Approves Proposed Boundary Changes
- It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
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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