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A Note From the Principal
Hello Daniels Run Families,
It’s been a very short week with multiple delays and a frigid weekend ahead—thank you for your flexibility and patience. Despite the limited hours, our staff and students have been working hard and prioritizing academics, making the most of our time together.
We are also excited to share that our chorus will be performing at the school board meeting on Thursday. We are proud of their hard work and appreciate the opportunity for our students to share their talents with our school community.
We are excited to begin planning for International Night on March 12 and would love for families to share about their countries and cultures. A sign-up link is included below, and the PTA will reimburse up to $50 for food and supplies. Seating will be saved for families who are presenting so you won’t miss your child’s performance. Save the date for a great evening on March 12!
Stay warm this weekend.
Susan Mullen, Principal
Upcoming Dates
February 13: Wear RED Day
February 16: President's Day Holiday- No School
February 17: Teacher Workday- No School
February 25: 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday (Dismissal at 12:45pm)
February 27: PTA Bingo Night
March 7: PTA Ice Skating Night
March 20: Eid-al-Fitr Holiday- No School
March 25: 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday (Dismissal at 12:45pm)
March 30- April 3: Spring Break- No School
April 6: Teacher Workday- No School
A Big Thank You to Our Daniels Run Counselors
This week, as we recognize National School Counseling Week, we want to take a moment to shine a well-deserved spotlight on our very own Mr. Joe Gayl and Mrs. Ashleigh Fisher. In a school environment, it’s easy to focus solely on grades and test scores, but our school counselors are the ones who ensure the heart and minds of our students are cared for. Their offices are more than just a room; it’s a safe harbor where students feel seen, heard, and supported during some of the most pivotal --and sometimes challenging--years of their lives.
To Mr. Gayl and Mrs. Fisher: Your impact is seen and deeply valued. You both are often the "unsung heroes" behind the scenes, but the confidence and well-being of our students are a direct reflection of your dedication, guidance and support. Thank you for being advocates for the social/emotional well being of our students and the listening ears our school community needs.
Please join us in sharing your appreciation for these two wonderful educators this week!
 Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
PTA News
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
Here is a link to preorder Bingo Items:
Click Here to Pre Order your Bingo Night Cards, Raffle Tickets & Pizza!
Girls on the Run
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
Music News
🎵 The Musicians of the Month are the Canadian folk/bluegrass band The Wailin' Jennys. They are a band of three singers who also play the acoustic guitar, banjo, accordion, bodhrán, ukulele, harmonica, and upright bass.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:
🎵 SUMMER CHOIR CAMP: 1 week camp at George Mason University: Grades 1-8.
🎵 E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students currently in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in 4 daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
🎵 IFTA is a 2- or 3-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11.
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Wear Red Day on February 13th
Learn About Kindergarten at Daniels Run ES
Our kindergarten open house is being held on April 10th at 9-11am to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school.
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process outlined for registering your child for kindergarten. Register your child today! Contact our registrar at vvien@fcps.edu, (703) 279-8400 with any questions.
 
 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 March 8th, 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!
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- How to Get Weather Updates ASAP
- Celebrating Students and Staff
- Kindergarten Open Houses
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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