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Students gathered Friday to celebrate exceeding the school-wide goal of reading and logging 3,000 books.
Celebrating Our Community of Readers
We are thrilled to share the incredible progress our students are making through our school-wide reading challenge! What began as a simple goal has blossomed into a vibrant community of readers. As we work toward our strategic goal of ensuring every student is reading on grade level by Grade 3, your support at home is critical to student success.
By reading at home, students gain:
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Practice: An opportunity to practice the phonics and comprehension skills taught in the classroom.
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Perspective: A chance to dive into new worlds, learn facts, and explore diverse perspectives.
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Pleasure: A lifelong habit of reading for pleasure.
We believe that growth should be celebrated! To keep the momentum going, we are continuing our reading challenge. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we will hold a raffle for a special token. To enter, students simply need to submit their reading logs (either online or paper. These tokens can be redeemed for a brand-new book from our school's book vending machine.
All students who read and log 7 or more books between February 20th and June 5th will receive an invitation to our Glow Party! Thank you for your partnership and support in helping our students to shine bright as readers.
Kindergarten through Sixth Grade Curriculum
First Quarter Curriculum Overview | First Quarter Homework
Second Quarter Curriculum Overview | Second Quarter Homework
Third Quarter Curriculum Overview | Third Quarter Homework
Digital Tools to Support Student Learning
 Students have access to a robust suite of digital resources for learning across the content areas. Here is information about resources by grade level that can support learning aligned to the curriculum both in the classroom and at home.
Understanding the Connection Between Daily Instruction and the VDOE School Performance Support Framework for Elementary School
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Teachers at Dranesville Elementary School provide daily instruction that prioritizes students meeting or exceeding grade level benchmarks. Teachers use approved FCPS curriculum that aligns with the VDOE Standards of Learning for all students kindergarten through sixth grade. Students are assessed informally and formally to ensure that they are learning and to adjust instruction. VDOE reports school performance based on formal assessments administered each Spring. |
Students in grades 3 through 6 will be taking the Spring Standards of Learning assessments in Reading and Math. Students in grade 5 will also take a Standards of Learning assessment in Science. These assessments reflect the teaching and learning that is happening in our classrooms every day. Our teachers provide instruction on both content as well as the different ways that students are expected to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills including: performance based assessments, writing assessments, and on multiple choice assessments. Multilingual Learners are also required to meet state expected progress on the annual WIDA assessment.
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Mastery incorporates all student Standards of Learning test results. It awards additional credit for students who reach advanced levels and partial credit for students who do not yet meet grade-level standards. Mastery is measured by Standards of Learning assessments.
Growth uses a student’s past performance on Virginia SOL tests to measure how they are expected to learn from the start of the school year to the end. The metric then compares expected learning to actual learning at the end of the year. Growth is measured by Standards of Learning and WIDA assessments.
Readiness considers chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing ten percent or more of the academic year for any reason, including excused absences, unexcused absences, and suspensions.
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Standards of Learning Assessment Dates
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May 5th: 5 and 6 Reading
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May 7th: 3 and 4 Reading
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May 12th: 5 and 6 Math
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May 14th: 3 and 4 Math
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May 19th: 5th Science
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The SOL assessment window is from April 27th through June 3rd. Grade level assessments will be administered on the dates noted above. Makeups and retakes will be administered between April 27th and June 3rd.
Attendance Matters
Dranesville's chronic absentee rate as of day 102 is 8.7%. Last year on day 102 Dranesville's chronic absentee rate was 14.1%.
Thank you for your continued partnership in prioritizing daily, on-time attendance. Every day your student is in class, they are engaging in vital grade-level instruction, targeted interventions, and enrichment activities that fuel their growth and achievement.
Spring approaching is a sign of sports season and travel plans. It is also an important season of maintaining the routines that help our students succeed. Consistency is key to ensuring students are prepared for upcoming instruction and spring assessments.
We kindly ask that you refer to the FCPS calendar and, to the greatest extent possible, schedule appointments and vacations during school breaks. Let’s work together to finish the school year strong and successful---together!
Information for Rising 7th Grade Families
Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
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Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
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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.
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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.
Use the links below to complete the meal request forms. A separate form must be completed for each student. Submit the fasting student meal kit request form by the dates listed below.
Purchase Your 2025-2026 Yearbook
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This year we received 52 creative yearbook cover entries. Congratulations to Dylan Ta whose artwork will be featured on the front cover of our 2025-2026 yearbook. Yearbooks are $20.00 Please pay online with ID 14267226. You may also pay with cash in the main office. Orders are due April 24th. Order your yearbook today!
Lifetouch /https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/
Yearbook ID 14267226
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Dranesville Elementary School Kindergarten Orientation Friday, April 10th at 10:00 a.m.
Learn About Kindergarten at Dranesville Elementary School
Our kindergarten open house is being held on April 10, 2026 at 10:00 am 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! Call our Registrar, Angela Agana, by email amagana@fcps.edu or phone 703-326-5200.
Calendar Reminders
FCPS 25-26 Calendar February, March, and April
February 25: Black History Month Celebration 6:00 p.m. at Carter G. Woodson High School
February 25: PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.
March 12: Grade 5 Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW) Assessment
March 18: 3 Hour Early Release Dismissal 1:05 p.m.
March 20: No School | Holiday
March 30 - April 3: No School | Spring Break
April 6: No School | Teacher Workday
April 7 - 8: PTA Run-a-thon
April 10: No School | School Planning Day | Kindergarten Orientation 10:00 a.m.
April 22: 3 Hour Early Release Dismissal 1:05 p.m.
May 5 - June 6: Standards of Learning Assessments for Grades 3 through 6
25-26 School Year Calendar
25-26 SACC Calendar
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