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A Note from the Principal
Hello Daniels Run families,
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team who competed at Oakton High School last weekend! For a first-year team, they delivered an impressive performance—earning several Top 3 honors and representing Daniels Run with pride. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication. A special thank you to our coaches Megan Oris, Tania Dedham, Sham, and Henry, for their leadership and support.
We also want to recognize our students for a wonderful performance at the Spring Strings Concert. It was a fantastic evening showcasing the talent, commitment, and growth of our young musicians. Bravo to all who participated!
We’re also excited to share that Britepaths, a wonderful local nonprofit, recently partnered with our school to donate $1,500 worth of new books to our library through a City of Fairfax grant. Mrs. Nelin’s class had the special honor of being the first to preview these new additions, and each student received a personal copy of Señorita Mariposa to take home. We are incredibly grateful for this partnership and truly appreciate all that Britepaths does to support our Daniels Run community. They also invite all families to visit their Secret Garden library at their office.
Thank you to our Daniels Run families and PTA for your continued support. Thanks to the success of our Fall Dragon Drive, we were able to purchase new recess equipment for our students. With spring here, it has been wonderful to see our students enjoying the new equipment during outdoor play.
Looking ahead to next week, we are excited for two more musical celebrations. Our Spring Band Concert will take place on Tuesday, April 28, followed by our Spring Chorus Concert on Thursday, April 30. We hope to see many of you there supporting our talented students.
Have a great week.
Best,
Susan Mullen, Principal
Upcoming Dates
May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 15: Staff Volleyball Game DRES vs PES at 6pm at Fairfax High School
May 20: 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday (Students dismiss at 12:45pm)
May 25: Memorial Day- No School
May 26: Teacher Work Day- No School for Students
May 27: Eid al-Adha Holiday- No School
May 29: Donuts with Dragons 8-8:45am
Daniels Run Science Olympiad Team
Britepaths Visit to Daniels Run
Discover the Secret Garden at Britepaths, the welcoming space where every child can take home books and come back for more. The Secret Garden at Britepaths offers new and like-new books for children and teens, from baby board books to young adult novels. Families and community members are encouraged to stop by, explore and take home books.
Britepaths is located at 3959 Pender Drive, Suite 200 Fairfax, VA 22030. Contact Britepaths by phone: 703.273.8829 or by email: info@britepaths.org
PTA News
  Teacher Appreciation Week is coming May 4th-8th. Please consider donating to the PTA's efforts to celebrate our teachers here.
We have big plans to celebrate our All Star Staff with treats, lunch and goodies throughout the week. If you are interested in donating so the PTA can purchase items to support our efforts we are accepting Venmo Donations @DanielsRunPTA (Beth Brixius). We greatly appreciate your support in making it a memorable week for our teachers and staff!
Your child will receive the print below in their Thursday folders next week to fill out for a favorite teacher, or you can print multiple copies! Teacher Appreciation Print.pdf
Thank you for supporting our school community!
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April is...
National Arab American Heritage Month
FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 31 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.
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Month of the Military Child
Each year our nation designates April as the Month of the Military Child to recognize and thank children from military families for the sacrifices they make living the military lifestyle. The recognition is part of the legacy of former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, who established the commemoration in 1986. During the month, one day is selected as the day to "Purple Up! For Military Kids," and all school personnel and students are encouraged to wear purple in recognition of the strength and sacrifices of military-connected youth (MCY). Military-connected youth face unique circumstances living the military lifestyle. By understanding that lifestyle, we can better meet their needs as they transition with their family members who serve our nation. Celebrating the Month of the Military Child provides a powerful opportunity to raise awareness and build support to help these children meet the unique challenges they face! It is an opportunity to recognize and thank military children and youth for their heroism, character, courage, sacrifices, and continued resilience.
FCPS Month of the Military Child Calendar
Families can participate in daily activities to build awareness and celebrate military-connected youth.
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National Library Week- April 19-25
April is School Library Month and it's a great time to celebrate the essential role that school librarians play in the lives of students. School librarians ensure students have access to a wide variety of high-quality books and resources that connect them to the world and build a culture of literacy. Librarians develop lessons that are meaningful to students and help them develop critical thinking, inquiry, and information literacy skills. They support learning across all subject areas by teaching students the skills to be independent problem-solvers and creative thinkers. By creating a safe environment for all students to be engaged and curious learners, FCPS libraries are places where everyone belongs.Take a moment to learn more about FCPS Library Programs and share your appreciation of your school librarian!
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Music News
🎵 Congratulations to the 4th-6th grade string musicians for their outstanding concert last night!! Bravo to directors, Mx. Villa & Ms. Venne
🎵 Our April musician of the month is Chinese pianist, Lang Lang 郎朗. He’s performed with major orchestras around the world and appeared at many leading concert halls.
🎵 UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS: Next week are the band & music concerts. Please mark these on your calendar. These are also on the DRES master calendar.
- Mon, 4/27: Band Spring Concert Rehearsal: 2:30-3:30pm in gym
- Tues, 4/28: Band Spring Concert for 3rd-5th grade: 2:40-3:10pm in gym
- Tues, 4/28: Band Spring Concert: 7pm in gym
- Thurs, 4/30: Chorus Spring Evening Concert: 6:30pm in café
- Fri, 5/1: Chorus Spring Concerts in the café:
- 9:10-9:40am: 4th-6th grade;
- 9:50-10:20am: PAC, ECB, PK, EA, K-1 & 3.
SUMMER MUSIC OPPORTUNTIES:
🎵 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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Science Lab Request
The Science Lab would love the following materials replenished:
- Paper towel tubes
- Toilet paper tubes
- Cereal boxes (please collapse)
- Cardboard egg cartons
Materials can be dropped off at the science lab door. Thank you in advance!
SOL Test Schedule
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3rd Grade Reading: May 6th
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3rd Grade Math: May 12th
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4th Grade Reading: May 5th
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4th Grade Math: May 15th
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5th Grade Writing: March 19th
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5th Grade Reading: May 7th
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5th Grade Math: May 14th
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5th Grade Science: May 19th
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6th Grade Reading: May 4th
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6th Grade Math: May 11th
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6th Grade Algebra: May 18th
Theatre 4 Kids Foundation
Theatre 4 Kids Foundation has partnered with Fairfax High School to provide an exciting opportunity for elementary students interested in the performing arts! We are offering 10 free tickets per show to Fairfax's performance of Something Rotten on May 7th, 8th, and 9th at 7:00 PM, and May 2nd and 9th at 1:00 PM. Not only is this a great way for the students to get more acquainted with their future school, but it is also a perfect introduction to their theatre program, inspiring students to take a theatre class or be a part of productions in their future school years.
This offer is sponsored by the non-profit organization, Theatre 4 Kids Foundation, run by FCPS high school students with a mission to inspire the next generation of performers, artists, and technicians by providing unforgettable performing arts experiences for students and their families.
More information can be found at our website: theatre4kids.org, or email us at theatre4kidsfoundation@gmail.com!
If you are interested, please click to complete the Google Form https://forms.gle/q8RHx5w6RQd6qows5 to get free tickets!
P.S. Also, feel free to browse our other show offerings as well: https://theatre4kids.org/events/
Fairfax Girls Basketball Camp
Attention All Rising 2nd Graders – Rising 7th Graders
The Fairfax Girls Basketball Staff is hosting basketball camp the week of July 13-16 from 9 AM – 3 PM and Friday July 17 9 AM – 12 PM at Fairfax HS. The camps will provide quality instruction, skill development, fun interactive games and team play. For more information, online registration, and payment go to
https://givebutter.com/futurelionsgirlsbasketball
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Pre-K and Early Head Start Programs
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors, ages 6 weeks to 4 years, living in Fairfax County.
- Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30 of the same year.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; space is limited and provided based on need, not on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications are accepted online, by email, by mail, or in person at the program office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
 
 
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Student Awards and Recognitions
- Military Child of the Year Finalist
- Required Immunizations Reminder
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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