Daniels Run ES Weekly Run Down- September 25, 2026

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 09/25/2026 04:22 PM EDT

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A Note from the Principal

Happy Friday, Daniels Run Families!

This week, several members of our staff had the opportunity to meet with representatives from the City of Fairfax and the renovation architects to provide input on our upcoming school renovation. It has been exciting to see the process in action and to help shape the future of Daniels Run Elementary School.

A second input meeting for families and community members was held Wednesday evening. These meetings will take place periodically throughout the design and construction process. Whenever there is a staff input meeting, there will also be an opportunity for families and community members to participate. I encourage you to attend one of these meetings in the future. Your perspectives and ideas are important as we work together to create a new school design that reflects the needs, strengths, and spirit of our Daniels Run community.

Today was the Fairfax High School Homecoming Parade. It is always wonderful to see our current and former students participating in this special community event. The parade is a great reminder of the strong connections and proud traditions that make our Fairfax High School pyramid so special.

A few important reminders:

School Picture Day is Friday, October 2.
Our next in-person PTA meeting will be Tuesday, October 6, at 7:30 p.m. at Daniels Run. We would love to see you there and encourage you to get involved!
Fall Field Day is Friday, October 9.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Have a wonderful weekend!

Warmly,
Susan Mullen

Upcoming Dates

October 2: Fall Picture Day

October 6: PTA Meeting at 7:30pm (In-person)

October 9: Field Day

October 12: Indigenous Peoples' Day- Student Holiday

October 21: 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday (Students dismiss at 12:45pm)

October 30: 2 Hour Early Release/End of First Quarter (Students dismiss at 1:45pm)

November 2 & 3: Teacher Workdays- No School

Street, Bike, and Scooter Safety Reminders

As our students commute to and from school each day, keeping them safe is our top priority. We ask parents and guardians to help reinforce essential traffic and pedestrian safety habits with their students:

Crosswalk Safety: Always use designated crosswalks to cross the street. Look left, right, and left again before stepping into the road, and wait until traffic comes to a complete stop before crossing.
Helmet Habits: Helmets are mandatory for students riding bikes, scooters, or skateboards. Make sure your child’s helmet fits properly—snug on the head and strapped securely under the chin.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school community safe!

Field Day is Friday, October 9^th!

*Rain date Friday, October 16^th* If you are interested in volunteering to help run a field day station, please use the link below to sign up.

Field Day Station Sign Up

*If all stations are filled, please reach out to Mrs. Heffron dmheffron@fcps.edu and Mr. Heslep jtheslep@fcps.edu and we’ll create an additional slot for you. Thank you for helping to support this fun event! – The DRES PE Team

City of Fairfax Regional Library Fall Events

Take a look at what is happening at the Fairfax City Regional Library this fall! Access the monthly calendar using the link and browse the activities for kids as well as adults.

https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/calendar?cid=6524&t=m&d=0000-00-00&cal=6524&cm=3439&inc=0

Generation Supply

Generation Supply is a student-led initiative founded by Fairfax High School students with the objective of ensuring no student falls behind due to a lack of school supplies. The organization collects and redistributes essential items to over 1,400 students from low-income families attending high-need Title 1 schools in FCPS. Daniels Run is proud to support their mission from September 21 to October 16 by collecting donations in the box located at our main entrance office. We are accepting 1.5–2 inch binders, composition notebooks, #2 pencils, colored pencils, crayons, scissors, glue sticks, sticky notes, pencil pouches, dry erase markers, and any extra school supplies you may have. Every pencil counts and every notebook matters—together, we can ensure every child has the tools they need to achieve academic excellence!

Family Needs Assessment Survey

The School Social Worker and Family Liaison at Daniels Run Elementary School work together to support students and families during the school year. This information will help us connect you with helpful school and community resources. Please read this optional form carefully and check the boxes to receive more information on resources that may be available to you. You will receive a paper version as well in the mail. All answers will be kept private and confidential. Thank you!

Encuesta de necesidades familiares

La trabajadora social y la enlace Familiar de la Escuela Daniels Run trabajan juntas para ayudar a las familias durante el año escolar. Esta información nos ayudará a poneros en contacto con los recursos escolares y comunitarios de utilidad. Por favor, lea atentamente este formulario opcional (optional form) y marque las Casillas corresponidentes para recibir más información sobre los recursos que pueden estar disponibles. También recibiras una carta impresa por correo postal. Todas las respuestas se mantendrán en privado y de manera confidencial. Muchas gracias.

Music News

UPCOMING MUSIC DATES:

4^th-6^th Graders are invited to sing in Pyramid Choir (4 weeks in fall)

5^th & 6^th Grade Chorus rehearsals: Thursday mornings 8:45-9:25am in Tilman Music Room; Register here.

Next Daniels Run Singers rehearsal: Monday, 9/28 after school

Save the Date: International Night 2027: Tuesday, March 16. International Day: Wednesday, March 17. Auditions will be in January.

Musician of the Month: the September musician of the month is the famous Baroque composer, Antonio Vivaldi. He is most well known for The Four Seasons concertos. This month students will listen to his original compositions, and also modern musicians & movies that performed or sampled his music, such as Bobbi McFerrin, The Piano Guys, Yuja Wang, and Yo-Yo Ma.

First rehearsal of the school year for the Daniels Run Singers!

Steam Lab Materials Needed

The STEAM lab is ready to collect consumable materials! Please send the following to the lab:

Paper towel tubes
Toilet paper tubes
Cardboard egg cartons
Cereal boxes (collapsed)
Small-medium cardboard boxes (collapsed)

Materials will be accepted until October 30.

Fairfax High School Homecoming Parade

Fairfax High School Homecoming Parade is Here! Get ready for a week full of fun, spirit, and celebration! Don't miss the fun- show your school pride.

Country Club Hills Pool Parking Lot

3622 Old Post Rd- Fairfax High School

September 25, 2026 at 4:00PM

PTA Announcement

PTA Meeting

PTA Meeting in person on Tuesday, October 6th at 7:30pm in the Daniels Run library! We will have babysitting! Join the PTA today.

Dragon Day

Dragon Day is Friday, November 6th! Dragon Drive starts October 19th.

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP)

Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K to 12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.

Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:

Fall identification: Students in grades 3 to 7 who have enrolled in FCPS since January may be referred by October 15.
Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2 to 7 may be referred by December 15.

FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services:

All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Test (NGAT).
Students in Grades 3 to 6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
Students in Grades 3 to 6 may retake an ability test one time. Families may request the ability test retake by contacting Ms.Gaby Auza, school testing coordinator, at GMAuza1@fcps.edu by September 30.

Families are invited to attend two AAP information meetings led by Ms. Danni James, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):

Full-Time AAP Identification: October 5^th at 6:30pm on Zoom. Families will learn about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services. Click on the following link to register: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/meeting/register/QtQeHTUpSDuQk9cgYM3Jzg

For more information, please contact Ms. Danni James, AART, at DFJamesfcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs webpage.

Fairfax City After School Programs

Fairfax City After School Programs at Daniels Run Elementary on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-4:45pm.

To Register Go To:

1) https://app.campdoc.com/!/dn/login?r=cityoffairfax

2) Sign in or make an account

3) Search for our programs

4) Register your child

Silver Knights Chess Academy Chess Club

Chess Club starts soon! Sign up today to continue the progression, sharpen their strategy and enjoy the game with fellow chess players.

Club is a mixture of lessons, activities, and games. All skill levels are welcome.

Register here:https://chessacademy.com/products/daniels-run-elementary-school-chess-club?_pos=1&_psq=daniels+run&_psid=806315049&_ss=e

Chess Club sponsored by the Daniels Run Elementary PTA starts this Fall on Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45PM. It will run from October 6th-December 8th.

Fall Picture Day is October 2nd

Picture Day is coming! Pre-order today on mylifetouch.com. Create an account of login with your Picture Day ID: EVTMQRNHB.

Students are photographed on Picture Day. Orders will be sent home with you student after Picture Day.

Superintendent Community Conversations

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:

FCPS Calendar

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FCPS News

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Traffic Safety Near Our Schools
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