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Digital Citizenship Week

Digital Citizenship Spirit Week October 19 through 23

Digital Citizenship Spirit Week

Monday: Crazy Sock Day - Wear colorful, crazy, or mismatched socks as a reminder of the impact of our Digital Footprint. 

Tuesday: Hollywood Day - Dress for the Red carpet as a reminder to protect our Privacy online, No paparazzi required!

Wednesday: Community Colors Day - Dress in your Grade’s color to show that we are a Community of Digital Learners!

❤️Preschool/K - Red

🧡1st Grade - Orange

💛2nd Grade - Yellow

💚3rd Grade - Green

💙4th Grade - Blue

💜5th Grade - Purple

🖤6th Grade - Black

Thursday: Team Day - Wear your favorite Sports or Band Gear to show how we Team Up against Cyber Bullying!

Friday: Herndon Pyramid Day - We are Herndon! Let’s get ready for Herndon’s Homecoming by representing our Herndon Pyramid. Wear Red/ Black, or Dranesville Spirit wear! ❤️🖤💙


PTA Meeting Wednesday, October 21st

Title I Annual Family Information Meeting

State of Our School Report

Join us on Wednesday, October 21st, at 6:00 PM for our October PTA meeting. We will begin with Principal Gadley presenting Dranesville's Title I Annual Family Information, which includes a State of Our School report. Please plan to attend to learn how the Title I grant is used to support student learning, review our school's achievement goals for the 2026–2027 school year, and discover important ways to support your child's education and our school.


Outstanding Employee Award Nominations 

FCPS Honors

Do you know a Dranesville Elementary teacher, staff member, or administrator who has gone above and beyond to make a difference for your student and our school community? Now is your chance to shine a spotlight on their dedication! We invite all families and community members to submit a nomination to help us recognize the incredible professionals who bring passion, heart, and excellence to Dranesville every single day.

Taking a few minutes to share your story of gratitude means the world to our staff. Submit your nomination https://forms.gle/J3ZnGekCpoB4oc1dA by October 26, 2026 and help us celebrate the exceptional professionals who make our school so special!

If you have any questions, please contact Jacki Young jmyoung@fcps.edu or Megan Kowalczik mkkowalczik@fcps.edu.

Thank you for taking the time to celebrate our staff!


We look forward to a joyful and productive week of learning, growing, and achieving excellence together.