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A Note from the Principal
Dear Daniels Run Families,
It’s another beautiful fall day! I had the privilege of chaperoning our EAC classes on their field trip to Cox Farms. There is nothing quite like seeing the joy students find in pumpkin patches, hay mazes, and hayrides. I grew up in California, where we bought our pumpkins in a supermarket parking lot, so I especially enjoy experiencing the seasons—and all the fun fall traditions that come with them. I hope you have a chance to spend time outdoors and enjoy the season this weekend!
It’s hard to believe we are already approaching the end of the first quarter. We encourage every family to participate in parent-teacher conferences. If you have not yet scheduled a conference, please contact your child’s teacher or reach out to me. We will make sure you have time to talk about your child’s progress.
Kindergarten and First Grade Parade
On Friday, October 30, our kindergarten and first-grade students will have their parade at 9:15 a.m. Kindergarten students will dress as future professionals, and first graders will celebrate their favorite book characters. Families are welcome to stand in front of the school to watch our parade.
Please wait until all buses have unloaded at 9:00 a.m. before gathering in front of the school. We will cone off the loop after the last bus arrives to provide space for families to view the parade.
Two-Hour Early Release and No-School Days
Friday, October 30, is a two-hour early-release day in recognition of the end of the quarter. All students will be released two hours early. There will be no school for students on Monday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 3, due to school planning, conferences, and teacher workdays.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend and a happy start to the fall season!
Warmly,
Susan Mullen
Principal, Daniels Run Elementary School
Upcoming Dates
October 30: 2 Hour Early Release/End of First Quarter (Students dismiss at 1:45pm)
November 2 & 3: Teacher Workdays- No School
November 6: Dragon Day
November 16-20: PTA Book Fair
November 18: Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break
EAC Field Trip to Cox Farms
Do You Know an Amazing Employee?
We are now accepting nominations to recognize our outstanding employees at Daniels Run for the 2026 - 2027 school year! If you have worked with an outstanding employee at Daniels Run, FCPS wants your help recognizing them. Dragon colleagues and families are invited to nominate.
🏆 NOMINATIONS FOR...
- Outstanding New Teacher
- Outstanding Principal or New Principal
- Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
- Outstanding Educational Services Employee
- Outstanding Operational Services Employee
🗓️DEADLINE: The deadline to submit a nomination is October 30, 2026.
📝SUBMISSIONS: Submissions can be made by completing the form linked here: https://forms.gle/CZGz83BPX4zLeTAh7
Thank you for supporting our outstanding Daniels Run ES Staff!
Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Safer Together: A Community Event for Online Safety
Sharing this great FREE event for families on Thursday, October 29, from 5:30–7:30 PM at Thoreau Middle School!
Both parents and kids are encouraged to attend! Students (grades K–12) will participate in fun, age-appropriate online safety activities led by FCPS teachers.
Meanwhile, parents and caregivers can join a fireside-style conversation with a panel of experts from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), Fairfax County Police Department, FBI, and FCPS to discuss online safety, current risks, and practical ways to protect our kids.
Such an important topic for families with kids of all ages!
See the flyer for details and registration!
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month
As part of October’s National Pedestrian Safety Month, the City of Fairfax Police Department is raising awareness about pedestrian and driver safety throughout the community.
The Fairfax City Police Department recently developed the safety handout below with tips for both pedestrians and drivers, based on national safety recommendations and Virginia law. The handout also includes a QR code linking to additional information about pedestrian and driver responsibilities.
Reflective Bag Tags from our City of Fairfax PD
City of Fairfax Police Department, Captain Andrew Hawkins provided Daniels Run ES with reflective bag tags that students can attach to their backpacks, jackets, or other belongings to help improve visibility. It's important to "Be Seen. Be Safe."
Daniels Run Komodo Karate
Hi Daniels Run Families,
Karate is back! Beginning in November, students will have the opportunity to take classes once a week in the DRES Karate Program. Mr. Joseph Gayl, the school counselor, will be running the program and teaching all classes.
Karate takes place once a week for 7 to 8 weeks and will be on Mondays. It runs from 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm in the Daniels Run Gym. Students need to be picked up by 4:55 pm near the Walker Doors/Kiss and Ride Parking Lot.
If you are interested or have any questions, please let me know. A consent form will go out within the next week which must be completed.
Thanks,
Joseph Gayl
Karate Instructor and School Counselor
jgayl@fcps.edu
Parent Consent Form
PTA News
Dragon Drive, our Daniels Run PTA annual fundraiser, is running from October 19th through November 6th. Please register your student at https://www.givebacks.com/causes/dres/campaigns/dragondrive2026
This year the PTA is excited to raise money for interactive STEAM assemblies and author visits! Plus, 10% of your student's donations will come back directly to their grade! Every dollar helps our Dragons discover, create, read, and roar!
Save the Date for our Book Fair!
Save the Date: Daniels Run's beloved Scholastic Bookfair is BACK! Nov 16-20
Volunteer opportunities here: DRES Book Fair Volunteers-Sign up Here!
Music News
- Congratulations to Olivia in 6th grade who participated in the Fairfax Pyramid Area Orchestra Concert (session 1) last Wednesday at Katherine Johnson Middle School
- Next Daniels Run Singers rehearsal: Monday, 10/26 after school
- Next Fairfax Pyramid Choir rehearsal: Tuesday, 10/27; 4:45-6pm: Katherine Johnson Middle School Door #10
- 4th grade music field trip: National Symphony Orchestra at GMU: Wed, Oct 28: 10:45-1:30pm
- 4th-6th grade: Wendy & Peter Pan (play): Fairfax High School: Fri, Nov 13:~9:30-11:30am.
- 7pm, Tuesday, November 17: Pyramid Choir Concert- everyone is invited to hear Daniels Run 4th-6th graders perform at FHS. 25 DRES students will perform and many former students who now sing in KJMS chorus FHS chorus.
Musician of the Month: the October musician of the month is the famous Baroque composer, J.S. Bach. He is known as one of the greatest composers in history. His music is known for its beauty, complex patterns, and amazing technical skill. This month students will listen and watch his music that is found on screen like the TV show Bluey & the movie Mr. Holland’s Opus. They’ll listen to Bach’s music performed by modern musicians such as Jake Shimabukuro, Wendy Carlos, the Beatles, & The Beach Boys.
Save the Date: International Night 2027: Tuesday, March 16. International Day: Wednesday, March 17. Auditions will be in January.
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.
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.
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
FCPS 2026-2027 SY Calendar
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Literacy Resources
- Return Your Impact Aid Survey
- Download the New ParentVUE App
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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