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Attending, Connecting, and Learning
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Thanks to your partnership, 96.0% of our K–6 students are present, connected, and learning every day!
Our chronic absenteeism rate is down to 4.0%- a significant improvement compared to 8.7% at this time last year and 9.3% overall in 2024–2025.
Thank you for helping every student arrive on time and ready to thrive every day.
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2026-2027 Yearbook Cover Contest Winner
 We received 31 creative yearbook cover contest entries that depicted the theme: We Are Achieving Excellence Together. All students in grades K through 6 voted during lunches on Friday, October 30th. Congratulations to our yearbook cover contest winner, Logan Thomas.
Order your 2026-2027 yearbook now.
1) Go to https://strawbridge.net
2) Click "Order Pictures & Yearbooks"
3) Enter the code PX524597 and click "Find" to order
Please Submit an Impact Aid Form for Each of Your Children Enrolled at Dranesville
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Online Submission (Preferred): It went live in ParentVUE on Monday, October 19. We highly encourage parents to complete and submit this form online.
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Paper Copies/Distribution: For families who prefer a physical form, paper copies will come home on November 4th.
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Final Deadline: All completed paper forms must be collected and returned By December 8th
Thank you for your support in ensuring we get 100% participation for this important school funding program.
https://www.fcps.edu/impact
Join Us for Thanksgiving Lunch and Family Math Day Thursday, November 19
Please save the date and join us for Dranesville's Fourth Annual Magnitude of Gratitude. This year's celebration will be on Thursday, November 19th and will include both Family Math activities and our Thanksgiving Luncheon. Adult meals cost $5.50. Student meals cost $3.75. Tickets for Thanksgiving Lunch are now available on our PTA Website.
Preschool AM: Lunch 11:35 - 12:05 and Family Math 12:05-12:40
Preschool PM: Lunch 1:05 - 1:35 and Family Math 1:35 - 2:05
Kindergarten: Lunch 1:05 - 1:35 Family Math 12:30 - 1:00
First Grade: Lunch 1:35 - 2:05 Family Math 1:00 - 1:30
Second Grade: Lunch 12:05-12:35 Family Math 11:00 - 11:45
Ms. Cervenec: Lunch 12:05-12:35 Family Math 11:00 - 11:45
Ms. Raso: Lunch 12:05-12:35 Family Math 12:35 - 1:05
Ms. Mejias: Lunch 12:35 - 1:05 Family Math 12:00-12:30
Third Grade: Lunch 11:35 - 12:05 Family Math 11:00 - 11:30
Fourth Grade: Lunch 10:35 -11:05 Family Math 10:00 - 10:30
Fifth Grade: Lunch 12:35 - 1:05 Family Math 12:00 - 12:30
Sixth Grade: Lunch 11:05 - 11:35 Family Math 10:30 - 11:00
 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!
The final event will take place Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School. Click the date to register. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Eating Disorder Parent Information
The Code of Virginia, 22.1-273.2 requires schools to provide, on an annual basis, parents/guardians with educational information regarding eating disorders for students in grades five through twelve. In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources to be provided to parents and guardians of Fairfax County Public Schools. This information may be found at Eating Disorders.
Diabetes Fact Sheet
To meet the Code of Virginia 22.1-274.01:2 for the provision of parent educational information on diabetes, all FCPS schools must provide a diabetes fact sheet to parents or guardians of all students. The Diabetes Fact Sheet and translations are available on the FCPS Diabetes Fact Sheet webpage.
Hear From Parents, Students, and Others at the Special Education Family Conference Opening Session
The annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
New this year, the conference will open with an inspiring panel discussion featuring voices from across our school community: an FCPS student, a high school principal, a community partner, and an FCPS parent.
Panelists will share personal experiences and practical ideas for building supportive, inclusive communities where students can thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
Register to attend and visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to learn more about the panelists. Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
A Better School Year Starts Now: Preventing Missing Work, Poor Grades, and Homework Stress
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10- 11:30 AM
If homework has become a nightly battle or you are bracing for another disappointing report card, you are not alone, and neither you nor your child is failing. These struggles are often signs that your child needs different strategies, not more pressure. A few thoughtful changes now can shift the dynamic at home and help the rest of the school year feel more manageable.
What You Will Learn
- Study strategies that help students learn more effectively and take greater ownership of their work
- Conversation starters that reduce defensiveness, build trust, and make discussions about school more productive
- What may be behind poor grades and how to respond before frustration grows
Register here
Restorative Justice in Fairfax County Public Schools. Build understanding. Repair harm. Strengthen relationships.
Friday, November 20, 2026 10 - 11:30 AM
How can restorative practices help when conflict happens at school? Join us for an engaging webinar to learn about restorative justice practices in FCPS and how they may support students and families. We will explore:
- What restorative justice looks like in FCPS
- Potential benefits in discipline and conflict situations
- Ways restorative approaches can support students and families
Register here
Calendar Reminders
November 11: Veterans Day Celebration 9:50 AM
November 14: Special Education Family Conference
November 18: Three-Hour Early Release
November 18: PTA Meeting 6:00 PM
November 19: Thanksgiving Luncheon and Family Math Day
November 19: PTA Turkey Toss
November 25-27: Thanksgiving Holiday No School
November 30: Chick Fil A Spirit Day @ North Point Village Center
December 7: Picture Make-up Days
December 9: Winter Concert
December 7-11: Inclusive Schools Spirit Week
December 21- January 1: Winter Holiday No School
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