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Students show that they care for the world by celebrating Wildlife Day during Earth Week.
Dranesville Dragons are Attending, Connecting, and Learning
Thank you, Dranesville families, for your continued partnership in ensuring that students are in school every day. Students' connections with their peers, teachers, and instruction are all positively impacted by being in school daily. The data captured in this newsletter is our chronic absentee rate as of the 147th day of school.
We are looking forward to celebrating our 150th day of school on Thursday, May 2nd! Please note the Spring assessments and events that are planned for students through our last day of school on June 12th.
Spring Pictures
Wednesday, May 1st
Spring Individual and Class Pictures will be taken tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1st. Be sure to order your child's Spring Picture to get a class picture. Class pictures cannot be purchased separately.
Picture Day ID: EVTHT9R8X
Yearbook orders have closed for the 23-24 school year. Yearbooks will be distributed during the school day.
3rd Grade
Reading Thursday, May 9
Math Thursday, May 16
4th Grade
Reading Thursday, May 9
Math Thursday, May 16
5th Grade
Reading Wednesday, May 8
Math Wednesday, May 15
Science Wednesday, May 22
6th Grade
Reading Tuesday, May 7
Math Tuesday, May 14
Spring Assessments Measure Student Learning and Progress
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes standardized benchmark assessments and progress assessments. This list of assessments for each grade level provides information about required assessments for each grade level.
Remember, assessment is part of ongoing teaching and learning in the classroom. Teachers may also assign end-of-year projects.
Parents and caregivers can help students perform their best by reminding them to get a good night’s rest and have a healthy breakfast, especially on testing days. It is important that students attend school on these dates. If you become aware of a conflict that could result in your student missing a test, please notify our attendance team as soon as possible.
Spring assessments do not signal the end of coursework for the year. Learning continues through the last day of school. We appreciate you and look forward to our continued partnership as our Dranesville Dragons finish the 23-24 school year strong!
Students at Dranesville Elementary are developing Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and learning skills that will help them to succeed in school and in life. The five POG attributes include:
- Communicator
- Collaborator
- Ethical & Global Citizen
- Creative & Critical Thinker
- Goal-Directed & Resilient Individual
Think about the opportunities and challenges you encounter each day and the skills you use to navigate them. We would love to invite you to participate in our Career Fair on Monday, June 10th to share how Portrait of a Graduate attributes are important in your career and to help our students envision the career opportunities and possibilities that are available for them to pursue.
Please sign up to communicate your interest and availability to participate in our Career Fair on Monday, June 10th.
Dranesville Elementary School is expanding our inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities. We are looking for 1-2 peer models (ages 3 and 4) to join our pre-school special education classrooms. A peer model should demonstrate strong skills across all developmental domains:
Self-help skills
Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Cognitive and Problem-Solving Skills
Communication and Social Emotional Skills
Program begins August 26, 2024
AM Class 9:20-12:40 (3 year olds) | PM Class 12:45-4:05 (4 year olds)
Applications are due May 1st. Apply today.
If multiple qualified applications are received, a lottery system will be used to select the community peer.
Registering your child early helps our school team to prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed to welcome your child on the first day of school. Please prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms. Contact our Registrar, Angela Agana, at 703-326-5200 to schedule a registration appointment. Please note that registration appointments are available now through June 14th.
For details and language support, please visit the Kindergarten Registration page. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child's connection, joy, and learning at Dranesville Elementary School.
We are looking forward to the 2024-2025 school year. We need your help in projecting our total enrollment for next school year. It is important that all families with students currently in K through 5th grade complete the Student Intention Form.
For our families who will be returning, we value and welcome your input and insights about your child's strengths and needs in our class placement process. This is also an opportunity to share any specific concerns or considerations with our administrative team.
Please note that classes are formed with careful consideration to a number of factors. Note that specific teacher requests cannot be accepted. Class and teacher assignments will be communicated to families the week of August 12.
Student Intention and Parent Input form due Friday May 10, 2024.
The 24-25 student school supply list is now available. Our PTA will be coordinating School Supply kits for purchase. Stay tuned for ordering information.
Family Resource Night Wednesday, August 14th 4:30-6:30 pm
Open House Friday, August 16th 10:00 am-12:00 pm
First Day of School for Students, Monday, August 19th
Back to School Night, Thursday, September 5th 6:00-7:30 pm
Family Wellness Symposium Thursday, October 10th 6:00-7:30 pm
24-25 School Year Calendar
Dranesville Elementary School Renovation
Information about the Dranesville Elementary School renovation is available on the FCPS website. We are excited to grow with you!
Supporting Dranesville Dragons
We are thankful for our community partners who support us by providing weekend meals, field trip scholarships, and student supplies. Please consider making a contribution to assist with the continuity of weekend meals and student supplies as they need replenishment throughout the school year. Thank you!
Community Opportunities
Learn About Becoming a Girl Scout Grades K-3
Flyer | Registration
Dranesville Girl Scout Troop
English Flyer | Spanish Flyer
Save the Date
May 1 Spring Individual Pictures and 6th Grade Panoramic
May 3 Teacher Workday | No School
May 6-10 Staff Appreciation Week
May 23 Stars on Stage Presents The Lion King Kids 6:30 pm
May 27 Memorial Day Holiday | No School
May 29 Band and Strings Spring Concert 7:00 pm
May 30 Chorus Spring Concert 7:00 pm
June 7 Out of the Box STEAM Day
June 10 Career Day
June 11 Yearbooks Distributed
June 12 Last Day of School | Early Release 2:05 pm
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
#DranesvilleCARES about each other and the world!
1515 Powells Tavern Place, Herndon, VA 20170 | Main Office: 703-326-5200
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