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PTA Updates for January 2nd

Happy New Year from the Dranesville PTA! We have a lot of exciting events planned for the upcoming year. We always welcome new volunteers and new ideas! Please join us!

 

GLORY DAYS SPIRIT NIGHT - JANUARY 7

 

Make dinner plans easy for the first week back from break by dining at Glory Days Grill on Tuesday, January 7th from 5-10 PM at the North Point location. Mention Dranesville when ordering and a percentage of the sales will go to Dranesville!

FAMILY FITNESS NIGHT! THURSDAY, JANUARY 16

 

Burn off that holiday energy with a fun-filled family fitness event where you can challenge yourself, stay active and win exciting prizes!  

Stations include: 

• Pacer Rubber Duck Race
• Strength and Conditioning with Courtney Dipp
• Jump rope free for all!
• Stair Climb Race
• High Jump
• Restorative Yoga with Beloved Yoga
• Dance Battle
• Healthy snack concessions

Registration now open!

https://www.dranesvillepta.com/store/p/family-fitness-night-registration

 

Volunteers needed!

Sign up to help with the even here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ACA629A2FDCF8-54025840-family#/

PTA MEETING - JANUARY 8

 

Please join us for the monthly PTA meeting on Wednesday, January 8th at 7 PM in the library. We have many events and opportunities coming up and could use your help! There are volunteer opportunities of all levels available! We will also have an open Membership Secretary board position open in 2025-2026 - come join the meeting and see if it might be a good fit for you!

NEW Before and After School Programs Starting Soon!

 

Registration is open for these new afterschool programs. Programs begin in January. Learn more and register here: https://www.dranesvillepta.com/school-programs 

 

Therapeutic Arts Science & Growth Mindset

Who: Ages 6-12

When: Wednesdays, 4:15 - 6:00 p.m., Jan. 8 - Feb. 12, 2025

Cost: $185

Winter 2025 Curriculum: Blabbering Bubbles, Game of Scrapped, Mystery Science, Air Clay Play, Gracious Gratitude

Pickleball

Who: Grades 3-6

When: Tuesdays, 4:15- 5:15 p.m., Jan. 14 - March 4

Cost: $160

What: The pickleball action is spreading fast! Kids will get their first exposure to the fastest growing sport in America. Players will be introduced to the equipment, simple ball striking, game fundamentals, court safety and etiquette. You'll learn the rules of the game, grip, serving, volleying, forehand and backhand strokes. This class will work on hand eye coordination, footwork and concentration while participating in game-play and stations. Player favorites like Around the World, Popcorn, and Sky Ball will keep classes energized and FUN and give beginner players plenty of opportunities to build their confidence...Game, Set, Match!

Sports Spectacular

Who: Grades K-3

When: Wednesdays, 4:15- 5:15 p.m.,  Jan. 15 - March 12 

Cost: $160

What: Let’s Play! Save the best for last by finishing up the school day with Sports Spectacular, a variety athletic program that features different sports throughout the session. Participants will practice skills and play games in both traditional sports and playground favorites. The Sports Spectacular Variety Program features the best “to- do” list ever – Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Kickball, Capture the Flag, Wiffle Ball, Bump and Bite, Knights and Dragons, Numbers Game, Tag Games, Safe Base and MORE! OTA covers all the bases with our emphasis on playing, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fitness. Don’t miss out on the FUN!

Chess Club

Who: All Grades

When: Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m., Jan. 21 - March 11

Cost: $189

What: Learn chess with Magnus Academy, the five time world champion’s academy! Class time is divided between lessons and practice games. Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies.

Register here: https://www.dranesvillepta.com/school-programs

DRAGON DAYS - WE NEED YOU!

 

Dragon Days are specific Fridays throughout the year when parents, guardians or family members can spend the day volunteering in the school. 

January 10th is still open if you’re available!  Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F49AAAA2DA3FD0-50684673-20242025?useFullSite=true#/

New to school? Join the Facebook Group

Stay up-to-date on all things Dranesville PTA! Join our private Facebook Group and know what’s happening in between emails!

 

Upcoming Events

• Glory Days Spirit Night: January 7
• PTA Meeting: January 8
• Family Fitness Fun Night: January 16
• Chick-fil-A Spirit Night: January 16 

See the full calendar here: https://www.dranesvillepta.com/events

Questions? Email [email protected] or visit our website at www.dranesvillepta.com.

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PTA Updates for December 19th

 

CONGRATULATIONS REFLECTIONS ART PARTICIPANTS!

 

Congratulations to all the incredible students who participated in this year’s Reflections Art contest with the theme Accepting Imperfection!

 

Diana Adams 

Fidan Dulkadir 

Knox Kupets 

Mark Ethan Kupets 

Jack Schlegel 

Hannah Schuster 

 

Your creativity offered us a glimpse into the world through your eyes, revealing the beauty, courage, and uniqueness found in imperfection. Through your art, you reminded us that flaws can be celebrated, stories can be shared, and even life’s rough edges can be beautiful. We are so proud of every one of you! 

 

We can’t wait to see what you’ll dream up next year. Stay tuned for details, and until then, keep creating, sharing, and inspiring the world with your art.

FAMILY FITNESS NIGHT! THURSDAY, JANUARY 16TH

 

Join us for a fun-filled family fitness event where you can challenge yourself, stay active and win exciting prizes! Registration will be coming soon online - $10 per family. Register for your family at www.dranesvillepta.com.

Register to help with the event here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ACA629A2FDCF8-54025840-family#/

DRAGON DAYS - WE NEED YOU!

 

Dragon Days are specific Fridays throughout the year when parents, guardians or family members can spend the day volunteering in the school. 

Support our teachers and staff and make new connections!

• Arrive early to greet each student!
• Participate with your student(s) on the morning news show!
• Support multiple classrooms
• Join your student for lunch and recess

We still have dates available for this school year! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F49AAAA2DA3FD0-50684673-20242025?useFullSite=true#/

NEW Before and After School Programs Starting Soon!

 

Registration is open for these new afterschool programs. Programs begin in January. Learn more and register here: https://www.dranesvillepta.com/school-programs 

Therapeutic Arts Science & Growth Mindset

Who: Ages 6-12

When: Wednesdays, 4:15 - 6:00 p.m., Jan. 8 - Feb. 12, 2025

Cost: $185

Winter 2025 Curriculum: Blabbering Bubbles, Game of Scrapped, Mystery Science, Air Clay Play, Gracious Gratitude

Pickleball

Who: Grades 3-6

When: Tuesdays, 4:15- 5:15 p.m., Jan. 14 - March 4

Cost: $160

What: The pickleball action is spreading fast! Kids will get their first exposure to the fastest growing sport in America. Players will be introduced to the equipment, simple ball striking, game fundamentals, court safety and etiquette. You'll learn the rules of the game, grip, serving, volleying, forehand and backhand strokes. This class will work on hand eye coordination, footwork and concentration while participating in game-play and stations. Player favorites like Around the World, Popcorn, and Sky Ball will keep classes energized and FUN and give beginner players plenty of opportunities to build their confidence...Game, Set, Match!

Sports Spectacular

Who: Grades K-3

When: Wednesdays, 4:15- 5:15 p.m.,  Jan. 15 - March 12 

Cost: $160

What: Let’s Play! Save the best for last by finishing up the school day with Sports Spectacular, a variety athletic program that features different sports throughout the session. Participants will practice skills and play games in both traditional sports and playground favorites. The Sports Spectacular Variety Program features the best “to- do” list ever – Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Kickball, Capture the Flag, Wiffle Ball, Bump and Bite, Knights and Dragons, Numbers Game, Tag Games, Safe Base and MORE! OTA covers all the bases with our emphasis on playing, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fitness. Don’t miss out on the FUN!

Chess Club

Who: All Grades

When: Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m., Jan. 21 - March 11

Cost: $189

What: Learn chess with Magnus Academy, the five time world champion’s academy! Class time is divided between lessons and practice games. Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies.

Register here: https://www.dranesvillepta.com/school-programs

 

New to school? Join the Facebook Group

Stay up-to-date on all things Dranesville PTA! Join our private Facebook Group and know what’s happening in between emails!

 

Upcoming Events

• Glory Days Spirit Night: January 7
• PTA Meeting: January 8
• Family Fitness Fun Night: January 16
• Chick-fil-A Spirit Night: January 16 

See the full calendar here: https://www.dranesvillepta.com/events

Questions? Email [email protected] or visit our website at www.dranesvillepta.com.

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Our 5th grade chorus performed songs of the season for an audience of third through sixth graders.

Save the Date

December 16th - December 20th

FLE Instruction (Grades 4 -6)

December 17th

Winter Music Concert 7:00 pm

December 23rd - January 3rd

Winter Break School and Office Closed 

January 6th

School Reopens for Students, Staff, and SACC

January 8th -17th

Reading (3-6) and Math (1-6) iReady 

January 8th - 31st 

VALLSS (PS and K-3)

Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System

January 15

Dranesville's 6th Grade Chorus Performs at GMU 7:00 pm

January 20 

Holiday | No School

January 21st - March 14th

WIDA Access for ELLs

January 28

End of Quarter 2

January 29

Teacher Workday | No School

24-25 School Year Calendar

Spring 2025 SOL Assessment Dates

Impact Aid Update

Thank you, Dranesville families, for completing and returning the annual Federal Impact Aid Survey. 95.9% Impact Aid Surveys distributed (593 out of 618) were returned.

Celebrating Dranesville Staff

Congratulations to our Outstanding Employees for this school year!

Outstanding Teacher: Melissa Armor

Outstanding New Teacher: Jaden Cerreta

Outstanding Operational Employee: Rosario Ray

Outstanding Professional Employee: Megan Kowalczik

Outstanding Leader: Jillian Palacios

Thank you to our community for submitting nominations!

Dranesville's College Spirit Continues at George Mason

One of our 15 Days of Spirit was College Spirit Day. On this day, we listened and learned about connections and aspirations within and throughout our school community. We are going to continue our college spirit by supporting our 6th grade chorus as they perform at George Mason on January 15, 2025.

Dranesville's 6th Grade Chorus will be performing the National Anthem at George Mason University on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. General admission tickets to the GM Women's Basketball Game vs. Loyola are available for purchase online. We would love to see your family there!

Yearbook Cover Winners

This year we received 43 yearbook cover contest entries from students in grades K-6. The entries above were selected by students and staff to be featured on the front, back, and inside covers of the 2024-2025 yearbook. Yearbooks are available for purchase online.

Order your 2024-2025 Yearbook Cover Today

https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/

Code 14267225

Dranesville CARES 

 

Our school-wide expectations are grounded in Portrait of a Graduate attributes and skills that students need to succeed in school and life. It is important that we are all caring communicators who use respectful words, goal-directed and resilient individuals who take ownership of our learning community and global and ethical citizens who take action to care for our school and community.

 

While Dining at Dranesville

In order to enhance the dining experience for all students at Dranesville, intentional instruction is taking place around our expectations for all students while dining in the cafeteria. Third graders, pictured to the left, are taking care of themselves by sitting, eating, and enjoying table talk with peers sitting at their tables.

 

• I will be respectful by entering the cafeteria walking quietly.
• I will be responsible by getting my lunch and utensils before sitting down. 
• I will be responsible by sitting in my seat.
• I will eat lunch and talk quietly (table voices) with my neighbor.
• I will be responsible by cleaning up when my table is called.
• I will be safe by staying seated until my teacher picks me up from my table.

Restroom Use

There is a sign out/sign in system for leaving classrooms to use the restroom. Students are expected to be responsible for themselves, our restrooms, and their learning time each time they use the restroom at school.

When in the restroom, we expect students to "Go, Flush, Wash, and Leave", so they can return to their learning.

Transitioning Through Hallways 

• Use walking feet in the hallway.
• Stop at intervals to check with the adult for instructions to continue or wait.
• Keep hands and feet to yourself.
• Use quiet voices to respect other classes that are working.

 

Please talk with your child about ways that they honor our school-wide expectations in class, throughout the school building, and online every day.

Dranesville CARES about each other and the world.

Student Rights and Responsibilities Quick Guide

Safe, Supported, and Ready to Learn with Second Step

As a school, we are committed to teaching students the skills that they need to connect and thrive. On Tuesday mornings, beginning January 7th, all classes K-6 will engage in a weekly morning meeting. 

These morning meeting experiences will help students to develop skills in the areas of self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, self-awareness, and responsible decision making. Families will receive information about Second Step through weekly Dranesville Tuesday Connections. 

Dranesville Renovation

Check the Dranesville Elementary Capital Project page for updates about our renovation and addition. We are excited to grow with you!

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15 Days of Spirit Week 3: December 16 Rainbow Day, December 17 Concert Attire Day (Wear black and white to support our musicians), December 18 PJ Day, December 19 Tropical Day, December 20 Plaid Day.

It has been fun celebrating our school spirit and learning about each other through spirit days. We have learned about favorite teams, college aspirations, and how over the top our students and staff are with their creativity. We will continue to share joy and cheer as we close out the 2024 calendar year. 

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PTA Updates for December 12th

 

FAMILY GAME NIGHT! NEXT WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH!

 

What's your favorite family game? Bring it in and share with friends at Dranesville PTA's Family Game Night. Wear your PJs and meet us in the cafeteria on December 18th from 6 - 8 p.m. It's a casual night of fun before we leave for winter break.  

Game Donation Drive: Optional: We would love to gather your favorite games for indoor recess this winter! Bring a board game to donate to Dranesville classrooms.

HOT COCOA AND COOKIE BAR FOR STAFF!

 

Please help us treat our staff to a hot cocoa and cookie bar on Thursday, December 19th. We are planning for each staff member to be able to make a custom assortment of cookies to enjoy before the winter break, as well as make their own cup of hot cocoa topped with treats. Please sign up to contribute cookies or cocoa supplies at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ACA629A2FDCF8-53640508-hotcoco#/

NEW Before and After School Programs Starting Soon!

 

Registration is open for these new afterschool programs. Programs begin in January. Learn more and register here: https://www.dranesvillepta.com/school-programs 

Therapeutic Arts Science & Growth Mindset

Who: Ages 6-12

When: Wednesdays, 4:15 - 6:00 p.m., Jan. 8 - Feb. 12, 2025

Cost: $185

Winter 2025 Curriculum: Blabbering Bubbles, Game of Scrapped, Mystery Science, Air Clay Play, Gracious Gratitude

Pickleball

Who: Grades 3-6

When: Tuesdays, 4:15- 5:15 p.m., Jan. 14 - March 4

Cost: $160

What: The pickleball action is spreading fast! Kids will get their first exposure to the fastest growing sport in America. Players will be introduced to the equipment, simple ball striking, game fundamentals, court safety and etiquette. You'll learn the rules of the game, grip, serving, volleying, forehand and backhand strokes. This class will work on hand eye coordination, footwork and concentration while participating in game-play and stations. Player favorites like Around the World, Popcorn, and Sky Ball will keep classes energized and FUN and give beginner players plenty of opportunities to build their confidence...Game, Set, Match!

Sports Spectacular

Who: Grades K-3

When: Wednesdays, 4:15- 5:15 p.m.,  Jan. 15 - March 12 

Cost: $160

What: Let’s Play! Save the best for last by finishing up the school day with Sports Spectacular, a variety athletic program that features different sports throughout the session. Participants will practice skills and play games in both traditional sports and playground favorites. The Sports Spectacular Variety Program features the best “to- do” list ever – Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Kickball, Capture the Flag, Wiffle Ball, Bump and Bite, Knights and Dragons, Numbers Game, Tag Games, Safe Base and MORE! OTA covers all the bases with our emphasis on playing, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fitness. Don’t miss out on the FUN!

Chess Club

Who: All Grades

When: Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m., Jan. 21 - March 11

Cost: $189

What: Learn chess with Magnus Academy, the five time world champion’s academy! Class time is divided between lessons and practice games. Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies.

Register here: https://www.dranesvillepta.com/school-programs

Chick Fil-A Spirit Day - Thursday, December 19th

 

Come support Dranesville at the North Point Village Chick-fil-A, Thursday, December 19th from 6 AM - 10 PM, by placing a mobile pickup, dine-in, drive-thru or curbside order. When ordering in the store or drive-thru, let the team member know you are here for the spirit event. A donation of 25% of mobile sales ordered through the app will be given to Dranesville. The code is DRAGONS (all caps).

New to school? Join the Facebook Group

Stay up-to-date on all things Dranesville PTA! Join our private Facebook Group and know what’s happening in between emails!

 

Upcoming Events

• Family Game Night: December 18
• Hot Cocoa and Cookie Bar for Staff: December 19 
• Chick-fil-A Spirit Night: December 19
• PTA Meeting: January 8
• Family Fitness Fun Night: January 16

See the full calendar here: https://www.dranesvillepta.com/events

Questions? Email [email protected] or visit our website at www.dranesvillepta.com.

1515 Powells Tavern Place, Herndon, VA 20170 | Main Office: 703-326-5200
Attendance: 703-326-5252  or [email protected]
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