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VDOE SPSF Readiness: Every Day Counts at Dranesville Elementary

Dranesville's Chronic Absentee rate as of Day 155 is 7.4%. Without IPFIT our CA rate would be 8.8%. The CA rate on Day 11 in 25-25 was 11.4%. The CA rate on Day 11 in 23-24 was 6.5%.

Based on the Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) School Performance and Support Framework, Readiness is a vital component of school success. In elementary schools, Readiness accounts for 10% of a school’s total performance rating. Within that category, student attendance is the primary metric.

Consistent attendance is a critical pillar of school readiness. Research shows that missing as few as two days a month, just 10% of the school year, can significantly impact academic growth. Students who reach this threshold for any reason are considered "chronically absent."

Our students only have 18 days left in the 2026-2027 school year. Every one of these remaining days is an opportunity for students to firm up their foundation of learning in preparation for next school year. Every day of school through our last day, June 17th, counts.

Thank you for your partnership in prioritizing your child's daily attendance.

Student Inspired Spirit Day

Flower Day, Friday May 22

Our students continue to shine bright on their spring assessments. Their school spirit is shining bright too! One of our first grade Dragons has an invitation for you. Please join us in wearing your flower power clothes on Friday, May 22nd. Let's make it extra sweet. We are asking that each student bring one flower to their teacher as a thanks for empowering them as learners this school year.

Flower Day Artwork Designed by Violet Higdon

2026-2027 Family Class Placement Input

If your child will be attending Dranesville next school year, we offer you the opportunity to share any comments you would like regarding class placements. If you know that your family will not be joining us for the 2026–2027 school year, please reach out to Mrs. Agana at amagana@fcps.edu or 703-326-5200 to let us know.

Our staff will be working on tentative class groupings this spring, with classroom assignments finalized the week of August 17, 2026. As we make these placements, we consider many factors, including individual student strengths, needs, and services, as well as teacher and family input. Every classroom community will be inclusive of students with diverse strengths and needs. Due to the many factors we must consider when creating classroom placements (including teacher staffing), requests for a specific teacher cannot be honored.

Family Class Placement Input Due June 5th

Dranesville's Summer Reading Program

Dranesville Summer Reading: Wild Robot, Wishtree, A Boy Called Bat, One and Only Ivan, Wonder, Crossover, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Earlier this school year, we presented our students with an exciting challenge: we asked our Dragons to read 6 or 7 books between October and December. Our students delivered, our Principal was taped to a wall to celebrate, and our students kept reading.

We watched an incredible transformation happen in our classrooms and across our school. Students went from being reluctant readers to confident readers. As they continued reading, our Dragons developed their vocabulary, expanded their comprehension, and sparked a genuine excitement about reading.

We are so proud of that growth, and we are committed to continuing to nurture our readers as a community of readers. To keep that momentum going, Dranesville Elementary School invites all rising Kindergarten through Sixth-grade students to participate in our Summer Reading Program.