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Students wore shirts with positive messages for today's spirit day.
Words Matter
Words matter. Today's spirit day filled our classrooms and campus with positive messages. As a community, we are mindful of the power of our words. We teach, model, and expect all members of the Dranesville community to be intentional about the words they use and the impact of those words. We are here to encourage rather than discourage. We practice pausing to think about how it would feel if we were the recipient of the words that we speak. Please reflect on this sentiment with your child. Thank you for your partnership and support in making Dranesville a place where words are used to lift people up.
Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week: Wednesday Fiesta of Colors, Thursday Music and Rhythm Day, Friday Draneville United Day
Our Dragons are Attending, Connecting, Learning, and Achieving
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Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making daily attendance a priority and showing up ready to learn, connect, and grow together.
Strong attendance is the foundation of academic success and building a vibrant school community. As of today, 96.2% of our K-6 grade students are attending, connecting and learning each day. Our current chronic absenteeism rate is 3.8%.
Thank you for your continued partnership in ensuring every student arrives safe, on time, and ready to thrive every single day!
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Veteran’s Day Celebration:
Information Requested
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Our annual Veteran's Day celebration on Wednesday, November 11th will include a second grade musical performance and a schoolwide video presentation and in person concert for our military-connected students and families. |
If you have a personal connection to the military, either through yourself or your family, and would like to take part in the presentations, please fill out the form below. In this form, please include any pictures or words that you would like to share in the presentation.
Please share your Veteran’s Day information here.
Coach Needed Science Olympiad, Math Olympiad, Chess
Paid After-School Coaching Opportunities
Interested in supporting our students after school? We are seeking enthusiastic coaches for the following clubs:
- Science Olympiad
- Math Olympiad
- Chess Club
Key Details:
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Compensation: All positions are paid.
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Schedule: Held directly after school hours.
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Support: You will work directly with school administration for smooth coordination and logistical support.
Interested in learning more? Please contact jepalacios@fcps.edu to inquire.
Nominations are now open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!
Outstanding Teacher
Outstanding New Teacher
Outstanding Principal
Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
Outstanding Educational Services Employee
Outstanding Operational Services Employee
The deadline to submit a nomination is October 26, 2026
If you have any questions, please contact Jacki Young jmyoung@fcps.edu or Megan Kowalczik mkkowalczik@fcps.edu.
Digital Citizenship Spirit Week October 19 - 23
Monday: Crazy Sock Day- Wear colorful, crazy, or mismatched socks as a reminder of the impact of our Digital Footprint
Tuesday: Hollywood Day- Dress for the Red carpet as a reminder to protect our Privacy online, No paparazzi required!
Wednesday: Community Colors Day- Dress in your Grade’s color to show that we are a Community of Digital Learners!
Preschool/K- Red
1st Grade- Orange
2nd Grade- Yellow
3rd Grade- Green
4th Grade- Blue
5th Grade- Purple
6th Grade- Black
Thursday: Team Day- Wear your favorite Sports or Band Gear to show how we Team Up against Cyber Bullying!
Friday: Herndon Pyramid Day- We are Herndon! Let’s get ready for Herndon’s Homecoming by representing our Herndon Pyramid. Wear Red/ Black, or Dranesville Spirit wear!
Federal Impact Aid Program
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) receives federal Impact Aid grant money due to the significant federal employment and military presence within our community. Because federal property is not taxable, school divisions with military installations, federal lands, or federally supported housing lose local tax revenue. Federal Impact Aid helps local school districts offset the cost of educating students in areas affected by federal activity. These funds are added to the school division’s general operating budget and are essential to maintaining the high-quality education FCPS provides to all students by providing additional financial support for essential services such as:
- Staffing and classroom instruction
- School facilities and maintenance
- Student transportation
This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding.
To qualify for these funds, FCPS must collect information on federally connected students through the Federal Impact Aid Survey.
- In October, the survey will be available electronically through SIS ParentVUE for all eligible families.
- Families without ParentVUE access, or those who prefer a paper form, will receive a paper survey from their child’s school in November.
All information collected is kept strictly confidential.
These funds are critical to ensuring every FCPS student has access to an excellent education.
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Online Submission (Preferred): The form will go live in ParentVUE on Monday, October 19. We highly encourage parents to complete and submit this form online.
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Paper Copies: For families who prefer a physical form, paper copies will be printed on Wednesday, October 28. ( in teachers mailboxes the next day)
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Distribution: Paper forms will be organized into teacher packets and distributed the week of November 2. Teachers will have these on hand during parent-teacher conferences on November 2 and 3 to hand directly to families who have not yet submitted them online. The rest will go home that week.
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Final Deadline: All completed paper forms must be collected and returned so they can be dropped off at Gatehouse by Friday, December 11.
Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring we get 100% participation for this important school funding program.
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:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Share Your Feedback on Traveling to and From School
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu
Calendar Reminders
October 14: Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebration of Community, Culture, Language & Literacy 6:00-7:30 PM
October 15: AAP Full-time Meeting 6:00-7:00 PM
October 23: Yearbook Cover Contest Entries Due
October 24: Herndon Homecoming Parade 9:30 AM
October 28: Renovation Community Meeting
October 29: Fall Picture Day
October 30: 1st Quarter Ends Two-Hour Early Release Dismissal 2:05 PM
November 2-3: Student Holidays
November 11: Veterans Day Celebration 9:50 AM
November 14: Special Education Family Conference
November 18: PTA Meeting & Title 1 Annual Family Meeting 6:00 PM
November 19: Thanksgiving Luncheon and Family Math Day
November 19: PTA Turkey Toss
November 25-27: Thanksgiving Holiday No School
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