Daniels Run ES- February 27, 2026

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Dear Daniels Run Families,

We are looking forward to a fun-filled Bingo Night and hope to see many of you here this evening! Many of our Daniels Run staff members will be calling numbers throughout the night, which always adds to the excitement and fun. Be sure to check out the many themed baskets available to bid on as well—there’s something for everyone!

As we head into next week, please remember to check out our Spirit Days listed below as we celebrate Read Across America Week. It’s a fantastic way to promote and celebrate literacy while building excitement around reading. We will also have guest readers visiting classrooms all week long, making it an extra special celebration of books and reading. We encourage everyone to join in the fun!

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you tonight.

Warm regards,

Susan Mullen, Principal

Upcoming Dates

February 27: PTA Bingo Night at 5:30pm

March 7: PTA Ice Skating Night

March 20: Eid-al-Fitr Holiday- No School

March 25: 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday (Dismissal at 12:45pm)

March 30- April 3: Spring Break- No School

April 6: Teacher Workday- No School

April 10: Teacher Workday- No School

April 10: Kindergarten Parent Information Session at 9-11am

Read Across America Week

Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading with a fun, school-wide spirit week! Each day highlights a different literary genre with an optional dress up theme. Participation is encouraged but not required--everyone is welcome to join the fun!

Monday, March 2nd- Fantasy & Adventure Day: Wear a hat that represents an adventurer of character from a fantasy book. Bring in your favorite Fantasy/Adventure story.

Tuesday, March 3rd- Mystery Day: Dress like a detective, spy or secret agent. Bring in your favorite Mystery book.

Wednesday, March 4th- Nonfiction Day: Wear jerseys, uniforms, or Daniels Run gear. Bring in your favorite Nonfiction book.

Thursday, March 5th- Science Fiction Day: Wear an item that features planets, rockets, aliens, robots or astronauts. Bring in your favorite Sci-Fi story.

Friday, March 6th- Character Day: Wear pajamas for a cozy reading day. We will end the week celebrating beloved stories with special guest readers.

Raptor Visitor Management System

We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school's and FCPS’s ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining visitor processes. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.

For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check in at the front office.

But now there is also an app, which can make check-in even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before arriving at school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check in at school.

If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!

International Spirit Week

Get ready! International Spirit Week is coming to Daniels Run from March 9th–13th. We’re spending the week celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and styles that make our community so special.

The highlight of the week? International Night!

When: Thursday, March 12th
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
What: Food, performances, and cultural displays!

Bring your family, your appetite, and your school spirit. Let’s celebrate the world together!