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A Note from the Principal
Happy Friday Daniels Run Families!
Today was a beautiful day for Fall Field Day, and our students had so much fun! A huge shout-out to our PE team, Mrs. Heffron and Mr. Heslep. Field Day takes tremendous planning and coordination, and we are grateful for all they did to make it such a success.
Thank you as well to the Daniels Run families who volunteered. The day would not have been possible without you. We also appreciate the GMU men’s baseball team for volunteering and helping make the day special for our students.
We are also proud to share two exciting updates about Daniels Run Elementary.
Purple Star Award
Daniels Run has been named a 2026–2027 Purple Star Award recipient for our support of military-connected students and families. This designation is valid for three school years, and we are honored to receive this recognition.
Accreditation Update
Daniels Run remains fully accredited and meets state expectations. Our school’s Framework score rose 5.9 points to 89.4, just 0.1 point below the Distinguished level. SOL scores have also increased over the past two years. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for the hard work behind this progress.
School Planning Day – Monday, October 12
There will be no school for students on Monday. The school office will be open.
Thank you for being part of our Daniels Run community. Have a wonderful weekend!
Best regards,
Upcoming Dates
October 12: Indigenous Peoples' Day- Student Holiday
October 21: 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday (Students dismiss at 12:45pm)
October 30: 2 Hour Early Release/End of First Quarter (Students dismiss at 1:45pm)
November 2 & 3: Teacher Workdays- No School
November 6: Dragon Day
November 16-20: PTA Book Fair
November 18: Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break
Field Day Fun
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.
Daniels Run Komodo Karate
Hi Daniels Run Families,
Karate is back! Beginning in November, students will have the opportunity to take classes once a week in the DRES Karate Program. Mr. Joseph Gayl, the school counselor, will be running the program and teaching all classes.
Karate takes place once a week for 7 to 8 weeks and will be on Mondays. It runs from 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm in the Daniels Run Gym. Students need to be picked up by 4:55 pm near the Walker Doors/Kiss and Ride Parking Lot.
If you are interested or have any questions, please let me know. A consent form will go out within the next week which must be completed.
Thanks,
Joseph Gayl
Karate Instructor and School Counselor
jgayl@fcps.edu
Parent Consent Form
PTA News
Pizza Fundraiser- Eat pizza and raise money for Daniels Run Elementary!
Old Dominion Pizza will donate 20% of proceeds from orders on October 14th.
Use promo code: DRAGON
Fairfax City Location: 3950 University Drive #102 Delivery/Dine In/Pick-Up
Call 571-407-5218 or order online at www.olddominionpizza.com
Music News
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4th-6th Graders are invited to sing in Pyramid Choir (4 weeks in fall). Registration due Fri, Oct 16.
- 5th & 6th Grade Chorus rehearsals: Thursday mornings 8:45-9:25am in Tilman Music Room
- Next Daniels Run Singers rehearsal: Tuesday, 10/13 after school: McCarten Music Room
- Save the Date: International Night 2027: Tuesday, March 16. International Day: Wednesday, March 17. Auditions will be in January.
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Musician of the Month: the October musician of the month is the famous Baroque composer, J.S. Bach. He is known as one of the greatest composers in history. His music is known for its beauty, complex patterns, and amazing technical skill. This month students will listen and watch his music performed by modern musicians such as Jake Shimabukuro, Wendy Carlos, the Beatles, & The Beach Boys.
City of Fairfax Regional Library Fall Events
Take a look at what is happening at the Fairfax City Regional Library this fall! Access the monthly calendar using the link and browse the activities for kids as well as adults.
https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/calendar?cid=6524&t=m&d=0000-00-00&cal=6524&cm=3439&inc=0
Generation Supply
Generation Supply is a student-led initiative founded by Fairfax High School students with the objective of ensuring no student falls behind due to a lack of school supplies. The organization collects and redistributes essential items to over 1,400 students from low-income families attending high-need Title 1 schools in FCPS. Daniels Run is proud to support their mission from September 21 to October 16 by collecting donations in the box located at our main entrance office. We are accepting 1.5–2 inch binders, composition notebooks, #2 pencils, colored pencils, crayons, scissors, glue sticks, sticky notes, pencil pouches, dry erase markers, and any extra school supplies you may have. Every pencil counts and every notebook matters—together, we can ensure every child has the tools they need to achieve academic excellence!
Family Needs Assessment Survey
The School Social Worker and Family Liaison at Daniels Run Elementary School work together to support students and families during the school year. This information will help us connect you with helpful school and community resources. Please read this optional form carefully and check the boxes to receive more information on resources that may be available to you. You will receive a paper version as well in the mail. All answers will be kept private and confidential. Thank you!
Encuesta de necesidades familiares
La trabajadora social y la enlace Familiar de la Escuela Daniels Run trabajan juntas para ayudar a las familias durante el año escolar. Esta información nos ayudará a poneros en contacto con los recursos escolares y comunitarios de utilidad. Por favor, lea atentamente este formulario opcional (optional form) y marque las Casillas corresponidentes para recibir más información sobre los recursos que pueden estar disponibles. También recibiras una carta impresa por correo postal. Todas las respuestas se mantendrán en privado y de manera confidencial. Muchas gracias.
Steam Lab Materials Needed
The STEAM lab is ready to collect consumable materials! Please send the following to the lab:
- Paper towel tubes
- Toilet paper tubes
- Cardboard egg cartons
- Cereal boxes (collapsed)
- Small-medium cardboard boxes (collapsed)
Materials will be accepted until October 30.
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)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
FCPS Calendar
FCPS 2026-2027 SY Calendar
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Safe Routes to School Survey
- Immunization Events
- Celebrating Our Principals
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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