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A Note from the Principal

Hello Daniels Run Community,

My name is Susan Mullen, and I am honored to be the new principal of Daniels Run Elementary. I join you from Loudoun County, bringing 23 years of educational experience, including the past eight years as a principal.

Even after just two days at Daniels Run, I can already tell what a special community I have joined. Daniels Run is a school with deep community support and cherished traditions. I want to assure you that all the wonderful aspects you love about Daniels Run will continue.

I am looking forward to meeting all of Daniels Run's families and students. This is a busy time of year as we prepare for the new school year to begin. I want you to know that I will be available at all of our Back-to-School events. Additionally, I will be hosting an introductory Principal's Coffee on August 19th in our cafeteria immediately after drop-off. This session will be a meet-and-greet—a chance for you to get to know me and for me to meet you. A strong family-school partnership is essential to me, and I look forward to being a partner in your child's education.

Warm regards,

Susan Mullen 

Save the Date

• August 8 - Tour DRES - Open to all new DRES families (4:00-6:00pm)
• August 12 - Back to School Q & A (virtual) - 6:00pm (English); 7:00pm (Spanish)
• August 15 - Kinder Kickoff Open House (9:30-10:30am)/Grades 1-6 Welcome Walk (11:30am- 4:00pm)
• August 19 - First Day of School for Students
• September 5 - Back to School Open House/PTA Picnic (5:00-7:00pm)

The Back to School Q & A is a time for families to ask questions about the start of school. School Administrators will be available to answer questions. A Google Meet link will be sent the day of the event.

The Welcome Walk is a time when the child's teacher and another DRES staff members visit your house and welcome your child and you to the new school year.

The Back to School Open House/PTA Picnic is a time to visit your child's classroom, meet their teacher and join our DRES community outside for a great time!

Supply Lists

School supply lists have been updated for the upcoming school year. 

DRES Tours

All new families are welcome to tour the building on Thursday, August 8 from 4-6pm. Feel free to join a guided tour at (4:00, 4:45 and 5:30) or you can take a self-guided tour through the building. Our teachers will not be available during the tours in order to prepare for the upcoming school year.

Welcome Walk Information

We will welcome students and families back by making a brief visit to your home on Thursday, August 15 from 11:30-4:00pm. What will this look like? Your child will be welcomed with a short visit at your front door or on your front lawn by their new teacher! We want a chance to say hello and answer any questions you may have. 

Opting out: If you will be away or prefer not to participate please complete this form (student's name grade and phone number by Friday, August 9.

Class Placement Information

Families check your email inbox on Wednesday, August 14th for an email from your child's classroom teacher introducing themselves. Emails will be sent at 4:00pm. 

Bell Schedule Information

Daniels Run ES bell schedule for 2024-2025 is 9:00am - 3:45pm.

• Office hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Kiss & Ride Drop Off - 8:45am - 9:00am
• Door open at 8:45am for students

Technology News

If your student still has a school laptop at home, please return it to Daniels Run as soon as possible so it can be prepared for the upcoming school year. You can leave it with staff in the main office during summer office hours Monday-Friday (9am-1pm).

Multilingual Learners Summit

All multilingual learners and their families are invited to attend a summit on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 5-8:30 p.m. at Annandale High School.

The summit will be primarily geared for secondary multilingual learners, but all are welcome to attend. The goal of the summit is to foster an environment of empowerment where multilingual students and their families can establish meaningful connections, engage in active listening, and openly share their experiences, cultivating mutual support and a deeper understanding of educational pathways within FCPS.  

This event will begin with a table fair showcasing many opportunities available within FCPS and the wider community that support paths to graduation and future careers for students.  Additionally, a keynote will be presented by Dr. Jose Luis Zelaya who will share a message about the power of community and resilience.  A student panel will dialogue with Dr. Zelaya following the keynote.  

Refreshments and light food will be served. Language and childcare services will be available.  All secondary level multilingual learners have been invited centrally from FCPS via email.  Registration is open for students, families, or staff planning to attend.  

FCPS Calendar

FCPS 2024-2025 School Calendar

Important Dates

August 15- Kinder Kickoff Open House/Welcome Walk

August 19 - First Day of School for students

August 30- Sept 2- Labor Day Break 

September 5 - Back to School Open House/PTA Picnic

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