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A Note from the Principal

Dear DRES family,

As we close out another school year, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for all that you have done for our students, families, and one another.

Every day, DRES staff go above and beyond in caring for our students and supporting our families. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment make a difference in ways both large and small. Whether through your work in the classroom, behind the scenes, or in countless moments of support, every contribution has helped make this year a success.

One of the things that makes DRES so special is the way we collaborate and support one another. The strength of our school community comes from the collective efforts of every team member. Together, we have celebrated achievements, overcome challenges, and created meaningful experiences for our students.

Today brings a mix of smiles and tears as we say goodbye to another school year. The notes, cards, and messages from students and families are reminders of the lasting impact you have had on their lives. Your kindness, patience, and dedication have made a difference that extends far beyond the school day.

Thank you for your hard work, your teamwork, and your unwavering commitment to our students. I am proud to serve alongside such an exceptional group of educators and staff.

I wish you a wonderful, restful, and well-deserved summer. Enjoy the time to recharge, celebrate your accomplishments, and make memories with family and friends.

With gratitude,

Susan Mullen, Principal

Upcoming Dates 

June 18: Teacher Work Day 

June 19: Juneteenth (Holiday)

August 11-13: Kindergarten Jumpstart

August 24: First Day of School

FCPS Food and Nutrition Services

Fairfax County Public Schools will provide free summer meals to all children through the Summer Food Service Program. Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis at designated locations, and children must remain onsite while eating.

New for 2026: Educate Fairfax will fund meals for all adults at all FCPS open feeding sites, allowing families to dine together at participating locations.

Summer Food Service Program Information

Welcome Our New Family Liaison Please join us in giving a warm Daniels Run welcome to our new Family Liaison, Natalia Perez, who officially joined our Daniels Run staff this week! Ms. Perez brings a wealth of expertise to our community, with a strong background in both human resources and school psychology, and she is also fluent in Spanish. Her desk will be located in the main office.

Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27

FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days. 

Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students. 

Dates Our school’s early release Wednesdays 

Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.

Early release Wednesdays for Daniels Run ES. Please mark your calendars:

• October 21

• December 2

• February 10

• May 5

Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website. 

Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families. 

Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success.

Ready for the School Year? Enroll Now!

Whether your child is returning to Fairfax County or joining us for the first time, we are excited to have them be a part of the Daniels Run family! Secure your child’s spot and do not wait. Please see the available slots below to sign up!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EABAC2CAAFACF8-57095721-open#/

4th Annual Children's Summer Reading Festival

Come one, come all, to our annual FREE event to kick-off Fairfax County Public Library’s summer reading program! Our 4th Annual Children’s Summer Reading Festival is designed to encourage young readers to continue their enthusiasm for reading straight into summer vacation.

There will be games and crafts, bounce houses, snacks, facepainting, food trucks, a photobooth, a D.J., live entertainment, and more… Tickets are not required to attend this FREE event, but those who pre-register via Eventbrite are eligible to receive a free festival tote bag while supplies last.

Link for more information.

Daniels Run is Seeking Representatives

As we prepare for the 2026–27 school year, the Office of Community Relations is seeking representatives from each school for the Superintendent’s Family Vision Group—a vital forum for elevating family voice and strengthening connections across the division.

• The Superintendent’s Family Vision Group meets six times in person, all sessions held in the evening, from 6-7:30pm.

• The Family Vision Group team has divided Fairfax County into four sections, called Quads. You are placed in a Quad based on where your school falls within these sections. Meetings are organized by Quad to ensure accessible locations.
• Tentative Meeting Schedule for 2026–27:All meetings are subject to change in accordance with division-wide priorities and scheduling adjustments as needed.
• Kickoff - Wednesday, September 9 -Location TBD
• Meeting #1- Wednesday, September 16 or Wednesday, September 23-Location TBD
• Meeting #2- Wednesday, November 4-Location TBD
• Meeting #3- Wednesday, January 13, 2027-Location TBD
• Meeting #4-Wednesday, March 3, 2027- Location TBD
• Full Group Wrap-Up-Wednesday, May 5, 2027- Location TBD

• Representatives are expected to attend all meetings whenever possible.
• Communication is essential—please notify the Family Vision Group Team in advance if you cannot attend a meeting.
• Representatives who accumulate two or more unexcused absences will be replaced during the school year.
• For more details on the group’s structure and purpose, please visit the Superintendent’s Family Vision Group webpage.

If you are interested in representing Daniels Run, please email me at smmullen@fcps.edu

Sincerely,

Susan Mullen, Principal

End of School Year Medication Reminder

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. 

If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site  on  the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

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