Dranesville's Tuesday Connection
January 13, 2026

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WIN Time

Students engage in turn and talk during small group instruction.


Daily Instruction at Dranesville

First Quarter Curriculum Overview | First Quarter Homework 

Second Quarter Curriculum Overview | Second Quarter Homework


84th Day

Our chronic absentee rate is 9.9%. Last year our chronic abentee rate on the 84th day of school was 10.8%.


Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs

Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.

Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.

Thank you, Dranesville families, for practicing healthy habits to keep your child and our school community healthy and safe. 


Purchase Your 2025-2026 Yearbook

Yearbook Cover

This year we received 52 creative yearbook cover entries. Congratulations to Dylan Ta whose artwork will be featured on the front cover of our 2025-2026 yearbook. Yearbooks are $20.00 Please pay online with ID 14267226. You may also pay with cash in the main office. Orders are due April 24th. Order your yearbook today!

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Yearbook ID 14267226


FCPS Family Math Week

Family Math Week

FCPS invites you to experience a full week of family time with FREE stories, games and math activities - all from the comfort of your home.

Math Week offers families an opportunity to experience math, literacy, history, and geography in a fun and positive way. All content will be available for families in English and Spanish beginning Monday, January 12.

Visit the Math Week website for games, stories, and other interactive activities for the whole family.


Upcoming Student Experience Survey at Dranesville Elementary

Student Experience Surevey

Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 23. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 23 and Friday, March 6. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day.

You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. The electronic opt-out form can also be accessed at this link.

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which include a focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.


Kindergarten Orientation

 

Save the Date | Kindergarten Orientation | April 10th 10:00 a.m.

Be sure to RSVP for orientation and schedule a registration appointment by contacting Angela Agana by email amagana@fcps.edu or phone 703-326-5200.


Herndon Community Center Open House January 24, 2026 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Event Details: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Location: Herndon Community Center | 814 Ferndale Ave | Herndon, VA 

Details: Families will be able to explore programs, connect with community resources, and participate in interactive activities throughout the facility.

 


Calendar Reminders

January February Calendar

FCPS January and February Calendar

 

January 16: Dranesville Unified Basketball 8:15 - 9:00 a.m.

January 19: No School | Holiday

January 21: PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.

January 22: Special Education Information Night | Herndon MS 6:00 p.m.

January 28: End of Quarter 2 | Dismissal 2:05 p.m.

January 29: No School | Staff Development Day

January 30: No School | Teacher Workday

February 16: No School | Holiday

February 17: No School | Teacher Workday

February 18: 3 Hour Early Release Dismissal 1:05 p.m.

25-26 School Year Calendar

25-26 SACC Calendar



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