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A Note from the Principal

Dear Daniels Run families,

We had an amazing week filled with celebrations, learning, and accomplishments. Students in grades 1–5 proudly shared their work during their Success Days, showcasing the growth, creativity, and hard work they have demonstrated throughout the year. It was a wonderful culmination of months of learning, and many classrooms celebrated with end-of-year parties and special activities.

On Wednesday evening, we were thrilled to celebrate Kylie Horn, who was recognized as the Region 5 New Teacher of the Year. We are incredibly proud of Kylie and grateful to have her as part of the Daniels Run family. This well-deserved recognition reflects her dedication, passion, and commitment to our students.

As we prepare for our final week of school, we are reflecting on what has been a truly wonderful year filled with learning, growth, and lasting memories. We are especially proud of our students' academic achievements. Our SOL scores increased in every subject area, demonstrating the hard work of our students and staff. Most importantly, each student has shown meaningful growth this year, and we celebrate their accomplishments and perseverance.

Next week, we will celebrate two important promotion ceremonies:

• Sixth Grade Promotion will take place on Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Fairfax High School as our sixth graders prepare for their transition to middle school.
• Kindergarten Promotion will be held on Tuesday as we celebrate our youngest learners moving on to first grade.

Please remember that Wednesday, the last day of school,  is a two-hour early release day, and all students will be dismissed at 1:45 p.m.

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We look forward to finishing the school year strong and celebrating our students during this special final week.

Best Regards,

Susan Mullen, Principal

Upcoming Dates 

June 15: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony at 2pm at Fairfax High School

June 16: Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony at 9-11:10am (DRES Cafeteria)

June 17: Last Day of School (Students dismiss at 1:45pm)

June 18: Teacher Work Day 

June 19: Juneteenth (Holiday)

WIDA Exit Celebration

The ML Team was honored to celebrate our multilingual students who have successfully exited English Language Development services! Through hard work, perseverance, and growth, these students reached this important milestone, demonstrating their English language skills on the WIDA ACCESS assessment and beyond. We are all so proud of their achievements!

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#/

Library News

Last week, the amazing Fairfax Free Book Bus rolled onto campus, putting fantastic stories directly into our students' hands—completely free! Check out their website to learn more about this amazing organization.  The excitement didn’t stop there. Representatives from the Public Library dropped by to chat with students about the upcoming Summer Reading Program (and all the awesome perks that come with it). More information below about the Summer Reading Kick Off with the Public Library.

To cap it all off, we just wrapped up our 3rd Annual Book Swap this week! Students traded old favorites for fresh adventures, ensuring everyone has a packed bookshelf for the break.

The Summer Challenge: Reading isn’t just a school thing—it’s a lifelong adventure. Help us keep the momentum going! Encourage your students to dive into their new books and keep those pages turning all summer long.

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

Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony

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).

Music News