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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School

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Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion @dei-aps.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today begins, Hispanic Heritage Month, a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history, culture, and contributions! This month is celebrated September 15-October 15.
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 01/09/2026
👋🏾🎉🐉 Hello from the Drew Team! Our staff is excited to welcome our students and families back for an amazing 2026–27 school year! This year, we’re Rising to Higher Heights together, with one shared commitment to 100% Student Success! 🚀 Here’s to a wonderful year ahead! Meet our Staff! #DrewDragons
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 22/06/2026
Thank you for the warm welcome. We're looking forward to the shifts with teachers, families and learners. Building trust is key!
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 17/06/2026
🎉We are excited to announce that our school has been selected to participate in the nationally recognized Parent Teacher Home Visits (PTHV) model through support from the NEA and APS Title I. Visit our school website news to learn more. drew.apsva.us/post/drew-se...
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Drew Selected for Parent Teacher Home Visits to Strengthen School-Family Partnerships - Dr. Charles R. Drew
We are excited to announce that our school has been selected to participate in the nationally recognized Parent Teacher Home Visits (PTHV) model through support from the NEA and APS... Read more »
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 03/06/2026
🎉Happy Retirement to two of our dedicated and devoted prek assistants in our Community Peer Program (CPP)! Congratulations Ms. Maria Parra (left) on 31.5 years and Ms. Ingry Stephens (right) on 23 years. We truly value your service and will miss you dearly.
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 11/05/2026
🎉🎖🌟 Congratulations to our "Kirstins"! We celebrated Ms. Kirstin Lawler, Support Staff of the Year and Ms. Kirstin Riddick, Teacher of the Year at the APS Celebration of Excellence Ceremony. They are amazing educators who are committed to excellence at Drew! ❤️ or comment below to celebrate them too.
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 06/05/2026
🎉🏥👩🏾‍⚕️ Let's show our appreciation for School Nurse Day. Nurse Garcia and Health Aide Boada-Salom keep our dragons healthy with a smiling face and patient care. ❤️ or comment to show your appreciation.
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Arlington, VA School Board @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re grateful for all our incredible teachers.🍎 Thank you for creating supportive classrooms where every student can thrive and for the dedication you bring to our community each day. We appreciate all you do at APS! 🏫 @apsva.us #OneTeamOneAPS
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 05/05/2026
MAY is Better Speech and Hearing Month! We truly appreciate the passion and commitment of our Speech and Language Pathologists! ❤️ or comment to show your appreciation!
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 03/05/2026
🥁🎉👏🏾 And the ASFF Top FILM Award goes to......our DNN Team and Ornithologist!!! Congratulations to our dragons and Ms. Riddick and Ms. Farrell on this amazing accomplishment.
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 23/04/2026
🍽📚🍽 Our April Dine in REaD Literacy Night in 4th grade included games and home based resources to prepare for the SOL Assessment. Thank you to the 4th grade team and families for high impact engagement.
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 22/04/2026
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Ms. Cantor, Ms. Johnson and Ms. Samuels! 🌟 Thank you for everything you do to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes and beyond. Your organization and dedication make a difference every single day. We truly appreciate all that you bring to our team!
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 21/04/2026
🎉April is full of celebration. Join us in acknowledging our patient, caring and knowledgeable OTs. We appreciate them!
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 10/04/2026
Thank you Dr. Duran @suptduran.apsva.us for visiting and engaging with us today!
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Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion @dei-aps.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor the APS military families and children for their resilience and strength as they support their service member(s).
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 08/04/2026
Let's celebrate Mr. Welch, for National Assistant Principals Week! We are lucky to have Mr. Welch at Drew and serving our school community in countless ways. #APWeek #AssistantPrincipalsWeek
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 07/04/2026
Join us in celebrating Mrs. Dora Sue Black for National School Librarian Day (April 4th). Thank you for inspiring curiosity, encouraging imagination, and opening doors to endless possibilities. Click ❤️ to show your appreciation. #thankalibrarian #schoollibrarianday2026
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 23/03/2026
🧊🌊🧪 Exploring bodies of water in the Dragon's den! Our 3rd-grade scientists are engaged and thriving with Ms. Riddick and Ms. Hasberry's parallel teaching model and Kagan strategies.
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 18/03/2026
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From Students to Storytellers: Inside Dragon News Network at Charles R. Drew Elementary
At Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary, students are stepping into the world of media through the Dragon News Network (DNN), designed for 4th and 5th graders.
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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 18/03/2026
🎥✨ We want to hear from YOU! APS invites you to share a 30-second video on what Arab American Heritage Month means to you. Hold your phone horizontally and share your voice. A video will be featured at the April 16 School Board meeting. Submit your video by March 26 bit.ly/4bNSCCT
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 16/03/2026
Our leadership team traveled to Spotsylvania County for a powerful professional learning workshop From Intention to Impact: Instruction that Drives Student Achievement led by James Madison Univ. professor/best-selling author Dr. Almarode sponsored by the VA School Consortium for Learning (VaSCL).
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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 15/03/2026
CODE 3: All Arlington Public Schools schools and offices will close two hours early on Monday, March 16 due to potential severe weather. Essential staff should check with supervisors. All after-school, evening activities and Extended Day are canceled.
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Aquatics - Arlington Public Schools
Home Aquatics Aquatics APS Aquatics provides instructional and recreational aquatic opportunities to residents of all ages by supporting a variety of activities that promote healthy water-friendly lifestyles, confidence, and comfort. Swim Day Camp – Mar...
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Dr. Francisco Durán @suptduran.apsva.us · 20/02/2026
Shoutout to APS All Star Conor O’Rourke at Drew! Conor’s compassion, dedication and steady support help students thrive, especially during times of change. Thank you for being such a trusted presence. #APSAllStars #OneTeamOneAPS
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Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion @dei-aps.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate and honor the important contributions that women have made throughout history. March 8 is International Women’s Day, which is recognized around the world.

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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 07/03/2026
Our Dragon News Network producers & hosts were thrilled to interview Veronica Ogbe, producer and host of Good Morning Washington on WJLA Channel 7 and learn from her experiences. Look out for our feature on Good Morning Washington soon! Thank you Ms. Riddick and Ms. Farrell for making this possible.
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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 02/03/2026
This March, APS proudly celebrates Women’s History Month. The theme by the this year is is Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future. We encourage our APS community to engage with the diverse stories of women who have made history and those who continue to shine. #WomensHistoryMonth
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 27/02/2026
🍽📚 Our Dine In REaD Literacy Night was a success. Thank you to our families for joining us for an interactive literacy experience - stations, data talks, take home kits, conversation starters & more. Special thanks to our PTA, ZCO of AKA, FACE, & Staff donors. Kudos to Ms. Darden & 4th grade team!
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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 24/02/2026
⭐ Meet our February 2026 APS All Stars ⭐ APS recognizes: 👏 Jennifer Taylor — Williamsburg 👏 Justin Robinson — Tuckahoe 👏 Jessica Berg — Campbell 👏 Conor O’Rourke — Charles R. Drew 👏 Nicholas Coleman — Syphax Education Center Read more ↗️ bit.ly/4cc8gZC #APSAllStars #OneTeamOneAPS
aps all stars for february 2026
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Dulce Carrillo @dulceaps.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Reading to bright PreK students @drew.apsva.us for #BlackHistoryMonth is a wonderful treat! 👏 #APSBHM #OneTeamOneAPS #EveryAPSstudent #APSisAwesome @apsva.us @suptduran.apsva.us @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social
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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 22/02/2026
CODE 2: Due to the impending inclement weather, all APS schools and offices will open two hours late tomorrow, Mon, Feb. 23, 2026. We are continuing to monitor conditions overnight. Any changes to this status will be announced by 5 a.m. More ➡️ bit.ly/3MZ5tIV
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Dr. Francisco Durán @suptduran.apsva.us · 21/02/2026
We're celebrating Public Schools Week next week! 🎉 APS is celebrating the people, partnerships and practices that make our schools and our community stronger every day. We want to hear from you. Share why you love APS! #APSisAwesome #OneTeamOneAPS #PublicSchoolsWeek
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 20/02/2026
💫💫💫Congratulations!  Maryam Pouresmaeil 25, Evin Rodriguez 25, Maria Parra 30, & Tenita Chapman 35 for their years of service. Thank you for your dedication. Today Dr. Durán and the central office team recognized Conor O'Rourke as an APS All-Star for his dedication to our MIPA students.
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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 17/02/2026
As we continue our Black History Month celebrations, watch this student-produced video as students and staff share what this month means to them. #APSisAwesome #APSBHM #OneTeamOneAPS
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Honoring Black History Month
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 10/02/2026
Dr. Duran acknowledges the tremendous dedication and commitment demonstrated by our custodians during the snowstorm. We are eternally grateful to Ms. Isabel, Mr. Gerber, Ms. Blanca, Mr. Jose and Ms. Zoila for working in subzero weather ensuring our school grounds were ready to re-open.
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 05/02/2026
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drewelemarlnva on Instagram: "💚💛💖 "A Room Full of Sisters" written by: Mona Lakes Jones, an excerpt read by our 2nd-5th grade dragons in celebration of Black …"
💚💛💖 "A Room Full of Sisters" written by: Mona Lakes Jones, an excerpt read by our 2nd-5th grade dragons in celebration of Black History Month 2026!Mona Lake Jones grew up in Spokane and graduated from Lewis & Clark High School. She went on to Washington State University, University of Washington and Seattle University, where she received her doctorate in education. Mona now lives in Seattle where she served as the city’s Poet Laureate. She has authored five books to include The Color of Culture series, Unleashing the Power of a Sister, and Nectar From Grandhoney.Mona is presently the Poet Laureate for the international organization The Links, Incorporated. She travels the country performing her works and providing inspirational speeches. She especially enjoys writing about understanding and appreciating culture! Two of her favorite poets are Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes.
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 05/02/2026
National School Counseling Week is Feb. 2-6. The theme of this year’s National School Counseling Week is “School Counselors Amplify Student Success.” Please take a moment to recognize and celebrate the imperative work of our school counselors - Ms. "Mia" Williamson and Ms. Castromiller. #NSCW2026
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 04/02/2026
All schools and offices will open on time Thu, Feb. 5 and Fri, Feb. 6, 2026.
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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 01/02/2026
Due to persistent freezing temperatures and unsafe conditions, APS will remain closed on Mon, Feb 2, and we plan to open two-hours late on Tuesday. Some cleared areas have refrozen or been covered again by street plowing. More ➡️ apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/
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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 28/01/2026
CODE 1: All APS schools and offices will remain closed tomorrow, Thu, Jan. 29, 2026. Crews have been working hard to prepare schools to open as quickly and safely as possible. Fri. remains a Grade Preparation Day. There is no school for students. More ➡️ apsva.us/health-safety/emergency-alerts/
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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 27/01/2026
CODE 1: All APS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Wed, Jan. 28, 2026. Freezing temperatures and icy roads, parking lots and sidewalks continue to make travel unsafe. Student and staff safety remains our top priority. More ➡️ www.apsva.us/health-safety/emergenc…
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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 26/01/2026
CODE 1: Due to the accumulation of ice and snow, all APS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tue, Jan. 27, 2026. More ➡️ www.apsva.us/health-safety/emergenc…
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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 25/01/2026
❄️ Share your snow day photos with us! Post them in the comments or share them here ➡️ form.jotform.com/260218289470157 #OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome
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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 25/01/2026
CODE 1: Due to the winter storm, all APS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Mon, Jan. 26, 2026. More ➡️ www.apsva.us/health-safety/emergenc…
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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 22/01/2026
APS to provide free grab-and-go meals ahead of winter storm. 📆 Tomorrow, Fri, Jan. 23 ⏰ 3 – 5 p.m. 📍 Thomas Jefferson Community Center, Door 12 (3501 2nd St. S.) More ➡️ www.apsva.us/post/aps-to-provide-fr… #OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 16/01/2026
🎉🎈🤗 Our Dragons showed Principal Gaither their appreciation by surprising her with her favorite snacks, "tea time" and cards. We closed out the week with a finale balloon "ambush". She was super surprised. Thank you Ms. Gaither for all that you do for Drew. #VASchoolPrincipalAppreciationWeek
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The Office of Professional Learning @apslearns.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
@apsva.us Thank you to all of our amazing APS principals! We appreciate you!
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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 12/01/2026
It is Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week. Help us thank the amazing leaders who support our students and staff every day. ✉️ Send a free eGreeting: www.apsva.us/post/celebrating-virgi… #PrincipalsAppreciationWeek #OneTeamOneAPS
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 07/01/2026
👏🏾🎉🏆Happy Retirement Ms. V, a long-standing and deeply loved member of the Drew family. Ms. Venesia Edghill, affectionately known to all as Ms. V, has dedicated 24 years of service to APS with 23 of those years spent right here at Drew.
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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 06/01/2026
🌞 Get Excited! The APS Summer Activities Fair is happening next week! Join us to explore summer programs, camps, and activities for students of all ages! 📅 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 6–8 p.m. 📍 Wakefield High School 🔗 Learn more: www.apsva.us/summer-activities-fair/
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Summer Activities Fair - Arlington Public Schools
Home Summer Activities Fair Summer Activities Fair An annual event hosted by Arlington Public Schools (APS) and the Arlington County Council of PTAs (CCPTA), the fair invites all families to explore a wide range of summer opportunities. Save the Date: V...
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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School @drew.apsva.us · 17/12/2025
🌲🌲🌲 Winter Tree Challenge in 5th Grade! Our 5th grade dragons took this challenge head on to Ask! Imagine! Design! Build! Share! and Improve!
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