Dr. Charles R. Drew

End of 2nd Quarter
2026-01-29

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day)
2026-01-30, 2026-04-13

1st/4th Math and 5th Reading NWEA MAP Mid-Year Universal Screener
2026-02-04 09:00 (America/New_York)
1st Grade – Ms. Weinstein

1st/3rd Math NWEA MAP Mid-Year Universal Screener
2026-02-05 09:00
1st grade – Mr. Klein

School Board Meeting
2026-02-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-28 19:00 - 22:00 and 1 more date
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41. The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.
Please click on this link to watch live-stream: https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/.
Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

1st Math NWEA MAP Mid-Year Universal Screener
2026-02-06 09:00
1st Grade – Ms. Costa

Humanities Assembly - Urban Artistry
2026-02-06 14:30 - 15:15
Urban Artistry will perform for students 2:30-3:15pm on Friday, February 6.
In honor of Black History Month, their program, “Let the Rhythm Hit Em”, will take us on a music and dance journey through various African American communities.
Let the Rhythm Hit Em: Learn about the music and dance cultures that stem from various African American communities across the United States. Although these urban and hip-hop dance communities transpired amidst struggles and adversity, they have inspired a global commonwealth of artists, practitioners, and creatives.
In this presentation, “Let the Rhythm Hit ‘Em” we celebrate the diverse communities and influences that contribute to urban dance culture through music and dance. The emcee, DJ, and dancers tell the story of where, when, and how these dance styles were developed through storytelling, dance demonstrations, call-and-response games, and interactive dance workshops.
Dance styles in the presentation can include tap dance, locking, popping, breakin’, house dance, waacking, and hip hop. We are eager to engage an audience of all ages in celebrating the freedom to express ourselves, cultivate self-worth, and respectfully hold space (on and off the dance floor) for each other.
About Urban Artistry: Since its establishment in 2005, Urban Artistry has humbly presented the international dance and arts communities with a renewed perspective on urban dance and arts. Drawing from the creativity of its founders, directors and international roster of members and affiliates, Urban Artistry has grown from the vision of one, to the mission of many. Though UA promotes education in foundational movement and history, these culturalists operate from the understanding that- culture is not stagnant; it is a living breathing entity that accepts change. However, growth does not mean one has to forget where they come from.

🖤Feel the Love Dance🖤
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00
Tap here to RSVP by Jan 30th

NWEA MAP make-ups Mid-Year Universal Screener
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-13

School Board Work Session #2 with ACTL
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:30
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Early Release for All Students
2026-02-11
School-Based professional learning for staff

Gunston Middle School Information Night
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00

Smile Dental Exams at Drew
2026-02-12
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Great news! Our school has partnered with Smile Programs, the mobile dentists, to offer dental care at school on February 12, 2026.
Best of all, in most cases, there is no cost to you if your child is insured with Medicaid/CHIP! Private insurance and affordable self-pay options are also available. Self-pay care is available for $74 per student, covering cleaning, screening, and fluoride treatment. If you cannot afford any of those options, please contact the school clinic or set aside $10 each week. To help cover the exam fees, families can apply for Medicaid and FAMIS in advance. See the flyer below.
Easy & Convenient Having your child seen by the dentist at school saves you valuable time. Top-quality care is provided by local, licensed dentists in the familiar surroundings of your child’s school. Dental care includes a complete exam, x-rays, cleaning, and fluoride.
Keep Your Child Healthy Children who see a dentist regularly may have fewer health issues like:

Early tooth loss due to dental decay
Gum disease
Heart disease
Impaired speech development

Sign up today! Return the attached permission form to your student’s backpack or sign up online now at www.MySchoolDentist.com
Don’t wait. Be sure your child is signed up and ready to see the dentist at no cost to you (for children with Medicaid/CHIP.)

Thank you!

1st-2nd Grade ACCESS Testing Listening
2026-02-12 09:00

Holiday: Presidents Day
2026-02-16

4th-5th Grade ACCESS Testing Reading/Listening
2026-02-17 09:00

Drew Food Market
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00

3rd Grade ACCESS Testing Listening
2026-02-18 09:00

1st-2nd Grade ACCESS Testing Reading
2026-02-19 09:00

Garden Day at Drew
2026-02-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-21 16:00 - 17:00

Walk in My Shoes Event
2026-02-23

3rd Grade ACCESS Testing Reading
2026-02-23 09:00

4th-5th Grade ACCESS Testing Speaking
2026-02-24 09:00

3rd Grade ACCESS Testing Speaking
2026-02-25 09:00

1st-2nd Grade ACCESS Testing Speaking
2026-02-26 09:00

1st Grade ACCESS Testing Writing
2026-03-02 09:00

4th-5th Grade ACCESS Testing Writing
2026-03-03 09:00

3rd Grade ACCESS Testing Writing
2026-03-04 09:00

2nd Grade ACCESS Testing Writing
2026-03-05 09:00

Band & Orchestra Concert
2026-03-05 18:30 - 19:15

Drew PTA Meeting (Virtual)
2026-03-10 18:15 - 19:15, 2026-05-12 18:15 - 19:15

Elementary/Middle Early Release for Parent-Teacher Conferences
2026-03-12

Drew Class Picture Day
2026-03-17

Holiday: Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-20

School Board Work Sessions
2026-03-24 09:00 - 16:00
Subject:
9:00 a.m. – Educational Technology – Focus on AI
10:45 a.m. – Inclusive Practices (Special Education)
1:00 p.m. – Budget Work Session #1
2:45 p.m. – Budget Work Session #2
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Spring Break
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-03

Grade 3 Swimming Field Trip
2026-04-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-10 09:00 - 12:00

End of 3rd Quarter
2026-04-10

Drew PTA Talent Show
2026-04-10 18:30 - 20:30

School Board Work Sessions
2026-04-14 09:00 - 16:30
Subject:
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Budget Work Session #1
10:45 a.m. – Budget Work Session #2
1:00 p.m. – Budget Work Session #3
2:45 p.m. – Budget Work Session #4
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

School Board Work Session with BAC
2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:30

Early Release for High School Students Only
2026-04-22
Full day for Elementary/Middle school students
Professional learning for high school staff

Drew Multicultural Night
2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:00

School Board Work Session with Advisory Committees - End of Year Reports
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:30

Holiday: Memorial Day
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-26

Holiday: Eid al-Adha
2026-05-27

Dr. Drew Day
2026-05-30 09:45 - 13:00

School Board Work Sessions
2026-06-02 13:00 - 16:30
Subject:
1:00 p.m. – Early Childhood
2:45 p.m. – FY 2027-36 CIP
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Elementary Early Release
2026-06-03, 2026-06-10

Last Day of School (Early Release)
2026-06-18

Drew Annual Peace Walk
2026-06-18 09:30 - 22:30

Holiday: Juneteenth
2026-06-19

Holiday: July 4 (Observed)
2026-07-03

First Day of Summer School
2026-07-06

Last Day of Summer School
2026-07-31
