Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary

We’re moving! APS is transitioning to Bluesky as our primary platform for updates. Follow us there for the latest news: bsky.app/profile/apsva.…. This account will remain open, but we will no longer post updates here.

The 2025 YVM Survey is open now through March 14! Families, share your thoughts on safety, well-being and engagement to help shape the future of APS. Check your email for the link and make your voice heard! Learn more ➡️ apsva.us/engage/yvm/ #OneTeamOneAPS

💗 Hey if you have 4 min, 👀 our video so much to capture! On behalf of our FACE team thank you to the families & staff who came for a fun evening of 🕺💃, jump rope for ❤️ health, Black History Literacy 📚, 100 ❤️s mural & more. Good ⏰️s. #APSFACE instagram.com/share/reel/BAJ…

❄️ CODE 2: Due to the winter weather advisory and the potential for icy conditions during the morning commute, all APS schools and offices will open two hours late tomorrow, Thu, Feb. 6, 2025. Learn More ➡️ l8r.it/uf6n

APS proudly kicks off Black History Month! This year’s theme, African Americans and Labor, honors the vital contributions of Black workers. Follow #APSBlackHistory & join us at the Feb. 13 School Board meeting as we celebrate “Models of Excellence” students! #OneTeamOneAPS

⛅️🌧🌩☁️Cirrus, Cumulonimbus, Cumulus, Stratus! Our 4th-grade dragons are diving into the fascinating world of clouds with hands-on simulations in our Dragon’s Den! #drewisawesome

❄🥁🎶Our Winter Showcase is happening this Wednesday featuring our Kindergarten chorus and 4th-5th grade Encore Enrichment Classes. Hope to see you there! #APSarts

Looking for something fun to do tonight? Join us at the Summer Activities Fair! 🌸✨ Explore exciting clubs, programs, and events happening this season. When: January 27, 2025 📍 Where: Wakefield High School, 325 S. Dinwiddie St, Arlington VA 22206 ⏰ Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

❄️🎷🎶What a wonderful way to warm-up with music by our talented 4th and 5th grade band and orchestra. #DrewisAwesome #APSisAwesome See this Instagram post by @drewelempta instagram.com/p/DFNs6G6xqna/…

Drew Info Night Happening Today! ~ Please spread the word in the community for any families who will be NEW to Drew! #DrewisAwesome

❄️ Due to the cold weather advisory for the morning, all APS schools will open two hours late tomorrow, Wed, Jan. 22, 2025. ❄️ All 12-month employees should report on time. Read More: apsva.us/health-safety/…

Thank you to our partners @ARosieRiveter for engaging our dragons in interactive, fun and challenging science experiments for Family Science Night. 🐉🧪🥼🧬 #APSisAwesome #DrewisAwesome

🧮🧪🧬Our 5th grade math and science classes are taking flight. Check out Part 2 - The Parade of Floats. Watch us Soar! #APSisAwesome #DrewisAwesome instagram.com/reel/DE0NDvOAK…

🧬🔬🧪Hey Dragons! Are you looking for some afterschool indoor enrichment. Save the date and come out next week for our Family Science Night. See details below. 👇 #DrewisAwesome #APSisAwesome

CODE 2: All APS schools and offices will open two hours late tomorrow, Thu, Jan. 9, 2025. The Extended Day program will also open two hours late and morning field trips are canceled. ❄️ Please use extra caution when travelling to and from school tomorrow.

CODE 1: Due to persistent hazardous conditions on side streets, sidewalks and parking lots near our school sites, all APS schools and offices will be closed on Wed, Jan. 8., 2025. ❄️ Learn more about APS Winter Weather Procedures: l8r.it/RhqB

CODE 1: Due to the extended Winter Storm Warning and icy conditions in the forecast for tomorrow, all APS schools and offices will be closed on Tue, Jan. 7, 2025.  ❄️ Learn more about APS Winter Weather Procedures: l8r.it/yK9n

❄️🎶🌨🎤⛄️Reminiscing on our school-wide Winter sing-a-long...Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow! Enjoy your snow day, keep warm and safe in our Winter Wonderland! 🛷⛄️🏂🌨

CODE 1 Due to the Winter Storm Warning in effect for Arlington tomorrow, all APS schools and offices will be closed on Mon, Jan. 6, 2025. Activities, games, team practices, field trips, adult education classes, and programs in schools and on school grounds are canceled.