Information for Parents of Rising Kindergarten Students

To be eligible for kindergarten at Mt. Daniel Elementary School in August 2025:

Students must be five years of age by September 30, 2025.
Families must be residents of the City of Falls Church.

Kindergarten Information Night: Principal Timothy Kasik and the Mount Daniel Elementary School staff warmly welcome families of incoming kindergartners for the 2025-2026 school year, introducing the dedicated team and comprehensive information about daily routines, transportation, special programs, and important dates. This recording provides families with everything they need to know to help their children transition smoothly into kindergarten.

Parents and guardians of rising kindergarten students should submit the Rising Kindergarten Interest Form 2025-2026 as soon as possible so that the school can keep you informed about meetings, details, and deadlines prior to registration.

Please share information about kindergarten registration with neighbors and friends who live in the City of Falls Church.

Contact school registrar, Nora Pishner, at 703-248-5644 or by email at pishnern@fccps.org with any questions.

What to Expect at Mt. Daniel Elementary School

School Schedule

The 2025/26 school year will begin on Monday, August 18, 2025.
All students and their families will be invited to Meet the Teacher the week before school begins.

School Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Most Wednesdays - Early Release: 9:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Doors open at 8:50 a.m.
Before and after school Extended Day Care is available with a sliding scale fee. Extended Day Care registration will begin in spring 2025.

Parent-Teacher Communication

Mt. Daniel teachers and administrators communicate regularly with families using weekly newsletters. In-person conferences will take place during the first quarter of the school year. Parents can communicate with teachers by phone or by email about individual concerns.