Dale City Elementary School
14450 Brook Drive
Woodbridge, VA
Phone: 703-670-2208
Principal: Brian Slater
Assistant Principal: Shauntel Baldwin
Date Opened: April 1967
Number of Students: 408
Number of teachers: 38 classroom teachers and 15 teacher assistants
School Colors: Burgundy and Gold
School Mascot: Tiger
ABOUT DALE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dale City Elementary, opened in 1967, was the first school to open in Dale City. A four room addition to the school was completed in the spring of 2001. In 2002, the school's library was dedicated to the late Karen Lipinski, a long-time teacher at the school. Major renovations were completed in the summer of 2006 to update the physical structure and appearance of the office, library, computer lab, cafeteria, kitchen, hallways, bathrooms, and classrooms.
Dale City Elementary School serves students from the Ashdale and Birchdale communities.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
The Dale City Elementary staff includes many resource teachers, including ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages),Learning Disabilities, and Title I Reading and Math. Instruction is differentiated in an inclusive setting where students are taught to reflect upon their individual learning goals and progress. The school also houses a based programs for Autism and Severe Disabilities.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Identified Dale City students participate in the START and SIGNET gifted education programs.
At Dale City ES we are very proud of our Lego Robotics teams, VEX Robotics teams , Safety Patrols, Science Club, Flag Raisers, Library Assistants, Soccer Club, and a variety of other after-school clubs/activities.
Dale City Roars!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Feel free to contact the school. 703-670-2208
We welcome all parents and families to volunteer at the school! We value the partnership it takes to ensure all our students are successful. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact the front office! We hold several family events every year! Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Trunk or Treat, Pancakes with Mr. Paws, Family Game Night, Multi-Cultural Block Party, and many other fun events.
WHAT MAKES DALE CITY ELEMENTARY SO UNIQUE?
At Dale City we have a building of educators willing to do whatever's necessary for our students to be successful! There's nothing more important than a child's education!
