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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,

As we approach the holiday season, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for the wonderful community we have here at Bailey’s.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the parents and family members who attended our Thanksgiving Luncheon. Your presence and support made the event truly special, and it was a wonderful way to celebrate the season of giving thanks with our students and staff.

We also want to thank our amazing PTA for organizing the Chipotle fundraiser. We hope everyone had a great time while supporting our PTA’s efforts. These funds help enrich the educational experiences for all our students, and your participation makes a big difference.

As we enter this season of gratitude, we are thankful for the continued support from our families and community. We hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Satonya Dews, Principal

Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal

Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal

Keith Downing, Assistant Principal

December Lunch Visitation Schedule

Parents/Caregivers are invited to join their student(s) for lunch at school on an assigned day. This is a great opportunity for parents/caregivers to come in for lunch with their child. 

We encourage parents/caregivers to eat the same lunch as their child either packed or school lunch. We kindly ask that you do not bring fast food/outside lunch or candy. Also, parents please be advised that the bathrooms directly outside of the cafeteria are for student use only. 

On the day of your child’s lunch, please arrive 5 minutes early so you can sign-in at the office and they will direct you to the cafeteria. Additionally, when you leave the school, please remember to check out in the office.  If you choose to buy lunch from the cafeteria, adult pricing is $4.75 and may be paid in cash or by check.  Click here for more information on purchasing lunch.

We ask that you please limit visitors to 1 caregiver, and no strollers please. We also ask that family members do not follow their child's class back to the classroom or outside for recess. 

Please see below for the scheduled lunches by teacher:

Advanced Academics Program Information

Reminder:  Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Reilly McDonald, AART ([email protected]) no later than December 15, 2024. 

Step by step instructions are on the Bailey’s AAP Website.

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Reilly McDonald, AART ([email protected]).

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

Support Available:

For questions surrounding the full-time AAP referral process, completing forms for full-time AAP services, or the continuum of AAP services?

Join Reilly McDonald (Bailey's Primary AART) for Virtual Office hours. Please submit this form to register and receive the Zoom link.

• December 2nd12:30 - 1pm (Mon)
• December 9th12:30 - 1pm (Mon)

Complete Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Boundary Review Community Meetings

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. 

With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather ❄️

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Save the Date

November 27th- 29th- Thanksgiving Break

December 23rd  - January 5th- Winter Break

Quick Links

• Bailey's ES Website
• Bailey's ES Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services
• FCPS School Year Calendar 
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

6111 Knollwood Drive Falls Church, VA 22041  | Main Office: 703-575-6800

Attendance: 703-575-6845 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, November 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,

Another great week of learning and fun was had by all here at Bailey's ES!  We have another busy week ahead of us. First, we want to remind you that we have another 3-hour early release on this Monday, November 18th. Dismissal will begin at 12:45pm. You should have received an eNotify email stating when your child will be dismissed on this day. If you need change your plans, please call the main office at 703-575-6800.   

Next, on Thursday, November 21st we are very excited to welcome families to our Thanksgiving Luncheon from 10:45 -1:45pm.  You received information on this event in your child's Thursday folder yesterday including how to purchase meals and what time your child's lunch will be on this day. You can also find the information in the flier below about the Thanksgiving Luncheon. 

We hope you have a relaxing weekend and as always we appreciate your  support of our school. 

Satonya Dews, Principal

Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal

Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal

Keith Downing, Assistant Principal

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD's REPORT CARD

Join us for the UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD's REPORT CARD workshop! This is a valuable session for parents eager to support their child’s academic journey. This workshop will help you understand how report cards reflect your child's learning progress, what the different marks mean, and how to use this information.

Tuesday, November,19th

IN-PERSON: 9:15am at Bailey's Primary Cafeteria

ONLINE: 7:00pm via Zoom

Zoom Link (English):

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93336545228

Zoom Link (Spanish):

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95386705929

 

Únase con nosotros para el taller COMPRENDIENDO LAS CALIFICACIONES DE SU HIJO – una sesión para los padres que desean apoyar el progreso académico de sus hijos. Este taller le ayudará a comprender cómo las calificaciones reflejan el aprendizaje, qué significan las diferentes marcas y cómo utilizar esta información.

Martes, 19 De Noviembre

EN PERSONA: 9:15am en la Cafetería de Bailey's Primaria

EN LÍNEA: 7:00pm a través de Zoom 

Enlace de Zoom (Inglés):

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93336545228

Enlace de Zoom (Español):

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95386705929

November Lunch Visitation Schedule

Parents/Caregivers are invited to join their student(s) for lunch at school on an assigned day. This is a great opportunity for parents/caregivers to come in for lunch with their child. 

We encourage parents/caregivers to eat the same lunch as their child either packed or school lunch. We kindly ask that you do not bring fast food/outside lunch or candy. Also, parents please be advised that the bathrooms directly outside of the cafeteria are for student use only. 

On the day of your child’s lunch, please arrive 5 minutes early so you can sign-in at the office and they will direct you to the cafeteria. Additionally, when you leave the school, please remember to check out in the office.  If you choose to buy lunch from the cafeteria, adult pricing is $4.75 and may be paid in cash or by check.  Click here for more information on purchasing lunch.

We ask that you please limit visitors to 1 caregiver, and no strollers please. We also ask that family members do not follow their child's class back to the classroom or outside for recess. 

Please see below for the scheduled lunches by teacher:

Nominations for Outstanding Employee Awards are Open!

Nominations for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards are open! To submit a nomination for a Bailey’s Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form link below: note that each category has a different Google link in the name.  You may nominate one or multiple employees at our school. Please note that all nominations are due by November 22nd, 2024 

When submitting an entry, please include the name of the nominee and at least one paragraph about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. Please see each Google form link below:

Outstanding New Teacher

Outstanding  Teacher

Outstanding Leader

Outstanding Professional Employee

Outstanding Operational Employee

Outstanding Administrator

AAP Optional Virtual Office Hours 

Questions surrounding the full-time AAP referral process, completing forms for full-time AAP services, or the continuum of AAP services?

Join Reilly McDonald (Bailey's Primary AART) for Virtual Office hours. Please submit this form to register and receive the Zoom link.

• November 14th12:30 - 1pm (Thurs)
• November 20th12:30 - 1pm (Wed)
• December 2nd12:30 - 1pm (Mon)
• December 9th12:30 - 1pm (Mon)

For information on Advanced Academic Programs feel free to look at the Bailey’s AAP Website

Complete Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Save the Date

November 18th- 3-Hour Early Release, Dismissal- 12:45pm

November 21st- Thanksgiving Luncheon

November 27th-29th- Thanksgiving Break

Quick Links

• Bailey's ES Website
• Bailey's ES Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services
• FCPS School Year Calendar 
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

6111 Knollwood Drive Falls Church, VA 22041  | Main Office: 703-575-6800

Attendance: 703-575-6845 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,

Another great week of learning and fun was had by all here at Bailey's ES!  We have another busy week ahead of us. First, we want to remind you that we have another 3-hour early release on this Monday, November 18th. Dismissal will begin at 12:45pm. You should have received an eNotify email stating when your child will be dismissed on this day. If you need change your plans, please call the main office at 703-575-6800.   

Next, on Thursday, November 21st we are very excited to welcome families to our Thanksgiving Luncheon from 10:45 -1:45pm.  You received information on this event in your child's Thursday folder yesterday including how to purchase meals and what time your child's lunch will be on this day. You can also find the information in the flier below about the Thanksgiving Luncheon. 

We hope you have a relaxing weekend and as always we appreciate your  support of our school. 

Satonya Dews, Principal

Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal

Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal

Keith Downing, Assistant Principal

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD's REPORT CARD

Join us for the UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD's REPORT CARD workshop! This is a valuable session for parents eager to support their child’s academic journey. This workshop will help you understand how report cards reflect your child's learning progress, what the different marks mean, and how to use this information.

Tuesday, November,19th

IN-PERSON: 9:15am at Bailey's Primary Cafeteria

ONLINE: 7:00pm via Zoom

Zoom Link (English):

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93336545228

Zoom Link (Spanish):

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95386705929

 

Únase con nosotros para el taller COMPRENDIENDO LAS CALIFICACIONES DE SU HIJO – una sesión para los padres que desean apoyar el progreso académico de sus hijos. Este taller le ayudará a comprender cómo las calificaciones reflejan el aprendizaje, qué significan las diferentes marcas y cómo utilizar esta información.

Martes, 19 De Noviembre

EN PERSONA: 9:15am en la Cafetería de Bailey's Primaria

EN LÍNEA: 7:00pm a través de Zoom 

Enlace de Zoom (Inglés):

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93336545228

Enlace de Zoom (Español):

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95386705929

November Lunch Visitation Schedule

Parents/Caregivers are invited to join their student(s) for lunch at school on an assigned day. This is a great opportunity for parents/caregivers to come in for lunch with their child. 

We encourage parents/caregivers to eat the same lunch as their child either packed or school lunch. We kindly ask that you do not bring fast food/outside lunch or candy. Also, parents please be advised that the bathrooms directly outside of the cafeteria are for student use only. 

On the day of your child’s lunch, please arrive 5 minutes early so you can sign-in at the office and they will direct you to the cafeteria. Additionally, when you leave the school, please remember to check out in the office.  If you choose to buy lunch from the cafeteria, adult pricing is $4.75 and may be paid in cash or by check.  Click here for more information on purchasing lunch.

We ask that you please limit visitors to 1 caregiver, and no strollers please. We also ask that family members do not follow their child's class back to the classroom or outside for recess. 

Please see below for the scheduled lunches by teacher:

Nominations for Outstanding Employee Awards are Open!

Nominations for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards are open! To submit a nomination for a Bailey’s Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form link below: note that each category has a different Google link in the name.  You may nominate one or multiple employees at our school. Please note that all nominations are due by November 22nd, 2024 

When submitting an entry, please include the name of the nominee and at least one paragraph about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. Please see each Google form link below:

Outstanding New Teacher

Outstanding  Teacher

Outstanding Leader

Outstanding Professional Employee

Outstanding Operational Employee

Outstanding Administrator

AAP Optional Virtual Office Hours 

Questions surrounding the full-time AAP referral process, completing forms for full-time AAP services, or the continuum of AAP services?

Join Reilly McDonald (Bailey's Primary AART) for Virtual Office hours. Please submit this form to register and receive the Zoom link.

• November 14th12:30 - 1pm (Thurs)
• November 20th12:30 - 1pm (Wed)
• December 2nd12:30 - 1pm (Mon)
• December 9th12:30 - 1pm (Mon)

For information on Advanced Academic Programs feel free to look at the Bailey’s AAP Website

Complete Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Save the Date

November 18th- 3-Hour Early Release, Dismissal- 12:45pm

November 21st- Thanksgiving Luncheon

November 27th-29th- Thanksgiving Break

Quick Links

• Bailey's ES Website
• Bailey's ES Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services
• FCPS School Year Calendar 
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

6111 Knollwood Drive Falls Church, VA 22041  | Main Office: 703-575-6800

Attendance: 703-575-6845 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو

Dear Bailey’s ES Families,

This week was short, but fun filled as we hit the ground running into the second quarter.  Students were engaged in a variety of lessons including phonics, character traits and the setting of a story in language arts.  In math, students continue to sharpen their mathematician skills by identifying numbers, identifying numbers before and after a given number, and adding & subtracting numbers up to 20.

November is shaping up to be a very busy month here at Bailey's.  We have another 3-hour Early Release on Monday, November 18th, and our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 21st just to name a couple. Please be sure to check the Save the Date section below so you don't miss out!

Please remember that there is no school this Monday, November 11th in honor of Veteran's Day.  We would like to extend a heart felt thank you to all of our family and community members who are currently serving or have served for their service! 

We hope you have a wonderful weekend and look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, November 12th.  As always we appreciate your partnership and support of our school. 

Satonya Dews, Principal

Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal

Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal

Keith Downing, Assistant Principal

November Lunch Visitation Schedule

Parents/Caregivers are invited to join their student(s) for lunch at school on an assigned day. This is a great opportunity for parents/caregivers to come in for lunch with their child. 

We encourage parents/caregivers to eat the same lunch as their child either packed or school lunch. We kindly ask that you do not bring fast food/outside lunch or candy. Also, parents please be advised that the bathrooms directly outside of the cafeteria are for student use only. 

On the day of your child’s lunch, please arrive 5 minutes early so you can sign-in at the office and they will direct you to the cafeteria. Additionally, when you leave the school, please remember to check out in the office.  If you choose to buy lunch from the cafeteria, adult pricing is $4.75 and may be paid in cash or by check.  Click here for more information on purchasing lunch.

We ask that you please limit visitors to 1 caregiver, and no strollers please. We also ask that family members do not follow their child's class back to the classroom or outside for recess. 

Please see below for the scheduled lunches by teacher:

Nominations for Outstanding Employee Awards are Open!

Nominations for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards are open! To submit a nomination for a Bailey’s Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form link below: note that each category has a different Google link in the name.  You may nominate one or multiple employees at our school. Please note that all nominations are due by November 22nd, 2024 

When submitting an entry, please include the name of the nominee and at least one paragraph about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. Please see each Google form link below:

Outstanding New Teacher

Outstanding  Teacher

Outstanding Leader

Outstanding Professional Employee

Outstanding Operational Employee

Outstanding Administrator

AAP Optional Virtual Office Hours 

Questions surrounding the full-time AAP referral process, completing forms for full-time AAP services, or the continuum of AAP services?

Join Reilly McDonald (Bailey's Primary AART) for Virtual Office hours. Please submit this form to register and receive the Zoom link.

• November 14th12:30 - 1pm (Thurs)
• November 20th12:30 - 1pm (Wed)
• December 2nd12:30 - 1pm (Mon)
• December 9th12:30 - 1pm (Mon)

For information on Advanced Academic Programs feel free to look at the Bailey’s AAP Website

Complete Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Save the Date

November 11th- Veterans Day-No School

November 21st- Thanksgiving Luncheon

November 27th-29th- Thanksgiving Break

Quick Links

• Bailey's ES Website
• Bailey's ES Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services
• FCPS School Year Calendar 
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Trunk or Treat!  It was wonderful to see students and their families.  We hope everyone had a great time!  

As we wrap up the first quarter of the school year, we want to take a moment to reflect on all the learning our students have engaged in since the school year began. They've worked hard to become better readers, writers and mathematicians.  We are extremely proud of each and every student at Bailey's!

Looking ahead, the second quarter begins on November 6th. We are excited to see our students continue to grow as learners.

Please note that school will be closed on Monday, November 4th, and Tuesday, November 5th, for a school planning day and a teacher workday. Additionally, we will observe Veteran's Day on November 11th, so school will be closed in honor of those who have served our country.

Thank you for your continued support of our school!  We hope you have a wonderful break!

Satonya Dews, Principal

Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal

Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal

Keith Downing, Assistant Principal

AAP Optional Virtual Office Hours 

Questions surrounding the full-time AAP referral process, completing forms for full-time AAP services, or the continuum of AAP services?

Join Reilly McDonald (Bailey's Primary AART) for Virtual Office hours. Please submit this form to register and receive the Zoom link.

• November 6th12:30-1pm (Wed)
• November 14th12:30 - 1pm (Thurs)
• November 20th12:30 - 1pm (Wed)
• December 2nd12:30 - 1pm (Mon)
• December 9th12:30 - 1pm (Mon)

For information on Advanced Academic Programs feel free to look at the Bailey’s AAP Website

Setting Your Child Up For Success

Please join us either in-person at Bailey’s Primary Cafeteria or via Zoom on Friday, Nov. 8th to learning foundational steps you can take to help your child succeed from a young age. We will cover life skills as well as executive function capabilities and the portrait of a graduate skill set. Workshops will be presented in both English and Spanish. Please use links below for evening workshops:

Zoom Link (English): https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/92315065858

Zoom Link (Spanish): https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95863502262

Complete Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

November 5th, 9 a.m.-noon

The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs. 

They will:

• Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
• Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
• Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
• Play games and have fun!

Save the Date

November 1st  – All Saints Day & Diwali Holiday – School Closed

November 4th  – School Planning Day – Student Holiday

November 5th  – Teacher Workday – Student Holiday

November 11th- Veterans Day-No School

November 21st- Thanksgiving Luncheon

November 27th-29th- Thanksgiving Break

Quick Links

• Bailey's ES Website
• Bailey's ES Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services
• FCPS School Year Calendar 
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

6111 Knollwood Drive Falls Church, VA 22041  | Main Office: 703-575-6800

Attendance: 703-575-6845 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,

It is hard to believe that next week is the final week of the first quarter.  Time sure does fly when you're having fun!  Speaking of fun, we are very excited to continue two of our October traditions. Starting our week off, on Monday, October 28th from 7-8pm, our PTA will be hosting the Spooktacular Virtual Storytime. Please see their communication about this event in the PTA NYC.  Then on Wednesday, October 30th we hope you join us for our Trunk or Treat event starting at 5:00pm (see more information at the bottom of this newsletter).  We can't wait to see everyone's costumes and smiling faces!  

Please remember that Thursday, October 31st is a 2-hour Early Release for ALL students. Students will be dismissed at 1:45. We also want to remind you that school is closed Friday, November 1st for the Diwali holiday.  Also, November 4th and 5th are student holidays. Teachers will be holding conferences with parents on the 4th.  They are looking forward to sharing lots of information about your child’s progress with you.  If you have not signed up for a conference, please contact your child’s teacher to set one up.

As always, thank you for your continued support of our school!  We hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Satonya Dews, Principal

Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal

Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal

Keith Downing, Assistant Principal

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Students in various grades are learning characteristics of bullying and how they can help stop it.

• To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.  

Below is a poster from Second Step about bullying prevention:

AAP Optional Virtual Office Hours 

Questions surrounding the full-time AAP referral process, completing forms for full-time AAP services, or the continuum of AAP services?

Join Reilly McDonald (Bailey's Primary AART) for Virtual Office hours. Please submit this form to register and receive the Zoom link.

• November 6th12:30-1pm (Wed)
• November 14th12:30 - 1pm (Thurs)
• November 20th12:30 - 1pm (Wed)
• December 2nd12:30 - 1pm (Mon)
• December 9th12:30 - 1pm (Mon)

For information on Advanced Academic Programs feel free to look at the Bailey’s AAP Website

Complete Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Additional Clinic Date on October 29th for Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students Aged 18 and Younger

Safeway Pharmacy will be hosting an additional clinic date where they will be providing immunizations at no cost for all FCPS students, age 18 and younger! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). 

The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School on:

•  Monday, October 28, 3 to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 29, 3 to 7 p.m.

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19. 

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent. Students ages 19 and older may access free immunizations at their MS/HS immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) or through other community resources

Parents may learn more about this Safeway Pharmacy and other immunization resources and FCPS school-required immunizations.

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

November 5th, 9 a.m.-noon

The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs. 

They will:

• Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
• Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
• Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
• Play games and have fun!

Save the Date

October 30th  – Trunk or Treat 5:00 - 6:30pm at Bailey's Primary

October 31st  – End of Quarter – 2 Hour Early Release at 1:45

November 1st  – All Saints Day & Diwali Holiday – School Closed

November 4th  – School Planning Day – Student Holiday

November 5th  – Teacher Workday – Student Holiday

November 11th- Veterans Day-No School

November 21st- Thanksgiving Luncheon

November 27th-29th- Thanksgiving Break

Quick Links

• Bailey's ES Website
• Bailey's ES Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services
• FCPS School Year Calendar 
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

6111 Knollwood Drive Falls Church, VA 22041  | Main Office: 703-575-6800

Attendance: 703-575-6845 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,

We hope this message finds you well!  This week, our students focused on becoming responsible Digital Citizens. This week of learning was important as because are committed to teaching them how to navigate the digital world safely and respectfully.

Students also took their school pictures this week. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the parents who helped make Picture Day a success! Your support ensures that our students have lasting memories from this special day.

On Monday, October 21st students will be released three hours early. This day will be an opportunity for our staff to engage in professional development and continue enhancing our students' learning experiences. We are planning to provide childcare for families who have a childcare hardship on Monday. If you have not shared your childcare plans, please call our school at 703-575-6800. 

Lastly, we are excited to share that our new Assistant Principal, Keith Downing, has spent the last two weeks getting to know our dedicated staff and wonderful students. He is already making a positive impact, and we look forward to his contributions to our school community! 

As we prepare for the weekend, we thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school. Together, we can create a thriving environment for our students. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Satonya Dews, Principal

Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal

Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal

Keith Downing, Assistant Principal

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Students in various grades are learning characteristics of bullying and how they can help stop it.

• To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.  

Below is a poster from Second Step about bullying prevention:

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

 

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. 

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Save the Date

October 21st  – 3 Hour Early Release – Students dismissed at 12:45

October 30th  – Trunk or Treat 5:00 - 6:30pm at Bailey's Primary

October 31st  – End of Quarter – 2 Hour Early Release at 1:45

November 1st  – All Saints Day & Diwali Holiday – School Closed

November 4th  – School Planning Day – Student Holiday

November 5th  – Teacher Workday – Student Holiday

Quick Links

• Bailey's ES Website
• Bailey's ES Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services
• FCPS School Year Calendar 
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

6111 Knollwood Drive Falls Church, VA 22041  | Main Office: 703-575-6800

Attendance: 703-575-6845 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,

We had a great week filled with field trips to Frying Pan Park and the Kennedy Center. Students reported that they had a great time!  It has also been great to see parents joining their children for lunch.  We hope to see more parents throughout the month of October during the assigned classroom lunch dates. 

We continue to plan for the Early Release Monday on October 21st and need your help!  If you haven’t already done so, please use the Google Link below to indicate your childcare plans for the 3-Hour Early Release on Monday, October 21st. If you have more than one child attending Bailey's ES, please complete one form for each child. The deadline for sharing your childcare plans is October 16th. If you have questions about this survey, please call the front office at: 703-575-6800.

English Form: https://forms.gle/nFxR5vGdCNUKy9iE7

Spanish Form: https://forms.gle/tpd1QtNK53UGhZs97

Please remember that Monday, October 14th is a student holiday.  We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on October 15th at 8:50 a.m.

Thank you for your continued support of our school!  We hope you enjoy the long weekend! 

Satonya Dews, Principal

Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal

Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal

Keith Downing, Assistant Principal

Feedback Opportunity: Help Us with Our Website

We have been asked to create a “Top 10 Things About Baileys” page on our website. Please tell us your favorite thing about Bailey's. It could be an event, a person, an experience, or something more general. We will use this feedback to help create a Top 10 list on our website. You may answer in English or in Spanish. You may answer as many times as you want.

https://forms.gle/6xA9eR5ArwWxPaat7

 

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. 

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Students in various grades are learning characteristics of bullying and how they can help stop it.

• To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.  

Below is a poster from Second Step about bullying prevention:

October Lunch Visitation Schedule

Parents/Caregivers are invited to join their student(s) for lunch at school on an assigned day. This is a great opportunity for parents/caregivers to come in for lunch with their child. 

We encourage parents/caregivers to eat the same lunch as their child either packed or school lunch. We kindly ask that you do not bring fast food/outside lunch or candy. Also, parents please be advised that the bathrooms directly outside of the cafeteria are for student use only. 

On the day of your child’s lunch, please arrive 5 minutes early so you can sign-in at the office and they will direct you to the cafeteria. Additionally, when you leave the school, please remember to check out in the office.  If you choose to buy lunch from the cafeteria, adult pricing is $4.75 and may be paid in cash or by check.  Click here for more information on purchasing lunch.

We ask that you please limit visitors to 1 caregiver, and no strollers please. We also ask that family members do not follow their child's class back to the classroom or outside for recess. 

Please see below for the scheduled lunches by teacher:

Digital Citizenship Week!

We are excited to celebrate Digital Citizenship next week October 14th-18th! We look forward to seeing how our Bailey's Tigers join the fun! 

Data-Driven School Based Mental Health Team Approach at Bailey’s

Fairfax County Public Schools has students in grades 3-12 participate in a Socio-Emotional Learning screener to have students reflect on their social-emotional skills and experiences at school; however, no method for collecting this data for K-2 students exists. Wanting to have a data-driven approach to identifying students in need of mental health support, the School Based Mental Health Team at Bailey’s ES created 4 questions to be asked of all students in K-2. Even though the district SEL screener is not used for students K-2, families are able to opt their child out of participation. Student opt-outs were used to respect the wishes of the adult caregivers and students opted-out of the district SEL screener were not given the school based SEL interview.

Questions were read to all students. For our Multi Language Learners (MLL), who speak Spanish, questions were read in Spanish.  Students were also able to provide a non-verbal response by pointing to the picture for their response. One member of the Bailey’s ES School Mental Health Team (School Counselor, School Psychologist, or School Social Worker) met with each student 1-1 outside of the classroom with a hard copy of this questionnaire.  

Beginning of the school year data showed:

-93.2% of all K-2 students who completed the questionnaire feel they are a part of their class family/part of their class

-94% of all K-2 students who completed the questionnaire have a teacher or adult they feel safe with at school

-94.9% of all K-2 students who completed the questionnaire have a friend in their class

If you have questions about this questionnaire or any concerns about your child, please reach out to a member of the Bailey’s School Based Mental Health Team.

Sara Crummett- School Counselor Spanish Immersion, Christine Meehan- School Counselor, Silvia Stone- School Psychologist, Kendra Villegas-School Social Worker

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Save the Date

October 14th  – Staff Development Day – Student Holiday

October 16th  – School Picture Day

October 21st  – 3 Hour Early Release – Students dismissed at 12:45

October 30th  – Trunk or Treat 5:00 - 6:30pm at Bailey's Primary

October 31st  – End of Quarter – 2 Hour Early Release at 1:45

November 1st  – All Saints Day & Diwali Holiday – School Closed

November 4th  – School Planning Day – Student Holiday

November 5th  – Teacher Workday – Student Holiday

Quick Links

• Bailey's ES Website
• Bailey's ES Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services
• FCPS School Year Calendar 
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

6111 Knollwood Drive Falls Church, VA 22041  | Main Office: 703-575-6800

Attendance: 703-575-6845 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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October 21st Early Release Important Reminder:

Please use the following link to share your childcare plans:  October 21st Early Release Survey.  Your response will help us ensure we can provide childcare support for students who need to stay at school on the 21st.  If you have questions about the Early Release Monday, please contact our office at 703-575-6800. Please complete your response by Wednesday, October 16th. 

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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,

We hope you enjoyed your time with family and friends over the last two days.  When students return to school next week, our first and second grade students will take field trips to Frying Pan Park and the Kennedy Center.  We want to say a special thank you to all the parents who will serve as chaperones for our upcoming field trips!  Your presence is greatly appreciated!

Last week we shared that we are beginning to plan for the next Early Release Monday that will take place on October 21st.  Please use the following link to share your childcare plans:  October 21st Early Release Survey.  Your response will help us ensure we can provide childcare support for students who need to stay at school on the 21st.  If you have questions about the Early Release Monday, please contact our office at 703-575-6800.

As always, thank you for your continued support of our school!  We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday, October 7th.

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Satonya Dews, Principal

Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal

Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal

 

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. 

October Lunch Visitation Schedule

Parents/Caregivers are invited to join their student(s) for lunch at school on an assigned day. This is a great opportunity for parents/caregivers to come in for lunch with their child. 

We encourage parents/caregivers to eat the same lunch as their child either packed or school lunch. We kindly ask that you do not bring fast food/outside lunch or candy. Also, parents please be advised that the bathrooms directly outside of the cafeteria are for student use only. 

On the day of your child’s lunch, please arrive 5 minutes early so you can sign-in at the office and they will direct you to the cafeteria. Additionally, when you leave the school, please remember to check out in the office.  If you choose to buy lunch from the cafeteria, adult pricing is $4.75 and may be paid in cash or by check.  Click here for more information on purchasing lunch.

We ask that you please limit visitors to 1 caregiver, and no strollers please. We also ask that family members do not follow their child's class back to the classroom or outside for recess. 

Please see below for the scheduled lunches by teacher:

Digital Citizenship Week is Coming!

We are excited to celebrate Digital Citizenship the week October 14th-18th! We look forward to seeing how our Bailey's Tigers join the fun! 

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

🩹 Immunization Requirements 

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Save the Date

October 14th  – Staff Development Day – Student Holiday

October 16th  – School Picture Day- More Information Coming!

October 21st  – 3 Hour Early Release – Students dismissed at 12:45

October 30th  – Trunk or Treat 5:00 - 6:30pm at Bailey's Primary

October 31st  – End of Quarter – 2 Hour Early Release at 1:45

November 1st  – All Saints Day & Diwali Holiday – School Closed

November 4th  – School Planning Day – Student Holiday

November 5th  – Teacher Workday – Student Holiday

Quick Links

• Bailey's ES Website
• Bailey's ES Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services
• FCPS School Year Calendar 
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

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Important Reminder:

Schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, October 3 for Rosh Hashanah and students will not go to school on Friday, October 4 because it is a teacher workday. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, October 7th.

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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,

We are thrilled to announce that we will be welcoming Keith Downing as our new Assistant Principal on October 7th. Mr. Downing comes to us from Belvedere Elementary School where he currently works as the School Based Technology Specialist. During his time at Belvedere, Keith has served as the MTSS Academic Lead, partnered with school leaders to use data to create targeted school improvement goals and led initiatives to support families with home language and English language development.  He has also worked in FCPS and Maryland as a Spanish teacher and as a Literacy/ELL Coach in DC Public Schools. Mr. Downing comes to us with a wealth of experience and a passion for education and are confident he will be a great addition to our staff!

We also want to remind everyone that next week will be a three-day week for students. Schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, October 2 for Rosh Hashanah and students will not go to school on Friday, October 4 because it is a teacher workday.

Lastly, we are beginning to plan for the next Early Release Monday that will take place on October 21st.  In the coming weeks you will receive a message asking you to confirm your childcare plan.  Your response will help us ensure we are providing childcare support for students who need to stay at school on the 21st.  

As always, thank you for your continued support and partnership. We hope you enjoy your weekend!

Satonya Dews, Principal

Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal

Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal

 

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. 

October Lunch Visitation Schedule

Parents/Caregivers are invited to join their student(s) for lunch at school on an assigned day. This is a great opportunity for parents/caregivers to come in for lunch with their child. 

We encourage parents/caregivers to eat the same lunch as their child either packed or school lunch. We kindly ask that you do not bring fast food/outside lunch or candy. Also, parents please be advised that the bathrooms directly outside of the cafeteria are for student use only. 

On the day of your child’s lunch, please arrive 5 minutes early so you can sign-in at the office and they will direct you to the cafeteria. Additionally, when you leave the school, please remember to check out in the office.  If you choose to buy lunch from the cafeteria, adult pricing is $4.75 and may be paid in cash or by check.  Click here for more information on purchasing lunch.

We ask that you please limit visitors to 1 caregiver, and no strollers please. We also ask that family members do not follow their child's class back to the classroom or outside for recess. 

Please see below for the scheduled lunches by teacher:

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
• Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

🩹 Immunization Requirements 

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations.

📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities 

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30. 

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Save the Date

October 3rd  – Rosh Hashanah – School Closed

October 4th  – Teacher Workday – Student Holiday

October 14th  – Staff Development Day – Student Holiday

October 21st  – 3 Hour Early Release – Students dismissed at 12:45

October 31st  – End of Quarter – 2 Hour Early Release at 1:45

November 1st  – All Saints Day & Diwali Holiday – School Closed

November 4th  – School Planning Day – Student Holiday

November 5th  – Teacher Workday – Student Holiday

Quick Links

• Bailey's ES Website
• Bailey's ES Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services
• FCPS School Year Calendar 
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,

This week our students enjoyed trying some of the new menu items at lunch such as breaded chicken tenders, penne pasta alfredo with broccoli, and chicken drum sticks just to name a few.  Our students are doing a wonderful job of settling in to school as they continue to practice classroom and schoolwide routines and procedures.  Because their days are filled with so many amazing learning experiences, here are a few questions you might ask your child to help them share their day with you:

• What makes you happy at school?
• What do you like best about ____ (insert subject)?
• What did you do to help someone today?/What did someone do to help you today?
• What was something that made you laugh?

Time continues to fly by, and it's hard to believe that next week is our last full week in September.  Fall is upon us and we hope you have a wonderful weekend. Thank you for your continued support of our school!

Satonya Dews, Principal

Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal

Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal

 

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. 

Advanced Academics Program Information

Please join us for an AAP Parent Information Session on Wednesday, September 25th at either 9:15am or 5:00pm in the cafeteria.  There will be Spanish translation services at both meetings. This meeting is for parents from both Bailey’s Primary and Bailey’s Upper. Additionally, please see the Fall AAP Newsletter. English Version or Spanish Version. For further information on the Advanced Academic Program feel free to look at the Bailey’s AAP Website.

Blue Star Welcome Week

Blue Star Welcome Week is a nationwide initiative to ensure military families feel a sense of belonging to their school communities. Fairfax County Public Schools will intentionally celebrate and acknowledge Blue Star Welcome Week. 

When: Saturday, September 21 - Sunday, September 29, 2024

Why: Blue Star Welcome Week empowers military families to thrive as they serve. There are approximately 13,500 military-connected students enrolled in FCPS. One-third of our military families transition into or out of our district each year. Blue Star Welcome Week allows schools to welcome and connect with their military families. The goal is to create a sense of belonging and ensure our military families feel celebrated and welcomed into their school communities.

FCPS Trust Policy Supports Caring Culture

Fairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Newington Forest Elementary School.
• Monday, September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
• Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

🩹 Immunization Requirements 

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations.

📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities 

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30. 

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

Safety Drills During the School Year

Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance. 

The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill. 

Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.

⚠️ Know Our Security Terms

FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.

Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned. 

If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1. 

Opt-Out Annual Notice

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Save the Date

October 3rd  – Rosh Hashanah – School Closed

October 4th  – Teacher Workday – Student Holiday

October 14th  – Staff Development Day – Student Holiday

October 21st  – 3 Hour Early Release – Students dismissed at 12:45

October 31st  – End of Quarter – 2 Hour Early Release at 1:45

November 1st  – All Saints Day & Diwali Holiday – School Closed

November 4th  – School Planning Day – Student Holiday

November 5th  – Teacher Workday – Student Holiday

Quick Links

• Bailey's ES Website
• Bailey's ES Lunch Menu
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services
• FCPS School Year Calendar 
• FCPS Cares
• Technology Support

6111 Knollwood Drive Falls Church, VA 22041  | Main Office: 703-575-6800

Attendance: 703-575-6845 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Lockdown Drill Information

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Providing a safe and supportive school environment is our number one priority. One of the ways we do this is by regularly reviewing and updating our school crisis management and emergency preparedness plans. Plans include how to respond to a variety of incidents such as fires, severe weather events, and other emergencies. It is critical to have safety drills each year so that our students and staff remember what to do if there is an emergency.

Virginia Law also requires schools to complete two lockdown drills a year, one within the first twenty days of the school session, and to notify parents/caregivers at least 24 hours in advance. We are not required to share the exact date and time of the drill. FCPS lockdown drills do not include any type of scenario training.  

We will conduct a lockdown drill at our school soon. Our pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students are not required to participate in lockdown drills during the first 60 days of the school year. They will participate in our second and final drill later this school year.

Additional information including parent tips and FAQs can be found on the Emergency Planning and Crisis Response web page. After reviewing this information, it would be helpful to have a talk with your child about safety and school procedures. Below are some tips that can help frame your conversation:

• Ask your child what they know about the drill, and how they feel about it.
• Avoid scary and/or graphic details from the media.
• Discuss that practicing how to be safe in a variety of situations is important because it helps to give them the confidence and knowledge to be safe.
• Let them know it is okay to have feelings about the drill and that you and adults at their school are there to help them be safe and listen if they would like to talk more.

There will be school mental health staff available at your child’s school to help students with concerns around the lockdown drill. If you have questions, please reach out to the school.  

Keeping our school safe and secure for all students and staff involves the participation of the entire school community, and we thank you for your help to keep our school safe. 

6111 Knollwood Drive Falls Church, VA 22041  | Main Office: 703-575-6800

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3-Hour Early Release Today!

Today will be our first 3-hour Early Release Day and dismissal will be at 12:45pm. We have modified our lunch and instructional schedules for the early release.  Students who require after-school supervision will be monitored by school staff and be dismissed at 3:45. While students are being monitored by school staff, our classroom teachers will use this time to complete training for the Virginia Literacy Act.

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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,

It was wonderful to see so many of you at Back to School Night on Wednesday! We hope you had a chance to meet your child’s teacher and learn more about the curriculum. We are truly excited to partner with you and support your child’s learning throughout this school year.

As we look ahead to Monday, September 16th, please note that it will be our first 3-hour Early Release Day. We have modified our lunch and instructional schedules for the early release.  Students who require after-school supervision will be monitored by school staff and be dismissed at 3:45.  While students are being monitored by school staff, our classroom teachers will use this time to complete training for the Virginia Literacy Act.  If you have questions about the early release day, please contact Satonya Dews at [email protected].

We hope you have a fantastic weekend! Thank you for your continued support of our school!

Satonya Dews, Principal

Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal

Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal

Advanced Academics Program Information

Please join us for an AAP Parent Information Night on Wednesday, September 25th at either 9:15am or 5:00pm in the cafeteria.  There will be Spanish translation services at both meetings. Additionally, please see the FCPS AAP website for more information:

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs

🩹 Immunization Requirements 

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations.

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 

If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2050 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.

📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities 

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30. 

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

Safety Drills During the School Year

Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance. 

The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill. 

Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.

⚠️ Know Our Security Terms

FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.

Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned. 

If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1. 

Opt-Out Annual Notice

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets

🍽️ Fueling Student Success: New Food Options Cooked up at FCPS

Students will have more than a dozen new options for lunch and breakfast in school cafeterias  starting this week. New menu items were either favorites at last year’s food show — including Korean BBQ wings, sweet Thai chili wings, chicken tikka masala, and barbacoa street tacos — or were tested with student focus groups and tastings. 

View school menus to see all the new options and when they will become available.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. 

The next event is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Newington Forest Elementary School. Click on the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Save the Date

September 16th - 3 Hour Early Release- Dismissal at 12:45pm

October 3rd  – Rosh Hashanah – School Closed

October 4th  – Teacher Workday – Student Holiday

October 14th  – Staff Development Day – Student Holiday

October 21st  – 3 Hour Early Release – Students dismissed at 12:45

October 31st  – End of Quarter – 2 Hour Early Release at 1:45

November 1st  – All Saints Day & Diwali Holiday – School Closed

November 4th  – School Planning Day – Student Holiday

November 5th  – Teacher Workday – Student Holiday

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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,

We look forward to seeing parents at our Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 11th from 5:30 – 7:00.  We will host two 45-minute sessions.  The first session will be held from 5:30 – 6:15. The second session will last from 6:15 – 7:00.  We will have interpreters for families who need Spanish interpretation.  Back to School Night will be a great time for parents to learn about the curriculum, school expectations as well as other important information about the school year.  Although teachers will not be available for individual conferences on the 11th, they will share information about when you can schedule a parent-teacher conference. We hope to see you at Bailey’s on Wednesday evening!

We also want to remind everyone that the first 3 hour early-release Monday will take place on September 16th.  Students will be dismissed at 12:45 pm.  If you have not completed the Early Release Monday Form, please fill out the form or call our office as soon as possible so we can accommodate your needs.  Only students in grades K-2 will be released at 12:45 on September 16th.  Our early childhood programs (PAC, ECCB, and PreK) will not participate in early release Mondays. Student in these classes will maintain their normal schedule.

As always, thank you for your support of our school.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Satonya Dews, Principal

Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal

Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal

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Early Release Mondays

Providing an excellent education to all students and meeting individual student needs requires appropriate planning time for teachers. This means teachers need a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with peers.

With that in mind, FCPS has developed a divisionwide plan for seven three-hour early release days (Mondays) for elementary students in the 2024-25 school year. Different elementary schools have different Early Release Monday dates.

Bailey’s ES will have seven 3-hour early release days on the dates listed below.  Dismissal on these dates will begin at 12:45 p.m

• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• February 10
• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

To help plan for our school’s child care needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/qMureCQicM2R4zKm6 for each of your children who are enrolled at Bailey’s.

The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit a form for each child. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student. This form was also sent to the email address we have on file.  Please complete the form as soon as possible.

Title I Parent Advisory Committee Representative Needed

We are looking for a Bailey’s ES parent to serve as the Title I Parent Advisory Committee (TPAC) Representative for our school.  The TPAC Representative will have the opportunity to learn more about the Title I grant in Fairfax County and family engagement initiatives taking place in other schools. Representatives are asked to provide input into the planning and implementation of Title I family engagement supports within Fairfax County. TPAC representatives support schools’ efforts in meeting federal family engagement expectations and gain access to professional development opportunities focused on best practices for family engagement.  We are also in need of a parent who can serve as an Alternate TPAC Representative.  The Alternate Representative will attend the committee meetings if the TPAC Representative cannot attend.   If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Satonya Dews at [email protected]. 

Immunization Requirements

Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to our school’s office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 

If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2050 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.

Kiss and Ride

We know that many of our families will use Kiss & Ride for both arrival and dismissal. We appreciate your patience as our staff works to help your children each morning and afternoon.  Here are a few tips that can make things run smoothly:

• Staff members will greet students in the “Kiss and Ride” line starting at 8:50 a.m. and ending at 9:00 a.m.
• Have your child sit on the right-hand passenger side and always exit on the right.  Please practice this routine with your child. 
• After 9:00 a.m., parents must park and walk students inside the building to the office for a tardy pass. 
• Kiss and Ride pick-up runs from 3:35 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.  Anyone picking up after 3:55 p.m. will need to go to the office to pick up students.  They need to be listed on the emergency care card and have a valid ID. 
• Parents should stay in their cars during arrival and dismissal.  There will be plenty of adults available to help children get in and out of cars. 

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVue

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet? Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities 

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30. 

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

Safety Drills During the School Year

Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance. 

The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill. 

Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.

⚠️ Know Our Security Terms

FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.

Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned. 

If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1. 

Opt-Out Annual Notice

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets

Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:

• Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School 
• Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
• Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary 
• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary 
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary 
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle 

Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid

FCPS 2023-2030 Strategic Plan

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 1: Strong Start, Pre-K-12The 2023-30 strategic plan sets five main goals to create positive change in FCPS. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Each goal has an equity commitment — the promise we make to every student to support them in attaining these goals. Each goal also has several measures that allow us to track our progress.

The first goal in the strategic plan focuses on each and every student having a strong start in FCPS. Whether they're joining us in preschool or in high school, we want our students to be set up for success.

See how Goal 1 is being put into practice

Visit our Strategic Plan webpage for more information.

Save the Date

September 11th - Back to School Night 5:30 – 7:00

September 16th - 3 Hour Early Release- Dismissal at 12:45pm

October 3rd  – Rosh Hashanah – School Closed

October 4th  – Teacher Workday – Student Holiday

October 14th  – Staff Development Day – Student Holiday

October 21st  – 3 Hour Early Release – Students dismissed at 12:45

October 31st  – End of Quarter – 2 Hour Early Release at 1:45

November 1st  – All Saints Day & Diwali Holiday – School Closed

November 4th  – School Planning Day – Student Holiday

November 5th  – Teacher Workday – Student Holiday

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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,

We wrapped up our second week of a great start to the new school year!  We are extremely proud of how our students, staff, and families have continued to come together to make this transition back to school smooth and successful.  It has been wonderful to see the enthusiasm in our classrooms and the excitement on our students' faces as they explore new concepts and build on their skills.  We’ve also been focusing on building a strong school community, with an emphasis on respect, responsibility, and kindness.

We want to say a special thank you to all the parents and guardians who have been so supportive during these first weeks. Your collaboration is vital in ensuring that our students thrive both academically and socially. Please continue to communicate with your child’s teacher and reach out if there’s anything we can do to support your family.

We hope you have a restful and enjoyable long holiday weekend! Don’t forget that school is closed on Monday, September 2nd in honor of Labor Day.  We look forward to seeing everyone back at Bailey’s on Tuesday, September 3rd.

Satonya Dews, Principal

Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal

Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal

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Early Release Mondays

Providing an excellent education to all students and meeting individual student needs requires appropriate planning time for teachers. This means teachers need a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with peers.

With that in mind, FCPS has developed a divisionwide plan for seven three-hour early release days (Mondays) for elementary students in the 2024-25 school year. Different elementary schools have different Early Release Monday dates.

Bailey’s ES will have seven 3-hour early release days on the dates listed below.  Dismissal on these dates will begin at 12:45 p.m

• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• February 10
• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

To help plan for our school’s child care needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/qMureCQicM2R4zKm6 for each of your children who are enrolled at Bailey’s.

The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit a form for each child. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student. This form was also sent to the email address we have on file.  Please complete the form as soon as possible.

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 

If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2050 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.

Kiss and Ride

We know that many of our families will use Kiss & Ride for both arrival and dismissal. We appreciate your patience as our staff works to help your children each morning and afternoon.  Here are a few tips that can make things run smoothly:

• Staff members will greet students in the “Kiss and Ride” line starting at 8:50 a.m. and ending at 9:00 a.m.
• Have your child sit on the right-hand passenger side and always exit on the right.  Please practice this routine with your child. 
• After 9:00 a.m., parents must park and walk students inside the building to the office for a tardy pass. 
• Kiss and Ride pick-up runs from 3:35 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.  Anyone picking up after 3:55 p.m. will need to go to the office to pick up students.  They need to be listed on the emergency care card and have a valid ID. 
• Parents should stay in their cars during arrival and dismissal.  There will be plenty of adults available to help children get in and out of cars. 

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVue

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet? Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities 

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30. 

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

Safety Drills During the School Year

Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance. 

The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill. 

Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.

⚠️ Know Our Security Terms

FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.

Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned. 

If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1. 

Opt-Out Annual Notice

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets

Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:

• Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School 
• Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
• Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary 
• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary 
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary 
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle 

Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid

FCPS 2023-2030 Strategic Plan

✨ 2023-30 Strategic Plan: Foundation of Four Pillars While the five goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan focus on student success, the four pillars describe what FCPS must do well to reach our goals for all students:

• The first focus of the pillars is on teaching and learning. We want to make sure each and every student has access to excellent and inclusive learning environments, and that instruction meets students’ individual needs.
• The second pillar focuses on our connection with families and our communities. We cannot do this work alone. Strong partnerships are key to our students’ success.
• The third pillar is centered on our hiring and maintaining a world class, diverse workforce. We want to make sure our incredible employees have what they need to help our students thrive.
• The fourth and final pillar centers on how we bring this all together. We remain focused on creating a culture of equity, excellence, and accountability where data guides our decisions. 

Visit our Strategic Plan webpage for more information.

Counselor's Corner

Attendance

As we start the school year, your child being at school is critical for them to learn and build relationships with their teachers and peers. For Tier I attendance, we have two programs to encourage students to come to school.

Returning from last year, one of our programs is called HEY- Here every day, Yay! Each day that all students are at school a square is colored in on a 100s chart. Once a class meets 5, 10, 20, … days, does not have to be consecutive, that all students were at school the class will be recognized on the daily news show as well as receiving an incentive. If you child has an appointment during the school day, please send them to school prior to or bring them to school after the appointment so that they may help their class to have every student at school every day. We say “Yay!” as a part of this program because it truly is a celebration to have all students at school as much as possible.

The second program that is new this year, is called “Hip, Hip Hooray- We are all here today!” When all students enrolled in a class are at school, the classroom teacher or student with the attendance job will post a sign outside of the classroom that says “Hip, Hip, Hooray- We are all here today! Todos estamos aqui hoy!” Classes that have their “Hip, Hip Hooray” sign posted will receive a special shout out during the afternoon news. If you meet your child on the soccer field or are in the kiss-n-ride line at dismissal, listen to hear if your child’s class is acknowledged for all students being at school.

Save the Date

August 30th - Sept 2nd - Labor Day Break- No School

September 11th - Back to School Night 5:30 – 7:00

September 16th - 3 Hour Early Release- Dismissal at 12:45pm

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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,

We want to take a moment to celebrate the great start we had last week! Seeing our hallways filled with the energy and excitement of our students returning to their classrooms has been truly heartwarming. The week was filled with reconnecting, settling into new routines, and beginning our journey toward another year of growth and learning.  Our first week of school could not have gone so well without the hard work and dedication of our teachers, staff, and, of course, your support at home. It’s clear that we’re all ready to make this school year one of our best yet!

As we look ahead to the second week of school, we want to remind everyone of a few important things:

• Communication: If you haven’t done so already, please make sure we have your current email address and phone number, so you don’t miss any important updates or information.
• Safety First: We are committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. Please review our drop-off and pick-up procedures to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Back to School Night: Mark your calendars for Back to School Night on September 11th. Teachers will share information about the grade level curriculum, schoolwide expectations and other grade level events they have planned for the school year. 

Thank you again for your continued support and for being a part of the Bailey’s Elementary community! We hope you have a fantastic week!

Satonya Dews, Principal

Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal

Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal

Bell Schedule

Starting Monday, August 19th, Bailey's bell schedule is 9:00- 3:40. Students can begin entering the building at 8:50 a.m.

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 

If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2050 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. 

Kiss and Ride

We know that many of our families will use Kiss & Ride for both arrival and dismissal. We appreciate your patience as our staff works to help your children each morning and afternoon.  Here are a few tips that can make things run smoothly:

• Staff members will greet students in the “Kiss and Ride” line starting at 8:50 a.m. and ending at 9:00 a.m.
• Have your child sit on the right-hand passenger side and always exit on the right.  Please practice this routine with your child. 
• After 9:00 a.m., parents must park and walk students inside the building to the office for a tardy pass. 
• Kiss and Ride pick-up runs from 3:35 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.  Anyone picking up after 3:55 p.m. will need to go to the office to pick up students.  They need to be listed on the emergency care card and have a valid ID. 
• Parents should stay in their cars during arrival and dismissal.  There will be plenty of adults available to help children get in and out of cars. 

During the first week of school, we keep Kiss and Ride open later to support families as they adjust to the Kiss and Ride routines. We appreciate your patience as we work out the kinks.

Early Release Mondays

Providing an excellent education to all students and meeting individual student needs requires appropriate planning time for teachers. This means teachers need a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with peers.

With that in mind, FCPS has developed a divisionwide plan for seven three-hour early release days (Mondays) for elementary students in the 2024-25 school year. Different elementary schools have different Early Release Monday dates.

Bailey’s ES will have seven 3-hour early release days on the dates listed below.  Dismissal on these dates will begin at 12:45 p.m

• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• February 10
• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

To help plan for our school’s child care needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/qMureCQicM2R4zKm6 for each of your children who are enrolled at Bailey’s.

The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student. This form was also sent to the email address we have on file.  Please complete the form by Friday, August 30th.

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Program

As we prepare for the upcoming school year at Bailey’s, we will continue to be a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school. Through this program, all students at Bailey’s ES are eligible to receive no-cost breakfast and lunch throughout the school year, regardless of their family's income.

More CEP Information:

• CEP is a USDA program that ensures every student at Bailey’s is provided a nutritious meal for breakfast and lunch each day at no charge.
• Meal service is the same at CEP schools and non-CEP schools; a la carte items are still offered.
• Only breakfast and lunch meals provided through the CEP program will be free. A la carte items such as milk, juice, or water and second entrees will be available for purchase  Prices for a la carte items can be found here.

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVue

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet? Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

FCPS 2023-2030 Strategic Plan

✨ Our Commitment to Excellence, Equity, and Opportunity for Each and Every Student

As we begin a new school year, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid reminds us of the goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which guides us in delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every one of our students. Watch Dr. Reid’s message.

Opt-Out Annual Notice

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets

Bookmark the School Year Calendar

Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:

• Days marked with a blue “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
• Days marked with an orange “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days. 
• Days marked in pink are holidays for students, but working days for teachers and staff.

Note: Some holidays and observances, such as Eid al-Fitr, may shift and the calendar may be adjusted.

Counselor's Corner

Second Step Curriculum- Schoolwide Social Emotional Learning

We want your child to be as successful as possible at school. Success in school is not just about reading and math. It is also about knowing how to learn and how to get along with others. We will be using the Second Step program in your child’s classroom to teach these critical skills. New lessons will be taught every Tuesday, starting on September 10th.

The Second Step program teaches skills in the following four areas:

1. Skills for Learning: Students gain skills to help themselves learn, including how to focus their attention, listen carefully, use self-talk to stay on task, and be assertive when asking for help with schoolwork.
2. Empathy: Students learn to identify and understand their own and others’ feelings. Students also learn how to take another’s perspective and how to show compassion.
3. Emotion Management: Students learn specific skills for calming down when experiencing strong feelings, such as anxiety or anger.
4. Problem Solving: Students learn a process for solving problems with others in a positive way.

Your child will be learning a lot this year—and he or she will need your help! Throughout the year, your child’s teacher will be sending you a Talking Points text with Home Links that go with several of the Second Step lessons. Home Links are simple, fun activities for you and your child to complete together. They are a great way for you to understand what your child is learning and for your child to show you what he or she knows. You do not need to complete the activities and return the Home Links page to school.

Thank you for supporting your child in learning the skills that lead to success in school and in life.

Make sure to join www.secondstep.org with the activation key SSPK FAMI LY70 (Kindergarten); SSP1 FAMI LY71 (1st Grade), and SSP2 FAMI LY72 (2nd Grade), to watch videos about the Second Step program and get information about what your student is learning.

Save the Date

August 30th - Sept 2nd - Labor Day Break- No School

September 11th - Back to School Night 5:30 – 7:00

September 16th - 3 Hour Early Release- Dismissal at 12:45pm

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