Dear Parents,
We are grateful to each and everyone of you and our amazing Bailey’s staff. Thank you for partnering with us as we kick off the 2020-2021 school year. Below are some things to know for the week and year ahead. As always, please reach out to me if you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas. jkeasa@fcps.edu
- FCPS has made the decision to start all students virtually/online. The first day of school will be September 8, 2020.
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Our 2020-2021 bell schedule will be the same as it was last year 9:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. (FCPS is reverting back to the 19-20 bell schedule now that all students are starting online). We will provide the daily instructional schedule to families by August 7.
- All FCPS students will receive a laptop (not just one per family). Laptops will be distributed between August 17 – September 4. If you received a Bailey’s laptop for your child in May/June your child will keep that computer for the upcoming school year. We will also provide MiFi internet devices for families who need internet.
- We are working to finalize class placements and will share your child’s teacher with you by August 14.
- All students are required to have their physical and immunizations up to date before the first day of school to participate in the online classes. If you have updated physical or immunization paperwork to submit, please email Sofia Arias, SEArias@fcps.edu to coordinate getting the paperwork to school.
Julie Easa
Principal
Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
https://baileyses.fcps.edu/
Virtual Parent Cafés
What: Virtual Parent Cafés
- Are you parenting a child 0-18 years old?
- Are you looking for a community of supportive parents during these stressful times?
- Would you like to learn and discuss topics such as self-care, family rules, discipline and routines?
When: Mondays, 7:45-9:15 pm
How: Sign-up today! Call (703) 324-7720 or email buildingstrongerfamilies@fairfaxcounty.gov
 FUNDRAISER To Help Support Free Pizza Distribution
For a minimum donation of $50, Real Food for Kids, in conjunction with Pizzeria Paradiso, will provide you with a kit with makings for 2 large pizzas to serve a family of 4. The proceeds from this fundraiser will fund meals for 4 more families of 4! Place your order before Saturday each week, and pick up your pizza kits at Bailey's between 3-3:30 Sunday. You can place your order at: https://realfoodforkids.z2systems.com/np/clients/realfoodforkids/donation.jsp?campaign=14.
How To Check Online for Library Books On Your Bailey’s Account
Go to fcps.edu
Select Library. Scroll down and choose Go to FCPS Library Catalog.
In the top right corner, click on
Click on this
Log in with your FCPS username and password.
Click on the hamburger symbol and choose
You will see books checked out to you.
Log out by selecting in the top right corner.
Bailey’s Summer Reading Programs
For Rising 3rd Graders
Reading during the summer will help you enter school next year as a stronger student.... and it’s fun! Every year, we try to encourage your summer reading with our Bailey’s Upper Summer Reading Incentive. This year, it is all online. Here is the link to the form to list the books that you read:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gxf0mvZ5dWO5OrWsCiPaEwQJFg5mY4A5VVCtVourwA8/edit?usp=sharing
**Please make a copy for your Google Drive, then share it with Mrs. Lindgren.
Questions? Contact Linda Lindgren, Bailey’s Upper ES librarian at LCLindgren@fcps.edu
For Rising K, 1st and 2nd Graders
You have two options. 1) Take any piece of paper. Record the title and author of each book you read or have read to you this summer. myON or other ebooks count, but don’t forget to get the title and author. Ten or more, please! Give it to Mrs. Perreault, the librarian, when we return to school. Or 2) read for 150 minutes or more in myON. No need for paper, myON keeps track of your minutes. 1 or 2 completed-you earn a free book!
Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Program
This summer’s program “Imagine Your Story!” is online! Go to this link to register. Summer Reading App https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/booklog/summerreading/home/index
To play, you will download and complete game boards. They are available in English and Spanish. Books will be recommended and there will also be free choice.
Rewards: No coupon books this year. Not everyone will win a prize. As readers complete milestones, they are automatically entered into drawings for Amazon gift cards. If you complete all three challenges, you are entered into a drawing for tickets to a Washington Nationals game prize pack for your family.
Want to know more? Here’s the FCPL Summer Reading Adventure 2020 playlist on YouTube that features promo videos with basic information about the program (in English and Spanish) as well as short book talks for preschoolers, school-age kids, and teens.
More info https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/summer-reading/kids
Need help? Spanish is available. Contact your local library. Woodrow Wilson: 703-820-8774. Or go to Fairfax County Public Library and enter your question in the Ask the Librarian box.
Mental Wellness Consultation 2020
The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will continue to offer mental wellness consultations throughout the summer. If you have concerns about your child’s well-being or if your child would like to speak with a school psychologist or school social worker, please request a consultation. Our FCPS mental health providers are available to help families get needed support through a 45-minute phone consultation or through secure video conferencing. Appointments are open to all FCPS families.
Consultations are offered in two ways:
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Directly to parents of students in any grade level. This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social-emotional, behavioral, or academic functioning. Information about community resources will also be made available.
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Directly to students in middle or high school. This consultation provides support and strategies to students who may be experiencing difficulties with anxiety, mood, behavior, or peer or family interactions; as well as academic challenges such as organization, time-management, or adjusting to a new school.
We encourage parents to take advantage of this service. Click here to request a consultation. You may also leave us a message at 571-423-4276.
Important Dates
September 8 - First Day of School for Students
Registration Is Open For The Year 2020-2021
Head Start - For children who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30, 2020.
For registration call English Line: 703-208-7900 or Spanish Line: 703-208-7901
Kindergarten - For children that will turn 5 years old before or by September 30, 2020.
1st and 2nd grade - If you are new to the neighborhood and have a child between the ages of 6-8 years old is time to register at Bailey’s!
Please fill out this form to start the registration process. https://baileyses.fcps.edu/new-student-registration-2020-21
Or call the school registrar Mrs. Sofia Arias at 703-575-6804
3rd to 5th grade - If you are new to the neighborhood and have a child between the ages of 9-11 years old is time to register at Bailey’s Upper!
Contact the school registrar Mrs. Ingrid Hernandez at ijhernandez@fcps.edu
Resources-Links and Passwords to Digital Tools
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