 Wishing our rising third graders all the best!
Dear Parents,
This week our amazing school staff has engaged in continued professional learning and planning to prepare for virtual learning. We also have a technology team working at school to pass out laptops and provide technology support as well as calling families to confirm their technology is set up. Thank you for all of your support getting your child set up with their technology. Here are 3 things to know this week:
1. Join us on Monday, August 31 for a Schoolwide Bailey’s Family Meeting - all families invited to join to learn more about the start of the school year, hear from our Mental Health team, and ask questions. Sessions will be repeated. Click here for link to attend (you can use your child’s school computer, smartphone, or personal device).
- 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (English)
- 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. (Spanish)
- 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (English)
- 7:45 - 8:45 p.m. (Spanish)
2..We invite you to visit our school website for important information and announcements:
- Our Return to School page has all of our school-wide family communication in one place and a welcome video.
- Our Virtual Learning page has information to support virtual learning (student wellness resources, supplies, technology).
- Our Technology page has the steps your child should compete each day from now until school starts to make sure they can log in and access their online learning/BBCU link. The FCPS Family Technology Help Desk phone number is listed (1-833-921-3277)
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Parent Consent for Digital Resources is a form that FCPS has now made available to complete online. Click the link to learn more and complete the parent consent form.
3. The PTA is hosting a virtual meet and greet event for new families on Saturday, August 29th from 9 - 10 AM on BBCU. We welcome all parents/guardians of Bailey’s students new to Bailey’s to attend for an opportunity to try to get to know the families in your child’s class a little bit before the new year starts. To join the meet and greet, please go to: https://us.bbcollab.com/collab/ui/session/guest/a0e6e71c4aa345658ec91a1849a
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We look forward to see you at school supply kit pick up next week! As always, please reach out with any questions, concerns, suggestions, or positive things we should keep doing.
Julie Easa
Principal
Student Supply Distribution
Student supply distribution is scheduled from August 31-September 3 by grade level for students that need supplies at Door #1. This will be a quick grab and go due to safety. Every family will complete a health screener before picking up the supplies. Face masks and coverings are required for families. Everyone must follow social distancing and safety protocols.
Setting Up Your Technology
Please complete the steps below once you have your FCPS laptop. We encourage you to have your child do these steps once a day until school starts.
Plug the laptop into an outlet. (Video in Spanish)
- Turn on your laptop only hit the power button one time (Spanish instructions linked)
- Log into the computer
- Connect to the internet
- Find Google Chrome (see image below)
- Log into your Google fcpsschools.net account
- Find the Blackboard Collaborate invitation email
- Click on your class Blackboard Collaborate (BBCU) link
Required/Mandatory Forms
Title 1 Program at Bailey's Elementary
Visit our website to learn more about our Title 1 Program at Bailey’s. Included on the website are the beginning of year Title 1 letter, family engagement policy and compact, and our 2020-2021 school improvement and innovation plan will be posted as soon as it is approved by our Region office.
Bailey’s Main Office
Our office is open Monday to Friday from 9-1pm. The phone number is 703-575-6800. For student registration, please contact the school registrar Mrs. Sofia Arias at 703-575-6804 or searias@fcps.edu to make an appointment. If you have documents to drop-off or an appointment to attend, please know visitors are not allowed inside the building, ring the doorbell and someone will come out to assist you. Please wear a mask.
Check Your Library Account
What books do you have out?
Please return to Bailey’s ES August 26-September 3 in front of the school.
Go to Bailey’s homepage: baileyses.fcps.edu
Select: Library
Select: Search for books in Bailey’s Library Catalog
Click on Log in and choose the blue box labeled Fairfax County Public Schools
Use your FCPS username and password.
On the left you will see three lines next to Destiny Discover. Click on them.
Select Checkouts and you will see books on your account.
Save the Date - The Children's Science Center will conduct a LIVE Virtual Family Science Night from 6:00 - 7:00 pm for Bailey's Elementary on 9/24/2020.
PreK News
FCPS PreK still has space for school year 20-21. If you have a child that is 4 years old, do not delay. Apply now! We are quickly processing applications.
Apply safely at home from your phone here: https://bit.ly/PreKEng
For more information please call: 703-208-7900
Email: fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu
Register For The Year 2020-2021
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!
Registration available every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am – 12pm.
Bring the following original documents:
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Parent ID
- Proof of Residency (lease, utility bill, residency affidavit)
- Child’s latest Physical and Immunization report
For an appointment call the school registrar Mrs. Sofia Arias at 703-575-6804.
FREE Childhood Vaccinations
Fairfax County Health Department is offering FREE childhood vaccinations by appointment at various dates/locations. See the flyer below for more information.
Coordinated Services Planning
If you are experiencing difficulties meeting monthly rent, utilities, food, medical bills, or need clothing, please contact Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at (703) 222-0880.
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
- August 31 – Schoolwide Parent Meeting (session repeated) – all families invited to join!
- 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (English)
- 10:15 - 11:15 (Spanish)
- 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (English)
- 7:45 - 8:45 p.m. (Spanish)
- August 31 – September 3 – Virtual Home Visits (classroom teacher will provide time)
- September 8 – First day of school
- September 15 – PreK and Kindergarten Back to School Night, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- September 16 – First and Second Grade Back to School Night, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Resources-Links and Passwords to Digital Tools
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
Visit the Bailey’s Website
Joining the Bailey’s ES and Bailey’s Upper PTA and attending meetings
Parent communication in FCPS Overview
Signing up for News You Choose
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