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Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Level IV Screening Information 2020-2021

 

Please use the included links to help you review the AAP levels of service in FCPS and the updated information about the Level IV screening process for this year. Please note there have been several changes to the screening process, including an earlier referral deadline of December 1. We encourage you to view our updated 2020-2021 AAP Level IV Screening and Identification slideshow and  AAP Overview Video | La sinopsis de los servicios del Programa Académico Avanzado. Additional information is also available on the Advanced Academics website. If you have any questions after reviewing the included information or need assistance with any part of the screening and identification process, email Guillermo Mendoza, AART, at gamendoza@fcps.edu.

 

 


Instrument Rentals

 

Please pay Instrument Rental Fees using My School Bucks.

My School Bucks (MSB) is a FCPS system for payments of student fees and activities. It is easy, secure, and there are no fees for parents. 

Follow these simple steps:

  • Go to www.MySchoolBucks.com, or the My School Bucks link on the Baileys Upper webpage.
  • Add a child by school & student ID or birthdate. You will receive a confirmation email.
  • You may now pay the Instrumental Rental Fee using a credit or debit card, or e-check.
  • A confirmation email will be sent to your child’s teacher to let them know you’ve paid.
  • Remember to download and fill out the Musical Instrument Contract and Please email the completed form to nrscher@fcps.edu for Strings or jblank@fcps.edu for Band.

 

 

 


Intro to Dance Co.

 

If your child is participating in Intro to Dance Co, classes will resume on Monday, October 18th. Please check your child’s FCPS email in order to access the Google Meet link for Dance Co classes on Monday with Ms. Epstein. Group A meets at 1pm, Group B meets at 2pm, and Group C meets at 3pm virtually on Google Meet.

 

Email Ms. Epstein if you have any questions: rsepstein@fcps.edu

 

 

 


Spirit Day

 

Students have been working hard to earn virtual Tiger Paws for their class by showing strong digital citizenship in their online classes. This week at Bailey’s Upper we reached our next school wide goal of 20 Tiger Paws to earn our second spirit day of the year!  We will celebrate Jersey Day on Friday, October 30th.  Students may participate by wearing their favorite sports team jersey or shirt.  Students may also show their school spirit by wearing Bailey’s gear.   

 

 


Reader's Corner

Reading
Pebble Go

 

 PebbleGO.com is a website with high-interest, easy to read articles about animals, science, famous people, countries, and more. Maps, games, and videos add interest and information to most topics.

 

PebbleGO is available to all FCPS students at PebbleGO.com. Username and password are both fcps (lower case letters).

PebbleGO Next is also available at the same login. This is a more advanced version of PebbleGO, with more information and a higher reading level.

 

Questions? Email Bailey’s Upper librarian, Linda Lindgren, at LCLindgren@fcps.edu

 

 

 


Parent Technology Help Desk

The Parent Technology Help Desk can be reached at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS) and will be answered by staff members between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week. Please specify if you need an interpreter when you call.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Video Guides For Virtual Learning at Bailey's Upper

 

 

 

 

 


Digital Resources Access/Consent Form

All parents will need to access this link and complete the information BEFORE you can use any of the digital resources (websites) listed here:  Bailey’s Upper Public School Website. Please note some of these resources will be used often and others may be used from time to time.

 

To provide your parental consent for each student in your family, please follow this link and complete the provided directions.

 

 

 

 


Impact Aid

Due to the virtual start of the school year, the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid will be handled centrally this year. Pre-printed survey forms will be mailed to parents of specific students, likely the week of October 19th. Parents will be asked to return the survey in an enclosed postage-paid envelope by November 6th. The forms will be mailed back to Wilton Woods Center for processing by Information Technology (IT).  

Parents will be provided an email address and phone number for questions. Please forward all parent inquiries about Impact Aid to IT using the following email address or phone number:

 

 

 

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

Parents and guardians, please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities and related resources at www.fcps.edu/srr.  After reviewing the information, fill out the SR&R Parent Acknowledgement Form using this link:  https://forms.gle/n4zNGk4FsgmM6vKH8     

The form must be filled out one time per student.

 

 

 

 

 


Free and Reduced Meals Applications

Please see the links below to apply for free or reduced meals.

 

Application in English

https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/FAIRFAXCPS_VA?langid=1

 

Application in Spanish

https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/FAIRFAXCPS_VA?langid=2

 

 

 


Be Sure To Stay In Touch BUpper!

Please stay in touch with us throughout the year by:

 

 

 

 

 


Friendly Reminders 

  • October 30: End of the First Quarter - 2 hour early release

  • November 2: No School for Students/School Planning Day

  • November 3: No School for Students/Teacher Work Day