News from Bailey's! 

Greetings Bailey's Families,

We can't thank our office staff enough for all their hard work in preparing for students returning for in-person learning.  They have been working tirelessly to make phone calls, emails, and send letters to our families.  Thank you to our amazing office staff, we appreciate all that you do for Bailey's!

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Our Pre-K and Kindergarten students will return to the building in two groups: Group A on Tuesday, November 17th-Wednesday, November 18th

Group B on Thursday, November 19th-Friday, November 20th

Our 1^st and 2^nd graders will now return the week of December 7th. 

IMPORTANT Arrival and Dismissal Procedures: 

In an effort to ensure a safe arrival and departure from the school building, we have made changes to where your child  will enter the school building. Based on your child’s classroom location inside the building, your child will be assigned  specific door entrance to arrive and depart from school. It is important for your child to arrive to school at their door location each day they are in school.

As a reminder, each child must arrive to school with a face mask and will have their temperature checked before entrance into the school building. A staff member will escort each child into the building, parents are not permitted in the building. 

Arrival/Dismissal Entrance Points

• Bus riders – will arrive by bus at door #1, only bus riders will be entering through door # 1
• Kiss & Ride -  same path as last year, loop around the back of lot and stop at back door by side of cafeteria
• Door #2 – walkers should line up at the cones for K Classrooms: Senora Candelario, Ms. Pluchino, Ms. Convery, Ms. Warner, and Senora Lopez
• Door # 3  - walkers should line up at the cones on field leading up to the back door# 3 for K Classes: Ms. Hale, Senora Salazar
• Door # 7 (by the gym) – walkers should line up at the cones for K classes: R. Ghazanfar and Molina K classes
• Blacktop area by the clubhouse – walkers should walk to the coned area  by the clubhouse. Staff will be holding signs for K teachers for: Ms. Mukumbuta, Ms. Kelly
• 5 bilingual staff members will be positioned in the soccer field area to help direct parent and students to the correct door for entrance.

Please use the link below to view a map of the arrival and dismissal areas:

Map of Bailey's.pdf

Dates to Remember:

Monday, November 16th: Grades 1 & 2 begin independent/asynchronous learning

Tuesday, November 17th: First Day for In-Person Learning for PreK and Kindergarten students in Group A, Tuesday & Wednesday. 

Teacher Workdays

November 20, 23 & 24: Grades 1 & 2 students will complete asynchronous work

Additional FCPS Resources on Return to School

Family Guide for Return to School: https://www.fcps.edu/returntoschool/familyguide

Return to School FAQs:

https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/return-school-questions-and-answers

Student Health and Guidance Document:

https://www.fcps.edu/index.php/return-school/student-health-and-safety-guidance-document

Preschool Students Excited for School!

Important Return to School Forms   Please make sure the following forms are complete. If you cannot access these forms on-line, please come to the school to complete them, these forms are required for every student in FCPS. Emergency Care Form  https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/se3_0.pdf Health Information Form https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/se71_7.pdf Students Rights and Responsibilities https://forms.gle/Pbz5C42jJPADQLyu5 In addition, you must complete this form before your student(s) return to In-person learning. Parent/Guardian Health Screening Commitment Form (English/Spanish forms) https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/HealthScreeningCommitment.pdf https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/HealthScreeningCommitment-spanish.pdf

Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Information

Level IV Referrals

The level IV referral deadline is quickly approaching. If you are thinking about referring your second grader for level IV services please turn in a referral by email to mlwalker1@fcps.edu on or before December 1^st.

More information about level IV services can be found here:

https://baileyses.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academics-programs

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/advanced-academics/full-time-advanced-academic-program

Forms for level IV can be found here:

https://baileyses.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academics-programs/important-dates

If you have any questions please reach out to Michelle Walker. Mlwalker1@fcps.edu

Helpful Tips for Virtual Learners

We wanted to share some mindfulness tips to help parents support their students during distance learning. Bouncing back and forth between tasks when caring for children can be distracting and stressful, which is why doing a lot of things at the same time is not really in the spirit of mindfulness. Intentionally being more present, calm, and aware of the moment can help your student thrive.

• Before doing anything, STOP.
  • Stop, take a pause.
  • Take a few deep breaths to calm down.
  • Observe, notice, and pay attention with curiosity and acceptance to your thoughts and emotions.
  • Proceed to respond from a clear mental state.
• What can you do now?
  • Tip 1: Provide guidance - Give your child tools such as positive or funny desk calendars and other inspirational words of wisdom around them while they’re partaking in distance learning. These tools can be a focal point when they feel overwhelmed.
  • Tip 2: Make mindfulness tools - Making things like slime together or offering other stress relief tools (fidget spinners, stress balls, etc.) will destress your student and provide them with a mindfulness tool.
  • Tip 3: Have a daily journal or sketchbook - Have your student write or draw daily when distance learning sessions are over. They can write or draw what they loved and what they struggled with that day. Try to place an emphasis on focusing on what they enjoyed so that they can be more mindful of redirecting negative thought patterns each day during distance learning.
• Need more ideas or support? Please reach out to the mental health team using this online referral form.

Bailey's Winter Coat and Holiday Gift Card Drive Bailey's families have the opportunity to receive new winter coats, hats, and gloves for their children.  If a parent requests a coat for their child, please instruct them to complete a Coat Referral Form (English) /  Coat Referral Form (Spanish) no later than December 1st.  Paper forms will also be available at Primary's meal distribution site.  First coat distribution will be held on November 16th. Families also have the opportunity to be considered to receive gift cards to purchase food and gifts during the upcoming holiday season depending on donations.  If you are interested in donating to support these efforts, please visit the GO FUND ME page set up by Leila Nuland (former Bailey's parent) and Heather Mazen (current parent and PTA member).  Distribution and delivery of the coats and gift cards will be done in collaboration with counselors and social workers from each school.  Please note that this is not a PTA sponsored fundraiser due to 501(c)(3) regulations and thus donations are not tax-deductible.

Greetings from the Hylton Performing Arts Center

FREE Event! 

The Hylton Performing Arts Center and the Prince William Public Library System have joined forces to present Hylton at Home Story Corner: “Because,” a virtual performing arts story time on Saturday, November 21 at 10:30 a.m. This digital event is part of the new Hylton at Home series, a curated platform of digital arts experiences that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your home.  

Because sometimes it’s the smallest moments that have the biggest impact. Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl’s journey to center stage. 

Each story time is pre-recorded and will premiere on both the Hylton Center and Library’s social media channels at 10:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month. This Hylton at Home Story Corner will be read by Anthony J. Maiello, Founder and Conductor, American Festival Pops Orchestra; Faculty, George Mason University Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music.  

 Written by Mo Willems, illustrated by Amber Ren, published by Hyperion Books for Children 

Recommended for children ages 4-8.  

  “Because” will be streamed simultaneously on the Hylton Center website, Facebook, and YouTube at the scheduled time.  

P.S. Stay in the loop by liking us on Facebook or sign up for emails from the Hylton Center about upcoming events and announcements!

Hylton Performing Arts Center

George Mason University

703-993-7759

HyltonCenter.org

Parent/Student Tech Support Portal

To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, Fairfax County Public Schools is launching a new Parent Technology Help Desk. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff 7 a.m.to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the help desk is unable to solve the issue on the phone with the parent or guardian, they will enter a ticket on the parent’s behalf and the request for help will be transferred to the appropriate FCPS team. 

Parents or guardians who need help in a language other than English should let help desk staff know, and a interpreter will join them on the line. (FCPS also has existing parent information phone lines, available in eight different languages, that can assist with general questions about FCPS.)

FCPS has also set up an online portal to allow older students and parents and guardians to request technology help directly. 

Get more information about the new Parent Technology Help Desk. 

Tech Support at School

In preparation for students returning to the building, our NEW tech support hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9-10am.  Please contact your student's teacher to make an appointment. 

Employee Awards!

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Bailey's Primary ES Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination using each individual link below. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 24th

If you have any questions, please contact Kathryn Rubish: krubish@fcps.edu 

Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding Principal

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding Leader

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):

Common positions in this category: Assistant Principals

Outstanding Professional

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor.

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaisons.

Job Opportunity

New employment opportunity in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)!

FCPS schools and centers will be hiring classroom monitors to provide in-person classroom assistance for students when a staff member remains virtual.  If you would like more information about the position, please review the job description and qualifications online and apply if interested. Please feel free to share information about this opportunity with anyone else you think may be interested.

FPCS is seeking individuals to serve as substitute teachers!

Are you or somebody you know interested in substitute teaching with FCPS? Apply here or attend one of our Friday information sessions to learn more! To sign up for a session visit our substitute information page here. 

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Stay In Touch With Bailey’s!

 By:

• Keeping your contact information up-to-date  
• Visiting the Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences 
• Signing up for News You Choose 
• Following us (Bailey’s ES and Bailey’s Upper ES) on Twitter 
• Monitoring your student's progress with SIS Parent Account 
• Joining the Bailey’s ES and Bailey’s Upper PTA 
• Parent communication in FCPS Overview  

Justice High School 5K

Justice High School Athletics is offering a Virtual 5k Community Event and Fundraiser. Cost is just $20 for students and teachers! $25 for parents and relatives! Register at the link below! We would love to see some many of our students, parents and community members exercising and showing their base school and Justice Spirit! All participants will receive a t-shirt, racing bib, and certificate of completion! Questions? Email Dylan Forshay at dtforshay@fcps.edu

https://hallofjustice.com/turkey-trot/

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