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Virtual Parent Meeting With Principal Lemmon: Return To School Updates

Join Principal Marie Lemmon on December 2, 2020 for a virtual Return to School Parent Meeting to discuss updates from FCPS and Bailey's Upper Elementary School's plans for phasing students back into the building including classroom assignments, routines, and procedures to expect.

 

The meeting will be held in English at 6:00 pm and in Spanish at 7:00 pm

 

BBCU Link to Join the Meeting

To join us, click on the link below from your phone or child’s computer.

https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/127cb1e4080647369f962bb037d59eed

 

 

 

 

 


Thanksgiving Meal Kit Distribution

FCPS Food services will provide Thanksgiving Meal Kits during a bulk distribution on Tuesday, November 24th from 8:00am to 12:30pm at Bailey's Upper Elementary School. 

*There will not be a meal kit distribution on Wednesday, November 25th.* 

 

 

 

 

 


Let's Partner To Help Our Readers!

Spirit Day at BUpper Next Week!!!

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 40 Tiger Paws to earn our third spirit day of the year!  We will celebrate Crazy Hair Day on Tuesday, November 24th.  Students may participate by showing their favorite crazy hair style. Students may also show their school spirit by wearing Bailey’s Upper gear! 

 

 

 

 

 


Nominations for Outstanding Employee Awards

Today is the last day to submit your nominations! 

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Bailey’s Upper Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google Form Link.  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.

 

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 New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to 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 and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

 

Outstanding Professional Employee 

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, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school

 

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, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid) 

 

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 20th.

If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Scher at nrscher@fcps.edu

 

 

 

 

 


Upcoming Winter Coat Distribution

For Both Bailey's Primary and Bailey's Upper

Coat Distribrution

Bailey’s Primary and Bailey’s Upper Social Workers, Counselors, Parent Liaisons, and PTA joined forces and had a successful first day of distributing coats to over 70 families this past week!  We will have our second Winter Coat Distribution scheduled tentatively for December 10th at Bailey's Primary. 

 

If you have any questions, please contact our School Social Worker, Shayna Sargent, at sjsargent@fcps.edu or 703-503-2700.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Reader's Corner

Here’s a fun read-aloud for Thanksgiving on Storylineonline.com

 

You can listen for free with no log-in required!

Turkey Trouble

https://www.storylineonline.net/books/turkey-trouble/

 

And a silly story from Tumblebooks Pigs by Robert Munsch

https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/Video.aspx?ProductID=4195   

Username = Fairfax   Password = fairfax

Pigs

 

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

 

 

 

 


BUpper Parent Conversations

Please join us virtually on Monday's from 7:00pm-8:00pm 

 

Come join the School Counselors, Maya Lidell and Derek Ryan, and the Instructional Technology Specialist, Nicole Cassidy, for Weekly Parent Conversations Monday, November 23rd from 7:00-8:00pm we will have our Bailey's Upper Reading Specialist, Mary Iannicola,  sharing tips on how to strengthen your child’s reading abilities as well as share some great books to read with your child. We look forward to “seeing” you at our next meeting!

 

Weekly Parent Conversations will occur virtually on Mondays, 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Topics will be announced the Friday before in News You Choose and will include technology tips, organizing workspace, stress management and more! Sessions will include a short presentation, small group conversations, and time for parents to ask questions. Drop in anytime during the sessions with your child’s computer and your questions!

 

BBCU Link to Join the Conversation

To join us, click on the link below from your phone or child’s computer.

http://bit.ly/BUpperTalks

 

*Translators for Arabic and Spanish will be available*

 

 

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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 Elementary School

 

 

 

 

 


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.

 

 

 

 


Federal Impact Aid

Student - Parent Survey

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:

 

 

 


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 

  • November 20: Nominations For Outstanding Employee Awards Due
  • November 23: BUpper Virtual Parent Conversations at 7:00pm
  • November 24: Thanksgiving Meal Kit Distribution 8:00am-12:30pm
  • November 24: Spirit Day: Crazy Hair Day! 
  • November 25, 26, 27: No School/Holiday
  • November 30: BUpper Virtual Parent Conversations at 7:00pm
  • December 2: Virtual Parent Meeting with Principal Lemmon: Return To School Updates at 6:00pm in English and 7:00pm in Spanish
  • December 9: Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00pm