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As you are aware, I will be hosting a meeting on Wednesday evening, December 2nd at 6:00pm in English https://bit.ly/ParentMeetingEnglish and at 7:00pm in Spanish https://bit.ly/ParentMeetingSpanish to answer questions regarding our plan for shifting to hybrid learning. We selected a model that allows for most students to stay with their current teacher and honors families who have selected virtual with less concurrent instruction. In total, I will need to move ten students in the entire school for this model to work. We made these decisions with the following in mind based on feedback from PTA and our professional knowledge and experiences.
- Students if at all possible should stay with the same teacher if the class meets student needs and instructional program needs are available for a student in that classroom.
- Students who chose virtual should have concurrent time minimized to the extent possible.
- The Concurrent Instructional Model is new and implementing it will be a journey.
In most classrooms, the teacher will teach concurrently two days a week with children learning in person and online in the class at the same time, and two days in which all children in the class will be virtual.
In our 5th grade Spanish Immersion classes only, we have been able to make an all virtual class, which means the students will participate virtually without the concurrent model (this is the model we are all using while we are virtual). We have sent eNotitfy messages to parents in classrooms in which a teacher change may be necessary. Additionally, we will be entering into SIS the days of the week for in person instruction. Your teacher will also communicate with you the anticipated days of the week on December 6th , and will confirm prior to winter break. If a family does not want the days of the week assigned, families should contact me, Marie Lemmon, Principal mmlemmon@fcps.edu and I will need to change the teacher to prioritize parent request for days of the week. If a family with a child in Spanish Immersion does not want the days of the week assigned, I may not be able to guarantee a placement in Spanish Immersion.
I will do everything in my power to work with each family. However, it is unlikely, I will be able to honor requests to change to in-person if you did not select it by the deadline. I may be able to honor a one time change to all virtual. I appreciate that this is not ideal and at the same time, I feel confident this is the best plan for learning as it honors relationships and time for teachers to teach using familiar best instructional practices.
BBCU Link to Join the Meeting
To join us, click on the link below from your phone or child’s computer.
Sincerely,
Marie Lemmon
Principal
Our schedule will remain the same on Monday, November 30th at BUpper.
- We will have our virtual morning meetings and attendance on Monday.
- We will have our ESOL in-person instruction continue.
- We will have Specialists' Clubs on Monday.
- All other instruction may be asynchronous.
For Both Bailey's Primary and Bailey's Upper
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.
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 30th 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*
Parent Workshop: Coping Strategies Handout
Thanks to everyone who attended the parent chat on November 23rd! Below is the handout with the online resources.
https://bit.ly/Cstrategies (general access)
https://bit.ly/33c0EC0 (student google account access)
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.
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Logging into my FCPS laptop:
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Connecting a Mifi Device to your FCPS Laptop:
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Logging into FCPS Google Apps and Getting to BbCU Emails:
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Joining the BbCU Class from FCPS Gmail:
Please stay in touch with us throughout the year by:
Friendly Reminders
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November 25, 26, 27: FCPS Schools Closed- Thanksgiving Holiday Break (There will not be a News You Choose email sent out on Friday, November 27th)
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November 30: BUpper Virtual Parent Conversations at 7:00pm
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December 2: Virtual Parent Meeting with Principal Lemmon: Return To School Updates at 6:00pm in English and 7:00pm in Spanish
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December 9: Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00pm
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