New Laptops

All in person students that have not already received a new laptop this school year will be issued a new laptop for virtual and in school days. When the new laptops are fully charged,  they will hold a charge all day! Once we have distributed these to all our in person students we will begin to contact our all virtual students to schedule a laptop exchange.

Spirit Day at BUpper!!!

Students have been working hard to earn Tiger Paws for their class by showing strong digital citizenship and participation in their online classes. Students at Bailey’s Upper have reached the next school wide goal of 200 Tiger Paws to earn our sixth spirit day of the year!  Students voted and we will celebrate Students Dress Like Teachers Day on Friday, March 26^th.  Students may participate by dressing up as one of their teachers and teachers will get to dress like students. Students and staff may also show their school spirit by wearing Bailey’s Upper gear! 

Spring Break Travel

Spring break is just around the corner. Here are some tips to be aware of as families and FCPS staff make plans:

• Virginia Department of Health (VDH) urges all Virginians to avoid non-essential travel, especially if you are at higher risk of serious COVID-19 or if you will be visiting someone at higher risk of serious COVID-19. This recommendation applies to everyone, even if you have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or have fully recovered from COVID-19.
• FCPS does not currently have travel restrictions. Students are not required to quarantine or provide COVID 19 test results for either domestic or international travel. Parents may opt to keep their students at home for 14 days after they return from travel, however, it is not required.
• Per the Student Health and Safety Guidance Document, a Daily Health Screening Questionnaire will be required for all students attending in-person instruction. These daily health screening questionnaires will be completed on an honor basis and will not be required to be submitted to the school.
• Any student, staff or visitor demonstrating symptoms of illness is asked to stay home to help “Stop the Spread” of COVID-19. Updates and information is here: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/coronavirus/travel-to-areas-with-widespread-ongoing-community-spread/ https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html

Stop The Spread

This week we kicked off concurrent learning and students worked hard with following CDC guidelines and safety protocols. Please click on the following link to view this fun video that our 4th grade teacher, Ms. Kumalo put together with staff and students!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWUT9qFpCqI

Advanced Academics Update

Please click on this link to read the AAP Spring Newsletter. It includes information about local level AAP screening and AAP levels I – III. As always, please let Mr. Mendoza know if you have any questions at gamendoza@fcps.edu .

Reader's Corner

Please return any Library Books you find in your home!

As students begin to return to school, please have them bring in any school library books that are in your homes.

Students can give the books to their teacher, who will return them to the library.    3rd graders may have books from Bailey’s Primary. These books and books from any FCPS school can be returned to Bailey’s Upper.  Then they will be sent to the correct school. Thank you! We always love getting books back so they can be shared with others!

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

Student Rights and Responsbilities

Parents and guardians, please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities and related resources at www.fcps.edu/srr.  After reviewing the information, please 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.

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

• Logging into my FCPS Laptop:
  •  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhZ0jfn-mTc&feature=youtu.be
• Connecting a Mifi Device to your FCPS Laptop:
  •  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Semx1-t_G2w&feature=youtu.be
• Logging into FCPS Google Apps and Getting to BbCU Emails: 
  •  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZwNqkl9Jnw&feature=youtu.be
• Joining the BbCU Class from FCPS Gmail: 
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2KRZmk_RfI&feature=youtu.be

Be Sure To Stay In Touch BUpper!

Please stay in touch with us throughout the year by:

• Keeping your contact information up-to-date 
• Visiting the Bailey’s Upper ES Website
• Signing up for News You Choose
• Following us (Bailey’s ES and Bailey’s Upper ES) on Twitter (#BUpper) 
• Monitoring your student's progress with SIS Parent Account
• Joining the Bailey’s ES and Bailey’s Upper PTA and attending meetings
• Parent communication in FCPS Overview 
• Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information 
• Return to School: Frequently Asked Questions for Families

Friendly Reminders 

• Bailey’s Upper New Bell Schedule: 9:00am-3:30pm

• FCPS Meal Kits Distribution - Every Wednesday 10:00 AM -12:30PM
• March 26: Spirit Day
• March 26: 2 Hour Early Release
• March 29 - April 2: FCPS Spring Break
• April 5: Teacher Work Day- No School For Students
• April 15: Rising 6th Grade "Welcome to Glasgow!"  Video  

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