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Dear Bailey's Families,
We had a great week of showing our appreciation for our teachers and staff. Thank you to the PTA for showering our staff with love! They have worked incredibly hard throughout the year to support our students. We can't say thank you enough for all they do!
Our virtual and in-person students engaged in some wonderful learning experiences this week. They continued their nonfiction research, learned more about addition/subtraction and observed as our chicks hatched in the Science Lab! Students are excited each day for the learning activities our staff has planned for them.
Thank you for your continued partnership. We hope you have a great weekend and Happy Mother's Day!
Satonya, Jillian and Mirna
Important Dates:
Monday, May 31st- Memorial Day, NO school
Tuesday, June 8th- Local Election Day: Synchronous Learning- ALL students will attend school at home virtually
Friday, June 11th- Last Day of School- 2 Hour Early Release: 1:45pm
Monday, August 23rd- First Day of School
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Applying for FCPS Virtual Learning Program in 2021-22
Please check your inbox for emails from FCPS and Ms. Dews explaining the small, very limited plan for virtual learning for qualifying students next year. The majority of FCPS students will report to in-person school 5 days per week starting August 23. Some students with documented medical conditions may qualify for a district-run virtual learning program. The email includes a link to an “intent to apply” form (due this week) plus the eligibility form. If you did not receive it, please contact the office at 703-575-6800. Deadlines are approaching quickly.
Additional Resources:
Watch May 4 School Board Work Session on Virtual Program
In case you missed it:
Welcome to Bailey's Primary ES!
Magnet Virtual Open House
Thank you to our families who were able to attend our Magnet Virtual House on Tuesday, April 20th at 9:00am. It was great to meet you and we are excited to partner with you in providing the best educational journey for your children. If you were not able to attend, please use this link to access the orientation recording. If you have any questions or concerns about our magnet program, please call the school at: 703-575-6800.
Magnet Virtual Open House Video Recording
***Please note that the Open House scheduled for May 10th at 9:00am has been cancelled.
Do You Have a Rising Kindergarten Student for the 2021-22 School Year?
You may register now by completing the FCPS registration forms and returning your registration documents to Sofia Arias, SEArias@fcps.edu. To ensure that you receive future communications, we encourage you to self-enroll and subscribe to News You Choose and select Bailey’s Elementary School. We look forward to meeting your child in 2021-2022!
In case you missed our Kindergarten Virtual Open House, please use this link to access the video: Virtual Kindergarten Orientation Recording
To assist the school in the proper placement for your child, please complete this brief form.
English: HERE
Spanish: HERE
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PreK and Early Head Start Accepting Applications for SY 2021-22
FCPS PreK and Early Head Start is now accepting applications for School Year 2021-22! Please watch this video to see if your 3 or 4 year old may qualify for PreK. To apply online: www.fcps.edu search: PreK Email: fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu
For more information call our English Line: 703-208-7900
Para más información llame a la línea de español: 703-208-7901
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Parent Input for Class Building for Rising Kindergarten and First Grade Students
Every year, we collaborate on the best possible classes to ensure a positive and productive year for each child. One way you can help ensure the best placement for your child is to share some characteristics of a learning environment that you feel best meets your child’s needs. Please complete this brief form.
English: HERE
Spanish: HERE
- We do not accept requests to be with/not with another child.
- We do not accept requests for specific teachers.
- You must have your response in by May 21st to ensure that it is considered during class building.
A Message from our Counselors
The counseling team recognizes the mixed emotions some virtual students may be having right now while some students return to the building. We would like to offer virtual students a space to connect and share with their peers. The counselors will be holding Google Meet ups for virtual students on Mondays beginning this coming Monday, May 3rd at 1:00 using this Google Meet link.
Students can join at whatever time they are available between 1:00-2:00 as this screen time is totally optional and intended to be a social activity led by the school counselors. If you feel your student would benefit, please share this this Google Meet link and we will see you soon.
Ms. Wilkins: nswilkins@fcps.edu & Ms. Crummett: SLCrummett1@fcps.edu
Dear Second Grade Families,
Our School Counselors, Ms. Wilkins and Ms. Crummett, will be offering a transition session for rising third grade students to reflect on their hopes and dreams for 2nd grade, discuss feelings they have about transitioning to a new school for 3rd grade, get a sneak peek at Bailey’s Upper, and begin to think about their hopes and dreams for 3rd grade. We invite your rising third grade student to join us on Monday, May 24th at 10:30 AM via a Google Meet (https://meet.google.com/pct-owyw-ryh )
If you have any questions about this offering, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our School Counselors.
Ms. Wilkins and Ms. Crummett
Garden Assistance Needed!
Dear Bailey’s Community,
This is Mr. Misch the science resource teacher at Bailey’s Primary.
I am seeking volunteers to help fill our beds in the new pollinator garden with shredded wood mulch. In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID, instead of having a large number of volunteers on the property at one time, I would like to have small family groups. We could also consider having very small groups of high school students or Scouts who need service hours. If this is something you would like to consider, please contact me, Mr. Misch, at ffmisch@fcps.edu.
Thank you for your continued support.
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Library Book Information
Hello, Families!
When students return to school, please have them bring in school library books that are in your homes. Virtual students can return books at the meal pickup area Wednesday-Friday 9:30-3:00. We will be happy to see them returned to the library! Thank you!
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Attendance Matters!
Please make sure that your child attends school every day! If your child is now coming to school for in-person learning, it is extremely important that they come to school on their in-person learning days. If your child is sick, please keep them home and contact the school and their teacher. Students who are supposed to attend school in-person will be marked absent if they stay home and log in virtually without a proper excuse (sick, doctors appointment, etc.) Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation.
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Parent/Student Tech Support!
Check out our Bailey’s Technology Support Page: The Bailey’s tech team has created videos and resources to help you with troubleshooting at home.
Laptop Chargers
Have a broken laptop charger? Don’t throw it away! Bring it to Bailey’s so we can swap it for a working one!
Mifi Chargers
Lost or broken mifi charger? Don’t throw it away or use a different charger. Using a charger made for another device can damage the mifi and cause you to have connection issues. Please contact your child’s teacher to set up a tech appt.
Parental Consent for Digital Resources
Some digital resources like Flipgrid, Padlet & Kahoot require parental consent.
If you have not already done so, please visit this link to give your child permission to use certain tools : Application Permission Form
For directions on how to fill out this form you can reference these Directions for Filling Out Application Permission Form
Description of applications requiring consent can be found on our Bailey's Public Website
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Need help paying your Fairfax Water bill? Eligible residents can apply for assistance through the COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program. Apply today! Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Drinking water and wastewater utilities provide a critical service to the community, especially during a pandemic. To provide financial relief for customers in need, Fairfax Water is working with Fairfax County, the City of Falls Church, and the City of Fairfax to administer funds received from the Commonwealth of Virginia’s COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program.
A application is available on Fairfax Water’s website at bit.ly/FWoptions. To qualify, you must meet certain eligibility requirements, attest that you are experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus public health emergency, and submit an application to Fairfax Water. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please apply soon.
For additional assistance, call Fairfax Water’s customer service department to discuss payment options. The call center is available weekdays, 8:00am - 6:00pm at 703.698.5800 (TTY 711).
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Links to register for one of the webinars mentioned above:
How to Write an Effective Resume-Monday, May 3rd @11am Register HERE
The Art of Interviewing- Monday, May 10th @11am Register HERE
A Job Seeker's Guide to Managing Your Career- Wednesday, May 19th @11am Register HERE
Reentry 101: Employment Basics - Don't Let Your Past Impact Your Future!- Thursday, May 19th @11am Register HERE
Exploring Teleworking- Monday, May 25th @11am Register HERE
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