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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,
Welcome to the second quarter of the school year! We are excited to begin this next chapter of learning with our students. We have included lots of important information in this week's News You Choose to include information about school pictures. Please contact the school office if you have questions about the information we have shared with you.
As always, thank you for your continued support of our school!
Have a fantastic weekend!
Satonya Dews, Principal
Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal
Elisa Alexander, Interim Assistant Principal
Calendar Reminder: Two-Hour Early Release on November 11
As a reminder, Thursday, November 11, is a two-hour early release for students for the Veterans Day holiday. Classes will resume on Friday, November 12. See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar.
When: Friday, November 12, 2021
Pictures will be available approximately two weeks following our school's photo day.
Save time and Pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000896509
For questions about ordering please email underclass@vosphoto.com
COVID-19 Screening Testing Updates
Optional COVID-19 screening testing for students will begin November 15, not November 8 as previously announced. The change aligns all student screening testing start dates, making it more convenient for families with students in different grade levels. Preregistration and consent information will be shared with families soon. For all the details about COVID-19 screening testing, visit our COVID-19 Screening Testing webpage.
Screening testing is an important layered prevention strategy that helps keep our school a safe place for all students to learn. We hope you will consider enrolling your child in screening testing until your child is eligible for vaccination.
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.
Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is November 19th.
Bailey's Outstanding Teacher
Bailey's Outstanding New Teacher
Bailey's Outstanding Principal
Bailey's Outstanding Leader
Bailey's Outstanding Professional Employee
Bailey's Outstanding Operational Employee
Title I Parents Right to Know:
Please read the attached letter for information regarding the Title I Federal Government Grant Program.
Bailey’s ES Parents Right to Know Letter - English
Bailey’s ES Parents Right to Know Letter - Spanish
Advanced Academic Program Information
Level IV AAP Referrals
For 2nd grade parents/guardians who would like their child to be screened for AAP Level IV (Full-Time) Services, the deadline for referrals is December 15, 2021.
Parent/Guardian Materials for Level IV Referrals
Required:
- A Level IV referral form is required for any student (grades 2-7) whose parent would like them screened for full-time services (referral forms found here: AAP Forms)
Optional:
- The Parent/Guardian questionnaire
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Up to two pages of student work samples (PDFs or image files (i.e. jpg/png) accepted)
- Achievement test results (NNAT and CogAT scores already included)
- Private ability test results (from a private, clinically licensed psychologist or George Mason Cognitive Assessment Program)
These optional materials should be submitted to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) at the local school when submitting the referral form. Parents/guardians may email all materials to the AART or may turn in the materials to the office. For any questions or to submit materials, please contact the AART, Katie Lauricella, at krlauricell1@fcps.edu.
*In case you missed our AAP (Advanced Academic Program) parent information sessions, here are the recordings for the sessions:
2022-23 School Year Calendar Development Webinar
FCPS will be holding a virtual Calendar Development Webinar on Monday, November 8, at 7 p.m., on Zoom to discuss how the 2022-23 school year calendar is being developed, and for participants to provide feedback on a series of questions related to this process.
FCPS is offering this community engagement opportunity in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Korean. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided.
Please register online to attend the Calendar Development Webinar and indicate if you will need an interpreter. You will receive the webinar link on November 8, from “Office of Communication and Community Relations.”
Thank You Fairfax County Voters for Supporting the 2021 School Bond Referendum!
Thank you to the voters of Fairfax County who approved the 2021 Bond Referendum for school renovations and improvements. More than 69.6% of those voting in the election on November 2 supported the $360 million bond referendum. We are grateful for the support shown for Fairfax County Public Schools and the 179,000 students who grow and thrive in our schools.
These funds will enable FCPS to proceed with construction, renovations, enhancements, and planning for improvements to 14 schools, plus land acquisition for a future western county high school. Projects funded by the 2021 bond referendum will provide upgraded, current facilities for our students, staff members, and the tens of thousands of Fairfax County residents who use the schools for recreation, meetings, and community events.
FCPS plans to fund the following school projects with bond proceeds.
Be a Partner in Education: Participate in Resource Review
Basal resources are the books and materials the division purchases to create a common foundation for instruction across all schools while allowing teachers to make necessary adjustments to support every student’s unique learning needs.
This fall, you have an opportunity to advocate for resources that are accessible for all students, including those with disabilities; represent our diverse community, and support every student’s ability to thrive.
Find out more about basal resource reviews and how to share feedback.
We Need Substitutes!
FCPS is looking for kind and caring substitute teachers to ensure our students continue to thrive when teachers need to be out of the building. Substitute teaching is a great opportunity for stay-at-home parents, retirees, college students, and anyone who wants a flexible work schedule. Subs save the day- apply today!
https://www.fcps.edu/careers/career-opportunities/substitute-teaching-opportunities
Technology Information
Bailey’s Primary News
This week, on our Bailey’s Primary News Show, you will see:
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A Message from the Science Lab
Dear Bailey’s Family,
The students have been engaging in serious science and engineering in the Science Lab over the past two weeks. We have been conducting experiments to determine which roofing materials would best maintain a cool temperature in a dog house. See the photo below for the lab set up for the experiment. Next week the students will pick two materials to use to construct the roof of the dog house. I can’t wait to see which combinations are most effective.
The garden continues to produce fantastic lettuce and very large heirloom radishes. These particular heirlooms are called Cincinnati radishes.
Save the Date
November 11 Veterans Day-Two Hour Early Release
November 12 Picture Day!
November 24-26 Thanksgiving Break
November 29 Chanukah
December 8 Bodhi Day
December 20 - 31 Winter Break
December 25 Christmas
January 1-New Year's Day
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