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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,
Next week will be a busy week for our teachers and students. We will be celebrating the 100th Day of School on Monday, February 13th, and Valentine's Day on February 14th. We are also excited about celebrating Bailey’s Acts of Kindness Week. Having our students engage in random acts of kindness will present a great opportunity for students to show how much they care about their families, friends, and teachers.
You should have received information today from Dr. Reid regarding the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school calendars. This is the first time that FCPS has designated a calendar for three school years. Thank you to everyone who shared their input as the school board worked to make a final decision about the calendar!
As we close out the week, we thank you for your continued support of our school. Have a wonderful weekend!
Satonya Dews, Principal
Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal
Mirna Vega, Assistant Principal
Parent/Caregiver Lunch Visitation Schedule
Parents/Caregivers are invited to join their student(s) for lunch at school on an assigned day. This is a great opportunity for parents/caregivers to come in for lunch with their child.
We encourage parents/caregivers to eat the same lunch as their child either packed or school lunch. We kindly ask that you do not bring fast food/outside lunch. On the day of your child’s lunch, please arrive 5 minutes early so you can sign-in at the office and they will direct you to the cafeteria. Additionally, when you leave the school, please remember to check out in the office. If you choose to buy lunch from the cafeteria, adult pricing is $4.50 and may be paid in cash. Click here for more information on purchasing lunch.
We ask that you please limit visitors to 1 caregiver, and no strollers please. We also ask that family members do not follow their child's class back to the classroom or outside for recess.
Please see below for the scheduled lunches by teacher
Random Acts of Kindness Week
During the week of February 13th-17th classes will celebrate Random Acts of Kindness week. In addition to having spirit days to help our students understand different concepts of kindness, classes will also be talking about why kindness is important and how it can be shown to others. Students and/or classes will decide if they would like to challenge themselves to complete random acts of kindness at school, but if you would like to participate as a family and further your child’s understanding, here are some kindness challenges you can complete as a family. Please see the checklist below!
News from the Science Lab
Dear Bailey’s Families,
Family Science Night is less than a month away. It will be held on Tuesday, March 7th from 6:00 – 7:30 at Bailey’s Primary. The Children’s Science Center is running the show, and it will be a lot of fun. Please mark your calendars. If you would like to volunteer, there are still plenty of spots available. Just contact me, Mr. Misch, at the e-mail address below. Volunteer times are from 5:15 to 7:45.
Sincerely yours,
Mr. Misch
ffmisch@fcps.edu
February is Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
Text-to-Speech Available on FCPS Websites
FCPS is introducing an innovative way to address the diverse needs of the community. A new text-to-speech feature, available on the FCPS website and each school website, will read the words aloud from webpages.
The feature will help those with accessibility needs, such as visual impairments, dyslexia, or other difficulty reading large amounts of online text. The text-to-speech feature is available for English, Spanish, and Korean. Learn more and try out the new feature.
Low-Cost Internet for Free and Reduced-Price Eligible Students
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to lower internet costs for families with children who have been eligible for free or reduced-price meals within the last 12 months. A qualifying household will receive $30 per month toward internet services and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. Families can check their eligibility and register at AffordableConnectivity.gov or by calling 877-384-2575.
Strategic Planning -
Share Your Thoughts with Us!
What keeps you optimistic about FCPS? What are your concerns? Answer these and two other questions on our Strategic Plan Feedback Form, and help shape our school division’s future.
Have Your Say on Our Future! Remaining Strategic Planning Community Forums will take place:
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Thursday, February 9, 12 to 1:30 p.m., virtual.
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Saturday, February 11, 9 to 10:30 a.m., virtual.
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Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at West Springfield High School.
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Thursday, February 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Hunters Woods Elementary School.
Click the date above to register for that forum, or check out the full schedule of Community Forums and register for one that is convenient for you. Childcare will be provided at in-person forums. Language interpretation will be provided, as available, at all events. Please register today.
Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1, through Wednesday, April 12, 2023. No late applications are accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:
- Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
- Snow date: February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
- Bailey’s Upper, February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
- Bailey’s Primary, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
- Snow date: February 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
If you are interested please check out this link:
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery
How Can You Help Your Child Have Good Attendance?
Just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and put your child behind in school. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school.
- Talk about the importance of showing up to school every day, make that the expectation.
- Help your child maintain routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep.
- Find out if your child feels engaged by his classes and feels safe at school. Make sure he or she is not missing class because of behavioral issues and school discipline policies. If any of these are problems, work with your school.
- Stay on top of academic progress and seek help from teachers or tutors if necessary. Make sure teachers know how to contact you.
- Stay on top of your child’s social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping school, while students without many friends can feel isolated.
- Encourage meaningful afterschool activities, including sports and clubs.
During the winter season, if missing school is unavoidable, talk to your children’s teachers in advance to create a plan for making up missed work. But remember, a homework packet cannot make up for the interaction and learning that goes on in the classroom.
Visit our website for more attendance resources.
Save the Date
February 13-17- Bailey's Kindness Spirit Week
February 16 - Magnet Program Information Night 6:00pm
February 20 - President's Day Holiday- NO SCHOOL
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