Proposed Updates to Student Rights and Responsibilities

The Department of Special Services will host a virtual meeting for the FCPS community regarding proposed updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) regulation on Monday, April 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. 

Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the suggested updates and ask questions via Zoom Chat. Language interpretation will be available in Spanish. A certified deaf interpreter will be available as well. Please register online.

Bailey's Upper Band & Strings

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Ground Breaking Ceremony at Bailey's Crossroads Interim Park

Artwork created by BUpper presented at the Ground breaking ceremony at Bailey's Crossroads Interim Park. Thank you Ms. Scollons for putting together this wonderful project for our community.

Bailey's Upper Dance Company

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Current and Upcoming Assessments at Bailey’s Upper

Federal and State Assessment Expectations for SOL Testing:

State and federal legislation and regulatory guidance lay out expectations for delivery of the Virginia assessment program. The U.S. Education Department (USED) continues to require administration of annual state assessments for federal participation in grades 3-8, which is fulfilled through SOL and VAAP tests.  In 2014, the Virginia General Assembly eliminated non-federally required SOL tests in grades 3-7, and established a requirement that schools instead assess this content through Local Alternative Assessments (LAAs), to include performance-based assessments (PBA). Assessments in grade level content areas are as follows:

Testing expectations for mathematics are tied to the student’s enrolled course content. Students enrolled in Advanced Math 5-6 will take the SOL test for the next grade level.

On Thursday, 3/30/2023, letters were sent home in Thursday folders for students who receive accommodations on testing due to their English Learner or Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).  If you received one of these letters, please review the letter and notify School Testing Coordinators Nicole Cassidy or Nicole Scher if there are any errors or questions: nlcassidy@fcps.edu or nrscher@fcps.edu.  Please see below for full schedule of SOL testing dates:

Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl

Last month, the division hosted a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. During this impactful event, audience members heard testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic and learned facts from medical experts and law enforcement representatives. 

The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Woodson High School. Transportation will be available from select schools throughout the county. View the registration page for details. 

Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for more information. Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved ones.

Strategic Planning Virtual Community Forums

FCPS is excited to show you the most recent version of proposed goals for the new Strategic Plan. Join us for a virtual community forum and see how your survey feedback has helped inform the latest draft of the plan. Community forums are open to parents/caregivers, staff, students, and community members. Please register by clicking on one of the following dates:

• Monday, April 10, at noon
• Tuesday, April 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (in Spanish)
• Monday, April 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

We appreciate your continued involvement throughout every step of this important process. Together, we will help ensure a thriving future for each and every FCPS student. Visit our Strategic Planning webpage.

BUpper Weekly Parent Conversations

Families: Please Join Us Virtually on April 17th for Wellness Night

Please join Bailey’s Upper school counselors, Derek Ryan and Maya Lidell, as we discuss how parents can talk to their child so they will listen and share. We will review ways to talk through peer conflicts and other situations teachers call home about. School counselors will share tips to turn phone calls home in learning opportunities for our children.

Weekly Parent Conversations will occur virtually on Mondays, 7:00pm – 8:00pm. The themes will cover wellness, math, and language arts. Specific topics will be announced the Friday before in News You Choose.

(Spanish interpreter will be available*)  

See below for upcoming dates and themes: 

April:

4/17: Wellness

4/24: Math: Online Math Learning

Would you like more information or have any questions?  Please contact the Bailey’s Upper ESSER III Leads:

Maya Lidell - mlidell@fcps.edu

Nicole Scher - nrscher@fcps.edu

Student Laptops at Home Reminder

When Bailey’s Upper students bring school laptops home it is to practice their reading and math skills. Through Schoology, students login to Lexia for Reading skills practice and ST  Math for math skills practice.  It is recommended that students spend about 15 minutes on each activity. 

Please note, students should only use school laptops at home with parent/guardian supervision and are ONLY permitted to go to school approved sites on the school laptop. All websites can be accessed in Schoology. Students do not need to use Google to go to websites on school laptops that are for FCPS Learning Program only.

Parent Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering at Bailey's Upper please call the front office at (703) 503-2700 or email our Family Liaison Marian Perez at mperez3@fcps.edu.

Friendly Reminders

• April 3-7: Holiday - Spring Break 
• April 13: End of Third Quarter - 2-hour Early Release
• April 14: Student Holiday - Orthodox Good Friday (Professional Workday)
• April 19: Local Level IV AAP Parent Information Meeting, 9am
• April 19: PTA Meeting, 6pm
• April 21: Holiday - Eid al Fitr
• April 26: Chorus Concert, 9am

Kiss and Ride Drop Off/Pick Up Schedule For Upper

8:25-8:35 a.m. and 3:25-3:35 p.m.

Our next News You Choose will be on April 14^th. 

Have a safe and wonderful spring break!

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