Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form to Stephanie Gardner, AART Teacher at sngardner1@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2023.
The window for families to submit a referral for full-time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for full-time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
Please join us on Tuesday, November 28th for a Principal/Parent Coffee to learn more about the Full-Time AAP Services Screening Process Overview
Tickets Available!
Through a ticket subsidy grant, our families may request two tickets, one adult and one child to see the holiday concert, VAB FM Holiday Hits. This performance showcases instruments with familiar songs you hear during the holiday season on the radio. Attendees will hear Elvis, Mariah Carey, and even the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The performance is on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 7pm at the Fredgren Studio Theater at BalletNova Center for Dance, 3443 Carlin Springs Road. Through this grant, up to 35 students may attend with a parent or guardian. Bus tokens may be available upon request.
If you are interested, please contact Family Liaisons Hiba Abdulwahhab haabdulwahha@fcps.edu or Marian Perez mperez3@fcps.edu We will distribute the tickets on a first come first served basis. Requests should be made prior to November 30, 2023.
The FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) has an exciting Winter break learning opportunity for FCPS students. ACE has launched a new STEM kit program for students (grades 3-5) focused on extending learning when students are out of school. ACE is offering a comprehensive STEM kit that includes five exciting projects and fifteen learning activities. And better yet, all materials are included! ACE STEM Kits will surely stimulate curiosity and engage students in the rapidly growing area of science, technology, engineering, and math. Please view this flier for more information.
Family life Education (FLE) curriculum is taught in grades K-12 and lessons include a variety of age-appropriate topics that promote parent involvement, for sterling positive self-concepts, and priveds coping mechanisms for dealing with pressure and stresses related to the student’s developmental stages and abilities.This year at Bailey’s Upper, FLE will take place during the week of December 11-15, 2023.
FLE Information/Parent Preview
Parents are invited to attend the FLE Parent Preview on November 15, 2023 from 9:00-10:00 AM at Bailey's Upper. If you are unable to make it at this time and would like more information, please reach out to Ms. Kargbo at ckargbo@fcps.edu. If you would like to opt your student out of FLE, the forms can be found in the link below and paper copies were sent home at the beginning of the year.
Family Life Education (FLE) Opt-Out Request Forms
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary/family-life-education
CogAt testing resumed on Oct. 26th and should be completed before the window ends. The NNAT testing window is set to open on November 28th and will window close on December 1st. As with any assessment, please bear in mind that the CogAT and NNAT is a single data point used within the holistic advanced academics screening process. No data points in the screening portfolio, including an ability test score, has a minimum required score or a weighted consideration in matching students to available AAP services.
If you have any questions in regard to upcoming assessments, please contact Denise Cash-Pinckney or Nicole Cassidy our School Testing Coordinators at 703-503-2700
Parents are invited to join their student(s) for a special lunch at school on an assigned day! This is a great opportunity for parents to come in for lunch with their child. Please see the full schedule below to view when your child’s class is scheduled for a lunch visit.
We encourage parents to eat the same lunch as their child either packed or purchased. On the day of your child’s lunch, please arrive 5-10 minutes early so you can sign-in at the office. All lunches will be hosted in room 249. If you choose to buy lunch from the cafeteria, adult pricing is $4.75 and may be paid in cash. Click here for more information on purchasing lunch.
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Justice Girls Lacrosse is hosting a Fall Clinic on November 13, 14, 15 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Justice High School! This clinic is open to anyone, but we are targeting girls in grades 5th – 8th in the Justice Pyramid. No experience or equipment is required. The cost is $52 and includes a t-shirt! Lacrosse is a growing sport in the country and will be a part of the 2028 Summer Olympics! We are hoping to grow the sport in our community and give girls the opportunity to try a new sport and express themselves in a new way! In the past five years, our Varsity team has made history and we are hoping to continue the success each year! We most recently finished our season as National District Runner-Ups and Occoquan Region Semi-Finalists and with the National District Player and Coach of the Year!
If you are interested in registering, please complete the form HERE .
Questions? Please reach out to Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach Monica White, mwhite@fcps.edu
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FLE Information/Parent Preview: Wednesday, November 15th at Bailey's Upper 9:00-10:00 AM
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Principal/Parent Coffee: Friday, November 17th at Bailey's Upper 9:00 AM
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3rd Grade CETA Field Trip: Tuesday, November 21st at The Kennedy Center
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No School: Wednesday, November 22nd - Friday, November 24th
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Principal/Parent Coffee: Tuesday, November 28th at Bailey's Upper 9:00 AM
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5th Grade CETA Field Trip: Wednesday, November 28th at The Kennedy Center
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Make-up Picture Day: Friday, December 1st
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BUpper 5th Grade Arts Ensemble Winter Showcase: Monday, December 4th
- Thursday Folders come home the first and third Thursday of every month
- Kiss and Ride Drop Off/Pick Up Schedule for Upper 8:25-8:35 a.m. and 3:25-3:35 p.m.
- Off/Pick Up Schedule For Upper 8:25-8:35 a.m. and 3:25-3:35 p.m.
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