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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,
On Monday we will begin the 3rd quarter of the school year. We look forward to lots of new learning opportunities. Teachers are finishing up midyear assessments while preparing to introduce new units in reading and math. Although we’ve had lots of days off due to snow and the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, we are excited to return to coming to school every day. Please remember that school starts at 9:00 a.m. With so many missed days of school in January, it is important for students to be at school on time every day. As we enter this new quarter of the school year, I encourage you to maintain open communication with teachers, stay informed about your child's progress, and continue to be actively engaged in their educational journey.
We hope you enjoyed the warm weather today! Have a safe and wonderful weekend!
Satonya Dews, Principal
Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal
Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal
Kyle Jimenez, Assistant Principal
Important information for
Spanish Immersion Families
Starting January 29th, all Spanish Immersion students will be switching their homeroom class to their partner teacher to start their day for the remainder of the school year. This means, if they currently start their day with their language arts/social studies teacher, they will switch to start their day with their math/science teacher and vice versa. This will ensure that students receive equal amounts of instructional time in language arts and math. Their lunch, recess and specials classes will remain exactly the same. Please check for direct communication from your child's teachers with specifics for their class.
Dual Language Immersion Program Registration
Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs will open on Monday, January 22. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion programs for the 2024-25 school year. Programs are available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. Meetings are held at the school site. Check the FCPS events calendar for the most current information. Meetings will begin on Tuesday, January 16.
A virtual meeting hosted by the World Languages Office will include general program information. Access to this virtual meeting will be made available on the FCPS events calendar and the Dual Language Immersion registration site on the day of the meeting.
Get more information on the immersion program webpage and registration page.
Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Tuesday, March 5, through Friday,
April 12, 2024. No late applications are accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:
Bailey’s Upper, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Virtual only)
Hunters Woods Elementary, February 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (In-person)
Snow date: February 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Bailey’s Primary, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
Snow date: February 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
What Families Can Do to Fight Drug Misuse
FCPS is committed to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic with our educators, parents/caregivers, and students. Together, we can help ensure our students thrive.
What can families do?
- Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. More than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink.
- Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success.
- Show you are a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Find helpful resources on the FCPS Opioid Awareness webpage.
- Pay attention to your child and discourage risky behaviors.
- Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Talk with your child about what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol and drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how they will say, “No thanks.”
Visit FCPS’ website for more information
Save the Date
January 29th - Spanish Immersion Homeroom Class Switch
February 8th - PTA Meeting (virtual) - 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
February 13th - Magnet Program Information Night – 6:00- 7:00 p.m.
February 19th - President’s Day (school closed)
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