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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.
Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.
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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,
We’ve had a busy week at Bailey’s. At the beginning of the week, the PTA kicked off our annual Read-A-Thon with a Story Extravaganza on Monday evening. Our kindergarteners are gearing up for St. Patrick's Day as they leverage their STEAM skills by building leprechaun traps. Our first grade classes have been busy traveling to the Natural History Museum and hosting writing celebrations as they finished up their latest unit in writing. Our second graders continue to build their skills with 2-digit addition and subtraction and began publishing their realistic fiction stories in writing. A great week was had by all!
Have a great weekend! Thank you for your continued support of our school!
Satonya Dews, Principal
Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal
Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal
Kyle Jimenez, Assistant Principal
Read Across America Celebrations at Bailey’s!
RIF gift books and activities during library time Tuesday February 27-Monday March 4
PTA Read-a-thon Virtual Storytime March 5 at 7PM
Author Visit-Tracey Kyle- March 6-8 during school hours- more information to come!
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A Note from Music
March is Music in our Schools Month!
Your Bailey’s Music Teachers: Miss Amy Spiess-Ki and Mrs. Rebecca Winner
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Did you know that March is National Music in our Schools Month?
Join us this month as we explore the impact music has on our minds, lives, and child’s education.
So, Why Music?
Music Is Natural!
The singing voice is natures built-in instrument– we all have one! When children move to and create music it gives them a sense of rhythm and improves coordination and spatial-temporal reasoning.
Music Is Joyful!
Singing is a joyful and sociable activity, feeding the spirit as well as the mind and bringing us closer together. When a child’s experience is joyful their learning flourishes. Music is an innate and natural love for children, and should be celebrated and explored at home as well as in school.
¿PORQUE MÚSICA?
¡La música es Natural!
La voz que canta es un instrumento que ya es parte de la naturaleza. ¡Todo nosotros tenemos ese instrumento! Niños tienen un sentir de ritmo cuando los niños se mueven y asen música esto mejora su coordinación y razonamiento de espaciotemporal.
¡La Música es Alegre!
Cantando es una actividad muy social y alegre, que alimenta el espíritu y también la mente, es una forma para estar más juntos. Cuando la experiencia de un niño es alegre ayuda a que su aprendizaje florezca. Música es algo natural y una forma de amor para los niños y debería ser celebrado y explorado en casa, así como en un ambiente de aprendizaje.
🧸 Kindergarten Registration:
It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future:
Community Conversations Continue
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:
- Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
- Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
- Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
- Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
- Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
- Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 3
FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.
Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts.
If you are interested in sending your student to an elementary magnet school program, consider attending a school-based information night at Hunters Woods Elementary School, Bailey’s Primary Elementary School, or Bailey’s Upper Elementary School.
Information nights will provide an opportunity to learn about individual school programs, student eligibility, the lottery process, and transportation.
Registration for the 2024-25 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12. Get more information about the schools, their programs, and locations.
Share Your Thoughts on Schoology
FCPS will be conducting voluntary, anonymous surveys on the use of Schoology from Monday, March 11, to Friday, March 22. Surveys will be delivered to:
- Elementary students (grades 3-6) through the Schoology App Center.
- Secondary students via email from Naviance
Student feedback will inform the school division’s use of Schoology and help improve its processes, communication, and professional learning for staff. FCPS’ Instructional Services Department will also be reaching out to families through focus groups.
Please contact Schoology@fcps.edu if you have questions.
School Board Adopts Fiscal Year 2025 Advertised Budget
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At their last regular business meeting, the School Board voted to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 Advertised Budget.
The Advertised Budget is a needs-based budget that represents the funding needed to support schools in the upcoming year. It focuses on educational excellence for each and every student and competitive compensation for our hard-working, dedicated, and results-driven staff.
The budget is closely aligned with FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which seeks a strong academic start for our youngest students and prepares our graduates for a thriving future. Nearly 86% of the budget is focused on instruction.
Learn more about the budget and stay up-to-date by following the budget development calendar.
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🎤 Join a Community Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs
A community conversation addressing the opioid crisis within Northern Virginia and Fairfax County Public Schools will be held Wednesday, March 18, 6:30-8 p.m., in the auditorium at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Please enter through Door #14.
All attendees will receive a free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.
This discussion will provide families, staff, and students with valuable knowledge about the dangers of drugs and deadly fentanyl. The material discussed is suitable for students in grades 6-12. Together as a community, we aim to explore collaborative strategies to minimize the impact of these harmful and too-often fatal substances.
Language interpretation services are available as well as American Sign Language accommodation. Childcare and transportation will also be provided, as needed. Learn more about the event and register online.
🥁 Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.
Save the Date
March 5th - Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday
March 5th - Read-A-Thon Virtual Storytime 7:00pm
March 25th- 29th - Spring Break
April1st & 2nd - Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday
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