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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 hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful and restful summer break! As we approach the 2024-25 school year, please keep an eye on your inbox and our school website for updates regarding class assignments, school supply lists, and upcoming events. These updates will help you get ready for the new school year!
In the meantime, enjoy these remaining days of summer! Take the time to relax, explore, and make great memories with your family and friends. We can't wait to welcome you back and embark on another exciting year of learning and growth.
Satonya Dews, Principal
Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal
Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal
Kyle Jimenez, Assistant Principal
🧸 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.
Open House
This year’s Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 15th from 1:00-3:00 pm. Please visit us at school to meet your child’s teacher, see the classroom, meet our specialists, as well as other staff members of the Bailey’s ES community. This is also a great time for you to drop off your child’s school supplies in the classroom. We look forward to seeing everyone on the 15th!
Class Placements
We will send class placements to families via email on August 14th. Please make sure we have your email address so you can review our class placement letter. Parents will also be able to see their child’s teacher assignment in SIS on the 14th. If you don’t have an email address or cannot access ParentVue, our staff will be prepared to share this information with you during our Open House on August 15th.
Early Release Mondays
Providing an excellent education to all students and meeting individual student needs requires appropriate planning time for teachers. This means teachers need a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with peers.
With that in mind, FCPS has developed a divisionwide plan for seven three-hour early release days (Mondays) for elementary students in the 2024-25 school year. Different elementary schools have different Early Release Monday dates.
Bailey’s ES will have seven 3-hour early release days on the dates listed below. Dismissal on these dates will begin at 12:45 p.m
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
- February 10
- March 10
- April 21
- May 12
Please visit this website to learn more information
Bailey’s ES is Hiring Student Monitors
We are hiring student monitors for the 24-25 school year. If you are interested or know someone who is please email Ms. Tracey Brown Rice at tcbrownrice@fcps.edu . We are looking for candidates who can work Monday-Friday, 8:30 am- 4:00 pm.
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Description: Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and noninstructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.
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Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; and has general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.
INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs
Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5 and older with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:
- Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church
Appointments are required; no walk-ins will be allowed. Call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.
Ferias de Salud Pediátrica de INOVA para el regreso a clases
La Clínica Inova Cares (ICC) ofrecerá a los niños mayores de 5 años exámenes físicos y vacunas gratuitas para el ingreso a la escuela en las ferias de salud de verano para niños con Medicaid o que no tienen seguro. Las clínicas tendrán lugar de 9 a.m.-1 p.m. en las siguientes fechas:
- Sábado 17 de agosto, en ICC Children - Falls Church
Summer/Saturday Enrichment Program
William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education is excited to share its Summer/Saturday Enrichment Program (SEP) with your family. SEP is an academically challenging program with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning. The program is not meant to replace the regular school curriculum; rather, it recognizes the importance of allowing able children to explore additional specialized areas of science, mathematics, humanities, and the arts. There are in-person and virtual courses available in the areas of engineering, music, STEM, coding, writing, social science, and many more.
We are now registering for:
Summer
August 12th-16th
For more information, and to see what classes are available please visit our website!
Resources for Newly Registered Families
Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
There’s an easy to follow five-step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Be sure to register your child as soon as possible!
Register Your Children Online
Online registration is available for new and returning (re-enrolling) FCPS families! Apply today to help us plan for the 2024-25 school year.
Multilingual Learners Summit
All multilingual learners and their families are invited to attend a summit on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 5-8:30 p.m. at Annandale High School.
The summit will be primarily geared for secondary multilingual learners, but all are welcome to attend. The goal of the summit is to foster an environment of empowerment where multilingual students and their families can establish meaningful connections, engage in active listening, and openly share their experiences, cultivating mutual support and a deeper understanding of educational pathways within FCPS.
This event will begin with a table fair showcasing many opportunities available within FCPS and the wider community that support paths to graduation and future careers for students. Additionally, a keynote will be presented by Dr. Jose Luis Zelaya who will share a message about the power of community and resilience. A student panel will dialogue with Dr. Zelaya following the keynote.
Refreshments and light food will be served. Language and childcare services will be available. All secondary level multilingual learners have been invited centrally from FCPS via email. Registration is open for students, families, or staff planning to attend.
Save the Date
August 11th – Kindergarten and New Student Play Date 3:00 – 5:00pm
August 15th - Open House 1:00 – 3:00pm
August 19th - First Day of School
August 30th - Sept 2nd - Labor Day Break- No School
September 11th - Back to School Night 5:30 – 7:00
September 16th - 3 Hour Early Release- Dismissal at 12:45pm
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