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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,
As summer days start to wind down, we’re excited to begin preparing for another wonderful school year here at Bailey's. It’s hard to believe that the first day of school is just around the corner!
Our school team has been working diligently to ensure that every detail is in place for a successful start to the school year. We are enthusiastic about welcoming back our returning students and getting to know our new students and families. Our goal is to create a vibrant and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.
Additionally, we are thrilled to invite all incoming kindergarten students and new families to our special Playdate on Sunday. This is a perfect chance for our newest Bailey's Tigers to make new friends and familiarize themselves with their new school environment in a fun, relaxed setting. If you can't come to the playdate, make sure you join us on August 15th for our Open House. We can't wait to see you there!
We’re excited to partner with you in making this a memorable and successful year for your child. Have a great weekend!
Satonya Dews, Principal
Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal
Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal
Kyle Jimenez, Assistant Principal
Open House
This year’s Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 15th from 1:00-3:00 pm. Our PreK-2 students and families are invited to visit us at school to meet their child’s teacher, see the classroom, meet our specialists, as well as other staff members of the Bailey’s ES community. The Open House scheduled is listed below:
- 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Last Names A – E
- 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Last Names F – K
- 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Last Names L – P
- 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Last Names Q – Z
Coming to our Open House will also be 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
We’re Eager to Welcome You Back-to School!
As summer winds down, our school and staff are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms. Before the first day of school, make sure you have completed the following:
- Sign up for SIS ParentVUE
- Update Immunizations and Records
- Update your Contact Information
- Prepare for Meals at School
- Bookmark the School Year Calendar
Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Parents/caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Contact the school registrar [add contact info] if you need a code.
Once you have activated a SIS ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same SIS ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating an account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Update Immunizations and Records
Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy. Please log in to SIS ParentVUE to see what immunizations your child has recorded.
Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia as soon as possible. If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services.
Remember to request your child’s immunization record and bring that to the school’s front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website.
Update Your Contact Information
To be sure you receive important information from your schools, update your phone numbers and/or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.
Prepare for Meals at School
Parents/caregivers need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meals benefits. School breakfast for students costs $1.75. Lunch is $3.25 for elementary students and $3.50 for middle, secondary, and high school students.
The best way to purchase meals and additional food items is to use MySchoolBucks. If you have not already, set up your student’s MySchoolBucks account today.
MySchoolBucks accounts can be set up to add money to the account automatically as needed, and families with multiple children can use the same MySchoolBucks account.
Apply for Free and Reduced-Priced MealsThe application for free and reduced-priced meals is now available for the 2024-25 school year. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price lunch last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
Bookmark the School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:
- Days marked with a blue “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
- Days marked with an orange “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days.
- Days marked in pink are holidays for students, but working days for teachers and staff.
Note: Some holidays and observances, such as Eid al-Fitr, may shift and the calendar may be adjusted.
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
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.
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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