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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,
It was wonderful seeing everyone who came to our Open House yesterday! We hope you had a great visit with your child’s new teacher!
We are excited to see everyone on Monday, August 19th for the first day of school at Bailey’s Elementary. Our staff is eager to welcome your children back and start the year off on a positive and engaging note.
On the first day of school, we invite you to walk your child to their classroom. We understand that this can be a special moment for both you and your child, and we want to ensure a smooth and comforting transition. Our staff will be on hand to assist and make this experience as enjoyable as possible.
After the first day, we kindly ask that you allow your child to enter the building independently to help foster their independence and confidence.
As we begin the new school year, please remember that our doors are always open. We are here to support you and your child every step of the way. If you have any questions, concerns, or just want to say hello, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We are committed to working with you to make this year a memorable one filled with achievements, new friendships, and joyful experiences.
Have a wonderful weekend! We’ll see you on Monday!
Satonya Dews, Principal
Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal
Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal
Bell Schedule
Starting Monday, August 19th, Bailey's bell schedule will be 8:00- 3:40. Students can begin entering the building at 7:50 a.m.
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Kiss and Ride
We know that many of our families will use Kiss & Ride for both arrival and dismissal. We appreciate your patience as our staff works to help your children each morning and afternoon. Here are a few tips that can make things run smoothly:
- Staff members will greet students in the “Kiss and Ride” line starting at 8:50 a.m. and ending at 9:00 a.m.
- Have your child sit on the right-hand passenger side and always exit on the right. Please practice this routine with your child.
- After 9:00 a.m., parents must park and walk students inside the building to the office for a tardy pass.
- Kiss and Ride pick-up runs from 3:35 p.m. to 3:55 p.m. Anyone picking up after 3:55 p.m. will need to go to the office to pick up students. They need to be listed on the emergency care card and have a valid ID.
- Parents should stay in their cars during arrival and dismissal. There will be plenty of adults available to help children get in and out of cars.
During the first week of school, we keep Kiss and Ride open later to support families as they adjust to the Kiss and Ride routines. We appreciate your patience as we work out the kinks.
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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
To help plan for our school’s child care needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/qMureCQicM2R4zKm6 for each of your children who are enrolled at Bailey’s. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student. This form was also sent to the email address we have on file. Please complete the form by Friday, August 24th.
Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Program
As we prepare for the upcoming school year at Bailey’s, we will continue to be a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school. Through this program, all students at Bailey’s ES are eligible to receive no-cost breakfast and lunch throughout the school year, regardless of their family's income.
More CEP Information:
- CEP is a USDA program that ensures every student at Bailey’s is provided a nutritious meal for breakfast and lunch each day at no charge.
- Meal service is the same at CEP schools and non-CEP schools; a la carte items are still offered.
- Only breakfast and lunch meals provided through the CEP program will be free. A la carte items such as milk, juice, or water and second entrees will be available for purchase Prices for a la carte items can be found here.
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.
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.
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 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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