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Bailey’s Upper Families,
What an EXCELLENT first week of school. We are thrilled to have so many of our Tigers back and have enjoyed welcoming our new 3rd Grader. This week we have been working hard on learning all the new routines and procedures in our classrooms and throughout the school building.
This we have three school-wide expectations (rules):
- Make Strong Decisions
- Solve Problems
- Show Respect
Please take a moment to talk with your child about the expectations. Ask them what it means to make strong decisions, solve problems, and show respect. We hope that focusing on these positive expectations throughout the entire school day our students will continue to grow into well rounded global citizens. We have also taken time to explain logical consequences and what could happen if the school-wide expectations are not followed. For example, if a child is not able to safely walk down the stairs, they may have to walk with the teacher in the front of the line.
Celebrations for Meeting or Exceeding Expectations:
We have also shared with our students an updated process for celebrating those students who consistently meet or go above and beyond expectations. Individual students can earn Tiger Tickets for things like, waiting patiently at the bathroom buddy wait sign, for being a responsible line leader, for picking up trash when they see it on the floor, or helping a friend. Whole classes can earn Tiger Paw certificates for meeting the school-wide expectations in special classes or other places in the building. When students get a certain number of tickets either individually or as a class, they will be rewarded with extra recess, pencils, stickers, small prizes, or other creative ideas the students have come up with.
Tonight, ask your child how many Paw Certificates their class has, once they get to 10, they get a little extra recess!! Check in to see if they have gotten any individual Tiger Tickets and what did they get it for?
We look forward to celebrating all of the wonderful things your children do each day and we also look forward to partnering with you if your child is struggling with classroom or school expectations. We are a team, and we are all here to make sure your child is successful.
Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns regarding your child. We are here to help!
Bailey's Upper Administrative Team
Holly Dowling
Tricia Wayland
Christie Fuller
Each week we highlight a staff member for our Staff Star of the Week Program. With this recognition, our staff is featured in our weekly staff newsletter and receives a $5 Starbucks gift card.
If you are interested in donating $5 Starbucks gift cards to our school to help us continue our Staff Star of the Week Program, please drop them off in the main office.
All Students will be administered the iReady Universal Screener for Reading and Math three times this school year. A Fall, Winter and Spring assessment will be administered. Below are the dates when students will complete the Fall assessments.
- iReady Fall Reading Testing Dates
- September 4th - 3rd Grade Reading
- September 9th - 4th and 5th Grade Reading
- iReady Fall Math Testing Dates
- September 17th - 3rd Grade Math
- September 19th - 4th and 5th Grade Math
More information about the screening system is listed below:
The Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS), Early Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS), iReady Mathematics, iReady Reading test serve as the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) universal screening assessments for literacy and mathematics across grades PreK-6.
- These assessments fulfill requirements under the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA), (VKRP), Early Intervention Reading Initiative (EIRI), and FCPS Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
- The iReady Reading and Mathematics tests also serve as growth measures to support teachers in monitoring students’ development throughout the school year. Through new legislation for SY 2024-25, the iReady Reading and Mathematics tests as an alternative to the Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) in grades 3-6.
- The iReady Passage Reading Fluency (PRF), Developmental Spelling Assessment (DSA), CORE Phonics Survey, and 1-on-1 Math Assessment Map offer diagnostic data to identify specific student needs in planning academic support.
If you have any questions regarding upcoming assessments, please contact Nicole Cassidy or Mary Iannicola our School Testing Coordinators at 703-503-2700
What Is a School Board?
The Fairfax County School Board is responsible for running the public schools in Fairfax County. Twelve School Board members are elected by county voters every four years.
A student representative serves on the board as a non-voting member. They are chosen by their peers each year.
The School Board makes general rules and sets guidelines to ensure Fairfax County Public Schools runs properly. They follow the laws of Virginia and the rules set by the Virginia Board of Education.
Learning about your local School Board is important. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. There are many ways to get involved.
Learn more about the School Board, how to participate in their meetings, and where to watch their meetings.
View our School Board Member, Ricardy Anderson’s message
Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights
Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.
In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.
Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.
Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office.
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. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.
Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.
Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE
Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.
Update Contact Information
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to our front office
Complete Permission Forms
Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Submit Absences
Parents/caregivers can submit up to two full-day absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Absences longer than two days, partial day absences, and changes of transportation should still be reported to our front office.
Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet? Contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
Transportation Patience and Safety
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If your student’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Please contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2050 with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays.
🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
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