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Bailey’s Upper Families,
We are having so much fun getting to know our new classes. This week we have already had multiple classes earn their first class-wide reward. We can’t wait to see more classes earn their reward.
Please continue to encourage your child to follow our three expectations:
- Make Strong Decisions
- Solve Problems
- Show Respect
The next few weeks, we will be digging more into the curriculum and school will become harder for your child. Make sure your child knows how to advocate for themselves, ask questions when they don’t understand, and try their very best every day.
Save the Date:
Back to School Night
Wednesday, September 18th
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
You will get a chance to learn more about what your child does every day in school and understand the expectations for each grade level.
Enjoy your 4-day weekend and we will see you all Tuesday, September 3rd!
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
2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30.
You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Bailey's Upper ES will have a lockdown drill during the week of September 9-13th.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
🙋 Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
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