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Bailey’s Upper Families,
We are gearing up to finish the first quarter of the 24-25 school year. It feels like the weeks are flying by!
Our top priority here at Bailey’s Upper is creating a strong home-to-school connection. The research is clear, when the school and the family collaborate children have better attendance, higher achievement, and more positive attitudes toward school.
One of the best ways to do this is for each family to have a parent/teacher conference. These can be over the phone, in-person, or virtual. Your child’s teacher should be or has already reached out to schedule a conference with you. These meetings allow us to work together to understand your child’s progress, identify areas for growth, and celebrate achievements.
A few questions you can ask during the conference are:
- How is my child doing academically, socially, and emotionally?
- What strengths have you noticed and how can we build on them?
- Are there any areas of concern or challenges we should address as a team?
- How can we best support learning at home?
Your involvement makes a significant difference. We look forward to partnering with you!
Bailey's Upper Administrative Team
🐯Holly Dowling
🧡Tricia Wayland
💙Christie Fuller
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October 14th- Student Holiday, No School
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October 17th- Picture Day
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October 21st- 3-hour Early Release (starting at 12:25 p.m.)
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October 30th- PTA Trunk or Treat Event 5:00-6:30 @Bailey’s Primary
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October 31st- Club Photos
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October 31st- End of Quarter One & 2-hour Early Release (starting at 1:25 p.m.)
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Attendance Line: Phone: 703-503-2727 or email: baileysupperelem@fcps.edu
- Kiss and Ride Drop Off/Pick Up Schedule For Upper 8:25-8:35 a.m. and 3:25-3:35 p.m
We ask that students do not bring toys, Pokemon cards, soccer balls or anything else from home that they do not need to use at school. If you have a question please contact Ms. Dowling. The toys are becoming a distraction in class and causing issues at recess. Thank you for your support.
SEL Screener - Social and Emotional Learning Screening
FCPS is committed to supporting all students’ mental wellness and social and emotional learning. FCPS approved a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener that students use to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success. All students in grades 3-12 have the opportunity to participate in the screener twice a year, in the fall and spring.
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Administered in all Grades 3-5, Tuesday, October 15th.
Cognitive Abilities Test - CogAT
The purpose of the CogAT is to provide information about students’ developed abilities in verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning. The types of tasks included in the test are based on content that children are likely to have experienced in school.
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Administered to students in grade 3-5 who do not yet have an abilities test on file, the week of Oct. 21st
- A letter was sent home with this group of students on Wednesday, Oct. 2nd.
If you have any questions regarding upcoming assessments, please contact Nicole Cassidy or Mary Iannicola our School Testing Coordinators at 703-503-2700
Mrs. Sorto, leader of the SCA/PBA (Positive Behavior Approach) Committee, is looking for 2 student representatives per classroom to join the SCA/PBA Student Committee by a random lottery drawing. The selected students will be announced on BNN on Friday, October 18th and will receive an email as well. To enter into the lottery drawing, students are invited to fill out this Google Form. Participation is optional.
The SCA/PBA Student Committee will meet with Mrs. Sorto once a month (on Day 1--full calendar will be shared on Schoology) from 8:50 a.m.-9:20 a.m.. Our first meeting will be on Thursday, October 23rd from 8:50 a.m.-9:20 a.m. in Mrs. Sorto's room (room 406). Please see the form for the expectations of being on the committee.
Please complete this interest form by no later than Friday, October 11th, 2024. Forms received after this date will not be accepted.
https://forms.gle/SxTARawWPabjgUbY9
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
- Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review
FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person.
📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
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