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Bailey’s Upper Families,
There are so many exciting things happening here at Bailey’s Upper:
- Our 5th graders have started musical and chorus practices.
- Girls on the Run is gearing up for their 5K
- Our Science Olympiad students are preparing for their competition
- Our Student Council is working to finalize who will be participating
- We have a Town Hall on Monday, October 23rd with all grade levels
- Our blacktop was painted with a basketball court and a soccer pitch
- Every class has earned at least 2 extra recesses
And so much more!!!
We wanted to keep everyone updated and share that we are currently without a strings teacher. The FCPS Fine Arts Department is supporting us in hiring a new strings teacher and has provided us with resources for music instruction in the absence of a teacher. We hope to have someone in place within the next 2 weeks. Once we have more information - we will share with you!
A few important dates are coming up:
- Monday, October 14th - No School for Students
- Monday, October 23rd - 3-Hour Early Release - Check your text messages for your child’s dismissal status.
- Thursday, October 31st - 2-Hour Early Release - All students dismiss at 1:25
- Friday, November 1st - No School for Staff and Students
- Monday, November 4th - No School for Students
- Tuesday, November 5th - No School for Students
Wishing you a lovely fall weekend,
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- Book Character Day
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October 31st- End of Quarter One & 2-hour Early Release (starting at 1:25 p.m.) ALL students will be dismissed at 1:25
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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.
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
Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
The TJ Science Fair Interest Meeting will be held on Friday, October 18th, 2024 from 6-7PM over zoom. Originally, this was scheduled for October 11th and was an in person meeting. Due to this being a religious/culture observance day, the meeting has been rescheduled. Feel free to check out the website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com for more information.
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:
- 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.
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