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Bailey’s Upper Families,
Next week we will have our second 3-hour early release day on Monday, October 21st. This time is important planning time for our teachers to complete the state-mandated literacy training and collaborate as teams. At this point, you should have received two messages from me confirming if your child is staying for the full day or going home at 12:25 p.m. Students are allowed to stay if there is a childcare hardship due to the 3-hour early release or your child is in the 5th-grade musical. The children that remain in school will work on Lexia, iReady Math, and some quiet creative time. They will not be with their classroom teachers.
In the morning on October 21st, all grade levels will meet for their October Town Hall. During the Town Hall, we will discuss how our words have power and the impact of hurtful words. We hope that all students walk away from our Town Hall with the understanding that we all have choices and our choices have consequences. To support families we have asked the PTA to share ways to talk to your child at home about the use of hate language. Please join us on October 23rd in the Bailey’s Primary cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. to learn more.
Our amazing School counselors Ms. Thompson and Mr. Ryan will also review the Positivity Project Skill of Self-Control. If you would like to talk about self-control with your child at home, Positively Project has resources available at https://posproject.org/p2-for-families/3-5/self-control/. We hope that our children learn that it is okay to have feelings but that having self-control means that we do not let our feelings control us.
As we head into fall, the weather will begin to be cooler and at times chilly, please be sure to send your child with layers of clothing. If your child needs a winter coat, please let us know.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful weekend,
Bailey's Upper Administrative Team
🐯Holly Dowling
🧡Tricia Wayland
💙Christie Fuller
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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.
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
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:
- Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 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.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click on a date below to register:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
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