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Dear Bailey’s ES Families,
It is hard to believe that next week is the final week of the first quarter. Time sure does fly when you're having fun! Speaking of fun, we are very excited to continue two of our October traditions. Starting our week off, on Monday, October 28th from 7-8pm, our PTA will be hosting the Spooktacular Virtual Storytime. Please see their communication about this event in the PTA NYC. Then on Wednesday, October 30th we hope you join us for our Trunk or Treat event starting at 5:00pm (see more information at the bottom of this newsletter). We can't wait to see everyone's costumes and smiling faces!
Please remember that Thursday, October 31st is a 2-hour Early Release for ALL students. Students will be dismissed at 1:45. We also want to remind you that school is closed Friday, November 1st for the Diwali holiday. Also, November 4th and 5th are student holidays. Teachers will be holding conferences with parents on the 4th. They are looking forward to sharing lots of information about your child’s progress with you. If you have not signed up for a conference, please contact your child’s teacher to set one up.
As always, thank you for your continued support of our school! We hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Satonya Dews, Principal
Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal
Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal
Keith Downing, Assistant Principal
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Students in various grades are learning characteristics of bullying and how they can help stop it.
- To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
Below is a poster from Second Step about bullying prevention:
AAP Optional Virtual Office Hours
Questions surrounding the full-time AAP referral process, completing forms for full-time AAP services, or the continuum of AAP services?
Join Reilly McDonald (Bailey's Primary AART) for Virtual Office hours. Please submit this form to register and receive the Zoom link.
- November 6th12:30-1pm (Wed)
- November 14th12:30 - 1pm (Thurs)
- November 20th12:30 - 1pm (Wed)
- December 2nd12:30 - 1pm (Mon)
- December 9th12:30 - 1pm (Mon)
For information on Advanced Academic Programs feel free to look at the Bailey’s AAP Website
Complete Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
🎤 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 will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
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.
Additional Clinic Date on October 29th for Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students Aged 18 and Younger
Safeway Pharmacy will be hosting an additional clinic date where they will be providing immunizations at no cost for all FCPS students, age 18 and younger! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s).
The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School on:
- Monday, October 28, 3 to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 29, 3 to 7 p.m.
Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19.
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 in order to provide consent. Students ages 19 and older may access free immunizations at their MS/HS immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) or through other community resources
Parents may learn more about this Safeway Pharmacy and other immunization resources and FCPS school-required immunizations.
🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.
Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events
Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.
When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence.
Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
November 5th, 9 a.m.-noon
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs.
They will:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
Save the Date
October 30th – Trunk or Treat 5:00 - 6:30pm at Bailey's Primary
October 31st – End of Quarter – 2 Hour Early Release at 1:45
November 1st – All Saints Day & Diwali Holiday – School Closed
November 4th – School Planning Day – Student Holiday
November 5th – Teacher Workday – Student Holiday
November 11th- Veterans Day-No School
November 21st- Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 27th-29th- Thanksgiving Break
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