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Happy New Year Bailey’s Upper Families,
Happy New Year! 🎉 We hope you had a joyful and restful holiday season. As we enter 2025, we’re thrilled to welcome your children back to school and begin an exciting second half of the year together.
Our team is energized and ready to fill this next chapter with growth, learning, and wonderful memories. Thank you for your continued support and partnership—we couldn’t do this without you!
Here’s to an EXCELLENT second half of the year!
Bailey's Upper Administrative Team
🐯Holly Dowling
🧡Tricia Wayland
💙Christie Fuller
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January 20th- No School- Holiday
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January 28th- End of Quarter 2
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January 29th- No School- Student Holiday
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February 10th: 3 Hour Early Release (Dismissal starts at 12:15 p.m.)
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February 12th: Class Photo Day
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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.
Current 5th Grade Families:
You are invited to attend Glasgow’s Rising 6th Grade Middle School Transition Night on Thursday, January 30th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. All students/children in attendance must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
It is a wonderful opportunity:
- Meet Ms. Lisa Barrow, new GMS Principal
- Learn about various programming options such as Multilingual Learner, Special Education supports, Math options, AVID, etc.
- Attend Student panel where current GMS students will be available to answer questions you or your child may have.
- Attend a Family Engagement Session that will be focused on how families can support their child’s success at Glasgow.
Bus transportation is available for families who need it. Buses will pick up and drop off at the following locations:
- Baileys Elementary 6111 Knollwood Dr, Bailey's Crossroads, VA 22041
- Skyline 5599 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041
- Willston Community Center 6131 Willston Dr, Falls Church, VA 22044
Busses will pick up for the event at 5:45 pm and will leave Glasgow at 8:00 pm.
*Snow Date: February 6th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
iReady Reading and Math in January 2025
The Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) require schools to provide reading and mathematics screening tests for all students in grades 3-6. These assessments also fulfill a requirement for reading and mathematics growth assessments under the Virginia Assessment Program (VAP). Test results help families and teachers know how to support each student’s learning and development.
iReady Reading Dates
- 3rd Grade. - January 14th
- 4th Grade. - January 15th
- 5th Grade.- January 17th
iReady Math Dates
- 3rd Grade - January 21st
- 4th Grade - January 22nd
- 5th Grade - January 23rd
If you have any questions regarding past, current, or upcoming assessments, please contact Nicole Cassidy or Mary Iannicola our School Testing Coordinators at 703-503-2700
We are thrilled to invite you to Loving Solutions, a free 10-week parenting course designed specifically for Bailey’s parents with children aged 5 to 10 years old. This empowering program offers a supportive environment where parents can connect, share experiences, and gain practical strategies to address their child’s behavioral challenges at home and how to strengthen the relationship between child and parent.
Highlights of the program include:
- A built-in parent support group to provide emotional encouragement.
- A structured space to learn from other parents and build a sense of community.
- Practical, actionable advice tailored to real-life challenges.
Important Details:
- Language: The course will be conducted in Spanish.
- Schedule: February 3rd to April 28th
- Time: Dinner at 6:00pm & Class 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Location: Bailey’s Primary – Family Center
- Childcare will be available at no cost.
- Cost: Free!
Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your parenting skills and build meaningful connections with other families.
Register now using the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8wv1NCB2M81iFmD9eeukCSCQ7y0sDh2LHYoUmMSWr1glqNA/viewform
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