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Bailey’s Upper Families,
February is Heart Health Month!
During this month’s Grade-Level Town Halls, our students explored the importance of cardiovascular health. They learned about different ways to take care of their bodies and even learned about hand-only CPR. As we continue through February, we’ll be focusing on additional ways to keep our hearts healthy.
We invite you to join us in celebrating heart health in two ways:
1️⃣ Support the Bailey’s Upper Challenge – Help us reach our goal of $1,200 for the American Heart Association! Once we hit this milestone, our school will receive new equipment for our Physical Education (PE) program. Special Link for Bailey’s Upper Donations
2️⃣ Participate in Healthy Spirit Week (February 24th–28th) – Show your support by wearing the color of the day:
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Monday, February 24th – Wear Blue
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Tuesday, February 25th – Wear Yellow
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Wednesday, February 26th – Wear Green
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Thursday, February 27th – Wear Orange or Purple
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Friday, February 28th – Wear Red
A huge thank you to Ms. Sorto, Mr. Boltersdorf, and Ms. Mendick for organizing this fantastic program for our school!
Let’s keep our hearts strong and our community thriving! ❤️
Bailey's Upper Administrative Team
🐯Holly Dowling
🧡Tricia Wayland
💙Christie Fuller
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February 17th: No School- Holiday
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February 21st: Class Photo Day (Make up from Feb. 12th)
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February 24th: Parent Coffee- Literacy Focus 9:15-10:30 at Bailey’s Upper Cafeteria
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February 24th-28th: Bailey’s Upper Wellness Week
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March 10th: Author Visit
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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.
Each week we highlight a staff member for our Staff Star of the Week Program. With this recognition, our staff is featured in our weekly staff newsletter and receives a $5 Starbucks gift card.
If you are interested in donating $5 Starbucks gift cards to our school to help us continue our Staff Star of the Week Program, please drop them off in the main office.
WIDA Assessments
All students identified as multilingual learners (MLs) are assessed annually to monitor their progress and proficiency in English as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In Virginia, all divisions use the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs for this purpose.
The WIDA ACCESS for ELLs is aligned with the WIDA English Language Development standards and assesses English in the four language domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Listening and Reading Assessments have been completed
Writing Assessment Dates
- 5th Grade – Thursday, February 13th
- 3rd Grade - Tuesday, February 18th
- 4th Grade - Wednesday, February 19th
Speaking Assessment Dates
- All grades will be complete the Speaking assessment from February 20th- March 14th with our ESOL teachers in small groups of 4-8 students
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
Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. In previous years, Thomas Jefferson High School hosted more than 4,500 students and 70 labs presenting STEM activities. Their exhibitors range from TJHSST clubs and their own TWIST volunteers to organizations like NASA SCaN, Art of Problem Solving, George Mason University, American Society of Naval Engineers, and the National Air and Space Museum.
This year, they will be holding the 21st annual Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 17, 2024 from 10 AM to 4 PM at TJHSST.
Admission is free, food will be for sale, and they hope to see you there!
Upcoming Student Experience Survey at Bailey’s Upper ES
Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 24. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 24, and Friday, March 7. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. A paper opt-out form will be sent home with students. Parent Opt-Out Window: February 3 – 14.
We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.
🤧 Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu
Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department.
The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:
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Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
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Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
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Clean frequently touched surfaces.
According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.
Learn More About How Your Child Feels at School
The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-12 in March. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop the skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who do not have a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
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