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Bailey’s Upper Families,
We’ve had an exciting week at Bailey’s Upper!
On Wednesday, some of our Student Leadership students had the opportunity to participate in a taste test hosted by FCPS Food and Nutrition Services. They provided feedback on potential new menu items and really enjoyed the experience! The Nutri-Grain bars were a big hit—hopefully, we’ll see some new additions soon!
On Thursday, we were honored to welcome all the Region 2 Principals to our school. They observed the outstanding instruction our teachers provide every day, and we couldn’t be prouder of our staff. It was a privilege to showcase the incredible work our teachers do, the enthusiasm of our students, and the wonderful school community we’ve built together.
Also on Thursday, we sent a Talking Points message with links to videos explaining your child’s Mid-Year iReady test results. If you haven’t had a chance yet, please take a moment to review the video. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out directly to your child’s teacher.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to kick off our Bailey’s Upper March Kindness Challenge next week! Each classroom will be encouraged to spread kindness and follow our school-wide expectations:
✨ Make Strong Decisions ✨ Show Respect ✨ Solve Problems
We can’t wait to see our students earning extra-special BLUE PAW Prints throughout March!
Thank you for your continued support!
Bailey's Upper Administrative Team
🐯Holly Dowling
🧡Tricia Wayland
💙Christie Fuller
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March 10th: Author Visit
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March 10th: 3-Hour Early Release (Dismissal starting at 12:25)
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March 31st: Holiday- School Office Closed
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April 1st: Teacher Work Day-Student Holiday
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April 3rd: Family Science Night at Bailey’s Primary 6:00-7:30 p.m.
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April 9th: 4th & 5th Grade Band, Strings, and Chorus Concert
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April 14-18th: Spring Break
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April 21st: 3-Hour Early Release (Dismissal starting at 12:25)
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April 29th: 5th Grade BUAE Performance
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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.
This is a reminder that Bailey’s Upper will have a three-hour early dismissal on Monday, March 10th at 12:25 p.m. to accommodate teacher training in the afternoon.
You received a message this week reminding you if your child was scheduled to either go home at 12:25 p.m. or stay due to childcare difficulties or BUAE practice.
Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW) SOL - 5th Grade ONLY
Students taking the grade 5 Reading test will complete an integrated reading and writing (IRW) component. The IRW component of the SOL Reading test has one non-fiction reading passage followed by 4-6 of multiple-choice/technology-enhanced items and an “invitation to write” based on the passage. A parent notification letter was sent home to 5th grade families in the Thursday folder sent on February 20th. The other 5th grade SOL’s, Reading, Math and Science, will be administered during the spring SOL window in May.
- IRW SOL Test date - Wednesday, March 19th
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
The Justice Pyramid Art show will be on display from March 24-March 27, 2025 and the reception will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM.
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun
Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.
E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
For more information, see the Summer Learning page.
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