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Bailey’s Upper Families, 

On Monday, March 24, you will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity for you to share anonymous feedback on key aspects of our school, including: 

  • Instructional Leadership
  • School Climate
  • Management 
  • Communication and Community Relations
  • Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
  • Professionalism 

The questionnaire will be open March 24 - April 4 and will be collected online. When you receive an email from FCPSSurvey@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. 

Your feedback is important and helps shape the future of our school! Thank you for your time and participation. 

Bailey’s Upper Administrative Team

🐯 Holly Dowling

🧡 Tricia Wayland

💙 Christie Fuller


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Important things to Remember

  • March 26th: 5th Grade Field Trip to the Zoo 
  • March 31st: Holiday- School Office Closed - No School 
  • April 1st: Teacher Work Day-Student Holiday - No School
  • April 3rd: Family Science Night at Bailey’s Primary 6:00-7:30 p.m.
  • April 9th: 4th & 5th Grade Band, Strings, and Chorus Concert
  • April 11th: Rising 3rd Grade Parent Coffee
  • April 14-18th: Spring Break
  • April 21st: 3-Hour Early Release (Dismissal starting at 12:25)
  • April 24th: 4th Grade Field Trip - Kennedy Center
  • April 29th: 5th Grade BUAE Performance - Blue Cast
  • May 1st: 5th Grade BUAE Performance - Orange Cast 

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.


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Volunteers Needed- Family Science Night April 3rd

Family Science Night is quickly approaching! We are looking for volunteers that are a minimum of 16 years old and can stay for the entire duration of the event, including set-up and break-down, from 5:15 – 7:45 p.m. (No splitting shifts please!) 

Sign up to volunteer here


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Current and Upcoming Assessment at Bailey's Upper

There are no current or upcoming assessments happening at Bailey’s Upper. 

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


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Conflict Resolution Workshop

We invite our Bailey's families to a Conflict Resolution Workshop on Thursday, March 27th, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom to explore Kelso’s Choices, a simple strategy to help children manage conflicts. We will learn to:

✔️ Empower children to resolve small problems.

✔️ Help them seek support for bigger problems.

✔️ Gain tools to support conflict resolution.

📌 Zoom in English: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/99752007358

📌 Zoom in Spanish: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/99752007358


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Justice Pyramid Art Show

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.

 

If your child has art that will be showcased - you will have recieved a message for the art team. If you have questions, please reach out to Ms. Scollon or Ms. Schmit via Talking Points or email. 

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Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

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.


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Reminder to Sign Up Weekly for Student Fasting Meal Kits

Students who are fasting during the school day between now and March 28 can take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families must fill out a separate request form for each week and for each student in order to receive school meal kits. To receive meal kits for the week of March 24, please fill out this form by March 17. 

Please remind your child to pick up their meals each day at our school’s designated location. Visit the Food and Nutrition Services webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.


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