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Dear Bailey’s Families,
We hope you are enjoying these first days of summer! We had a joyful and memorable last day of school with our students on Wednesday and are so proud of all they accomplished this year.
On Monday, we celebrated our amazing 2nd graders as they move on from Bailey’s Primary to 3rd grade. On Tuesday, we cheered on our kindergarteners during their parade—it was a special moment to reflect on their growth this year and celebrate their readiness for 1st grade! Thank you to all the families who joined us for both events. Your presence made these celebrations even more meaningful for our students.
Today, our staff came together to reflect on the year, celebrate successes, and begin planning for a strong start to the 2025–2026 school year. We are proud of the progress we made in reading, math, English language development, and reducing chronic absenteeism. These achievements are thanks to the dedication of our incredible staff and students—and the continued support of our families.
We also want to share that Ms. Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal, has accepted a new position as Assistant Principal at Dogwood Elementary School in Reston, VA. Ms. Bell has been an incredible leader at Bailey’s, and her contributions have left a lasting impact on our students, staff, and school community. While we will miss her greatly, we are excited for her next chapter and know she will continue to make a difference.
Please mark your calendars: The first day of school is Monday, August 18! We already can’t wait to welcome our Bailey’s Tigers back for another great year.
Wishing you a safe, restful, and joy-filled summer!
Satonya Dews, Principal
Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal
Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal
Keith Downing, Assistant Principal
Outstanding Employees
We are proud to recognize our Outstanding Employees for the 2024–2025 school year!
Outstanding Elementary Teacher
Ms. Catherine Giacomo, 1st Grade
Ms. Giacomo has been a dedicated member of the Bailey’s community for 30 years! Her commitment and leadership are deeply valued. As our CETA (Changing Education Through the Arts) coordinator, she has made a lasting impact on student achievement not only in her own classroom but throughout the entire school. Thank you, Ms. Giacomo, for all that you do!
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Outstanding Operational Employee
Ms. Sofia Arias, Student Information Assistant
Ms. Arias is an essential part of our front office team and is always ready to support students, staff, teachers, and families. Her hard work, reliability, and kind presence do not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for all she contributes to our school community!
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New Bailey’s Tiger Logo
We’re excited to share our new school logo, selected by student vote. Thanks to everyone who participated in the process—we’re proud to have a fresh look that represents our Bailey’s community.
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Juneteenth (Holiday)
Wednesday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed.
First Day of School
Mark your calendars! The first day of school for the 2025–2026 school year in FCPS is Monday, August 18. We can’t wait to welcome our students back! Until then, have a safe and wonderful summer!
Check out the 2025-2026 calendar here.
📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update
Our last community meeting for the first part of Phase 2 of the comprehensive boundary review was held June 6. Please stay tuned for summaries of each meeting, along with additional data, which will be shared next week.
As a reminder, no boundary changes have been proposed for the upcoming (2025-26) school year.
Whether you were able to attend a meeting or not, we encourage you to use the Boundary Explorer Tool to see how the initial draft scenarios may affect boundaries. Also, be sure to visit our Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for information about this process. If you have a question or comment, please submit it on our website.
🍽️ Summer Meals for Students
FCPS’ Summer Meal Service Program provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to all children aged 18 and younger. Check FCPS’ Food and Nutrition Services webpage and the USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder for specific dates, times, and locations. If you have any questions regarding the Summer 2025 meal service, please email SummerMeals@fcps.edu or call 703-813-4800.
Keeping Children Safe Online
The Fairfax County Police Department shares these resources to help keep children safe online.
Save the Date
August 18: First Day of School!
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