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 1st grade students demonstrate understanding of vocabulary through creative movement.
A Note from the Bailey's Administration Team
Dear Bailey’s Families,
It was so wonderful to welcome our students back to school after last week’s closures due to winter weather and the staff development/teacher workday. Teachers and students jumped right back into learning, and it has been great to have our Tigers back in the building.
This past week was National School Counseling Week, which highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in supporting students’ academic success and future planning. Our school counselors, Ms. Crummett and Ms. McKinney, work with students in many ways—through classroom lessons, small groups, and individual counseling—and we are so grateful for all they do for our students and families.
They have also planned a special Kindness Spirit Week for next week. Be sure to check out the theme for each day below in this newsletter. On Wednesday, the theme is “Say Cheese”—students should wear their smiles to school, as we will also be having class pictures that day.
We are hopeful that next week brings full days of school. Have a wonderful weekend!
Satonya Dews, Principal
Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal
Keith Downing, Assistant Principal
Christie Fuller, Assistant Principal
Calendar Reminders
Presidents Day
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, for the Presidents Day holiday
Teacher Workday
Tuesday, February 17, is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students.
Ash Wednesday/First Full Day of Ramadan
Wednesday, February 18, is Ash Wednesday and the first full day of Ramadan. FCPS has designated this day as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact their child’s principal regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
3-Hour Early Release
Elementary school students in the Justice pyramid will have a 3-hour early release on Wednesday, February 25th to allow for teacher planning and training.
See the complete school year calendar.
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Kindness Week is coming 2/09- 2/13
What is Virginia Kindness Week?
The purpose of Kindness Week is to recognize that simple day-to-day acts of kindness enable our schools, communities, and state to be a kinder, safer, healthier and more inclusive place to live, work, learn and play.
This is a schoolwide and community celebration. At Bailey’s we will have a Spirt Week to celebrate kindness (paper copies will be sent home in Thursday folders on 2/5) with each day having an action item to go along with the theme. Classrooms will have discussions on why kindness is important and how to show kindness to all (self, peers, adults, environment).
Lastly, as a family you can use the Kindness Idea Bank document to think about different ways to show kindness at home, school, and in the community.
Warm Up FCPS – Divisionwide Spirit Day
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19.
You’re invited to see the Arts in Action
Friday, February 27, 2026
- 9:20: Join us in the cafeteria
- Welcome and overview of Changing Education through the Arts (CETA) in our school
- 2nd graders share an arts strategy integrating science and creative movement
- 9:40: Transition to classrooms
- 9:45-10:00 Classroom Visits
- 10:00 Reflection and Goodbye
Download the flyer with all the details!
🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, contact our student information assistant/registrar, Sofia Arias (searias@fcps.edu)
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
FCPS Cares
Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in our region wins a staff celebration party from HR. Encourage your community to show our staff that their hard work is appreciated!
Join Our Team as a Cafeteria Hostess!
We're looking for a caring and dedicated cafeteria hostess to support our students during lunchtime—a key part of their school day! This is a wonderful opportunity to help maintain a calm, welcoming environment and assist students as they enjoy their meals. If you're interested in making a positive impact, please reach out to our principal, Ms. Dews, at sldews@fcps.edu.
Help Keep Bailey's Phone-Free!
Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (AirPods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell). Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at 703-575-6800.
Mason District Health Fair
Mason District Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, February 7th, from 10am-12pm at the James Lee Community Center. They are partnering with a variety of community groups, organizations, and county departments to provide valuable health-related information, services, and resources for our community.
Services will include, but are not limited to:
- Vaccine appointment registration and information
- Medicaid enrollment assistance
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Substance abuse prevention training and resources
- Child development screenings and information
- Breast cancer awareness information
- HIV screening and prevention information
- Information on the importance of healthy eating
- And more!
The fair is for all ages and is free entry for all!
Wolves at the Lodge – Saturday, February 28
Justice High School's PTSA marquee fundraiser, Wolves at the Lodge will be on February 28 from 7:00-11:00 PM. Tickets for teachers and administrators are only $10!!!
Enjoy a night out with neighbors. Reunite with old friends. Meet some new ones. The casino games will be rolling. There will be fabulous prizes, raffles, and silent auction items… including themed baskets this year! Great food, dancing, music, cocktails— everything you want AND it’s a great cause— our kids and teachers. Let’s make this year’s event the biggest and best yet.
Save the Date
February 16 - Presidents' Day (No School)
February 17 - Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
February 25 - 3 Hour Early Release
February 27 - Arts in Action Day
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