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As a Changing Education Through the Arts (CETA) school, arts integration is something that happens every day at Bailey’s!
A Note from Bailey's Administration
Hi Bailey’s Primary Families,
We’ve made it to the month of March! We have an exciting month ahead and so much to look forward to as a school community.
We are excited for our annual PTA Basketball Tournament this Friday, March 6, at Justice High School. We also have our Read-a-Thon happening throughout the month, along with our Story Extravaganza at Bailey’s Primary on March 16 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Be sure to mark your calendars—we are looking forward to celebrating lots of reading with our Tigers this month!
We also want to thank all of the families who joined us for our CETA Arts in Action Day last Friday. We truly believe that integrating the arts into learning opens new opportunities for students to learn, think, and create in meaningful ways. It was wonderful to share that experience with you.
Let’s make it a great week and a fantastic month ahead!
🧡Satonya Dews, Principal
💙Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal
🧡Keith Downing, Assistant Principal
💙Christie Fuller, Assistant Principal
 We loved seeing our school full of parents enjoying our Arts in Action Day!
✨ Thursday Folders ✨
📂 This week’s Thursday Folder includes:
- Bailey’s PTA Basketball Tournament Tickets Pre-Sale Order Form (English and Spanish)
- Bailey’s PTA Read-A-Thon Informational Meeting Flyer (English and Spanish)
Please take a few minutes to review these items with your student so you stay up-to-date with all the exciting things happening in our school community!
 Ms. Giacomo and her 1st grade tigers highlighting our CETA strategies live while parents were visiting.
All first and second grade students will have the opportunity to take their school-issued laptops home each afternoon and return them to school each morning. Taking laptops home is optional, but we encourage families to consider this opportunity to support continued learning and help students build responsibility in caring for their devices.
All families are asked to complete the Google form to indicate whether they would like their child to take a laptop home or to opt out at this time. A member of our Technology Team will follow up with you via Talking Points to confirm your selection and share any next steps.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our School-Based Technology Specialist, Nicole Sandrowicz.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
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March is Music in our Schools Month!
Did you know that March is National Music in our Schools Month? Join us through the month as we will be exploring the impact music has on all of us.
This is the 41st anniversary of Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM)! The theme is “United Through Music,” representing how music has the power to bring individuals together.
MIOSM is a national event that celebrates and raises awareness about the importance of music education for all students—and to remind us all that school is where all students should have access to music. Music educators from across the country use MIOSM as a platform to bring the attention of students, families, local community members, and state and local elected officials to their school’s music program and the benefits that music provides to students of all ages. So join us this month (and every month) to acknowledge and celebrate music education as an essential part of every student’s educational journey!
Your Bailey’s Music Teachers: Ms. Amy Spiess-Ki and Mrs. Kristin Stubblefield
Multiple studies show that school breakfasts are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers.
This National School Breakfast Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast? Nutrition Services has printable menus available.
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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.
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Ms. Dews, Mrs. Wiley & Ms. Wayland cheered on our Bailey’s students at the Odyssey of the Mind Competition last Saturday.
The Read-A-Thon is fun, two-week celebration of reading! Students challenge themselves to read (or be read to) daily while enjoying a friendly competition to see who can read the most minutes.
No monetary donation is required to participate. There will be prizes for the class with the most minutes read and for the top reader in each grade level, so encourage your child to set a goal and cheer them on along the way!
Be sure to join our virtual story times featuring some of our wonderful staff from both Upper and Primary—these special read-alouds count toward logged minutes, too!
- Tuesday, March 3rd @ 7pm via Zoom
- Thursday, March 5th @ 7pm via Zoom
- Monday, March 9th @ 7pm via Zoom
- Wednesday, March 11th @ 7pm via Zoom
- Friday, March 13th @ 7pm via Zoom
And don’t miss the celebration! Join us on March 16th for our Readathon Extravaganza at Primary at 6:30 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM).
Let’s turn pages, log minutes, and make this Read-A-Thon one to remember!
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Parents and caregivers are invited to join their child for lunch on any school day that works best for you! We love welcoming families to share this special time and get a glimpse of our school day in action.
To help keep lunch safe and enjoyable for everyone, please keep the following in mind:
- All visitors must enter through Door 1, show a valid photo ID, and sign in at the main office before going to the cafeteria.
- Please arrive about 5 minutes before your child’s lunch time to allow for check-in.
- We encourage you to enjoy the same lunch as your child (packed or school lunch). Adult meals are $5 and may be paid by cash or check.
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Please do not bring fast food, or candy.
- The bathrooms outside the cafeteria are for student use only.
- Please limit visits to one caregiver at a time; no strollers, please.
- Younger siblings must remain seated with you at the table.
- After lunch, please return to the main office to sign out before leaving.
- Teachers on lunch duty are supervising students. If you need to reach your child’s teacher, please send a message through TalkingPoints.
- Families may not follow classes back to classrooms or to recess.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our students safe and our lunch routines running smoothly. We hope you enjoy your visit!
 Kindergarten joy with Ms. Getachew and a classic game of Duck, Duck, Goose!
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Monday, March 2nd- Iftar: Taste of Ramadan for families observing Ramadan at Primary at 5:30pm
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Tuesday, March 3rd- PTA Read-A-Thon Virtual Story Time 7:00pm via Zoom
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Thursday, March 5th- PTA Read-A-Thon Virtual Story Time 7:00pm via Zoom
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Friday, March 6th- PTA Basketball Tournament (7:00-9:00pm at Justice High School-Doors Open at 6:30pm)
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Monday, March 9th- PTA Read-A-Thon Virtual Story Time 7:00pm via Zoom
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Wednesday, March 11th- PTA Read-A-Thon Virtual Story Time 7:00pm via Zoom
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Friday, March 13th- PTA Read-A-Thon Virtual Story Time 7:00pm via Zoom
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** NEW DATE** Monday, March 16th**- PTA Read-A-Thon: Story Extravaganza at Primary Doors Open 6:00pm & Program Begins 6:30pm
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Wednesday, March 25th- 3 Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 12:45pm)
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Thursday, March 26th- Justice Pyramid Art Show (6:00-8:00pm at Justice High School)
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Friday, March 27th- 2 Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:25pm)
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Monday, March 30th-Friday April 3rd- Spring Break - No School
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Monday, April 6th- No School - Teacher Work Day
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Friday, April 10th- No School - School Planning Day
 Bailey's Primary March Calendar 2026
 Ms. Rabinovitz and students using art, observation, and critical thinking skills during literacy.
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors, ages 6 weeks to 4 years, living in Fairfax County.
- Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30 of the same year.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; space is limited and provided based on need, not on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications are accepted online, by email, by mail, or in person at the program office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
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You are invited to FCPS' Middle School Transition Fair, an evening for families of elementary and middle school students receiving special education services to learn about planning for the future.
At this event, families can meet Career and Transition Services (CTS) representatives and other support staff, learn about postsecondary education, employment, and community supports, and hear from a student and parent panel sharing real transition experiences.
The fair will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Luther Jackson Middle School. Language support will be available.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, connect with resources, and feel more confident about your child’s next steps. We hope to see you there!
Event registration link
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National School Social Work Week
March 2-8 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS
Register Today With Volunteer FCPS Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at Bailey’s Primary Elementary School. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
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Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child, and on Purple Up! Day!
This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.
FCPS Purple Up! T-shirts and other items are available for purchase now through Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in our Custom Ink online store. These items highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS!
For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
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As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 3, at Waples Mill Elementary School.
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
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