We are making an important adjustment to our Kiss & Ride procedures to improve efficiency and safety for everyone.

Families will no longer be permitted to line up on the street outside of the school. Instead, cars may begin lining up at 8:20 AM and 3:20 PM. Our gates will open at 8:25 AM and 3:25 PM, and we will be using a new entry pattern designed to bring more cars onto school property more quickly.

We kindly ask that you take a few minutes to watch the videos linked below so you are familiar with the new process. As we begin, we appreciate your patience and partnership while we work through the transition together.

English Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/Panc_GYQYZU

Spanish Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/LEfXv0FBjhA

We are gearing up to create an exciting Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, and we can’t wait to celebrate our incredible staff! Our PTA has graciously offered to provide breakfast and lunch for two of the days, and we are planning to spoil our team the other three days.

We would love a little help from our community to make this extra special. We are collecting donations of snacks, seltzers, sodas, bags of candy (for a fun candy bar!), as well as napkins and plates. We also have a few gluten-free staff members, so if you have favorite gluten-free snacks, we would greatly appreciate those too.

If it’s easier, we would also gladly accept small gifts to raffle off or gift cards—these are always a big hit with our staff!

The more we have, the more we can share and enjoy together! You can send items in with your child or drop them off at the school.

Please reach out if you need ideas or have any questions. Thank you for helping us celebrate the amazing people who care for our students every day!

Join Ms. Herrera for a special peek into your child’s learning during strings class! 🎻 You’ll see how students are exploring music, playing together as a group, and building their skills as young violinists.

Important Information:
• Please arrive 10 minutes early, as class will begin promptly.
• After signing in at the main office, proceed to Room 306.
• We look forward to celebrating all that your students have accomplished!

Schedule:

Monday, April 13
• Dove: 9:40–10:10 a.m.
• Oliveras: 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, April 14
• Aviles: 9:40–10:10 a.m.
• Morrissey: 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Wednesday, April 15

• Gerber: 9:40–10:10 a.m.
• Orellana: 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Thursday, April 16
• Rotello: 9:40–10:10 a.m.
• Coles: 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Friday, April 17
• Anderson: 9:40–10:10 a.m.
• Rabil: 10:15–10:45 a.m.

The dandelion is a powerful symbol of military children. Its seeds travel far and wide, much like the frequent moves military families experience. Yet wherever it lands, it takes root and grows strong. In the same way, military children continually adapt, build resilience, and thrive in new environments, showing strength and beauty in every place they call home.

🎖️Share Your Family’s Military Story💜

We would love to showcase all the amazing service members who have served—retired, veterans, or currently serving—and their families. Please email our Family Liaison, Jocelyn Sarwar at jnsarwar@fcps.edu or use our Google Form to send a photo and information about your family and service member. Feel free to include any service member you would like to honor, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, parents, or children. We will create a slideshow with all the photos, and classes will be able to view it on the morning news show. Please submit your photos by April 17th to be included.

Loving Solutions: Free 5-Week Parenting Course (taught in Spanish!) 🌟

Looking to strengthen your family connection and build a more harmonious home? Join our Loving Solutions course—designed for parents of children ages 5–10! 💛

Through this engaging program, you will: ✨ Define your family values and set clear, consistent expectations 📚 Better understand your child’s school experience and how to stay involved 🗣️ Improve communication and build stronger, more trusting relationships at home

🍽️ Bonus: Dinner and childcare are provided—completely FREE!

📍 Bailey’s Primary School 6111 Knollwood Dr. Falls Church, VA 22041

🗓️ Schedule (Mondays & Thursdays):

• April 20 & April 23 | Dinner: 6:00 PM | Class: 6:30–8:30 PM
• April 27 & April 30 | Dinner: 6:00 PM | Class: 6:30–8:30 PM
• May 4 & May 7 | Dinner: 6:00 PM | Class: 6:30–8:30 PM
• May 11 & May 14 | Dinner: 6:00 PM | Class: 6:30–8:30 PM
• May 18 (Graduation 🎓) | Dinner: 6:00 PM | Celebration to follow

📌 Taught in Spanish

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/erVco5R5m2rKxeaB8

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, connect, and thrive as a family! 💕

📚✨ Family Literacy Fun Night! ✨📚

Looking for a fun way to build reading and writing skills? Join us for an exciting evening filled with games, interactive activities, and learning opportunities for the whole family! 🎉

Students will get a chance to practice their literacy skills while also learning about the English programs offered at Justice High School.

This FREE event is perfect for elementary and middle school students, and all participants must be accompanied by an adult. We hope to see you there! 💛

🗓 Date: Thursday, April 16
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Justice High School Little Theatre

We’re excited to invite our Bailey's Primary & Upper families to a free fun-filled evening of exploration and discovery at our upcoming Family Science Night! Come spark curiosity and enjoy hands-on learning together. 🧪🚀

🧠 Students and families will have the chance to explore a variety of interactive activities connected to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

📅 Date: Thursday, April 16th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

📍 Location: Bailey’s Primary Gym

We can’t wait to see you there for an evening of learning, laughter, and discovery! 🌟

Volunteers Needed for Family Science Night! 

Volunteers are still needed to help 5:15pm–7:45pm with set-up, support hands-on science activity stations alongside a partner, and assist with clean-up at the end of the night. 

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and able to stay for the entire event.

Please consider signing up to help make this a successful event!🌟🔬

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP!

We’re excited to invite families to our Spring Band Concert on Monday, April 20th! 🌷✨ Come hear our amazing 4th & 5th grade musicians shine!

🎺 4th Grade Band:

• Call Time: 5:30 PM at Bailey’s Upper
• Concert: 6:00 PM

🎷 5th Grade Band:

• Call Time: 7:00 PM at Bailey’s Upper
• Concert: 7:30 PM
• Concert Attire: White Top and Black Bottoms
• Please note there will NOT be any bus transportation available for students and/or parents for this event. 

🚗 Please use the link below to let us know if your student will be able to get to their call time and has a ride back home. Hard copy forms were also sent home. If you need support or have questions please contact our Family Liaisons: Marian Perez & Jocelyn Sarwar.

English: https://forms.gle/b6E4rT6mMHMuWGpU6

Spanish:  https://forms.gle/mRfTnq554rhDrByH6

Let’s celebrate our young musicians together! 🌟🎵

Celebrate Earth Week with us! 🌎💚

From April 20th–24th, we’re encouraging our school community to “Get Green” by participating in a full week of fun, themed activities that help us care for our planet:

• Monday – Wildlife Day: Wear Animal Print Learn about and appreciate animals and their habitats.
• Tuesday – Zero Waste Day: Wear White Practice reducing, reusing, and recycling to cut down on waste. (No School Day)
• Wednesday – Earth Day: Wear Green Celebrate our planet and explore ways to protect it.
• Thursday – Climate Change Day: Wear Read Build awareness about climate change and how we can make a difference.
• Friday – Watershed Day: Wear Blue Discover the importance of clean water and protecting our local environment.

♻️🌱 #FCPSEarthWeek

Bailey's PTA is collecting costume jewelry donations to help make this special event possible! Every student will have the chance to choose a free gift for someone special in their life in honor of Mother’s Day. 💖

💎 Donations Needed:
Bracelets • Rings • Brooches/Pins • Necklaces • Earrings

📅 Deadline: All donations must be turned in by Monday, April 27th

Please drop off any jewelry donations at the main office of each school. 

📩 Questions?
Please reach out to Micaela Mendoza, Co-VP of Outreach at outreach@baileyspta.org

Thank you for helping us create a meaningful and joyful experience for our students! 🎁

About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings (April 14-16) and an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.

April Statewide Election: No School for Students

There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled. 

FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on April 21 at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage. 

Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid

As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her 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. on: 

• Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
• Thursday, April 16, at Ravensworth Elementary School (note date change).
• Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
• Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.

Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.