 A big thank you to our wonderful families for helping us celebrate and show appreciation for our amazing staff. Your kindness and support mean so much, and our staff truly felt the love. We're also grateful to Raising Cane's for generously donating three bags of goodies for our staff raffle, adding an extra touch of joy to our celebration.
Dear Bailey's Upper Families,
What an incredible week we have had at school!
This week, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week, and we want to sincerely thank all of our families for helping us make our teachers feel so loved and appreciated. Our staff works tirelessly every day to support, encourage, and inspire our students, and it meant so much to see our school community come together to celebrate them.
Thanks to your generosity and support, we were able to treat our teachers with special snacks and treats throughout the week. Our students also created heartfelt thank you notes that truly brightened our teachers’ days. In addition, our administrative team surprised staff members with small “BUpper” gifts, including cups and mugs, as another way to show our appreciation for all they do.
We also want to take a moment to recognize our amazing students! This week, our students completed their Reading SOL assessments, and we could not be more proud of them. They worked incredibly hard, stayed focused, and gave their very best effort. We are already seeing signs of growth and progress compared to last year, and that is something worth celebrating!
Thank you for the support, encouragement, and partnership you provide at home each and every day. Your support truly makes a difference, and together we are helping our students grow and succeed.
We hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
With gratitude,
Bailey’s Upper Admin Team
💙Ms. Dowling
🧡Ms. Wayland
🐯Ms. Wiley
📂 This week’s Thursday Folder includes:
- PTA DC United Flyer (English & Spanish)
- PTA Soccer Classico Flyer (English & Spanish)
- Bailey's PTA Meeting Flyer (English & 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!
 We are incredibly proud of all the reading our students accomplished! Together, both schools logged over 128,000 reading minutes during the PTA Read-A-Thon. Congratulations to Sra. Aviles’ 3rd class for having the highest number of readers in 3rd grade and winning a class donut party!
Standards of Learning Tests (SOLs)
In preparation for the SOLs in May, we sent home a SOL Notification of Testing letter to all families in our Thursday, March 6th folders. We resent this letter this week on Thursday, April 16th. The letter shared information on the SOL’s your child will take this year. It explains that students will also have an opportunity to retake an SOL if needed. A parent retake permission form is included on the letter. If you would like your child to have the opportunity to retake an SOL, please plan to complete the bottom half of the letter and ask your child to return the form to their teacher. Retakes will be administered for those that qualify 2-4 days after the initial test date listed below.
Plan ahead! SOL Testing Dates by Grade are below:
3rd Grade
➗ Math SOL: Wednesday, May 13
4th Grade
➗ Math SOL: Tuesday, May 12
5th Grade
🔬 Science SOL: Friday, May 15
If you have any questions regarding past, current, or upcoming assessments, please contact Nicole Cassidy or Hugo Duran, our School Testing Coordinators at 703-503-2700
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SOL Information Night Video Recordings
We are sharing a recording of our SOL Informational Night in case you were unable to join us. We hope you find the information helpful as you support your child this testing season. 💙📚
English: https://youtu.be/jwvtF_OQJsc
Spanish: https://youtu.be/gxjT5KC42Cw
The Culmore Safe Youth Program is now welcoming students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade! ✨
This FREE program provides academic support, enrichment activities, and engaging experiences designed to help students grow, learn, and thrive in a positive environment.
📚 Program Includes:
- Homework Help ✏️
- Tutoring 📖
- Prevention Workshops 💡
- Field Trips & Fun Activities 🎉
🕒 Program Schedule: Monday–Thursday (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
📍 Location: Culmore Family Resource Center
💲 Cost: Completely FREE for families!
📞 For More Information:
Call: 703-343-3553
Email: mortega@second-story.org
Spaces may fill quickly, so families are encouraged to reach out soon! 🌈
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Mr. Duran and our 4th grader had a fun hallway twinning moment, it brought plenty of smiles as they passed by together.
🏅 FCPS Athletic Physical Registration Now Open! 🩺
Students planning to participate in middle or high school sports must have a valid athletic physical on file with their school before joining any athletic program.
📌 Who is Eligible?
- 🏫 All middle and high school students participating in school athletics
- ⭐ Rising 7th & 8th graders for the 2026–2027 school year
- ⭐ Rising 6th graders attending Poe, Glasgow, and Holmes Middle Schools
- 💲 Cost: FREE 🎉
Athletic preparticipation exams are coordinated by the certified athletic trainers at FCPS high schools and are only offered on specific dates and times.
⚠️ Advance registration is required and appointments are limited.
📝 Families can register now through the APPOINTMENT REGISTRATION and view additional event details there.
🤝 If you need assistance with registration or have questions, please reach out to one of our amazing Family Liaisons, Jocelyn Sarwar or Marian Perez!
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Come out for an unforgettable evening with the Bailey’s Primary & Upper community as D.C. United takes on St. Louis City SC at Audi Field! 🏟️
📅 Date: Saturday, May 16th
⏰Time: 7:30pm
Bring your family, friends, teachers, and neighbors for a night full of energy, fun, and school spirit💙—all while supporting our amazing Bailey’s students! For every ticket purchased through our special PTA Night, $3 goes back to the Bailey’s PTA, helping fund student programs, school events, and valuable resources for our community.
Don’t miss this chance to cheer together, connect with fellow families, and make a difference! ⚽✨
🎟️ Grab your tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Baileyselementary2
Audi Field is a cashless venue. All concession stands, retail, and parking (such as at the GEICO Garage) require credit cards, debit cards, or mobile, digital wallets (NFC) for payment.
Metro: The Navy Yard-Ballpark (Green Line) station is a short walk from the field and is often considered a better option than driving.
If you need help purchasing your DC United game tickets please reach out to any of our Family Liaisons for support.
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Our next and final 3 Hour Early Release is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th. Students will be dismissed at 12:25PM.
All students will follow the same mode of transportation used during the last 3 Hour Early Release. If you need to make any changes to your child’s dismissal plans, please contact the front office at (703) 503-2700 as soon as possible.
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Celebrating our 4th grade Science Olympiad students, led by Ms. West, for recently competing in the regional competition! We are proud of their hard work, teamwork, and dedication to science learning.
All 5th grade choir students will stay after school for an important Dress Rehearsal in preparation for the June 9 concert 🎵.
This rehearsal gives students the opportunity to practice the full performance alongside all participating musicians before concert night.
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 20th (3 Hour Release Day)
🕒 Dismissal Information:
- Students will be dismissed at 3:15 PM
- Students will go home using their normal mode of transportation🚍
❓If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Freeman through Talking Points.
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Join us in supporting our Bailey’s Upper 5th graders as they bring Frog & Toad to life! We’re looking for amazing 3rd & 4th Grade PARENT VOLUNTEERS to help make this event extra special. 🌼💐
Lend a hand with running a flower concession stand before the show, helping set up the stand, selling carnations to families, and adding those special finishing touches by tying ribbons 🎀. It’s a simple way to make the night memorable for our students!
We also need volunteers to help with the after performance BUAE celebration, assisting with setting up the cafeteria, putting up decorations, and arranging finger foods before families join the celebration after the show. 🎉
📅 Dates: Wednesday, June 3 & Friday, June 5
⏰ Volunteer Hours at the Flower Shop: 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
⏰ Volunteer Hours for the Musical Reception: 6:00 PM–7:15 PM
Sign-Up to Volunteer: https://signup.com/go/NoETYCi
Come be part of the excitement, connect with other families, and help our students shine on their big night! ✨💛
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Join us for a special evening featuring our 4th and 5th Grade Strings, and 5th Grade Choir students as they showcase everything they have learned this year through music, teamwork, and performance! 🎵✨
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 9
🕠 Concert Begins: 5:30 PM
🚨 4TH GRADE STUDENTS CALL TIME: 5:00 PM 🚨
👕 Concert Attire:
- Bailey’s Upper shirt OR a plain blue, orange, or white shirt
- 👖 Jeans
- 👟 Comfortable shoes
We look forward to celebrating our students’ hard work and musical achievements! 🎵
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 A huge thank you to 2Twenty Club for being such a loyal and incredible community partner! Each month, they generously deliver snacks for our students, and we are so grateful for their continued support. Pictured is Mr. Mills receiving the latest batch of goodies for our students.
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Monday, May 11th- 3rd Grade Field Trip to Colvin Run Mill
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Tuesday, May 12th- 4th Grade Math SOL
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Wednesday, May 13th- 3rd Grade Math SOL
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Wednesday, May 13th- PTA General Meeting 6:30pm via Zoom
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Friday, May 15th- 5th Grade Science SOL
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Friday, May 15th- PTA Soccer Clásico
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Monday, May 18th- 4th Grade Field Trip to Gadsby's Tavern Museum
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Tuesday, May 19th- Last Tuesday of After-School Clubs
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Wednesday, May 20th- 3 Hour Early Release (Dismissal 12:25pm)
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Thursday, May 21st- 4th Grade Field Trip to Gadsby's Tavern Museum
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Thursday, May 21st- Last Thursday of After-School Clubs
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Friday, May 22nd- 4th Grade Field Trip to Gadsby's Tavern Museum
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Monday, May 25th- No School - Memorial Day
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Tuesday, May 26th- No School - Teacher Work Day
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Wednesday, May 27th- No School - Eid al-Adha
 Updated Bailey's Upper May 2026 Calendar
 Ms. Wiley taking time to recognize and celebrate our Military Connected students as we close out the month of April honoring their strength, resilience, and sacrifice. Thank you to these families for their service and dedication.
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. The FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to safe and nutritious school meals. Since 1 in 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy, FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school.
To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a safe menu for students.
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The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app, you can:
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Stay up to date: Get the latest news from FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents.
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FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents/guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
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