 Our Bailey’s Primary & Upper families had a wonderful time visiting the Techstravaganza Fair celebrating science, technology, engineering, and math! We loved seeing the joy on our parents’ and students’ faces as they explored and discovered the beauty of learning together.
Dear Bailey's Upper Families,
As we head into the final weeks of the school year, we’re filled with pride for all that our school community has accomplished. This is an exciting time filled with celebrations, field trips, and special activities — but it is also a time when routines may feel a little more relaxed.
We kindly ask for your support in reminding your child about the importance of continuing to make safe, respectful, and responsible choices at school each day. While the energy of the season is high, our expectations remain the same, and we want to ensure all students can finish the year on a positive note.
Thank you for being our partners in helping students finish strong. We are so proud of the growth we have seen and look forward to a joyful and successful conclusion to the school year.
I also wanted to take a moment to say thank you to those who are supporting the PTA Fundraiser - Boosterthon. We are really close to hitting our goal to raise $7,000 to support field trips and other school events. Keep sharing those social media posts and asking family members from far and wide to donate to our amazing school!
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we hope your family enjoys some rest, reflection, and time together. We are grateful for the chance to support your children each day and to be part of such a caring school community.
With gratitude,
Bailey’s Upper Admin Team
💙Ms. Dowling
🧡Ms. Wayland
🐯Ms. Wiley
📂 This week’s Thursday Folder includes:
- 5th Grade Promotion Letter to Parents (English & Spanish)
- 5th Grade Save the Date (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!
 Our 4th graders had an exciting trip to the Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, where they explored life in colonial America and learned about the history of Alexandria and our nation’s founding. Our students are always excited to explore, discover, and bring their learning to life through new experiences!
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A friendly reminder to parents that there will be no school on the following days:
• Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day
• Tuesday, May 26 – Teacher Work Day
• Wednesday, May 27 – Eid al-Adha Observance
Students will return to school on Thursday, May 28. We hope you enjoy the long weekend and look forward to seeing everyone back soon!
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🎭 Attention 3rd Grade Families! 🎭
Mr. DeLeo, our Drama Teacher, has been working hard with our students to prepare an amazing performance of The Great Kapok Tree! 🌳✨ We are so proud of all the hard work, creativity, and dedication our students have shown, and we hope you can join us to celebrate their performances! 🎉👏
Please see the schedule below for your child’s performance date and time:
📅 Thursday, May 28
• Aviles — 9:50–10:10 AM
• Gerber — 10:25–10:45 AM
📅 Friday, May 29
• Oliveras — 9:50–10:10 AM
• Dove — 10:25–10:45 AM
📅 Monday, June 1
• Morrissey — 9:50–10:10 AM
• Orellana — 10:25–10:45 AM
• Rotello — 11:00–11:20 AM
📅 Tuesday, June 2
• Coles — 9:50–10:10 AM
• Anderson — 10:25–10:45 AM
• Rabil/Pons — 11:00–11:20 AM
⏰ Parents should plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to the performance time to register at the front office before heading to the 🎭 Theatre Room on the 3rd Floor.
Thank you for supporting our students — we look forward to seeing you there!
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 Thank you to StringTime for visiting all of our grade-level Town Halls and performing for our students! Our students were mesmerized and excited by their performance and the beautiful sounds of the cello and violin. We are so grateful to have StringTime for being an incredible community partner and supporting and inspiring our school community.
Get ready for a fun and heartwarming performance from our talented students! 💚 We are excited to invite our BUAE Families to this year’s production of Frog & Toad. Our students have been working so hard, and we cannot wait for you to see their amazing performances on stage!
📍 Bailey’s Upper Elementary
🕡 All performances begin at 6:30 PM
🌟 Performance Schedule
- 🧡 Orange Cast Performance — Wednesday, June 3rd
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💙 Blue Cast Performance — Friday, June 5th
🎟️ Ticket Information
- Tickets will be distributed soon.
- At this time, only BUAE Families will receive tickets.
- If you are interested in seeing the performance and you do not have a student performing – please reach out to Ms. Dowling for ticket information. We are not opening it fully to the public but may have extra seats available for a donation.
Thank you for supporting our students and arts programs. We look forward to celebrating their hard work and creativity with you! 🌟🎶👏
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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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💪🎉 Volunteers Needed for the Upper Fitness Fun Festival! 🎉💪
Our PE teachers, Ms. Mendick and Mr. Boltersdorf, are looking for parent volunteers to help make our Fun Day of Fitness a joyful and successful event on Wednesday, June 10! 🏃♂️🏃♀️☀️
Volunteers will assist with:
✅ Running activity stations
✅ Refilling water buckets
✅ Resetting equipment between groups
Each grade level will participate during the following times:
• 3rd Grade: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• 4th Grade: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• 5th Grade: 1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Families are welcome to volunteer for any shift, regardless of their child’s grade level. 🙌
📝 Sign Up Here:
https://signup.com/go/OsYJEDH
Thank you for helping us create a fun, active, and memorable day for our students! 💙
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 Congratulations to our newest Loving Solutions parenting course graduates! These amazing parents spent the last month learning, growing, and investing in their families to give their children every opportunity to succeed. We are so proud of their dedication and all they have accomplished!
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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We are so excited to celebrate our amazing 5th graders as they prepare to take their next big step! 💙🧡 Our Promotion Day will be filled with special moments, smiles, awards, and memories we’ll cherish for years to come.
📅 Friday, June 12th
📍 Bailey’s Upper Elementary
🌟 Schedule of Events
- 🏆 9:15–10:15 AM — Classroom Celebrations & Awards
- 🎓 10:30–11:15 AM — 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
- 🍧📸 11:15–11:45 AM — Popsicles & Pictures
We are incredibly proud of all our students and can’t wait to celebrate their hard work, growth, and accomplishments with you! Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year. ❤️
Let’s make this a joyful and memorable day for our 5th Graders! 🎉
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🏅 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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 Our parents and students had an amazing time making magnetic slime and ice cream, interacting with drones and robots, exploring archaeology, and so much more! Thank you to TJHSST for providing such an unforgettable and exciting learning experience for our families!
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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
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Wednesday, June 3rd- Orange Cast Performance (Doors Open @6pm & Performance Starts @6:30pm)
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Friday, June 5th- Blue Cast Performance (Doors Open @6pm & Performance Starts @6:30pm)
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Tuesday, June 9th- 4th & 5th Grade Strings & 5th Grade Chorus Concert @5:30pm
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Wednesday, June 10th- Fun Day of Fitness
- 3rd Grade: 9:00am-11:30am
- 4th Grade: 11:30am-1:30pm
- 5th Grade: 1:30pm-3:15pm
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Friday, June 12th- 5th Grade Promotion 9:15am - 11:45am
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Wednesday, June 17th- Last Day of School
 Updated Bailey's Upper May 2026 Calendar
 Thank you to Katie Wilson and Ursula Alvarado from GMU/PBI for welcoming our Family Liaisons and sharing the many incredible resources and services available to our Bailey’s community. From medical care, library services, and legal advice to prenatal/postnatal care, art therapy, and more — your work is truly meaningful and makes a lasting impact in helping our families thrive. We are so grateful for your partnership and support!
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt, and it kicks off in only three weeks!
This free event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: The school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku! Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!
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Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other services.
Contact CSB Entry and Referral to get started by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Additional Mental Health Resources
FCPS has resources available to support your child’s mental health. During after-school hours, parents and students who need additional support can use the 988 Lifeline to get free, confidential guidance from trained crisis counselors on how to best help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can call or text the number.
Recent reports have shared an 11% drop in suicides among young people since the rollout of 988. Please note, the hotline is not only for those experiencing suicidal ideation (or thoughts), it is also available for any mental health or substance abuse-related crisis and those with a loved one experiencing those crises or suicidal thoughts.
And as always, if your concern is an emergency, you should call 911.
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