 Bailey's Upper was proud to celebrate our FCPS Outstanding Employee Award honorees: Liz Crowley, Tiffany Stukes, Marian Perez, Maddie Smith, and Tricia Wayland. These exceptional staff members represent the very best of our school community through their dedication, leadership, and commitment to supporting students, families, and colleagues every day.
We are especially thrilled to recognize Tricia Wayland, our Assistant Principal, who was named the 2026 FCPS Outstanding School-Based Leader! This well-deserved honor reflects her unwavering dedication, compassionate leadership, and positive impact on our entire school community. Congratulations to all of our honorees—we are grateful for everything you do and proud to call you part of the Bailey's Upper family!
Dear 5th Grade Students and Families,
Congratulations to our incredible 5th Grade Class on your promotion!
Over the past six years, you have worked hard, grown tremendously, overcome challenges, built friendships, and created lasting memories. We are so proud of all that you have accomplished during your elementary school journey, and we know you are ready for the exciting adventure that awaits you in middle school.
As you take this next step, you will find yourself with more independence and more opportunities to make choices. Thos e choices will help shape the person you continue to become. We encourage you to be kind, work hard, stay curious, and always believe in yourself. The skills, confidence, and character you have developed at Bailey's Upper will serve you well as you move forward.
We know that each of you is capable of amazing things, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish in the years ahead. Whether you become artists, scientists, teachers, athletes, leaders, or something we have not even imagined yet, we know you will continue to make a positive difference in the world.
We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the families who joined us for Friday's promotion ceremony. It was wonderful to see so many parents, family members, and loved ones there to celebrate this special milestone. Your support, encouragement, and partnership have been an important part of your child's success.
Thank you for sharing your amazing children with us. It has been our privilege to be part of their elementary school journey.
To our fifth graders: good luck in middle school! We are cheering for you every step of the way. Remember once a tiger ALWAYS a tiger, so be sure to come back and visit us. We can't wait to hear about all of your future successes.
Congratulations, Class of 2025! The High School Class of 2033!!!
With pride and best wishes,
Bailey’s Upper Admin Team
💙Ms. Dowling
🧡Ms. Wayland
🐯Ms. Wiley
📂 This week’s Thursday Folder includes:
- School Supplies Order Flyer
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!
Families of rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students can now pre-order school supply kits for next school year! These convenient kits include teacher-requested supplies and will be delivered directly to school, helping students start the year prepared and ready to learn. 📚✏️
🌟 Why Order a Supply Kit?
- ✅ Teacher-requested supplies included
- 🎧 Headphone replacement guarantee
- 💙 Supports Bailey's classrooms
- ⏰ Saves time and shopping trips
📅 Order by July 15
💻 www.campussurvivalkits.com/baileys
Make back-to-school shopping easy and support our school at the same time!
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 Congratulations to our 5th Graders on their promotion! It was a day filled with pride, joy, laughter, and a few tears as we celebrated this important milestone together.
From awards and recognitions to the Honors Choir performance, signing each other’s t-shirts, dancing with friends, capturing memories in the photo booth, making friendship bracelets, enjoying popcorn, sporting temporary tattoos, and everything in between, the day was a beautiful reflection of the friendships, accomplishments, and memories made along the way.
To our amazing 5th graders, we hope you felt the love, admiration, and pride that our entire school community has for each of you. We are excited to see all that you will accomplish in middle school and beyond. Remember, once a Tiger, always a Tiger!
🌺☀️ Aloha, Tigers! Join us Tuesday, June 16th for our Tropical Spirit Day!
✨ Students may wear:
- Hawaiian shirts 🌺
- Flowered shirts or dresses 🌸
- Tropical shorts 🍍
We can’t wait to see our school filled with bright colors, smiles, and tropical fun! 🌴
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Last Day of School – 2 Hour Early Dismissal Reminder!
The last day of school is almost here!☀️
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, June 17th
⏰ Early Dismissal: 1:25 PM
We are so proud of all our Tigers for a wonderful school year filled with learning, growth, and memories! 💛🐯
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🎉🌺 Bailey’s End-of-Year Celebration 🌺🎉
Our Bailey’s community is invited to come together as we celebrate a wonderful school year filled with learning, growth, friendship, and memories! We are excited to welcome all Bailey’s students and their families for an evening of fun, laughter, and community celebration. 💛🐯
🗓️ Thursday, June 18th
📍 Location: United Methodist Church
⏰ Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
✨ Families can enjoy:
- 🎁 Fun giveaways from our amazing community partners
- 🏰 Bounce houses
- 🎨 Face painting
- 🍿 Games, activities, and more surprises!
We can’t wait to celebrate together and kick off summer with our Bailey’s families. We hope to see you there! ☀️🎉
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 A huge thank you to our amazing PE teachers, Mr. B and Ms. Mendicks, for organizing such a fun, exciting, and unforgettable Fitness Fun Day for our students! From water-filled activities to nonstop laughter, our students were absolutely drenched with happiness while making memories that will last a lifetime.
We are also incredibly grateful to the many parent volunteers who helped make this event such a tremendous success. Your time, energy, and support created a day full of joy, teamwork, and celebration for our Bailey's Upper students. Thank you for helping make Fitness Fun Day an awesome experience for all!
Family score reports for spring screening and growth assessments will post to SIS ParentVUE (PVUE) Documents for most students. Timing of release varies by test, as noted below. Families in grades PreK-12 will receive up to three (3) reports based on the assessments their student took this spring.
- Grades 3-8:
- iReady Reading for most students, posting week of June 22
- MAP Math for most students, posting week of June 22
- VALLSS for identified 3rd grade students, posting by June 12
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Tuesday, June 16th- Spirit Day: Tropical Day
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Wednesday, June 17th- Last Day of School - 2 Hour Early Release Dismissal 1:25pm
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Thursday, June 18th- Bailey's Community Celebration from 4:00-6:00pm at Culmore United Methodist Church
 Bailey's Upper June 2026 Calendar
 The 5th Grade Museum was filled with discovery and exploration! Students designed interactive exhibits about Earth, sound, oceans, and magnets, inviting visitors to learn through hands-on activities. We are proud of the knowledge, creativity, and confidence our students displayed as they shared their exhibits with families and guests.
Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. It is available online and as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View additional details about ParentVUE.
Activate Your ParentVUE Account to Stay Connected
On Wednesday, July 29, FCPS families who haven't activated their ParentVUE account will receive an email with the subject “Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter.”
The email will include instructions to activate a ParentVUE account. If you don’t have an account and don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or open a Parent Support Request. After July 29, families may also contact our school registrar, Odalis Herbas, at OHerbas@fcps.edu or 703-503-2700 to request a printed activation letter or a new activation key, if needed.
All families are encouraged to activate their accounts as soon as possible to ensure they receive immediate access to important student information and school communications.
For assistance activating your account, please contact our front office. For technical support, create a Parent Support Request.
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The Fairfax County Police Department encourages teens and parents to stay informed, have open conversations about digital safety, and practice smart online habits throughout the summer months. Read recommendations to stay safe online this summer.
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FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Dates Our school’s early release Wednesdays
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.
 Our 3rd Grade Simple Machines Museum was a wonderful showcase of creativity, innovation, and learning! Students proudly shared their projects and demonstrated their understanding of simple machines through engaging displays and presentations.
A special thank you to our 3rd grade teachers and students for their hard work, dedication, and preparation in making this event such a success. We are also grateful to the parents and family members who joined us to view the exhibits, learn from our young engineers, and celebrate their accomplishments. We are so proud of our students and all they achieved!
The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
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Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
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Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations this summer. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Visit the FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events webpage for dates, times, and locations. Additional event dates will be made available and shared four to five weeks prior to the event on the webpage. Additional immunization resources are also available.
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