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 Our 2nd graders marked an exciting milestone during their Moving On Up Celebration. Surrounded by family and staff, students celebrated their years at Bailey's and looked ahead to their next adventure at Bailey's Upper. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished at Bailey's Primary.
Hi Bailey’s Tigers!
We have officially made it to the last week of school! It has been such an incredible school year, and we are so proud of everything our students have accomplished. Thank you for being a part of this wonderful community and for your constant support of our students and staff. Please remember that our last day of school is this Wednesday, June 17, and all students will be dismissed two hours early at 1:45 PM. Looking ahead to next year, the first day of the 2026-2027 school year will be on Monday, August 24, and we already can't wait to welcome our Tigers back after the summer break. Please stay safe, have a wonderful summer, and enjoy this special time of year with your families!
🧡Satonya Dews, Principal
💙Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal
🧡Keith Downing, Assistant Principal
💙Christie Fuller, Assistant Principal
Kindergarten families are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate our amazing students and the completion of a wonderful school year! 💙We are so proud of all the growth, learning, friendships, and accomplishments our kindergarteners have achieved this year.
Our students will celebrate with a special parade around the field next to our school, and we would love for parents and family members to come cheer them on and celebrate this exciting milestone with us!
Celebration Information
🗓️ Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
📍 Bailey’s Primary Soccer Field
⏰ 2:45 PM
✨ Please consider dressing your student in nice clothing for this special occasion.
📌 Families should look for a sign with their child’s teacher’s name upon arrival.
🎓✨ We look forward to celebrating this special moment with our Kindergarten families!
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 Congratulations to our students who completed the Unidos por las Aves after-school program! We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm throughout the program. We also want to thank Sra. Obando for leading this wonderful opportunity and supporting our students every step of the way.
Last Day of School – 2 Hour Early Release Reminder!
The last day of school is almost here!☀️
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, June 17th
⏰ Early Dismissal: 1:45 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: Culmore United Methodist Church
⏰ Time: 4:00-6:00pm
✨ 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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Families of rising Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd 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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 Our 1st graders enjoyed a favorite tradition—Market Day! Students used quarters, dimes, and nickels to purchase items created by each 1st grade class. This fun, hands-on experience gave students an opportunity to practice counting money, making purchases, and applying real-world math skills.
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Tuesday, June 16th- Kindergarten End of Year Parade @ 2:45pm
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Wednesday, June 17th- Last Day of School - 2 Hour Early Release Dismissal @ 1:45pm
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Thursday, June 18th- Bailey's Community Celebration 4:00pm-6:00pm at Culmore United Methodist Church
 Updated Bailey's Primary June Calendar 2026
 Our Kindergarten Museum was a wonderful success! Students enjoyed sharing their exhibits and teaching visitors about the holidays and celebrations they studied. Thank you to all the families who came to visit, ask questions, and celebrate our students' hard work, creativity, and learning. We loved having you there!
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families.
Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success.
Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
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, Sofia Arias, at searias@fcps.edu or (703)575-6800 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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Early Release Wednesdays for SY 2026-27
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:
- October 21
- December 2
- February 10
- May 5
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.
 In Ms. Snyder’s class, students used their imagination to write about what their stuffed animals might be doing while they are away at school. The activity inspired thoughtful, creative, and humorous stories.
Scroll Smart. Post Smart. Stay Safe.
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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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.
 Smiles were everywhere as our Tigers enjoyed recess with friends! Time to play, laugh, and connect is an important part of every school day.
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