 Bailey’s Upper staff gave students a special send off on the last day of school, lining the sidewalks to wave goodbye as they headed off for summer break. We will miss our students, and we can't wait to welcome them back in August for another great year together!
Dear Bailey's Upper Families,
Thank you so much, families, for an amazing year! I am so proud of everyone. Our entire Bailey’s Upper community did a phenomenal job this year, and I could not be more grateful for all that we accomplished together.
I already miss the students and the energy they bring to our school each day. As we celebrate all that we achieved this year, I am also incredibly excited about what next year will bring. Thank you for your partnership, support, and commitment to our community.
As we move into summer, please note that our office hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day. Additionally, the school office and phone lines will be closed to the community this Wednesday through Friday while roof work is being completed.
Have a wonderful summer, and I look forward to seeing everyone again soon! 💙💛
With pride and best wishes,
Bailey’s Upper Admin Team
💙Ms. Dowling
🧡Ms. Wayland
🐯Ms. Wiley
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Bailey’s Upper Office Hours will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm each day, except on designated holidays.
Please note the we will be closed this coming Wednesday, June 24th-Friday, June 26th due to roof work that includes use of a crane.
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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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 Bailey’s Upper recently celebrated a truly special milestone as we honored Mr. Mills on his retirement after 26 years of dedicated service to Bailey’s. Mr. Mills began his journey at Bailey’s Primary and later became part of the founding staff when Bailey’s Upper first opened its doors.
Mr. Mills has been a beloved member of the Bailey’s community, and while he will be greatly missed, we are excited for him as he begins this next chapter. Thank you, Mr. Mills, for 26 years of service, kindness, and commitment to our students. We wish you a happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement!
🎉🌺 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 25th
⏰ Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
📍 Location:
Culmore United Methodist Church
3400 Charles Street Falls Church, VA 22041
Please note parking is limited. We highly encourage carpooling.
✨ 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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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
 We are so proud of our first class of Student Ambassadors! Their leadership helped create initiatives that fostered a welcoming, kind, and connected school community. Today, we celebrate their accomplishments as they receive their end-of-year certificates. Thank you for making a difference at Bailey’s Upper!
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Thursday, June 25th- Bailey's Community Celebration from 4:00-6:00pm at Culmore United Methodist Church - 3400 Charles Street Falls Church, VA 22041
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Thursday, August 20th- Bailey's Upper Open House
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Monday, August 24th- 1st Day of School for 2026-2027!
 Our 4th graders took families and visitors on a journey through the Solar System during the 4th Grade Museum! Students proudly shared their research and exhibits, teaching guests about planets, space exploration, and other fascinating features of our universe. It was wonderful to see students confidently present their knowledge and enthusiasm while inspiring others to learn more about the wonders of space.
FCPS will adopt new mathematics instructional resources for Math 6 (middle school only) through Algebra 2 for the 2026-27 school year. A review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers met to review materials submitted by vendors. The public is invited to review and provide feedback on the proposed resource.
Access the proposed resource for middle school Math 6 through Algebra 2 in person or on the Mathematics Basal Resource webpage from Saturday, June 13, to Sunday, July 12. Those reviewing instructional materials will provide feedback through a digital form. All community feedback will be shared with the review committee and the Fairfax County School Board before a board vote in July.
Hard copies of instructional materials will be available for review at Willow Oaks Welcome Center, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you need to review materials outside of these hours, please email MathBasalReview@fcps.edu.
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FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff received an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
If you have not had a chance to respond, please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
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 Ms. Dove’s class enjoyed an outdoor Beach Day, complete with books, sunshine, and time with friends. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the final days of school!
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 please check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
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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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