We can't wait to welcome our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade families for Open House! Come meet your teacher, visit your classroom, and get everything you need for a great start to the new school year. We look forward to seeing you! 💙🧡

📅 Open House Information

• 🗓️ Thursday, August 20
• ⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
• 👨‍🎓 For Kindergarten–2nd Grade Students.

📧 Classroom Placement Information

Parents will receive their child's classroom placement by email on Wednesday, August 19th. Be sure to check your inbox for your student's teacher assignment before Open House.

🚪 Staggered Arrival Times

To help provide a smooth experience for all families, please arrive during your assigned time based on your student's last name:

• A–E: 1:00–1:30 PM
• F–K: 1:30–2:00 PM
• L–Q: 2:00–2:30 PM
• R–Z: 2:30–3:00 PM

💙 If you're unable to attend during your assigned time, you're still welcome to join us anytime between 1:00–3:00 PM.

✨ While You're Here

• 🍎 Meet your teacher and visit your classroom.
• 🚗 Sign up for Kiss & Ride.
• 🤝 Learn about and join the PTA.
• 📝 Pick up important back-to-school forms.

We are excited to welcome our students and families back to Bailey's Primary and kick off another wonderful school year together! 🐯📚

Help your child start the school year prepared! School supply lists are now available for each grade level. Simply use the link below to find your child's list and begin shopping.

📝 Click Here to See School Supply Lists by Grade

📦 Ordered a School Supply Kit?

If you purchased a school supply kit, no further action is needed! Your child's supplies will be delivered directly to their classroom and waiting for them on the first day of school.

❓Questions About Your School Supply Kit Order?

Please contact amy@campussurvivalkits.com for assistance with your order.

Our Family Liaisons are available to help you complete your required back-to-school forms. Stop by anytime during our support event—we're happy to answer questions and guide you through the process!

✅ We Can Help With:

• Emergency Care Form
• Health Information Form
• Digital Resource Consent Form
• Free & Reduced Lunch Application
• 3-Hour Early Release Dismissal Form
• PTA Membership Application

📅 Event Information

• 🗓️ Friday, August 21
• ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• 📍 Bailey's Primary Family Center
  (Trailer between the green & red playgrounds)

We look forward to seeing you and helping your family get ready for a great school year! 💙🧡

We can't wait to welcome our Tigers back for another exciting school year! Please review the arrival times below to help ensure a smooth and successful first day of school.

📅 First Day of School

• 🗓️ Monday, August 24

🐯 Bailey's Primary (Grades K–2)

• 🚗 Drop-Off: 8:45–9:00 AM
• ⏰ Tardy Bell: 9:00 AM
• 🚗 Pick-Up: 3:45 PM-4:00 PM

💙 First Day Reminder

On the first day of school, families are welcome to walk their child to their classroom. Beginning on the second day of school, parents will not be permitted inside the building so students can continue building their independence and settle into their daily routines.

Don't worry—our caring teachers, staff, and administrators will be throughout the building each morning to warmly welcome students, help them feel comfortable, and guide them wherever they need to go. Our team is committed to making every child feel safe, supported, and ready for a wonderful day of learning! 💙 

The Superintendent's Family Vision Group is a vital forum for elevating family voice, strengthening school-community partnerships, and ensuring meaningful engagement with families across FCPS. By participating, parents/caregivers gain valuable knowledge and connections to become powerful partners in their child's educational journey.  The group also facilitates open discussions with Dr. Reid on important topics related to student success. Representatives will serve as consistent voices for our school community and help maintain continuity in the work of the group.

Bailey's still needs one more representative. Please contact our principal, Satonya Dews, if you are interested.

Calling all Bailey's Kindergarten–2nd grade students! Kick off an exciting season with our FREE After-School Soccer Club! Students will build soccer skills, stay active, make new friends, and have fun in a positive and supportive environment.

📅 Program Information

• Open to: Kindergarten–2nd Grade Bailey's Primary students
• 🍂 Fall Season: September 15 – November 19
• 🌸 Spring Season: March 2 – May 20
• ⚽ Practices: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00–5:00 PM
• 🥅 Games: Saturdays | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

🎟️ Selection Process

Space is limited, and participants will be selected through a lottery.

🚗 Transportation

Please note that after-school transportation is not provided. Families are responsible for picking up students from the soccer field at 5:00 PM after each session.

We look forward to a season filled with learning, teamwork, and fun on the field. Sign up here to apply! 💙🧡

Help us bring a fun and engaging soccer experience to our Bailey’s Primary students! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help lead practices and games. No coaching experience? No problem! Training guides and weekly lesson plans will be provided to help you every step of the way.

🌟 What Volunteers Will Do

• ⚽ Lead two 1-hour practices and a Saturday game
• 💬 Introduce the Word of the Week
• 👟 Demonstrate basic soccer skills like dribbling and passing
• 🥅 Lead provided soccer exercises and games
• 🙌 Most importantly—encourage students and let them play!

👏 What We’re Looking For

• Basic knowledge of soccer
• Positive energy and an encouraging attitude
• A willingness to support our young players

Interested in helping? Please email Leo De La Cruz.

Your time and encouragement can help make this program a memorable experience for our students. Thank you for supporting our Bailey’s Tigers! 🐯

As summer winds down, we are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms. Use the following list to help make sure your child is ready! 

☑️ Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE

Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Contact our registrar at [email/phone number] if you need an activation code. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.

Update Your Contact Information

Be sure you receive important information! Update your phone number(s) and/or email address(es) by clicking “My Account” and reviewing the “Online Verification/Update.” On that form, you can also update immunization records, health information, and emergency contacts. 

☑️ Update Immunizations and Records

Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy. 

When your child is immunized, remember to request a copy of their immunization record and bring that to our front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website.

☑️ Learn About School Meals

Families need to provide their children with money to purchase meals at school or send them with a packed lunch. Alternatively, families may apply to receive free and reduced-price meal benefits, pending approval.

☑️ Bookmark the School Year Calendar

Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:

• Days marked blue with an “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
• Days marked orange with an “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings, if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days.
• Days marked as TW, SD, and SP and in pink are holidays for students but working days for teachers and staff.

Please note that some holidays and observances, such as Eid al Fitr, may shift, and the calendar may be adjusted.

A new Schoology Study and Support Hub is available for students in Schoology. This space was developed by the FCPS Educational Technology Team with input from students. It is designed to provide essential study tools and academic support resources directly to our learners.

Students can log in to Schoology and read their Schoology announcements or watch this video on the support hub for more information. 

FCPS is launching a new bus navigation system, which includes student ID cards for students who ride the bus. Students will use the cards to tap on and off the bus, helping FCPS and families know exactly which students are riding which buses.

Learn more about the new system and how it will improve route efficiency, safety, and transparency with families. Check out the frequently asked questions for families. 

Simplify your back-to-school prep!

Download the FCPS mobile app to check school calendars, breakfast/lunch menus, and school contacts all in one place with no login required.

Plus, get quick access to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the bus app.

Download the FCPS mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play, and make sure to subscribe to our school in the app settings.

Is WhatsApp one of the ways you stay connected with family, friends, and your community? Now you can use it to stay connected with FCPS, too.

Follow the new FCPS WhatsApp Channel for helpful information and reminders throughout the school year, including important announcements, upcoming dates, tips for families, and more.