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 We loved seeing our Bailey’s families back at Open House! Thank you for joining us and starting the new school year together.
Hi Bailey’s Tigers!
Happy Sunday! We are so excited for the first day of school tomorrow! It is going to be an incredible start to the year, and we already know it’s going to be a great day.
As a reminder, our doors open at 8:45 AM, and the tardy bell rings at 9:00 AM. On Monday only, parents and guardians are permitted to walk their child directly to their classroom. Starting on Tuesday, all students will walk to their classrooms independently; however, please rest assured that our teachers and staff will be stationed throughout the building to assist and make sure everyone has a smooth, easy transition.
It is going to be a wonderful school year, and we cannot wait to see how much our students grow both academically and socially as they jump into lots of fun lessons ahead. See you all tomorrow morning!
🧡Satonya Dews, Principal
💙Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal
🧡Keith Downing, Assistant Principal
💙Christie Fuller, Assistant Principal
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
🐯 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! 💙
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 Click on the thumbnail to watch our presentation and get ready for the new school year!✨
We will begin distributing student ID cards to all our students who ride the school bus or use FCPS transportation services.
ID cards will be given to homeroom teachers during the first week of school to distribute to bus riders at dismissal. The card will be on a lanyard, which your child should wear to help prevent it from getting lost. Please keep it in a safe location at home each evening, and ensure your child wears it every morning before boarding the bus. Working together to practice these new routines will help set our students up for success!
Students who have student ID cards should begin tapping as they board and exit the bus. Only students who use FCPS transportation services will be provided with a student ID card at this time.
We ask for your patience! Bus drivers will begin checking in students next week and may need some extra time at each bus stop while they do this. The transportation team is working hard to minimize any potential delays.
Learn more about the bus navigation and student ID cards.
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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.
📦 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.
Please contact amy@campussurvivalkits.com for assistance with your order.
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 Ms. Jemison, our 1st Grade Teacher, enjoyed meeting some of her new students at Open House last Thursday and welcoming them to a wonderful year ahead!
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
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Open to: Kindergarten–2nd Grade Bailey's Primary students
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Deadline to apply: Friday, September 28
- 🍂 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! 💙🧡
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Bailey’s Primary Soccer Club Needs Volunteers!
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! 🐯
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Our Family Liaisons are here to make sure every family feels welcomed, connected, and supported at Bailey’s. Have a question or need a little help? Stop by and see us! If we don’t have the answer, we’ll help connect you with someone who does.
🌟 We Can Help With:
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📝 School forms and applications
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📚 School and community resources
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🏫 Questions about school programs, events, and procedures
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💬 Communication and connecting with school staff
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🤝 Finding the right support for your family
🏠 Parent Center Hours
⏰ 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
📍 Location: The small trailer between the red and green playgrounds
Whether you have a quick question, need support, or simply want to stop by and say hello, we’d love to see you! We look forward to getting to know our families and working together throughout the school year. 💙🧡🐯
We’re grateful to our PTA President, Paola Vasquez, for putting together the beautiful balloon arch for Open House. It added such a fun touch and helped build excitement for our students!
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Monday, August 24th- 1st Day of School for 2026-2027!
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- Kiss & Ride- 8:45am-9:00am
- Late Bell Rings- 9:00am
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Friday, September 4th- No School- Labor Day Holiday
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Monday, September 7th- No School- Labor Day Holiday
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Thursday, September 10th- Parent Coffee: Students' Rights & Responsiblities: 9:45am-10:45am @ Bailey's Primary Cafeteria
 Bailey's Primary August Calendar 2026
Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Prior to the start of school on Monday, August 24, please submit your child’s immunization documentation. If your child has an appointment to receive their required immunizations after August 24, please submit an Immunization Action Plan to confirm the appointment.
You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form. Please visit the FCPS How to Submit Immunization Documentation webpage for step-by-step instructions on how to submit each of these items.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
Additional immunization resources are also available.
Get Ready for the New School Year With the FCPS App! 📱
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.
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Catch Up on Your Child’s Classwork in Schoology
Teachers use Schoology to post their classroom materials online; to provide a secure forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects; and to assign and collect homework electronically. It helps students stay organized, and it keeps the class connected.
A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:
- Your child’s classes.
- Your child’s upcoming assignments.
- School, class, and group announcements.
To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account. Get more information on how to login and use Schoology.
At Bailey's Primary, we acknowledge that parents are our students' first and most important teachers. Parents now have greater control over their child’s FCPS-issued device outside of school hours through Lightspeed Parent Portal.
In addition to monitoring weekly internet activity, parents can now also customize web access at home on FCPS devices through Lightspeed using Schedules and Web Rules.
With Schedules, you can set tailored times to automatically pause or restrict internet access. This makes it easier to enforce rules around homework time, family dinners, weekends, or bedtime.
In Web Rules, you can create Custom Block Lists to block specific, individual websites they do not want your child accessing at home. This allows parents greater control over what is happening online, under their own roof.
These new custom controls take effect at home, outside of school hours, and when the device is off the FCPS network. They will not override standard district filtering policies during the instructional day.
Customize Your Lightspeed Settings
All parents should be receiving weekly Lightspeed Online Student Activity Report emails. To set up these new features, click the “Log in or Register” button at the bottom of your weekly Lightspeed Online Student Activity Report email.
Visit the FCPS Lightspeed Parent Portal Guide for more information. If you have additional questions, submit a Parent Technology Support Ticket.
Parents are encouraged to discuss internet boundaries with their children so that they can understand the reasoning behind any limits and the differences between access at home and at school. Get tips on talking to your children about technology safety.
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Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K to 12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.
Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:
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Fall identification: Students in grades 3 to 7 who have enrolled in FCPS since January may be referred by October 15.
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Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2 to 7 may be referred by December 15.
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services:
- All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Test (NGAT).
- Students in Grades 3 to 6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
- Students in Grades 3 to 6 may retake an ability test one time. Families may request the ability test retake by contacting Reilly McDonald, school testing coordinator, at rcmcdonald@fcps.edu by September 30.
Families are invited to attend two AAP information meetings led by Reilly McDonald, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):
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AAP Continuum of Services: TBD- Families will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students.
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Full-Time AAP Identification: TBD- Families will learn about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
For more information, please contact Reilly McDonald, AART, at rcmcdonald@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs webpage.
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