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Our 5th graders enjoyed some fresh air, time with friends, and plenty of smiles during recess! A great way to enjoy a little break from the classroom!
Hello Bailey’s Upper Families,
We wanted to share a few exciting updates!
🚀October Town Hall
At next week’s Town Hall, students will launch the rockets they built during science class!
📚 Walk to Read
Our Walk to Read program is up and running! Ask your child about their group and the specific reading skill they’re working on.
👩🏫 Parent-Teacher Conferences
By now, your child’s teacher should have reached out to schedule a parent-teacher conference. If you haven’t heard from them yet, please let us know so we can help get one scheduled.
📊 Understanding i-Ready and MAP Reports
A couple weeks ago we held our Parent Workshop for iReady and MAP please see the videos below if you are interested in learning more.
i-Ready and MAP Workshop Recordings:
English:https://youtu.be/84lSreJpl98
Spanish: https://youtu.be/E6dVJSEWNFU
Stay tuned for more updates, and be sure to follow us on social media to see all the amazing things happening at Bailey’s Upper!
The Bailey’s Upper Admin Team,
💙Ms. Dowling
🧡Ms. Wayland
🐯Ms. Wiley
📂 This week’s Thursday Folder includes:
- PTA Spooktacular Virtual Story Time Flyer (English & Spanish)
- Bailey's Upper Reading Challenge with Panda Express Bookmarks (English & Spanish)
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!
October is Disability History and Awareness Month, a time to learn about and celebrate people with disabilities. This week, we’re highlighting sensory and communication disabilities, which can affect how a person sees, hears, speaks, or communicates with others. People may use supports such as Braille, American Sign Language, hearing devices, communication devices, or other assistive technology. By respecting different ways of experiencing and communicating with the world, we can help create a community where everyone feels included, understood, and valued.
For more information, explore FCPS Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities.
Staff Name: Morissa Lazar, Special Education Teacher
Ms. Lazar's journey to Special Education took a few unexpected turns, from corporate work and volunteering to law school and earning an MBA, before she found her calling in education. She later earned a master’s degree in Special Education and brings nearly a decade of experience working with students with exceptional needs, dual language learners, and refugee students prior to joining FCPS in the 2024–2025 school year. Patience, understanding, and meeting people where they are have always been important to her. Being a parent, especially to her son, who holds the most special place in her heart, makes these values even more meaningful. What she finds most rewarding is seeing her students independently demonstrate skills they have worked hard to master. She’s grateful that her journey has led her to Special Education and the Bailey’s Upper community.
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October is Disability History and Awareness Month, a time to learn about and celebrate people with disabilities. This week, we’re highlighting non-apparent disabilities—disabilities that may not be immediately visible to others. These can include chronic health conditions, mental health disabilities, neurological conditions, and other disabilities that may affect a person’s daily life. By leading with kindness, avoiding assumptions, and respecting individual needs, we can help create a community where everyone feels supported, included, and valued.
For more information, explore FCPS Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities.
One of our tigers enjoying his time in art class as he worked on his artwork and added his own creative touches!
Get cozy and join us for a spooktacular evening of Halloween stories! Bailey’s staff will be sharing fun and festive stories in both English and Spanish for students and families to enjoy together from home. 💙🧡
📅 Event Information
- 🗓️ Monday, October 26
- ⏰ 7:00 PM
- 💻 Virtual via Zoom
- 📖 What to Expect
- 🎃 Halloween-themed stories read by Bailey’s staff
- 📚 Storytelling in both English and Spanish
💻 Join Us on Zoom
🔗 Corrected Zoom Link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93315986807
⚠️ Important: Please note that FCPS student accounts cannot be used to join the Zoom meeting. Families should log in using a personal account.
Grab a cozy spot, gather the family, and enjoy an evening of stories with our Bailey’s community! We hope to see you there! 🎃🐯💙🧡
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Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat at Bailey’s Primary! Families are invited to dress up, bring a treat bag, and enjoy a fun evening together with our Bailey’s community. 👻🧡
📅 Event Information
- 🗓️ Thursday, October 29
- ⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
- 📍 Bailey’s Primary Parking Lot
- 👻 Costumes are welcome! Please no masks or toy weapons.
- 🍬 Don’t forget to bring a bag to collect your treats!
Bring the family and join us for a fun evening of treats, costumes, and time together with our Bailey’s community! 🎃🍬
Candy Donations Needed! 🍭
We need your help stocking up on treats! Families are invited to donate bags of individually wrapped candy to help make the evening fun for all our Tigers.
🛒 Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ZPM59DT244E7?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_65Cbn8HOYjFIq
Families may also purchase candy from any store. Donations can be sent to your child’s teacher—just let them know it’s for Trunk or Treat—or dropped off at the Main Office at either Bailey’s school.
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Get ready to bring your favorite book characters to school! On Friday, October 30, students are invited to dress up as a character from their favorite book. From superheroes to storybook favorites, we can’t wait to see our Tigers get creative and celebrate their love of reading! 🐯💙🧡
📅 Important Information
- 🗓️ Friday, October 30th
- 📖 Dress as your favorite book character!
- 🚫 No masks, weapons, bloody or scary costumes, or inflatable costumes are allowed.
We look forward to seeing our Tigers and their favorite book characters around Bailey’s! 📚✨
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Our 3rd graders had a great time exploring rhythm and beat while playing drums during music class! A fun, hands-on way to develop their musical skills together!
As we wrap up the first quarter of the school year, Bailey’s students will have a 2-Hour Early Release Day! All students will be dismissed as this is district wide early dismissal💙
📅 Dismissal Time
- 🏫 Bailey’s Upper: 1:25 PM
We’re proud of all the learning and growth our Tigers have shown during the first quarter and look forward to a wonderful second quarter! 🐯💙🧡
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A friendly reminder that Bailey’s Upper will be closed for students on the following dates:
- 🗓️ Monday, November 2: No School — Staff Planning Day
- 🗓️ Tuesday, November 3: No School — Teacher Workday
🎒 Students will return to school on Wednesday, November 4.
We hope our Bailey’s families enjoy the extended break, and we look forward to welcoming our Tigers back on Wednesday! 💙🧡🐯
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Join us for a wonderful evening celebrating the cultures and traditions that make our Bailey’s community so special! Families from Bailey’s Primary and Upper are invited to come together for our 4th Annual Global Community Festival, a night filled with cultural activities, entertainment, food, and displays shared by our very own students, families, staff, and friends! 💙🧡
📅 Event Information
- 🗓️ Friday, November 13
- ⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
- 🌍 All Bailey’s families are welcome!
🙋 Help Us Celebrate Our Cultures!
We would love for YOU to be part of this special evening! Families, students, and staff are encouraged to volunteer, share their cultural traditions, and help bring this celebration together. Whether you'd like to contribute food, activities, entertainment, or cultural displays, there's a way for everyone to get involved!
🔗 Volunteer & Participate: Sign Up Here
We look forward to celebrating the many cultures, traditions, and connections that make our Bailey’s community so special! 🌎🐯💙🧡
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Mr. Q enjoyed a fun game of UNO with a few of our Tigers during Lunch Bunch! A great opportunity to connect, share some laughs, and enjoy time together.
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Monday, October 26th- Spootacular Story Time via Zoom @7pm
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Wednesday, October 28th- 4th Grade Field Trip
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Thursday, October 29th- Trunk or Treat at Bailey's Primary @ 5:00-6:30pm
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Friday, October 30th- Book Character Day
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Friday, October 30th- End of 1st Quarter: 2 Hour Early Release @ 1:25pm
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Monday, November 2nd- No School due to Staff Planning Day
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Tuesday, November 3rd- No School due to Teacher Workday
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Friday, November 13th- Global Community Night Festival @ Primary 6pm-8pm
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Tuesday, November 17th- 5th Grade Field Trip
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Tuesday, November 17th- PTA Fundraising Event @ Chipotle 4pm-8pm
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Friday, November 20th- Family Thanksgiving Luncheon
Updated Bailey's Upper October 2026 Calendar
Mrs. Sorto led our students in a fun dance during Creative Movement, giving our Tigers a chance to express themselves through music and movement!
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are one-hour long and open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
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FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Regular attendance is a good habit to establish in childhood. It can lead to greater success in high school, college, and careers. Teachers and students miss your child when they can’t make it to school. If you or your family need support, please reach out to your school's front office. We are here for you!
If students miss too much school, school staff may reach out to the family to partner with them on addressing barriers to regular attendance. Visit the FCPS website for attendance resources.
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Ms. Morrison and a few of our students enjoyed some hands-on math practice using an abacus to explore numbers and strengthen their counting skills together!
Join us for the annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, taking place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
More than 20 engaging breakout sessions have been designed to support, inform, and inspire our community. Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to explore the lineup of presenters, titles, and session descriptions. Complete the Special Education Family Conference Registration Form to secure your spot and let us know about any childcare, language interpretation, or accommodation needs.
Get Involved Today! Volunteer and Student Participation Opportunities
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Adult Volunteers: Sign up through Volunteer FCPS using the Volunteer Registration Form by Wednesday, October 28. FCPS staff volunteers will receive MyPDE credit.
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Student Volunteers: Complete the Student Volunteer Interest Form by Wednesday, October 28. Students who volunteer will receive volunteer hours.
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Student Showcase Opportunities: Students can complete the Student Participation Form to lead a performance or share information about a club or research project. Students serving in these roles will receive service hours. Sign up by Friday, October 30.
Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
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Help Your Child Become a Stronger Reader: Upcoming Family Learning Opportunities
Want to better understand how your child learns to read and how you can support them at home? FCPS is offering several free virtual sessions to help families learn about reading instruction, literacy resources, and strategies to build strong reading skills. Explore the opportunities below and register for the sessions that interest you.Lexia Family Information Sessions
Want to learn more about Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp? These virtual sessions share how FCPS is using both programs in classrooms across the division this school year to support students’ literacy growth and give families a chance to ask questions.
Every one-hour session covers the same content. Choose the option that works best for your family:
- Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 p.m.
Join a Lexia Family Information Night Session.Literacy Webinar SeriesJoin us for a series of family-friendly webinars designed to help you understand reading assessments, reading plans, and ways to support your child at home. Learn what assessment results mean, how reading plans guide instruction, and practical strategies to strengthen decoding, language, comprehension, and literacy skills, including support for multilingual learners.
- December 15, 2026: What Is a Reading Plan?
- February 19, 2027: How Do I Support My Child With a Reading Plan at Home?
- May 14, 2027: Continuing Reading Success Through the Summer
Register for the Literacy Webinar Series.
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Please remind your student that personal electronic communication or computing devices should be off and personally stored (i.e., in backpacks) for the duration of the school day: bell to bell.
This includes personal laptops, tablets, smartwatches, smartphones, and similar devices. Students can only use FCPS-issued devices for school-related digital activities during the instructional day. There are exceptions for students with disabilities and those enrolled in specific courses.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call the school’s front office. Learn more about the FCPS cellphone policy and device policy.
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