Welcome Back!
Odyssey of the Mind Informational Meeting Will Be This Sunday.

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Dear Families,

Thank you for joining us at both our Open Houses last week! What a wonderful way to start the school year. We were so happy that the rain held off and that we could kick things off with lots of sunshine.

A special thank-you to our amazing parent volunteer who helped make Open House extra special with the beautiful balloon arch! Your support and creativity helped make the day memorable for our school community. We also kicked off the first week with a red carpet welcome, and it was wonderful to see so many happy faces as our students and staff started the new school year.

To keep the excitement going, we invite you to join us for an informational meeting about our Odyssey of the Mind program. Come learn more about what Odyssey of the Mind is all about, how the program works, and how your child can participate. We hope you’ll join us Please see the flyer below for more information.

Be sure to save the date for our next PTA meeting! We’ll have the opportunity to hear from both of our principals, meet our PTA board members, and get answers to some of your questions. We look forward to seeing you there and continuing to build a strong, connected school community together!

 

Warmly,

Paola Vasquez

PTA President, Bailey's Elementary Schools

President@baileyspta.org

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IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION


 

  • Odessey of the Mind Informational Meeting: Sunday, August 26th at 7:00pm Via Zoom
  • No School: Friday, September 4th 
  • No School- Labor Day: Monday, September 7th
  • Parent Coffee: Student's Rights and Responsibilities: 9:45am-10:45am at Bailey's Primary Cafeteria
  • Odyssey of the Mind Applications Due: Friday, September 11th
  • 1st PTA Meeting: Monday, September 14th at 6:30pm in the Cafeteria at Bailey's Primary
  • Back to School Upper: Wednesday, September 16th 
  • No School-Yom Kippur: Monday, September 21st 
  • Back to School Primary: Tuesday, September 22nd from 6:00- 8:00pm
  • Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser: Thursday, September 24th from 3:00pm-9:00pm


DISCOVER ODYSSEY OF THE MIND: Info Zoom This Sunday

Curious about a program offering creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving all rolled into one? Join us this Sunday for an informative look at Odyssey of the Mind (OM) at Bailey’s, a PTA-led afterschool program where K-5 students form teams of 5-7 to tackle open-ended challenges using performance, engineering, and visual art. Can't make it live? A recording will be shared widely afterward.

Zoom link for Sunday, August 30th Info Session at 7 pm: >>

 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82877833287?pwd=gHxaleQNBMV6lpf9QLE1G0DGED9n67.1

All Bailey's Primary and Upper students are encouraged to apply to participate in OM. Students are selected by lottery, and how many can participate depends on how many volunteer coaches step up, so we especially need you! No experience required, and Parent Head Coaches guarantee a spot for their own child(ren). Team meeting times are set by each team and are separate from school-sponsored clubs. Teams work towards presenting their solutions at a regional tournament in late February/early March. Full financial aid is available for any student who requests.

Apply for your child to participate: https://forms.gle/3euvmrihSMNqYGEG9 

 Apply to coach: https://forms.gle/EF1wuYEP1oC5vkzS7

Read all about OM at Bailey’s here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ia4mmeollCKtmBPCBOFfOZKlg_vzzqmLXepdZSzLsTU/edit?usp=sharing

Questions? Email Suzanne, Bailey's PTA OM Coordinator, at odyssey@baileyspta.org or text/call 571-243-5344.

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Join Us for Our First PTA Meeting!

We’d love for you to join us for our first PTA meeting on Monday, September 14 at 6:30 PM! Doors open at 6:00 PM and Childcare will be available. Light snacks and drinks will be served

Come meet other families, learn more about the PTA, hear from our guest speakers and help us kick off a wonderful school year together. We hope to see you there!

Make sure to take note of all our PTA meetings and stay informed.

When: Monday, September 14th 

Time: Doors open at 6:00pm Meeting starts at 6:30pm

Location: Cafeteria at Bailey's Primary 

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Save the Date: Global Community Festival

Join us for a special celebration of culture, diversity, and community!

We will host our 4th annual Global Community Festival on Friday, November 13th. Come together with friends, families, and our school community for an exciting evening filled with music, food, cultural traditions, and fun for everyone!

 More details coming soon!

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Connect with Bailey’s PTA!

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Did you know the Bailey’s PTA website gives you access to the Bailey’s Student Directory and so much more? Sign up to connect with your child’s classmates for playdates and community building, and stay up to date on PTA events, volunteer opportunities, newsletters, reminders, and more!

Visit www.baileyspta.org → Click “Sign Up” → Enter your child’s information under “Student Directory.”

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 Bailey’s PTA Needs You!

Make a difference at Bailey’s by joining a PTA volunteer team.! We’re looking for volunteers to help support our students, families, and school community throughout the year.

Choose from these opportunities:

 Yearbook Committee: Help with yearbook themes, design, photos, sales, and distribution.

Sign up here  https://signup.com/go/FRVgWBj

 Yearbook Photographers: Capture classroom and event photos throughout the year for the yearbook.

Sign up here https://signup.com/go/AvQvEXN

 Copy Crew :Join our on-call team to help prepare flyers and forms for families.

Sign up here https://signup.com/go/PGpFcsL

 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee — Help strengthen our community through empathy, connection, and understanding.

Sign up here  https://signup.com/go/rOfLENF

 Find additional volunteer opportunities throughout the year on the

Bailey’s PTA website.
https://baileyspta.ptboard.com/school/cm?mid=8080



Connect With Our PTA Board Members

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