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A Note from the Bailey's Administration Team

Dear Bailey’s Families,

We hope everyone in our community had a great week. Winter has certainly made its return, with a cold end to the week. Please be sure students are dressed warmly as they travel to and from school and are able to stay comfortable during recess.

Regular attendance is so important for student success. When students miss too many days of school, they can fall behind and have difficulty keeping up with their classmates. While we know children will occasionally get sick and need to stay home, we want to partner with you to help minimize absences whenever possible. Learning time is valuable, and being at school each day makes a difference. Please take a moment to review this resource from FCPS to help guide decisions about when to send your child to school.

This week, each grade level had the opportunity for teachers to come together for a planning day. These collaborative planning days are essential as teachers unpack upcoming units in reading, math, science, and social studies, and work together to design meaningful learning experiences for your children. We are grateful for the talented teachers at Bailey’s and the expertise they bring to their teams and students each day.

As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We hope you enjoy the long weekend with your family.

Satonya Dews, Principal

Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal

Keith Downing, Assistant Principal

Christie Fuller, Assistant Principal

Calendar Reminders Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday Quarter End  Wednesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter and a 2-hour early release for all students.  There is no school for students on Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30 to allow for staff development and a teacher workday.  See the complete school year calendar.

FCPS Cares Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in our region wins a staff celebration party from HR. Encourage your community to show our staff that their hard work is appreciated!

Important Update for 2nd Grade Families Regarding Student Devices

We have an important update regarding our 2nd-grade laptops: all 2nd-grade students will now be required to bring their school-issued laptops home every evening and return them to school each morning. To ensure we are ready for this daily transition, every family must complete the mandatory laptop agreement form. This required form ensures that both the school and home are prepared for the daily transport of these devices. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us provide your child with consistent, daily access to their learning tools!

https://forms.gle/ZpXwSc8RbEqvdcw9A 

Food Truck Distribution Update

We are so grateful for our partnership with SevaTruck, who have been providing free meals for students staying after school or to take home. Beginning in January, meals will no longer be provided to students who ride the bus, as food boxes are not permitted on buses. Students who ride the bus should go directly to their bus at dismissal. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Join Our Team as a Cafeteria Hostess!

We're looking for a caring and dedicated cafeteria hostess to support our students during lunchtime—a key part of their school day! This is a wonderful opportunity to help maintain a calm, welcoming environment and assist students as they enjoy their meals. If you're interested in making a positive impact, please reach out to our principal, Ms. Dews, at sldews@fcps.edu.

Family Lunch Visits

Beginning in the month of November, parents and caregivers are invited to join their child for lunch at school on any day of the month that works best for them. We’re excited to welcome families to share this special time together and see a bit of our school day in action.

To help maintain a safe and positive lunch experience for all students, please follow these guidelines:

• All visitors must enter through Door 1, present a valid photo ID, and sign in at the main office before heading to the cafeteria.

• Please arrive about 5 minutes before your child’s lunch to allow time for check-in.

• We encourage families to eat the same lunch as their child, either packed or school lunch. Adult meals are $5 and can be paid by cash or check.

• Please do not bring fast food, outside lunches, or candy.

• The bathrooms outside the cafeteria are for student use only.

• Please limit visits to one caregiver at a time, and no strollers, please.

• If younger siblings are present, they must remain seated with you at the table.

• After lunch, please exit through the main office and check out before leaving the building.

• Teachers on lunch duty are supervising students—if you need to contact your child’s teacher, please send a message through TalkingPoints.

• Families should not follow classes back to the classroom or out to recess.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us keep our students safe and our cafeteria routines running smoothly. We hope you enjoy your lunch visit!

Healthy Minds, Strong Readers Event