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A Note from the Bailey's Administration Team
Dear Bailey’s Families,
We hope everyone in the Bailey’s community has stayed warm and safe over the last week. We know the aftermath of the winter storm has been challenging, and we miss our Tigers and can’t wait to welcome them back to school. We also want to extend our gratitude to our custodial team, who have been working tirelessly to clear sidewalks, parking areas, and prepare our building so it is safe and ready to welcome students and staff back. We truly appreciate their hard work and dedication. Please continue to monitor the FCPS website, social media, app, and local news for any operating status updates.
Right before the storm, our PTA hosted our annual Global Community Festival. Thank you to everyone who came out to join us—we are so proud of our diverse community, and it is the families, students, teachers and staff who make Bailey’s such a special place.
This past week, our staff came together for virtual learning during our staff development day, centered on inclusive practices and how inclusion benefits all students. At Bailey’s, we are committed to creating an enriching environment that supports the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of every child.
Have a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to connecting again soon.
Satonya Dews, Principal
Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal
Keith Downing, Assistant Principal
Christie Fuller, Assistant Principal
National School Counseling Week: February 2-6
National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
Calendar Reminders
End-of-Quarter
Due to the recent loss of instructional days, the final day of the second quarter has been moved to Tuesday, February 3.
Teachers may continue second-quarter assessments through February 3 and will share any specific changes with students and families through Schoology. Students in semester courses will continue attending first-semester classes through February 3. See Dr. Reid’s letter to the community about the end-of-quarter adjustments.
Presidents Day
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, for the Presidents Day holiday
Teacher Workday (Lunar New Year, Ramadan Begins at Sundown)
Tuesday, February 17, is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students.
Ash Wednesday/First Full Day of Ramadan
Wednesday, February 18, is Ash Wednesday and the first full day of Ramadan. FCPS has designated this day as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact their child’s principal regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
3-Hour Early Release
Elementary school students in the Justice pyramid will have a 3-hour early release on Wednesday, February 25th to allow for teacher planning and training.
See the complete school year calendar.
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Kindness Week is coming 2/09- 2/13
What is Virginia Kindness Week?
The purpose of Kindness Week is to recognize that simple day-to-day acts of kindness enable our schools, communities, and state to be a kinder, safer, healthier and more inclusive place to live, work, learn and play.
This is a schoolwide and community celebration. At Bailey’s we will have a Spirit Week to celebrate kindness (paper copies will be sent home in Thursday folders on 2/5) with each day having an action item to go along with the theme. Classrooms will have discussions on why kindness is important and how to show kindness to all (self, peers, adults, environment).
Lastly, as a family you can use the Kindness Idea Bank document to think about different ways to show kindness at home, school, and in the community.
 
❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
Winter Resources for Families
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter weather. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
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!
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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
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