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Dear Bailey’s Families,
It’s finally starting to feel like summer! As we head into our final days of the school year, this is a reminder that next Wednesday, June 11, is the last day of school and all students will be dismissed early at 1:45 PM.
We’ve had a wonderful school year, and it has been a true joy to partner with our families and school community along the way. Thank you for your ongoing support and for being such an important part of Bailey’s!
This week was full of excitement. Our 1st graders hosted their annual Market Day today, and it was a great success! We also celebrated a very special milestone—our beloved office assistant, Ms. Joyce Sisk, is retiring after an incredible 50 years of service to Bailey’s. We will certainly miss her and are so thankful for all she has contributed to our school.
Looking ahead to next week, we are excited that Ms. Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal, will be returning to Bailey’s to close out the school year. She has been serving as an Assistant Principal at Mason Crest ES this spring, and we are thrilled that she will finish the year with our staff and students.
We are also looking forward to two special end-of-year celebrations. On Monday, June 9 at 2:15 PM, we will host our 2nd Grade Moving Up Celebration on the soccer field. We will miss our 2nd graders as they move on from Bailey’s Primary next year! On Tuesday, June 10 at 2:45 PM, we will hold our Kindergarten Parade and Celebration, also on the soccer field. We are so proud of our students’ growth and accomplishments this year.
Enjoy the weekend—we look forward to a joyful and memorable final week together!
Satonya Dews, Principal
Jillian Bell, Assistant Principal
Tracey Brown Rice, Assistant Principal
Keith Downing, Assistant Principal
Moving Up and Moving On! End-of-Year Celebrations for 2nd Grade and Kindergarten
We’re excited to announce the dates and times for our upcoming end-of-year celebrations!
Our 2nd Grade Moving Up Celebration will take place on Monday, June 9 at 2:15 PM on the soccer field. We’ll come together to celebrate all they’ve accomplished—and send them off with love as they head to 3rd grade!
Our Kindergarten Parade and Celebration will be on Tuesday, June 10 at 2:45 PM, also on the soccer field. We’re so proud of our kindergartners and all they’ve achieved as they prepare for 1st grade.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Dismissal Schedule for the Last Day of School
On the last day of school, Wednesday, June 11, school will be dismissed 2 hours early at 1:45 pm.
📍 Community Boundary Review Meeting
The final community meeting to review and reflect on the initial draft scenarios before summer break will take place Friday, June 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School.
Click on the date to register. The meeting will be hybrid (in-person and virtual). Child care for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed.
If you register to attend online, you will receive a Zoom link within 24 business hours. The email will come from “no-reply@zoom.us.” Check your spam folder if you do not receive the link.
At the meeting, an online tool will allow participants to submit feedback. Comments will be displayed in real time, and all collected input will be compiled, analyzed, and uploaded to our Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage.
🌞 Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
FCPS’ Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests from camps to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
🌻 Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation — and Neither Does Fun!
FCPS’ Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
🍽️ Summer Meals for Students: Details Coming Soon
FCPS’ Summer Meal Service Program provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to all children aged 18 and younger. Check FCPS’ Food and Nutrition Services webpage and the USDA Meals Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder in mid-June for specific dates, times, and locations.
Please note that no meals will be served on the June 19 and July 4 holidays. If you have any questions regarding the Summer 2025 meal service, please email SummerMeals@fcps.edu or call 703-813-4800.
💚 Free Virtual Mental Health Consultations for Parents and Secondary Students
This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer free virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 23 through August 1. Any FCPS parent, or middle or high school student, will have an opportunity to schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Learn more in the latest Healthy Minds blog.
🩹 Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
Additional immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grades:
- All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations before the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age seven or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide not to have your child receive the HPV vaccination. If that is the case, the school does not require documentation.
- All students entering 12th grade are to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) before the beginning of school.
- To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 16 or older.
Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and health care providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the Fairfax County Health Department.
End of Year/Summer Special Education and 504 Newsletter
The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:
- COVID-19 Compensatory Education: Summer Academy
- Extended School Year (ESY)
- Be a Special Education Teacher
- Planning for Life after High School
- Fun Ways to Get Your Kids Moving this Summer
- Exploring Summer Fun Without Leaving Your Home
- Social Emotional Learning in the Summer
- Self-Care Resources for Parents, Family Members, and Caregivers
- Self, Health, and Relationship Education (SHaRE)
- Preparing Your Student with Disabilities for College Board Exams
- Fairfax County SEPTA News
- Accessibility on the FCPS Website
Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.
Language Arts Summer Learning: Magazines, Weekly Plans, Activities, and More
We will be sending students home with two Benchmark magazines to help them practice their reading and writing skills during the summer. You will also receive a letter from our school with weekly learning plans and activities.
Find more ways to support your child's literacy skills on FCPS’ Summer Learning Resources webpage. All of these activities are optional, but we encourage families to help their students practice reading and writing during summer break, so that they can start strong next school year.
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we reaffirm and uphold the dignity of LGBTQIA+ people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Visit our LGBTQIA+ Student Resources and Supports webpage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Caribbean American Heritage Month
FCPS celebrates the rich diversity and honors the many contributions of immigrants of Caribbean heritage to our nation during the month of June. Caribbean individuals are some of the most ethnically diverse in the world. There are more than 8.5 million individuals in the United States born in the Caribbean or of Caribbean ancestry. Learn more about Caribbean American Heritage Month.
Save the Date
June 11: Last Day of School (2 hour early release)
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