Teachers at Bailey's Elementary School, a K-5 Fairfax County Public School, started a scholarship for students with financial need. The scholarship will be awarded to a Bailey's fifth grader and paid directly to his/her higher-level institution through College Access Fairfax, once he/she graduates from high school.
Donations can be made to College Access Fairfax and mailed to Margaret Hall c/o Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences, 6111 Knollwood Drive, Falls Church, VA 22041. Margaret manages the fund and is a Bailey's teacher. College Access Fairfax is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. A receipt will be mailed from College Access Fairfax.
The scholarship is named Jim Fay Memorial Scholarship in honor of Jim's many, many years as a volunteer at Bailey's.
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Aunt Barb -
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous tribute!
I hope you had a Happy Mothers Day and got to spend it with a few of your grand-kiddies.
Love you - Amy
As a former teacher in the Baileys' Bunch (1974-1983, ESOL), I'm very proud of what this school is doing and has done for students over the years. And now this fitting tribute to a very dear human being, Jim. Keep up the wonderful work. Carol Beck
ReplyDeleteThis is great! A perfect tribute to Jim who would have been so proud of this idea. Thanks to Margaret for starting this.
ReplyDeletePat Johnson
What a perfect way to honor your Dad while making a difference in someone's life. Although I taught at Bailey's for only four short years it has had a huge impact on my life. I still think of it often and carry what I learned with me. It was powerful to have you (Kathleen) as one of my mentors and be surrounded by people who cared (like your Dad).
ReplyDeleteOnce a volunteer, always a volunteer! Jim's good work at Bailey's continues and will ripple down the generations. We are so happy for this, Susan and John
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