Dear Beech Tree Families,
We are excited to see you this Saturday, September 28th for our Family Field Trip to the National Museum of the American Indian. Please be sure you sent in your rsvp. The buses will leave Beech Tree at 9:30am.
As a Positivity Project School, this week, we are focusing on “Teamwork.” Please use the link to hear co-founder, Mike Erwin, speak about the value of teaching this P2 Trait in schools: https://youtu.be/gL2Puv9dR4k
One of the things we are most proud of in the Beech Tree community is that our students develop empathy and understanding, as well as respect for each other. Our students learn about special needs such as autism, since we are fortunate to have an Enhanced Autism center. Ms. Yolanda Adams, our school counselor teaches guidance lessons to Kindergarten through 2nd grade once a week and once a month to 3rd-5th grade. This month, she has taught students about what autism is and our students have learned more about their fellow classmates with special needs. They are learning how to respond appropriately. One very empathetic question that was asked was, “What about Lockdown Drills and our friends with Autism? Are they able to stay quiet?” We reassured our students and gave examples of how we support our friends during all drills. I’m so glad our students feel safe asking questions to better understand each other.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 5th for “The Taste of Annandale.” The Taste of Annandale is a free, family-friendly street festival featuring food trucks, live music, an aerial dance performance, a best-dressed pet contest, a full day of children’s entertainment, 5K race, the police helicopter, a chili cook-off, vendors, and more. The Taste of Annandale 5K race starts at 9:30 a.m. in the Kmart parking lot, 4251 John Marr Drive. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2BMXVUr. For more information visit: https://tasteofannandale.com/.
As always, thank you for your trust. Reach out if you ever have any questions or concerns!
Karim Daugherty
Principal
Beech Tree ES
703-531-2600
https://twitter.com/BeechTreeElem
https://beechtreees.fcps.edu/
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell
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- Thursday, October 10th, PTA Meeting in the cafeteria at 6:30pm
- Monday, October 14th, SCHOOLS are CLOSED
- Thursday, October 24th, Title I Parent Meeting in the library at 6:30pm
- Friday, October 25th, Fall Picture Day
Free and Reduced Price Meals Application: Did you know that free and reduced price meal application forms need to be completed EVERY year? We encourage you to apply online using this link. Applications are also available in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Tagalog, French, and Vietnamese. To change the language of the application click on the Language link in the top right of the screen. For more information, please click here.
Opt-Out Forms - Get information on the 2019-20 opt-out choices related to surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights. Click here
FLE Opt-Out Forms - If you wish to opt your child out of all or some of the Family Life Education lessons, please complete this form and return it to your child’s classroom teacher prior to FLE instruction. Click here
New App - "Here Comes the Bus" - Here Comes the Bus app is a school bus tracking app that can simplify morning and afternoon routines for parents and students by giving them real-time bus location and text or email notification alerts, helping them get to the bus stop on time. Here Comes the Bus utilizes our GPS data and an easy to use customizable map that works on one or multiple devices, such as a tablet or smartphone. The FCPS school district code is 28982. Click here for more information about Here Comes the Bus.
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