September 18, 2022
Dear Beech Tree Families,
We loved having a full week with your children! Time outdoors has been so enjoyable with cooler temperatures on the way. We are seeing students engage in problem solving and learning foundational knowledge about words and language in the classrooms each day.
Our Batman Day was a huge hit! Students and staff wore their favorite superhero wear complete with shirts, capes and gloves. Everyone joined in the fun with uniquely designed bat emblems. Thank you Mr. Skrtic for making this a Beech Tree tradition for all!
As a community, we are excited to announce that our staff is finally complete! Join us in welcoming Sarah Jager, Sunjoo Kim, and Brittany Thomas to our Special Education Team. Additionally, Laura Rozier is our new family liaison. Check out their bios below and say hello when you see them!
In proud partnership,
Stephanie Carpenter & Bridget Louder
Beech Tree Principals
Community Conversation: Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30pm
We invite you to join us for a Community Conversation via Zoom with Ms. Carpenter and Ms. Louder.
A Zoom meeting link will be sent on Wednesday to all families.
Slides from Last Week:
Beech Tree_What is Title I_.pdf
Title I Compact: beechtree compact.2022.2023.pdf
Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of the members of our community whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
SAVE THE DATE! Back to School Night - Virtual
Thursday, September 29 at 6:30pm
Grade level teams will host Back to School Night virtually on Thursday, September 29. Families are invited to join to hear about grade level curriculum and classroom community.
Tutor.com
FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families during the 22-23 SY. Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Detailed information and FAQs are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Students can access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following: Elementary - How It Works and Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
Fall Assessment Updates: Mark your calendars!
The fall assessment window is upon us. Please see the table below for the assessment(s) your students will be taking this fall. The dates provided are the full window. Grade level teams may provide you with further specifics. Should you have inquiries about any of these assessments, please contact Bridget Louder at bglouder@fcps.edu.
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Assessment
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Grade Level(s)
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Dates
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iReady Reading and Math
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Grades 1-5
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August 31-September 30
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Developmental Spelling Assessment
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Grades 1-5
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September 6-September 30
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Virginia Kindergarten Readiness
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Kindergarten
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September 12-November 4
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Virginia Growth Assessment
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Grades 3-5
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Grade 5:
Reading-September 20
Math-September 27
Grade 4:
Reading-September 21
Math- September 28
Grade 3:
Reading-September 22
Math-September 29
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CogAT
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Grade 2
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October 3-21
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Phonological Awareness Literacy (PALS)
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Kindergarten
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October 11-November 4
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Social Emotional Screener
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Grades K-5
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October 17-November 4
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Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Parent/Guardian Signature: September 30
Parents/guardians are required to sign the SR&R annually. They can download and digitally sign the SR&R acknowledgement in ParentVUE. Every parent/guardian with a ParentVUE account will be prompted to digitally sign the SR&R acknowledgement upon login until the acknowledgement has been signed. The name in the digital signature box must match the parent’s or guardian’s first and last name in SIS exactly before the signature will be accepted. Schools will be provided with a resource sheet to assist parents/guardians in using ParentVUE to sign the SR&R acknowledgement.
While use of ParentVUE to digitally sign the SR&R acknowledgement is preferred, parents/guardians may elect to download and print the SR&R Parent/Guardian Signature Sheet from the FCPS public website. If a parent/guardian needs assistance accessing the signature sheet, they may contact their child’s school and ask that the school provide the form. The SR&R Parent/Guardian Signature Sheet is due September 30, 2022. Sample messaging for communicating with families regarding the SR&R signature can be found HERE.
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