UPCOMING DATES:

• March 3
  School Planning Day-NO SCHOOL
• March 9
  PTA Meeting Virtual 
  Zoom link will be sent by 6:00pm
• March 15-18
  Beech Tree Spring Book Fair 
• March 18
  PTA FUN Fair 10:00am
• April 3-7
  Spring Break-NO SCHOOL
  
  

  School Calendar:  2022-23

When: March 15-18

Where: Library- Classes will shop during their library times.

The Book Fair will also be open during PTA Fun Fair on Saturday, March 18.  Come play some games at the Fun Fair and take a break to do some shopping at the Book Fair.

Early Childhood and PreK Registration

FCPS Early Childhood and PreK Programs

Fairfax County Public Schools offers programs for the youngest learners through several programs. 

• PreK is for students 3-4 years old whose parents meet income requirements. Space is limited, and priority is given to 4 year olds to help them prepare for kindergarten. 
• Early Head Start is for infants, toddlers, and expectant mothers who meet income requirements. 
• Early Literacy Programs and Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) work with parents to help prepare their children for school. 

Community liaisons are available to assist families with the registration process and answer any questions. For more information, visit the Early Childhood Registration webpage.

Website Update

Language Translation on FCPS Websites

In a continued effort to prioritize access for our diverse communities, FCPS is launching a language translation feature that will be available on every division and school webpage. The feature has been added to the header at the top of the page and will scroll with the user as they navigate the page. Learn more about our new translation feature.

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process outlined for parents looking to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process. 

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after spring break. Please make sure your child is in school every day until vacation starts. Our teachers will be teaching, and our students will be learning. Visit our website for more attendance resources.

Find Free COVID-19 Testing in Your Community

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a COVID-19 Testing Locator website, which allows consumers to search for free testing sites near them. Testing is available at pharmacies, commercial laboratory sites, community sites, and retail locations. Results are typically provided within 24-48 hours.

Lifetouch Yearbook *Yearbooks will ONLY be sold online, using the link above. The office will NOT have extras.

Beginning Friday, March 3, WIC has a new phone number. For all WIC appointments and questions, please call 703-246-5599.   WIC Office Locations: Annandale District Office Also serving Joseph Willard Center Participants Phone:703-237-6078 7611 Little River Turnpike,  Suite 301E Annandale, VA 22003 Mount Vernon Office Also serving Fort Belvoir Participants Phone: 703-704-6196 8350 Richmond Highway, Suite 233 Alexandria VA 22309-2344 Inova Cares Clinic for Women Phone: 703-531-3014 6400 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 110 Falls Church, VA 22042 Springfield Office Cary Building, First floor 8136 Old Keene Mill Rd Springfield VA 22152-1850 Phone: 703-569-1031

Share Your Thoughts with Us! 

What keeps you optimistic about FCPS? What are your concerns? Answer these and two other questions on our Strategic Plan Feedback Form, and help shape our school division’s future.

Recognize Teachers For The Great Work They Are Doing!

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Beech Tree Elementary School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!

Upcoming PTA Events:

Dear Beech Tree PTA Community,

Thanks for coming out this week to support BT PTA at Bawadi Mediterranean Grill restaurant night. Our PTA will be sent a portion of the proceeds that will be used for various programs throughout the year. Want to learn more about how we use funds that we earn and raise? Join us on March 9 for the March Virtual PTA meeting at 6:30 pm (link will be sent via email and text prior to the meeting, Spanish interpretation included)!

2. Fun Fair volunteer sign up- this event relies heavily on volunteers; the more have, the more games we can play! There are many ways you can contribute! Please check out the attached fact sheet about ways that you can help! There are several time slots available; consider signing up for an hour or two! Sign up info here: https://signup.com/go/OmXkWMJ 

***Fun Fair is a carnival style annual BT event where students will enjoy a variety of volunteer lead activities with tickets they purchase*** 

Quick Links:

• Dr. Reid's Weekly Reflections
• FCPS Features
• 2022-23 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Educate Fairfax 
• FCPS Cares

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