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Dear Beech Tree Families,
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all who joined us for the family field trip this past Saturday, April 14th. Our visit to The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center was wonderful as we explored the remarkable collection of aviation and space artifacts, including the Space Shuttle Discovery, a Blackbird SR-71, and a Concorde, all showcased in two expansive hangars. We had the privilege of engaging with esteemed organizations such as Women in Aviation and Aerospace, Human and Spaceflight, enriching our learning experience. It was inspiring to see our community come together to share in this educational adventure. Students and families laughed and learned together. I look forward to seeing you on the next one!
Your ongoing support and partnership are deeply appreciated.
With gratitude,
Principal Clarke
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We encourage family members to enjoy the same lunch as their child, whether it's a packed lunch or from the school cafeteria. To maintain the integrity of our meal program, we kindly request refraining from bringing fast food options. Please bring your picture ID, as it will be required for check-in with the front office.
On the day of your child's scheduled lunch, please arrive 5 minutes early to sign in at the office. Our staff will direct you to the cafeteria. As you depart, please remember to check out at the office. For those opting to purchase lunch from the cafeteria, adult pricing is $4.75, payable in cash. For more details on lunch options, please click here.
- Saturday, April 20th Beech Tree Earth Day 10:00am
- Monday, April 22nd-Friday, April 26th-Staff Appreciation Week
- Saturday, April 28th Last Day to Place Yearbook Orders-Online Only
- Thursday, May 2nd PTA meeting-Beech Tree Cafeteria 6:30pm
- Friday, May 3rd Teacher workday-No School
- Wednesday, May 8th Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day
- Friday, May 17th PTA Spring Fling 6:30pm
- Monday, May 26th Memorial Day-No School
See the complete school year calendar.
*To ensure the safety and well-being of our students, we kindly request that parents or guardians accompany their children to school events*
Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day May 8th
Walk, Bike & Roll to school day is a great way for students to get more physical activity before school and reach their goal of 60 minutes of daily physical activity.
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Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
FCPS students in grades 3-12 took the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener during March, providing updated information on skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported.
In late April, individual student SEL Screener results will be available for families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
Get more information about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or contact your student’s teacher or Ms. Torres, school counselor.
Summer Arts Camp
Don’t miss out on this summer’s most exciting arts enrichment program! At Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA), students take art, music, theater, and dance classes daily. E-IFTA is for current second through fifth grade students. Learn more on the E-IFTA webpage. Email EIFTA@fcps.edu with any questions.
Nominate Someone Today for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Do you know of an outstanding person or group that has worked for equity in an FCPS school? There’s still time to nominate a candidate for the 2024 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award.
This award recognizes staff, students, or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any FCPS employee, student, or community member may nominate an individual or group for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1. Full details are available on the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage
✅ School Health Services Satisfaction Survey
The Fairfax County Health Department and FCPS School Health Services invite parents/caregivers to participate in a survey on the level of satisfaction with support provided to your school community by School Health Services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and is open until Friday, April 26. Your feedback can help to improve school health services.
Beech Tree Yearbook Deadline Purchases April 28th
We kindly remind you to place your yearbook order by April 28th, as this will be the final opportunity. Please note that additional copies will not be available after the deadline. Yearbooks are only available for online purchases.
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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!
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FCPS Family Summit
We are pleased to announce the FCPS Family Summit, an event hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools in collaboration with Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators, Black Women's Educational Alliance - DC Chapter, Asian Educators Association, and Hispanic Educators Association. The summit will be held Saturday, April 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marshall High School, 7731 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, Virginia 22043. Our conference promises to cover a variety of topics designed to benefit all families, with a special focus on providing social-emotional resources. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all members of our community by engaging in partnerships and learning together to support our students. Participants can expect engaging discussions on important topics such as raising resilient children, fostering meaningful connections, managing emotions, and addressing the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. Additionally, specific resources will be available online for families of students with disabilities through the Online Special Education Resource Fair. We invite you to join us as we come together to create a safer, more supportive, and inclusive community for all. Your participation is invaluable as we work toward this common goal.
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Inova Healthy Plate Club
The Inova Healthy Plate Club is a free, virtual cooking program that teaches kids how to make healthy meals. Ingredients are provided for any family that needs assistance.
Open to any 1st-7th graders who are eligible for free/reduced lunch or attend Title I schools. There are five upcoming sessions beginning Monday, April 29th.
Consider joining this fun activity with your kids and learn how to eat more veggies!
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 Hello Beaver Community,
Are you looking for something to do tomorrow? Join us at Beech Tree this Saturday morning from 10 am to 12 pm! The PTA will be helping Ms. Cleer and the Beech Tree Green Club for a special cleanup initiative in honor of Earth Day. There will be a variety of engaging stations and activities for your family to explore and enjoy! For more information, please click on the link provided: Earth Day Celebration Sign Up
The PTA invites you to join us in celebrating Staff Appreciation Week. Here is a list of events scheduled for the upcoming week:
Monday, April 22: POTLUCK LUNCH
Families of Pre-K through 3rd grade students are encouraged to contribute lunch items for our incredible Beech Tree staff. To participate, please click the following link: potluck donation
Donations should be delivered to the front office by 11 am on April 22nd.
Tuesday, April 23: FLOWER DAY
Students can express their appreciation by drawing or bringing a flower to give to their teacher or any staff member.
Wednesday, April 24: DESSERT BAR
Families of 4th and 5th grade students are invited to donate sweet treats for staff to savor. To contribute, please click the following link: dessert donation
Dessert donations should be delivered to the front office by 11 am on April 24th.
Thursday, April 25: WEAR RED
Let's show our staff just how much we love and appreciate them by wearing red.
Friday, April 26: BEECH TREE STAFF ARE NOTEWORTHY!
Take the opportunity to make a card or use the heart flyer that was sent home in the Wednesday folder to write a note of gratitude to staff members you wish to thank.
All week long: the PTA will be providing chalk near the front entrance for families to participate in CHALK THE WALK! Feel free to share your creativity by drawing pictures or writing thank you notes on the front sidewalk to brighten someone's day!
Save the Date: Our next restaurant night is coming up on Tuesday, April 30 from 5 - 9 pm at Chipotle Seven Corners. You can conveniently place your order online for pickup using code 7RXEWY7. Look out for a flyer in next week's Wednesday folder.
Thank you for your continued support and participation!
Hours: 9:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (doors open at 9:05 a.m. for arrival)
Attendance Line: 703-531-2626
Attendance Email: BeechTreeElem.Attendance@fcps.edu
School Registrar: Sandra Merino (703) 531-2620
Parent Liaison: Mariangeles Quinto (703) 531-2692
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