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Dear Beech Tree Families,
Our Assistant Principal, Bridget Louder, is preparing for an exciting new journey! Ms. Louder will be leaving Fairfax County Public Schools to embark upon the next chapter in her life.
Throughout her time here, Bridget has left an indelible mark on our school community. Her dedication to fostering a positive and nurturing environment for our students, staff, and families has been evident daily.
While we will undoubtedly miss her, we could not be more thrilled as she ventures into her new career. Please join me in wishing Ms. Louder all the best as she prepares to embrace new opportunities and challenges. Ms. Louder's last day with us will be on June 7, 2024.
As we bid farewell, please rest assured that we will begin the process of selecting a new assistant principal. I will keep you updated as we move forward with this transition.
With appreciation,
Principal Clarke
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- Monday, May 27th Memorial Day-No School
- Wednesday, June 5th Career Share Event
9:45am-11:00am K-2nd Grades
1:45pm-3:00pm 3rd-5th Grades
- Friday, June 7th Field Day
*Rain Date Monday, June 10th*
- Wednesday, June 12th Last day of school 2-hr early release 2:00pm
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*
 ☀️ Enjoy Fun and Resources at the Summer Extravaganza
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moonbounce, alpaca petting, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost! Additional food trucks will be on site selling a variety of treats.
Families are invited to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and growth. Community organizations will be providing tips, resources, and helpful information. Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it’s helpful for planning purposes.
📝 Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website.
How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.
📈 New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests
Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.
In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring.
The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year.
Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.
Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact [school registrar’s name] for an activation letter.
🥗 Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance!
It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer.
If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2023-24 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.
 All orders will include free shipping for the next two weeks. After the free shipping period ends, order forms will be sent home to allow for cash or check orders. Any order placed with an order form will receive the cherry blossom background.
Please remember, the online code is the Student ID Number.
Parent questions/concerns regarding portraits can be directed to underclass@vosphoto.com
 
Heartfelt Thanks for the Spring Fling
The PTA would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who joined us for the Spring Fling last week. It was wonderful to see our community come together to enjoy music and create lasting memories. Your participation made the event a huge success, and we are grateful for your support.
Join Us for the Final PTA Meeting of the Year
We are excited to invite you to our final PTA meeting of the year on Thursday, June 6, at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Childcare will be provided to make it easier for families to attend. During the meeting, we will:
- Hold officer elections
- Review and vote on the budget
- Celebrate the incredible efforts of our volunteers throughout the year
Your presence is important as we plan for the upcoming school year and acknowledge the hard work of our dedicated volunteers. We hope to see you there!
Memorial Day Weekend Wishes
As we honor the fallen heroes who dedicated and sacrificed their lives this Memorial Day weekend, we wish you a safe and enjoyable time with your loved ones. Take this opportunity to reflect on their bravery and spend quality time with family and friends.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in the Beech Tree community. Together, we make a difference!
Best regards, The Beech Tree PTA (PTABeechTree@gmail.com)
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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