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Dear Beech Tree Families,
We are pleased to announce that our testing period has successfully concluded. Our students have worked incredibly hard, showing resilience and dedication throughout the process. We are proud of their efforts and appreciate your support at home during this time. With the conclusion of testing, we are pleased to return for our final week of Beech Days Lunch Visitation! Come and join your child for lunch the week of June 3rd through June 7th. You are welcome to attend any of these days during your child’s lunchtime. We look forward to seeing you!
As we prepare for the final stretch, we encourage all students to continue giving their best effort. We understand that everyone is beginning to feel summer fever. However, please help us by reminding our students that the expectation of kind words and positive behavior is still required. Let us finish the school year strong, embracing every learning opportunity and making lasting memories.
Daily attendance is counted until dismissal on the last day of school. I am looking forward to my popsicle party with the students. Please make sure that your child continues to show up each day. We have 8 days to go. I am just as excited to see your child today as I was on the first day of school.
Thank you for your partnership in education!
With great appreciation,
Principal Clarke
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 Join us as we start a 10 day Perfect Attendance Challenge beginning this Thursday until the end of the school year! Students who attend every day will earn a popsicle party with our Principal, Mrs. Clarke on the last day of school!
- Wednesday, June 5th Career Share Event
9:45am-11:00am K-2nd Grades
1:45pm-3:00pm 3rd-5th Grades
- Thursday, June 6th PTA Meeting 6:30pm
- Friday, June 7th Field Day
*Rain Date Monday, June 10th*
- Tuesday, June 11th Kindergarten Celebration
- Wednesday, June 12th 5th Grade Promotion
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*
💪 Let's Finish the School Year Strong!
Student attendance is important all year, up to the last day of school. Attendance affects student performance and school accreditation. See how to:
- Check your child’s attendance record.
- Help your student stay engaged at school.
- Report future absences.
- Understand the FCPS school calendar.
Learn more about attendance resources.
Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon!
Registration for summer classes with FCPS' Online Campus will close on Friday, June 7. Online campus courses are for students in grades 7-12. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.
Other Summer Learning Opportunities
Chantilly Academy will host an AFA CyberCamp from Monday, June 24, to Friday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This camp would be a great fit for rising fifth through eighth graders of all skill levels interested in learning more about the importance of cybersecurity and gaining skills to protect themselves and others from cyber threats. Discounts are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Visit the camp website for more information.
Registration is also still available for the Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA (E-IFTA) arts camps, and Credit Recovery Academy.
☎️ Family Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
 The Fairfax County School Board voted to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Approved Budget at their last board meeting. The FY 2025 Approved Budget totals $3.7 billion — a net increase of $233.2 million or 6.6% over the previous year.
The FY 2025 Approved Budget focuses on providing educational excellence for all students and ensuring that employees’ hard work and dedication are acknowledged through competitive compensation. Both of these efforts fully align with the FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Nearly 86% of the Approved Budget is targeted at instruction. Key budget highlights include funding for a 4% compensation increase for all employees; maintaining existing class size formulas and providing necessary support to all students; and expanding athletics offerings, additional athletic trainers, and enhanced stipends for fine and performing arts.
Read the news release.
 When: Launches June 15, 2024
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to www.solvingfun.com/fairfax
 
Join Us for the Final PTA Meeting of the Year
We 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 with sweet treats
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!
Restaurant Night at Super Pollo
Save the date for our next restaurant night at Super Pollo (6641 Arlington Blvd) on Friday, June 7! A flyer with more details will go home in the Wednesday folder.
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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