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Dear Beech Tree Families,
I hope you are doing well and that the start of the school year has been a positive experience for your child and family. I wanted to inform you about the importance of FCPS early release Mondays.
Purpose of Early Release Mondays
The early release Mondays are designed to provide dedicated time for teacher professional development. This time will be used for collaboration, training, and planning, all of which are critical for enhancing the quality of education and ensuring our students' best possible learning experiences.
Limited Availability for Student Supervision
We understand that this change may present some challenges for families, especially regarding childcare arrangements. Due to limited staffing and resources, we are only able to offer an extended stay option for students whose families face extreme childcare hardships.
We kindly ask that families begin planning for alternative childcare options on early release Mondays to ensure we can focus on our professional development goals.
Next Steps
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we implement this new schedule. Our commitment remains to provide a high-quality education to your children, and this professional development time is a key part of that effort.
It is immensely important that every family completes the survey. A survey response is required for every enrolled student, so we can safely and effectively plan. If you have not done so, please use the link to answer the survey now.
https://forms.gle/JNTZB71YBcbVywaQ8
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
With appreciation,
Principal Clarke
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Please join us Thursday, September 19th to learn more about your child's teacher and the school year ahead at our annual Back to School Night 6:00 p.m. to 7:30pm
*As a reminder, this is a parent only event. Please make alternate childcare arrangements for your student if you plan to attend. *
The first PTA meeting will take place in the cafeteria on Thursday, September 12th, beginning at 6:00pm. This is a great chance to meet the Beech Tree teachers. Complimentary childcare will be available courtesy of the PTA. Should you require childcare, please arrive by 5:45pm to sign up your child(ren).
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30.
You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.
The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
 Keeping students and staff safe is our priority. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools must also notify parents and caregivers at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools do not have to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
By law, the first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students do not participate in the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with them about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your student before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
 FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
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Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School
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Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
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Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
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Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary
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Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary
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Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle
Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
While the five goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan focus on student success, the four pillars describe what FCPS must do well to reach our goals for all students:
- The first focus of the pillars is on teaching and learning. We want to make sure each and every student has access to excellent and inclusive learning environments, and that instruction meets students’ individual needs.
- The second pillar focuses on our connection with families and our communities. We cannot do this work alone. Strong partnerships are key to our students’ success.
- The third pillar is centered on our hiring and maintaining a world class, diverse workforce. We want to make sure our incredible employees have what they need to help our students thrive.
- The fourth and final pillar centers on how we bring this all together. We remain focused on creating a culture of equity, excellence, and accountability where data guides our decisions.
Visit our Strategic Plan webpage for more information.
Thank you for helping to support the FCPS cell phone policy by waiting to call or text your child about non-urgent matters until the school day is over. In case of an emergency, it is always best to contact the school’s front office to reach your child during class time.
Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy.
 Dear Beech Tree Families,
We are delighted to welcome you back to a new school year! We hope your Beavers have had a smooth transition thus far.
We invite you to join us for our first PTA meeting of the school year on Thursday, September 12th, at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet our incredible Beech Tree teachers and staff and to learn more about how the PTA supports our school community.
Complimentary childcare will be provided by the PTA. If you require childcare, please arrive by 5:45 p.m. to sign in your child(ren).
We wish you a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend and look forward to seeing you soon!
Warm regards,
The Beech Tree PTA
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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