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Dear Families,
We had a fantastic week at school, and we are happy to share that we had a strong turnout at our recent PTA meeting! It was wonderful to see so many parents. Our staff was in attendance, and many parents shared how great it was to put a name with a face as teachers introduced themselves.
Early Release on Monday Looking ahead, please remember that Monday will be an early release day to support teacher learning. Our dedicated staff will spend the afternoon diving deeper into professional development focused on literacy, ensuring we continue to provide the best educational experience for our students.
Dismissal for all students occurs at 1:00 PM.
For those students whose families have requested extended care due to a hardship, dismissal will occur at 4:00 PM.
Spirit Week is Coming! We are excited to announce Spirit Week, which kicks off on Monday! It is a great opportunity for students to express their school spirit and have some fun. Here’s what’s coming up:
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Monday: Dot Day – Wear polka dots and celebrate creativity!
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Wednesday: Plushies and PJs – Get cozy by wearing your favorite pajamas and bringing along a small plushie.
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Friday: Bat Day – Show off your bat-themed clothing, whether it is a bat shirt or accessories.
We look forward to seeing you participate and show your school spirit!
Family Field Trip to the Smithsonian National Zoo We are excited about our upcoming Family Field Trip to the Smithsonian National Zoo on Saturday, September 28th from 9am – 12:30pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to explore together, connect with one another, and learn about amazing animals from around the world. Spending time at the zoo is educational and a fantastic way to make lasting memories with your children. We hope to see you there!
Building a Strong Partnership As we settle into the school year, we want you to know how much we value our partnership with you. Your involvement makes a difference, and together, we can ensure a successful year for all students. We encourage you to reach out with any questions or feedback.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to another great week ahead!
Warm appreciation,
Taiia Clarke
Principal
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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 Division Director of Administration, Petagon Force Protection Agency, responsible for the Flags Flown Over the Pentagon program, presented Mr. Skrtic with a United States of America Flag flown on September 11, 2024 for his tireless dedication to student creative development.
 
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff. Call the school as soon as you know your child will be absent and tell school staff why and for how long.
Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Please join us in the library or virtually to learn more about Advanced Academics in FCPS.
1st Meeting– AAP Levels of Service
(kindergarten- 5th grade)
September 26th 6:30pm-8:00pm – virtual or in person
2nd Meeting– Full-Time Screening and Identification
(2nd grade- 5th grade)
October 24th 6:30pm- 8:00pm – virtual or in person
*A Zoom link will be provided for parents who wish to participate virtually. We look forward to partnering with you!
*A Spanish speaking interpreter will be present.
Contact: Beech Tree’s AART, Nadya Abu-Rish nkaburish@fcps.edu
We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Friday, September 30.
Students will have more than a dozen new options for lunch and breakfast in school cafeterias starting this week. New menu items were either favorites at last year’s food show — including Korean BBQ wings, sweet Thai chili wings, chicken tikka masala, and barbacoa street tacos — or were tested with student focus groups and tastings.
View school menus to see all the new options and when they will become available.
a sea que los estudiantes falten a la escuela por enfermedad como por cualquier otra razón, faltar a la escuela conlleva una pérdida de aprendizaje.
Ayude a su hijo a tener éxito animándole a faltar el menor número de días posible. Sin embargo, asegúrese de que su hijo se quede en casa si está enfermo. ¿Cuándo debe su hijo quedarse en casa? Visite nuestra página web para obtener ideas útiles sobre las ausencias y sobre cómo colaborar con su hijo y con el colegio.
Si su hijo tiene una enfermedad crónica, asegúrese de notificar a su maestro para que se le pueda proporcionar asistencia si la necesita. Mantenga una línea de comunicación abierta con la enfermera de salud pública de su escuela, y llame a la escuela tan pronto como sepa que su hijo va a estar ausente e informe al personal de la escuela por qué y por cuánto tiempo. ¡Asista hoy, logre mañana!
 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first PTA meeting! A special thanks to Mrs. Clarke, Ms. Barry, and the entire Beech Tree teaching team for your tireless efforts in building connections and supporting family involvement. It was wonderful to see you all and we’re excited to create amazing memories with our Beech Tree families this year. If you couldn’t make it to this meeting, don’t worry—there will be plenty of opportunities to connect with other families throughout the year. Support Beech Tree PTA with Harris Teeter - Use Code 4085 Supporting our school has never been easier! By using code 4085 at Harris Teeter, you can help generate funds for the PTA with every purchase you make. It's a simple yet impactful way to contribute to our students' development and the overall school community. Save the Dates: October 8th and October 10th Mark your calendars for the PTA-sponsored Scholastic Book Fair! After-school sales will be held on Tuesday, October 8th, from dismissal to 6 pm, and on Thursday, October 10th, from dismissal to 5:45 pm. Call for Volunteers We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our BT Olympics planning committee. The time commitment is just 2-3 hours, which includes brainstorming ideas and participating in virtual planning meetings before the event on Saturday, November 16th. If you're interested, please email us at PTABeechTree@gmail.com. Thank you, 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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