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Dear Beech Tree Families,
As a Title I school, we are committed to ensuring every student has the resources and support needed for success. An important part of this effort is our Title I Parent Compact, which outlines the shared responsibilities between families, the school, and students to achieve the best educational outcomes.
To strengthen our partnership, we invite you to complete the Title I Parent Compact Feedback Form or the Spanish translation Comentarios 2024- 2025 - Política y Compromiso de Título I. Your feedback helps us improve our approach and better align our goals with the needs of our students and families. By sharing your thoughts, you help shape the way we work together to support our students’ learning journey.
How to Access and Complete the Form:
- The form can be accessed online at Beech Tree Compact School Year 24.25.pdf or by requesting a paper copy from the main office.
- Please take a few minutes to review the compact and provide your feedback.
Thank you for taking the time to share your input and for your continued partnership in supporting our students!
With appreciation,
Principal Clarke
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Nominations are now open for the 2024-2025 Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for an outstanding Beech Tree employee, please complete the nomination through this Google form, you will have until Friday, November 15th
Teachers and families are strongly encouraged to nominate one or more employees (one employee per category) to highlight the outstanding work that happens every day here at Beech Tree. All that is required for a nomination is a paragraph or two about how the employee demonstrates exceptionalism in two or more criteria for their category, which are listed below.
Outstanding Teacher
- Instills in students a desire to learn and achieve
- Understands the individual needs of students, encourages their talents, and fosters their self-esteem
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of subject matter and the ability to share it effectively with students
- Fosters cooperative relationships and engages with their colleagues and the community
- Demonstrates outstanding leadership
- Fosters an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work.
- Contributes to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)
Outstanding New Teacher
- Exhibits superior instructional skills
- Interacts exceptionally well with students
- Demonstrates excellent ability to communicate and engage with faculty, staff, parents, and the community
- Fosters an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work
- Contributes to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)
Outstanding Principal
- Manage effectively
- Demonstrate and encourage creativity and innovation
- Foster cooperation between the school and the community
- Maintain a continuing dialogue with students and parents as well as faculty and staff
- Keep abreast of developments in the field of education
- Encourage team spirit
- Demonstrate leadership and exemplify commitment
- Continue to play an active role in the classroom
- Foster an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work
- Contribute to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)
Outstanding Leader
- Provides a unique and exceptional contribution to FCPS through their work
- Demonstrates commitment and leadership in their field
- Fosters cooperative relationships with colleagues and/or the community
- Fosters an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work
- Contributes to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)
Outstanding Professional Employee
- Provides a unique and exceptional contribution to FCPS through their work
- Demonstrates commitment and leadership in their field
- Fosters cooperative relationships with colleagues and/or the community
- Fosters an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work
- Contributes to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)
Outstanding Operational Employee
- Provides a unique and exceptional contribution to FCPS through their work
- Demonstrates commitment and leadership in their field
- Fosters cooperative relationships with colleagues and/or the community
- Fosters an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work
- Contributes to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 15, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact your Awards Liaison School Counselor Ms. Torres adtorres@fcps.edu
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 The school-wide outdoor (weather permitting) Beech Tree Book Character Day Parade will take place at 9:30 am on Thursday, October 31st. We hope you’ll join us for all the fun!
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.
For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.
 
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
Middle and High School Clinics
FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.
Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.
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November Webinars at the
Family Resource Center
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The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs. They will:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
November 5, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon
Pulley Center 6500 Quander Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Register Online
SIBTEEN: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
Attention FCPS parents!!! From the same people who brought you Sibshops, we are excited to introduce SibTeen!
SibTeen is a community-building group for Middle School siblings of children with disabilities. We have fun activities, both recreational and art-based, as well as discussion activities. It’s a unique opportunity for students to share about their lives and support each other while normalizing their life experiences. SibTeen is a place where participants will feel validated and understood and can build upon their community of support. And…. there will be food!
November 5, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
Pulley Center 6500 Quander Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Register Online
5 Ways to De-Escalate a Nuclear Meltdown & Stop the Shame Cycle: A Webinar for Families
Plans go awry, your child gets disappointed or doesn’t get their way. They begin getting upset. Rational talk doesn’t work. Nothing does. Now your child is in full meltdown mode and doesn’t hold back. What do you do?
Calm Parenting Podcast founder, Kirk Martin will show you:
- How to calm kids with big emotions.
- Exactly what to say in the moment and how.
- Why intensity is critical and why to avoid eye contact.
- How to stop the cycle of shame and embarrassment.
November 11, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.
Register online
Language Arts and Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities Accessing an Adapted Curriculum
Join us for an information session on the K-6 language arts and literacy curriculum for students with significant cognitive disabilities who access an adapted curriculum. This will include an overview of programming available to ensure evidence-based literacy instruction for all K-6 students.
Webinar Highlights:
- Virginia Literacy Act updates
- Components of evidence-based literacy instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities
- Language arts and literacy programming for students who are accessing an adapted curriculum
Join the FCPS Office of Special Education Instruction, Adapted Curriculum Team for this important webinar.
November 12, 2024 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Register online
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Beech Days Calendar Lunch Visitation Schedule
 
 As we gear up for the Science Olympiad competition this Saturday, October 26th, we want to wish our talented student team the best of luck! We’re excited to support them by providing snacks for the team to enjoy during the event.
Additionally, we’d like to remind you that parents can still donate baked goods or volunteer for our Election Day Bake Sale on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. It is the biggest fundraiser of the year, and your help is needed! Parents can help in two ways:
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Volunteer: Parents can volunteer to run the bake sale in 2-hour time slots. Four more volunteers are needed.
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Donate Baked Goods: Currently, we only have 16 people donating baked goods out of 80. Some examples of donated baked goods include but are not limited to the following: muffins, scones, cinnamon rolls, cookies, donuts, brownies, pies, sweet bread, apple tart, coffee cake, etc. If you do not have time to exercise your baking skills, feel free to visit your local grocery store and buy baked goods instead. Please turn in baked goods to the front office on Monday, November 4 or the morning of the bake sale on Tuesday, November 5. All baked goods will be sold to voters coming to Beech Tree on Election Day.
If you’d like to volunteer or donate baked goods, please use the sign-up link: Election Day Bake Sale Sign-Up .
We also invite parents to get involved with the upcoming Beech Tree Olympics on Saturday, November 16, 2024. You can help in two ways:
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Volunteer: Help manage activities and guide our grade-level teams.
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Donate water or snacks: These items help hydrate and nourish our students as they participate in events.
Your support is essential to make this event a success. If you’re interested in volunteering, please sign up using this link: Beech Tree Olympics Volunteer Sign-Up.
Follow the PTA on Instagram @beechtreepta.
 
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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