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Dear Beech Tree Families,
I am delighted to share with you the fun moments from this week's Storybook Character Parade. The morning parade was full of excitement as students proudly displayed their carefully crafted costumes. From classic fairy tale characters to superheroes, movie heroes, and literary icons, the diversity of costumes was truly remarkable. It was heartwarming to see the effort and enthusiasm our students put into embodying their chosen characters.
We extend our gratitude to all the families who supported their children in preparing for this special event. Your involvement and encouragement contribute significantly to the overall success of such activities.
These moments of joy and creativity are integral to the vibrant learning community we aim to foster. As we continue to engage in enriching experiences throughout the school year, we look forward to sharing more memorable moments with you and your children.
Thank you for your partnership in education.
With appreciation,
Principal Clarke
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Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates
Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).
Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.
This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.
We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!
2024-2025 Outstanding Employee Awards!
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
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
 
Hello Beech Tree PTA Community,
There is still time to donate baked goods and/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. More volunteers are needed.
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Donate Baked Goods:Currently, we only have 24 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 .
Join us for the annual Beech Tree Olympics on Saturday, November 16, 2024! Kids will have a blast competing in fun, timed athletic and academic events with their grade-level peers, building camaraderie and celebrating the Olympic spirit together. Each participant will receive an athlete medal! 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.
If your child is interested in participating in the Beech Tree Olympics, please sign up using this link: Beech Tree Olympics Student Registration. The day will kick off with an exciting Opening Ceremony parade and conclude with a celebratory award ceremony.
Registration Fees
Pre-K: $5 K-5th grade: $12
*Includes one water, snack, and medal
Your support is essential in making this event a success. If you’re interested in volunteering, please sign up using this link: Beech Tree Olympics Volunteer Sign-Up. Students are encouraged to participate in every event, while recognizing that each child has unique needs. If your child prefers to opt out of any event or requires specific accommodations for the physical or academic participation, please notify us at PTABeechTree@gmail.com by Saturday, November 9. Our goal is to ensure that every child has a positive and enjoyable experience.
Hours: 9:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (doors open at 9:05 a.m. for arrival)
Attendance Line: 703-532-2626
Attendance Email: BeechTreeElem.Attendance@fcps.edu
School Registrar: Sandra Merino (703) 531-2620
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