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Dear Beech Tree Families,
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for our Thanksgiving Luncheon and Curriculum Night on Thursday, November 21st. The day was a memorable one, filled with celebration and community. Our students thoroughly enjoyed the Thanksgiving feast, which featured traditional favorites like turkey, creamy mashed potatoes with savory gravy, and crisp green beans. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces enjoying the meal together.
Curriculum Night was conducted yesterday evening, as families and students explored engaging stations that highlighted reading and math strategies. These interactive activities, thoughtfully designed by our dedicated teachers, focused on equipping families with tools to support learning at home while showcasing our emphasis on developing students’ Portrait of a Graduate skills. Additionally, teachers shared valuable strategies to support students’ social-emotional learning, emphasizing the importance of building resilience, managing emotions, and fostering positive relationships both in and out of the classroom. The power of collaboration between school and home is vital to fostering academic success and well-rounded student development.
Additionally, on Friday our 5th-grade students had an exciting field trip to the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond. Traveling on comfortable chartered buses, they enjoyed a day filled with hands-on learning and interactive exhibits that explored science, technology, and innovation. The trip offered an opportunity for students to extend their classroom learning into real-world applications, fostering curiosity and collaboration. It was a memorable experience that sparked excitement about STEM and the possibilities it offers our students as we lay foundations for their career endeavors!
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to reflect on the greatness of our school community. Your continued partnership and support in your child’s education make all the difference, and we are truly thankful for the trust you place in us to guide their learning journey.
Please note that our school will be closed from Wednesday, November 27th, through Friday, November 29th, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2nd. We wish you and your family a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love, gratitude, and cherished moments.
Thank you for being an integral part of our school family!
With appreciation,
Principal Clarke
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Please Note: Beech Tree ES Family Message will not be distributed on Friday November 29.
     
 We are pleased to announce our Outstanding Employee Nominations for Beech Tree:
- Outstanding Principal: Mrs. Clarke
- Outstanding Teacher: Katie A. Keier, Kindergarten
- Outstanding New Teacher: Sydney B. Parse, 3rd Grade
- Outstanding Professional Employee: Michael K. Meyer, SBTS
- Outstanding Operational Employee: Mariangeles Quinto, Family Liaison
They will move forward to the Pyramid selection process with the hopes that they will continue to move up to receiving top honors for the Justice Pyramid, Region 2, and FCPS Honors.
Thank you for your nominations!
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey Form. The paper form was sent home again in this week’s Wednesday folder to families who have not filled it out yet. We are asking all families to return the form no later than Monday, November 25th. The form is also available online in SIS ParentVUE
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).
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Nadya Abu-Rish at nkaburish@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2024.
The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Nadya Abu-Rish at nkaburish@fcps.edu
Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
 Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Update your contact information in UConnect to receive text messages regarding weather closings from FCPS. When a weather event is in the forecast, be sure to plan for childcare, if needed.
 Beech Tree will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and other weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.
The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.
Students in grades K-5 participate in Family Life Education (FLE). Students receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit.
You are invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program. The meeting will be held on November 25th at 6:00 pm via Zoom. All program materials and media for all grade levels will be available for your review at this time. A link to joing the meeting will be sent out via e-Notify at 5:30 pm on November 25th.
For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions https://www.fcps.edu/academics/curriculum/subject-area/family-life-education-fle#:~:text=Instruction%20promotes%20parental%20involvement%2C%20fosters,at%20a%20particular%20grade%20level.
In addition, grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review in multiple locations.
- Online in Schoology - includes lessons and media titles that FCPS has streaming rights for. Any additional media or book titles that are not streamed are available at your child’s school library.
- Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS).
- Your child’s school. Please contact the school to schedule a time to review lessons and/or media.
- City of Fairfax Regional Library – lessons only. Media is not available.
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Beech Tree Elementary School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
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 Beech Tree Olympics Appreciation
A huge shoutout to our amazing student Olympians for their courage and determination! The PTA couldn't have pulled off such an incredible event without the generous support of our volunteers. Thank you to everyone who donated snacks and drinks to keep our athletes fueled. A special thanks goes out to our dedicated volunteers who tirelessly set up, managed activities, and coached our grade-level teams. Your hard work and enthusiasm made the Beech Tree Olympics a resounding success!
International Night
Calling all volunteers for the International Night Planning Committee! International Night will be held on Thursday, December 5th, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Be part of creating a memorable celebration of our community's diverse cultures by volunteering for the International Night Planning Committee! We're looking for dedicated volunteers to help with everything from event setup and logistics to coordinating food, entertainment and more. Whether you can contribute a little time or a lot, your support will make an enormous impact! If you are interested in being a member of the planning committee, please sign up using this link: International Night Planning Committee.
Follow the PTA on Instagram @beechtreepta or contact us by email at 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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