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Dear Beech Tree Families,
Our students have been busy learning both inside and outside the classroom. This past week our 5th graders took a trip to Hidden Oaks Nature Center, where they explored the outdoors, engaged in hands-on environmental learning, and deepened their understanding of local wildlife and ecosystems. This provided an opportunity for them to connect with nature and apply their science learning in a real-world setting.
Our PreK learners had fun at the National Zoo. They got to see a variety of animals up close, sparking curiosity and excitement about the natural world. These experiences help build a foundation of exploration, inquiry, and a love for learning for our students.
We are grateful for our teachers, staff, and parent volunteers who helped make these trips possible. Field trips provide meaningful, hands-on experiences that bring learning to life. These experiences extend our students’ education beyond the classroom walls. As we continue through the school year, we will keep encouraging curiosity, engagement, and joyful learning in all that we do.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
With appreciation,
Principal Clarke
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Lexia will be offering Parent Nights throughout the 24-25 School Year. The next Lexia Parent Night will be held on March 18, 2025. Information regarding the Lexia Parent Nights can be found on Family Academy Site.
Students who are fasting during the school day between now and March 28 can take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families must fill out a separate request form for each week and for each student in order to receive school meal kits. To receive meal kits for the week of March 24, please fill out this form by March 17.
Please remind your child to pick up their meals each day at our school’s designated location. Visit the Food and Nutrition Services webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 FCPS school buses. These cameras will be used to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”).
Warnings for drivers will begin on Wednesday, April 9. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Monday, May 12.
According to Virginia law, drivers must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights on and their stop signs extended. Motorists should stop when approaching from any direction (unless there is a barrier or median separating their lane from where the bus is stopped). They should remain stopped until everyone is clear and the bus is moving.
We appreciate our law enforcement partners for working with us to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Read more information about the stop arm cameras and all of the ways that we work with our county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school.
The Family Academy offers in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. Upcoming sessions include:
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (available in English and Spanish)
- Understanding Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, and Implementing Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Middle School
- Understanding Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, and Implementing Effective Strategies at Home for Adolescents in High School
- Getting to Know FCPS: A Family Orientation (available in Arabic, Korean, and Spanish)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Family Training: Teaching Self-Help and Independent Skills
- ABA Family Training: Toilet Training
Visit the Family Academy catalog for more information on these sessions and to register to attend.
✨ Building vibrant home, school, and community partnerships is Pillar B of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
- Want to learn more about the ongoing Comprehensive School Boundary Review process? Watch this video for explanations of terms such as attendance zones, attendance islands, split feeders, and other factors that affect school boundaries. The video will also be available in other languages soon.
Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information and sign up for our School Boundary Review newsletter.
 More than $240 million of FCPS’ Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget is dedicated to increasing compensation for our teachers and staff to stay competitive and reduce turnover. Currently, FCPS ranks fifth out of eight neighboring districts in regards to starting salary for teachers with a master’s degree.
Our families expect — and our students deserve — the best teachers.
Next Steps in the Budget Process
The next steps in the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process include the School Board presenting the budget to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 22, and then the Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24. Community members can submit testimony or sign up to speak.
Visit the county government website to view the Fairfax County FY 2026 Advertised Budget. The community is also invited to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the county’s FY 2026 Advertised Budget.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process.
Students in Grades 3-5 will begin SOL Testing on May 6th. Students in Third Grade will take the Grade 3 Reading and Math SOL Tests. Fourth Grade students will take the Grade 4 Reading and Math Tests. Our Fifth Grade Students will take the Grade 5 Reading, Math, and Science Tests. Our students and teachers have been working very hard, and we know they are going to do well!
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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Dear Community,
Last Tuesday, we had the privilege of visiting NOVCC once again to provide free dental services to some of our students, thanks to the generous support of MCCP.
For many of our students, this was their first-ever visit to a dentist, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. We are incredibly grateful to MCCP for making this opportunity possible and would like to extend a special thank you to the families who entrusted us with their children for this important experience.
Your support means the world to us!
 Topic: Community Hour Summer Camps Beech Tree ES
Time: Mar 19, 2025 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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 Dear Beech Tree Families,
Countdown to the Beech Tree Fun Fair!
Get ready for a day filled with excitement, community spirit and fun! Join us for Beech Tree’s biggest event and largest fundraiser of the year on Saturday, March 22, from 10 AM – 2 PM. The Fun Fair is a wonderful opportunity for families, students and community members to come together and enjoy carnival-style games, delicious food, a silent auction and fantastic raffles, all while supporting our school.
How You Can Get Involved:
🎟 Spread the Word – Invite friends, neighbors and family to join the fun!
🤝 Volunteer Your Time: We need many volunteers to help run game booths, sell tickets, assist with raffle tables and more. 8th-grade and high school students can earn service hours! Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/GmEfsja.
🎁 Donate to the Raffle: Help us create amazing grade-level raffle baskets by contributing an item or purchasing from our Amazon Wishlist. Donations are due by March 16. Grade-level basket themes include: Cuddle Up & Read (Pre-K), Fidgets (Enhanced Autism), Drawing/Coloring/Painting (Kindergarten), Baking (1st), Arts & Crafts (2nd), Board Games/Game Night (3rd), Pokemon (4th), Movie Night (5th).
🏆 Business & Talent Donations – Do you own a business or have a special skill? Consider donating a product, service or experience for our raffle. Contact us at PTABeechTree@gmail.com for details.
🎂 Cake Walk Donations – We need 60 small cakes or baked goods for our popular Cake Walk game! Homemade or inexpensive, store-bought cakes are welcome.
📚 Gently Used Books & Toys – Declutter and donate gently used books and toys to be used at the Fun Fair shop. Drop them off in the school office between March 17-20.
We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to celebrate with you. Let’s make this year’s Fun Fair the best one yet!
For any questions, feel free to reach out at PTABeechTree@gmail.com.
See you there!
Warmly, 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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