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Dear Beech Tree Families,
June is here. We can already feel summer right around the corner! It’s been a wonderful year filled with learning, growth, and community—and we’re incredibly proud of all our Beavers have achieved.
As we move into the final days of school, this newsletter is full of important information to help your family wrap up the year and get ready for a restful and safe summer. Inside, you’ll find details about upcoming events, end-of-year logistics, summer learning opportunities, and more.
Let’s finish the year strong—together!
With appreciation,
Principal Clarke
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📆Last Day of School - June 11
Please note that we will take attendance on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 11 and there will be an early dismissal at 2:00 PM.
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Throughout May and June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level.
How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be delivered in SIS ParentVUE or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit the FCPS website for additional information about how test results are reported to families. Individual test websites provide report translations and help with interpreting test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s schools with any testing questions or for additional information about how schools and teachers use test results to support student success.
Access Test Results and Grades in SIS ParentVUE
Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. And information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Learn more about updating your information on ParentVUE
📍 Community Boundary Review Meeting
The final community meeting to review and reflect on the initial draft scenarios before summer break will take place Friday, June 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School.
Click on the date to register. The meeting will be hybrid (in-person and virtual). Child care for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed.
If you register to attend online, you will receive a Zoom link within 24 business hours. The email will come from “no-reply@zoom.us.” Check your spam folder if you do not receive the link.
At the meeting, an online tool will allow participants to submit feedback. Comments will be displayed in real time, and all collected input will be compiled, analyzed, and uploaded to our Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage.
✅ End-of-Year Reminders
The last day of school is Wednesday, June 11! Please see some important reminders below:
- Remind your child to return all school library books and FCPS laptops.
- Check your child’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any balances.
- Pick up any medications your child has been taking at school. A parent/guardian must pick them up in person.
- Bookmark the 2025-26 school year calendar to be ready for next year.
Please contact our front office with any questions.
🌞 Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
FCPS’ Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests from camps to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
🌻 Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation — and Neither Does Fun!
FCPS’ Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
🍽️ Summer Meals for Students: Details Coming Soon
FCPS’ Summer Meal Service Program provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to all children aged 18 and younger. Check FCPS’ Food and Nutrition Services webpage and the USDA Meals Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder in mid-June for specific dates, times, and locations.
Please note that no meals will be served on the June 19 and July 4 holidays. If you have any questions regarding the Summer 2025 meal service, please contact us at SummerMeals@fcps.edu or at 703-813-4800.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is overflowing with jackets, sweatshirts, hoodies, water bottles and more! Please remind your child to check here for misplaced items. Any items not claimed by the last day of school will be donated to a local thrift shop.
💚 Free Virtual Mental Health Consultations for Parents and Secondary Students
This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer free virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 23 through August 1. Any FCPS parent, or middle or high school student, will have an opportunity to schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Learn more in the latest Healthy Minds blog.
Library News from Ms. Britton
It’s hard to believe but the final date for students to check out from the school library was Friday 5/23. All student books are due back by 5/28; this date is set by the county. After 5/28, student books are overdue. Please help your student locate and return all their library books.
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Medication in the Health Room?
End of School Year MEDICATION PICK UP REMINDER:
Please plan accordingly to pick up your student’s medications! All medication must be collected on June 11, 2025 no later than 1:30pm, any medications left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. **Per school policy-only parent/guardian may collect medication from the health room.
If your student is enrolled in an FCPS sponsored summer program-the existing medication authorization forms may be used for those programs, but it is parent/guardian responsibility to pick up the paperwork/med and transport to summer site.
If you have any questions over the summer-please don’t hesitate to contact our school nurse, Mariae Beck, at mbeck@fcps.edu
Parent Information Line Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers
Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to Families
Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
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School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
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FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family engagement.
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FCPS Family Academy – We know that as a parent or caregiver, you play a critical role in your child's education. The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. The Family Academy also includes information about resources to help you ensure your child has what they need to succeed.
Early Release Wednesdays
Early release Wednesdays will start in mid-September 2025. Each elementary school will have a total of eight early release days throughout the school year, which is about one per month. Lunch will be provided on early release Wednesdays.
Early release Wednesdays for Beech Tree Elementary will be:
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September 17
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October 15
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November 19
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December 17
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February 25
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March 25
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April 29
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May 20
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 Beech Tree Families,
As the last day of school rapidly approaches, this will be our final PTA message for the 2024-25 school year. Though our formal meetings may pause for the summer, our work continues with the upcoming 5th grade celebration, clean-up efforts and preparations for next year.
The terms for our current PTA Secretary, Jessy Teickensen, and my own term as PTA Co-President are coming to a close. It has been an incredible honor and a true joy to serve the Beech Tree community in this role.
At our final PTA meeting on Thursday, I was presented with a beautiful gift—a bench that will be placed on Beech Tree grounds. I am truly humbled and filled with gratitude for this incredible recognition. A special thank you to everyone who helped coordinate, contributed to and surprised me with this heartfelt gift. Your thoughtfulness means so much to me and is a reminder of the generosity and spirit that make our community so special.
Our PTA truly is a labor of love and it would not be possible without the dedication, support and collaboration of so many—teachers, staff, families and my fellow board members, who all go above and beyond to serve our students. I am also incredibly grateful for the leadership of Principal Clarke and Assistant Principal Barry, whose dedication has been instrumental to the PTA's success.
I am thrilled to congratulate our newly elected PTA board members for the 2025-26 school year: President: Michelle Sinclair Treasurer: Meghan Peters Secretary: Jenna McCoy
Michelle, Meghan and Jenna: thank you for your unwavering support of the PTA and the Beech Tree community. We look forward to your leadership in the year ahead!
For those who are interested in joining the PTA, we would love to have you. We are still looking for volunteers to fill the Vice President position(s) and other leadership roles with more flexible time commitments to coordinate specific PTA events. These can be shared positions and every contribution makes a difference.
At our recent meeting, we also took time to celebrate all of our volunteers for their hard work this year. For those who couldn’t be there, please know how much we appreciate each and every one of you. Our events would not be possible without your dedication and support. Thank you for helping us build such a strong and vibrant community.
Wishing you a wonderful end to the school year and a great start to your summer! I hope you all find time to relax, have fun and enjoy some well-deserved moments with your families.
Warmest regards,
Penny
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
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