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Dear Beech Tree Families,
We truly miss our Beavers and hope everyone is staying safe, warm, and cozy during these chilly winter days. Our first priority is always the safety and well being of our students and staff, and we appreciate your continued support as we navigate winter weather together.
Whether we are in the classroom or at home on a snowy day, learning doesn't have to stop! Please note that during any weather related closure or delay, students may work on teacher shared activities, reading assignments, or web based resources that support skills being wrapped up at the end of the second quarter. Students can also access a variety of online instructional programs, such as Lexia and ST Math, through their school issued FCPS Laptop. These digital tools help keep reading and math skills strong and growing.
We also invite you to read the FCPS Snow Day activities webpage, which gives non-digital age-appropriate activities because learning happens all around us every day and snow days are meant to be fun!
As we continue to monitor winter weather, the FCPS Website is generally the first place where emergency weather closings are posted.
We are grateful to our amazing custodial team, who were on-site all week to ensure that the sidewalks and parking lots are safe and passable for our entire Beaver community. Please join us in extending a BIG THANK YOU to our INCREDIBLE custodian team, Mrs. Maria Navarro, Mr. Armando Sanchez, Mrs. Ada Rivera Castro and Mr. Phan Ngo! We appreciate you all so much!
Thank you for your ongoing support of Beech Tree Elementary School. We wish you a safe and restful weekend.
With appreciation,
Principal Clarke & Assistant Principal Barry
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❤️💙 KINDNESS WEEK ❤️💙
 Mon. Feb. 9th (PJ DAY!): Wear your comfiest pajamas and are invited to bring a "cuddly stuffie".
Tues. Feb. 10th (KINDNESS SHINES BRIGHT!): Wear bright colors to symbolize how kindness can brighten someone’s day.
Wed. Feb. 11th (A PERFECT PAIR): Students are asked to grab a friend and wear matching outfits to demonstrate that kindness is better in twos.
Thurs. Feb. 12th (KINDNESS HEARTS DAY): Wear hearts or add heart decorations to clothing to represent love, compassion, and kindness.
Fri. Feb. 13th (SPREAD THE LOVE!): The week concludes with a request to dress in red, pink, or white to remind others that kindness is the best way to show love.
Here are the important dates:
📌February 12- PTA Virtual Meeting 6:30pm
Zoom link will be sent by 6:00pm
📌February 16- Presidents' Day-No School
📌February 17- Student Holiday Teacher Workday-No School
📌February 25- Early Release Wednesday- 1:00pm dismissal
**Please reference the 2025-2026 School Year FCPS Calendar when making appointments or scheduling family trips. Attendance counts and everyday matters! **
*To ensure the safety and well-being of our students, we kindly request that parents or guardians accompany their children to school events*
Meal Kits Available for Students
In an effort to support students who may be experiencing food insecurity while our schools are closed during planned student holidays, Fairfax County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is providing meal kits at specific schools for students. Meal kits will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, January 30.
Children do not need to be present to pick up the kits, which will contain a meal and a healthy snack. No proof of eligibility or identification is required. View pickup locations for meal kits.
Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
FCPS Ombuds Office Provides Confidential Guidance
The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit the ombuds webpage, where you may submit a question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
🧸It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment at Beech Tree with Ms. Merino at (703) 531-2600 or email at semerino@fcps.edu
Online registration for the 2026-27 school year is open.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account
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📅Future Beech Tree ES Early Release Dates
The following Wednesdays are early release days, with a release time of 1:00 pm:
📌February 25 📌
Special Education Family Conference: Registration Open, Volunteers Needed
 The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Marshall High School. Families will have the opportunity to hear from internationally renowned educator and advocate, Dr. Shelley Moore, connect to resources and other families, and participate in afternoon sessions.
FCPS families are invited to register to attend this year’s conference. Childcare, accommodations, and language interpretation are available.
Families are also invited to register to serve as event volunteers by Friday, February 20. Volunteer hours will be awarded to student volunteers.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for updates and more details.
Take a moment to acknowledge and affirm a Beech Tree staff member when they go above and beyond in demonstrating care and dedication that ensures every one of our students is seen, heard, and valued. FCPS Cares. All FCPS Cares nominees are considered for an additional monthly award.
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📸 Show Your School Pride! Order Your Yearbook NOW! 🌳
It's time to capture the memories of the school year! Don't let your student miss out on the Beech Tree Elementary School 2025-2026 Yearbook. It's the best way to remember friends, favorite teachers, and all the exciting events from this year!
💻 How to Order (Online ONLY)
All orders must be placed online with a credit card through the Barksdale Yearbooks website. No service fees!
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Visit www.barksdalephoto.com.
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Go to the section "What are you looking for?" and click "Order a Yearbook".
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Enter the Access Code: 0036474YB.
☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines 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.
Beech Day=Lunch Visits
Beech Days (Open Days in YELLOW):
These are the days you can come to school and have lunch with your student:
- February: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
- March: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
- April: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Lunch Schedule
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11:30-12:00
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Kindergarten
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11:40-12:10
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Second Grade
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12:00-12:30
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Multi-Age
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12:15-12:45
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First Grade
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12:30-1:00
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Fifth Grade
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12:45-1:15
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Fourth Grade
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1:05-1:35
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Third Grade
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Unavailable Days Due to Wednesday Early Release (in RED):
These are the dates where Beech Days are unavailable because of early release closures:
- February: 25
- March: 25
- April: 29
- May: 20
We encourage family members to enjoy the same lunch as their child, whether it's a packed lunch or from the school cafeteria. To maintain the integrity of our meal program, we kindly request refraining from bringing fast food options.
On the day of your child's scheduled lunch, please arrive 5 minutes early to sign in at the office. Our staff will direct you to the cafeteria. As you depart, please remember to check out at the office. For those opting to purchase lunch from the cafeteria, adult pricing is $5.00 and non-FCPS students under the age of 18 price is $3.25, payable in cash. For more details on lunch options, please click here.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Presented to School Board
- School Board Approves Proposed Boundary Changes
- It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Beech Tree School Information
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
Family Liaison: Ivett Rivas Urbano (703) 531-2601
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