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Dear Beech Tree Families,
There is a special kind of warmth in our school that even a snowstorm can't chill. Seeing the smiles on our students' faces as they reunite with friends, teachers and staff is the best part of our day. We hope you stayed safe and cozy during our recent snow days. While the "snow magic" was fun, we are ❄️thrilled to be back to our learning adventures.❄️
As we settle back in, please keep these quick reminders in mind:
🧤Bundle Up: The winter chill is here! Please ensure your child has a heavy coat, hat, and gloves. If you need assistance obtaining a winter jacket, please contact our Family Liaison, Ms. Rivas Urbano, at 703-531-2601.
📌Attendance Matters: Whether it’s a regular start or a delay, every minute of learning counts toward your child's success and grade-level readiness. Consistency is key!
📚 Finishing Up Different Perspectives in Language Arts 📚
Benchmark Unit 4 in Language Arts is coming to a close! Over the last several weeks, our students have learned, read, and written about the perspectives of characters, authors, and readers.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: If your pet (or a stuffed animal) could talk, what do you think it would say about its day?
- Activity: Ask your child to retell a familiar story from another character’s point of view.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
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.
📌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*
Warm Up FCPS – Divisionwide Spirit Day
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Friday, February 20.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
Help Keep Beech Tree Phone-Free!
Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (AirPods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell). Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at (703) 531-2600.
🧸Learn About Kindergarten at Beech Tree Elementary School
Our kindergarten open house is being held on April 29,2026 at 3:00pm-4:00pm to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school.
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process outlined for registering your child for kindergarten. Register your child today! Contact our registrar at semerino@fcps.edu (703) 531-2600 with any questions.
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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: 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:
- How to Get Weather Updates ASAP
- Celebrating Students and Staff
- Kindergarten Open Houses
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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