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Dear Beech Tree Families,
Get ready for an evening filled with stories, creativity, and connection! We are delighted to invite you and your family to our Beech Tree Family Literacy Night on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM.
Reading isn’t just a skill it’s an adventure! Come step into a world of storytelling, hands on writing, and interactive literacy games designed for readers of all ages.
What’s in store for your family?
🎲 Interactive Games & Activities: Enjoy hands on stations where students and parents can learn and play together.
💡 Easy Take Home Tips: Discover simple, fun ways to build strong reading and writing habits at home.
🎉 A Celebration of Stories: Connect with teachers, classmates, and neighbors as we share the joy of books and literacy.
Mark your calendars, bring your curiosity, and let’s celebrate the power of words together! We look forward to learning, laughing, and growing together.
Thank you to our PTA for bringing a week of reading excitement to Beech Tree! We’re grateful for the time and care you put into making the book fair a welcoming experience for our students and families. Your support helps our Beavers discover books they’re excited to read and bring home.
Enjoy your weekend!
With appreciation,
Principal Clarke & Assistant Principal Barry
Beech Tree State Report Card Highlights
We have great news to share! The Virginia Department of Education released its latest school report card, and Beech Tree Elementary earned an overall score of 87.9% for the 2025-2026 school year. This places our school in the Meets Expectations category and reflects an increase from 81.3% for the 2024-2025 school year.
Three highlights from our report card:
🌟 3 Quick Takeaways
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Strong Academic Results: Our students showed a 7% increase in math and a 29% increase in science.
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Student Growth: Reading performance decreased from 63% to 61%, which is why strengthening literacy continues to be a schoolwide focus this year.
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Improved Attendance: Chronic absenteeism decreased from 14.1% to 9%, and more than 91% of our students attend school consistently.
🎯 Where We Are Focusing Next
We will keep using this information to strengthen our practices and support every student’s learning, with a targeted focus on literacy this year.
We are so proud of the hard work our students and staff have done to make the demonstrated progress. Thank you to our families for your continued partnership. An overview of our school's innovation and improvement plan is available online.
For full details, visit the Virginia School Quality Profiles.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Reid
 Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division. You are invited to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Events are planned for the following dates at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted):
Registration links will be shared soon. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are one-hour long and open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
 Beech Tree Elementary School Picture Day is Coming! 📸
📅 Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001416914
📧 Questions about Ordering? www.vosphoto.com/contact-us
 Save The Date: October 30th
Our Annual Storybook Character Day & Parade
Once upon a time, Beech Tree Elementary brought storybook characters to life!
We are thrilled to celebrate Storybook Character Day on October 30th! We invite all students to dress up and join in on the FUN! Students are encouraged to use their creativity to dress in a school appropriate, storybook character costume. Student costumes can be bought or homemade. Costumes may be elaborate or simple. Make sure to bring a book with you! Please no masks.
Families are welcome to join us on the front sidewalk at 9:30 AM to watch our Beavers parade around the bus loop and celebrate our superstar Beaver readers! (weather permitting)
Justice High School Youth Night!
 Join us Friday, October 23rd as Justice Football takes on the Edison Eagles! Bring the family and help us celebrate our Justice Pyramid and future Wolves! Students 13 and under are FREE with a paying adult! All middle-school students and younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult who remains with them throughout the event.
6:45 PM – Kids Fun Run Through The Wolves Tunnel
6:50 PM – Justice HS Combined Choirs to sing the National Anthem
7:00 PM – Kickoff!
Skip the line and purchase tickets ahead of time: BUY HERE!
Know Before You Go: All spectators will pass through weapons screening upon entry. FCPS also has a clear bag policy for all Varsity Football Games. Clear bags (up to 12" x 6" x 12") and small clutch bags (up to 4.5" x 6.5") are permitted; backpacks, purses, fanny packs, tote bags, outside food/beverages, and sporting equipment are not permitted. Medical and diaper bags are allowed but are subject to inspection.
We hope to see our Justice Pyramid families there!
Full-Time AAP Identification
Tuesday, October 27th at 6pm in the Beech Tree library. Families will learn about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
For more information, please contact Nadya Abu-Rish, AART, at nkaburish@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website
Share Your Feedback on Traveling to and From School
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This National School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing delicious, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? View the Nutrition Services menus.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are available.
Dates for Early Release Wednesdays
Early Release Wednesdays Beech Tree will have a total of four early release days throughout the school year. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m.
Early release Wednesdays for Beech Tree ES are:
- October 21
- December 2
- February 10
- May 5
👉 Afterschool Form for the 2026–2027 School Year
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:
- October: 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28 29
- November: 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 30
- December: 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16 17, 18
- January: 4, 5, 6. 7. 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27
- February: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
- March: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 29, 30, 31
- April: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
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:
- October 21
- December 2
- February 10
- May 5
There will be no Beaver Beech lunch days in May due to SOL testing, which may alter daily lunch schedules.
- Beech Days will return during the month of June.
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 $5.50 and the price for non-FCPS students under the age of 18 is $3.75, payable in cash. For more details on lunch options, please click here.
FCPS News/In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
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- Safe Routes to School Survey
- Immunization Events
- Celebrating Our Principals
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: Milkis Flores (703) 531-2601
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