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October 30, 2026

Dear Beech Tree Families,

This week’s Storybook Character Parade was a fun way to celebrate reading. Students came dressed as favorite book characters, superheroes, and other familiar faces. They were excited to show off their costumes and tell us who they were.

As we look ahead to the next quarter, we welcome your feedback. Please take a few minutes to complete our Quarter 1 parent survey. Your perspective helps us understand what is working well and where we can continue to grow.

Thank you for the trust you place in us and for the many ways you support our school. We look forward to all we will learn and accomplish together in the months ahead.

Daylight Saving Time: Preparing for the Time Change

This weekend marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, which means it is time to “fall back.” Please remember to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night before going to bed.

Adjusting to a time change can sometimes affect children’s sleep routines and daily schedules. The following article offers practical suggestions to help families support children as they adjust to the change:

Daylight Saving Time and Your Child: Falling Back

Important School Calendar Reminders

Please note the following upcoming school closures:

• Monday, November 2: Teacher Workday — no school for students.
• Tuesday, November 3: School Planning Day — no school for students.
• Wednesday, November 4: Students return to school.
• Friday, November 6: PTA Beaver Tail Gate 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm 

Thank you for partnering with us to build a strong academic foundation for every child. Enjoy your weekend!

With appreciation,

Principal Clarke & Assistant Principal Barry

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. 

• Nov. 2 | Teacher Workday-No School
• Nov. 3 | School Planning Day-No School
• Nov. 4, 6, & 10 | Grade 2 Students-NGAT Testing
• Nov. 5, 9, & 11 | Select Students in Grades 3-5-NGAT Testing
• Nov. 6 | 🎉 Spirit Day Digital Citizen!
  PTA Beaver Tail Gate 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm 
  * Rain Date Nov. 13*
• Nov. 14 | Mason District 3rd Annual Community Health Fair 9:00am
  2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church, VA 22042
• Nov. 18 | PTA Meeting 6:30pm Location Cafeteria
• Nov. 19 | Thanksgiving Luncheon at Beech Tree
• Nov. 25-27 | Thanksgiving Holiday; Schools & Offices Closed

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars: Spirit Day is Friday, November 6th! 🌟
Theme: Digital Citizen! Dress Like Our Favorite SBTS, Mr. Meyer

Help your child join the fun by trying one of these easy dress-up ideas:

• 👕 Polo, Hawaiian, or button-down shirt

• 👖 Khaki pants or trousers

• 📇 School lanyard or ID badge

• 👓 Glasses 

🦃 SAVE THE DATE! 🦃

Beech Tree Elementary School Invites You to Our Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon🍂

🗓️ Date: Friday, November 19, 2026

🎟️Lunch Ticket Price: $6.00 Beech Tree Students are Free

📍 Location Beech Tree Elementary School

🍽️ Lunch Schedule by Grades:

🔔 Important Note: Please plan to arrive 5 minutes early to purchase your lunch ticket.

Annual Special Education Family

The annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School. 

New this year, the conference will open with an inspiring panel discussion featuring voices from across our school community: an FCPS student, a high school principal, a community partner, and an FCPS parent. 

Panelists will share personal experiences and practical ideas for building supportive, inclusive communities where students can thrive both in and beyond the classroom. 

Register to attend and visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to learn more about the panelists. Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.

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 also available. 

Encouraging Regular Attendance

Regular attendance is a good habit to establish in childhood. It can lead to greater success in high school, college, and careers. Teachers and students miss your child when they can’t make it to school. If you or your family need support, please reach out to your school's front office. We are here for you! 

If students miss too much school, school staff may reach out to the family to partner with them on addressing barriers to regular attendance. Visit the FCPS website for attendance resources.  

Please Complete Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.  

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.

Family Resource Workshop | Taller de recursos para familias

Join us to explore helpful school and community resources. Acompáñenos a conocer recursos útiles de la escuela y la comunidad.

Topics include | Temas

01 — ParentVUE | Conozca ParentVUE Learn how a ParentVUE account can help you stay informed about your child’s school information. Conozca cómo una cuenta de ParentVUE puede ayudarle a mantenerse al tanto de la información escolar de su hijo/a.

02 — Adult English Classes | Clases de inglés para adultos Explore English classes and conversation practice for adult learners. Infórmese sobre las clases de inglés y la práctica de conversación para adultos.

03 — Health Insurance | Seguro médico Get information about finding health insurance resources for your family. Reciba información sobre cómo encontrar recursos de seguro médico para su familia.

04 — Food Resources | Recursos alimentarios Learn about food resources and where to find support. Conozca los recursos alimentarios disponibles y dónde encontrar apoyo.

Bring your questions! We’re happy to help you find next steps. ¡Traiga sus preguntas! Con gusto le ayudaremos a encontrar los próximos pasos.

Coffee and donuts or muffins will be available! ¡Habrá café y donas o muffins!

Date | Fecha: November 10, 2026 | 10 de noviembre de 2026 Time | Hora: 9:30–10:30 a.m. Location | Lugar: Beech Tree Elementary School Cafeteria | Cafetería de Beech Tree Elementary School

We look forward to seeing you! ¡Esperamos verle!

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.

Preschool Students will follow their regular Wednesday schedule. 

Early release Wednesdays for Beech Tree ES are:

• December 2
• February 10
• May 5

👉 Afterschool Form for the 2026–2027 School Year

Beech Days

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:

• 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

Unavailable Days Due to Wednesday Early Release (in RED):

These are the dates where Beech Days are unavailable because of early release closures:

• 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:

• • Family Academy Events
  • Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities
  • Science Fair Judges Needed

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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