Bush Hill Updates -- Tuesday, November 2, 2021

AAP Update

Level IV Referral Information Meeting Recording

Here is the recording from our Level IV Referral session last week. Please take a look to for information on what, why, when and how to apply for level IV services.

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/share/bDvO4SdmguAeudBxJ3U9n938sfRywodajwlbM9B_YUFLv5-k4d3OIBDlNhs-6EwK.Gygt3-cI9VIs7XqU

Passcode: 7LeeW1QHN#

November Is ......

National Career Development Month

NOVEMBER 01, 2021 – NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Native American Heritage Month

NOVEMBER 01, 2021 – NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Election Day

NOVEMBER 02, 2021

Children's Book Week

NOVEMBER 08, 2021 – NOVEMBER 12, 2021

School Psychology Awareness Week

NOVEMBER 08, 2021 – NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Veterans Day

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Geography Awareness Week

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 – NOVEMBER 19, 2021

American Education Week

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 – NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Thanksgiving Day

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

 

PTA News

I am please to announce the election of our 2021-22 BHES PTA Executive Board! Please join me in congratulating the following Board Members:

President: India Fowler

Vice President, Membership: Trudy Amin

Vice President, Fundraising: Holly Krukowski

Treasurer: Efrem Reid

Secretary: Maimoona Bah-Duckenfield

Thank you so much to Diana, David and Facundo for your service to the school through your service to the Board!

Please join us for the next membership meeting on Tuesday, November 9th at 8:00pm. We’ll introduce the new board and discuss plans for the school year.

Have a great week!

Leiloni Stainsby

Outgoing PTA President

Become a Substitute Teacher and Save the Day!

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Want to make a difference in the life of a child? Fairfax County Public Schools is looking for enthusiastic, engaged, and dedicated substitute teachers

Substitutes help our students thrive when their teacher must be out of the classroom and are essential members of every school’s team. More information about the application process and requirements is available online.

RETAKES

Veterans Day 2-hour Early Release

Bush Hill ES will dismiss at 1:55 PM on Thursday, November 11th. Please plan accordingly.

Parent Resource Center

Fostering Wellness at Home

How can families support student wellness at home? When we focus on the strengths of the family and child, we can find ways to navigate difficult times and challenging transitions. 

Join Bethany Demers, FCPS Mental Wellness Specialist, for this important session.

Friday, November 5, 2021 10-11:30 a.m.

Register for Fostering Wellness at Home​​​​​​​


Tips to Improve Your Parenting Long Game: A Webinar for Families

Especially as the demands on parents are higher than ever during COVID, many of us can have become very reactive in our approach with our children -- addressing issues as they happen, wondering how to break out of negative cycles.

In this webinar, you'll learn proactive strategies that lead to more positive behavior outcomes AND will help you enjoy your children again.

Presented by Rachel Bailey, M.A., CPDPE., Parenting Specialist

Friday November 19, 2021 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Register for Tips to Improve Your Parenting Long Game: A Webinar for Families

Cover Virginia

Help Us Get Eligible Families and Students Covered

Photograph of young girl with autism working on an art project in a classroom.

Virginia Medicaid realizes the COVID-19 health emergency continues to place financial stress on many families. As a result, more families and students may now be eligible to receive quality health coverage, and we need your help to reach them.

As 1.3 million public school students go back to school, we remain committed to providing valuable resources to help you connect with families and talk to them about coverage. Our resources include:

  • Videos
  • Flyers
  • Frequently asked question sheets

Visit our website page for resources, including backpack stuffers and tools for in-person and virtual parent meetings. Help us spread the word to Virginia families!

Download Resources

The Virginia Department of Health has prepared a Back to School checklist to help make sure families are ready for a healthy school year. Share this checklist to ensure students are ready for the school year ahead.