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We want to thank the following staff members for their contributions to Bush Hill and wish them well as they begin new adventures for the 2022-23 school year:
- Ms. Goddin, 2nd Grade Teacher, is moving to Seattle, Washington
- Ms. Dobbins, 4th Grade Teacher, will be teaching at West Springfield ES in FCPS
- Ms. Oler, 4th Grade Teacher, is moving to Boston, Massachusetts
- Ms. Li, 5th Grade Teacher, will be teaching at Poplar Tree ES in FCPS
- Ms. Swinton, 5th Grade Teacher, will be teaching in Washington, D.C.
- Ms. Kapsak, 6th Grade AAP Teacher, has moved to Richmond, Virginia
- Ms. Harding, Kindergarten IA, will be an ESOL Teacher in Prince William County
- Ms. Sim, ESOL Teacher, will be moving to Colorado
- Ms. deLorimier, Math Coach, will be moving to Richmond, Virginia
- Ms. Linsley, Music Teacher, moving to Vermont
- Ms. Cornell, Special Education Teacher, will be moving to Maryland
- Ms. Cross, Special Education Teacher – will be teaching at Willow Springs ES in FCPS
- Ms. Forsht, Special Education IA, will be an IA at Graham Road ES in FCPS
- Ms. Utech, SBTS, will be staying home to care for her children
Preliminary SOL scores will be posted in ParentVUE Test History by Wednesday, June 8. Parents can access spring overall scores within their Test History tab by logging into ParentVUE through a web browser (not the app). Note: 9xx status scores and 0 scores from refusal/disruption/cheating are not in preliminary results; these will be part of official score report letters this summer.
We will be selling the few remaining Bush Hill Yearbooks on Wednesday morning before school. Please bring $15 cash (exact change) or check made payable to Bush Hill Elementary School. First come, first serve.
This Wednesday June 8th is the last Workout Wednesday of the Year!!! Break out your work out clothes or sports jerseys!!! Look for some movement activities in your classroom.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS!!
We really cannot thank you all enough for your help and support with Field Day. It was amazing to see so many parent/ family faces in-Person on our favorite day of the year. We know it was super-hot and humid, so we extra appreciate your time and energy. We hope you all enjoyed your day as much as we did! We certainly could not have done it without ALL of you! Have a great summer! And we hope to see you next year!!
Ms. Mulcahy & Ms. Nolan
Dear Bush Hill Families,
Media and technology use has increased over the years. Learning how to use media and technology wisely is an essential skill. The tech team would like to share resources on Digital Citizenship. Digital Citizenship refers to the responsible use of technology by anyone who uses computers, the Internet, and digital devices to engage with society. Students throughout the year receive Digital Citizenship lessons through their tech class or own classes. Students learn about online etiquette, personal data, learning to identify safe websites, password protection, promote media literacy, creative rights, digital footprints, and building healthy usage patterns. These lessons are from Common Sense Media.org. Please feel free to use these resources to continue the conversations at home. The resources are divided by grade level and are available in different languages.
Media Balance and Well being Toolkit
Common Sense Media Articles
Common Sense Media Family Tips
Best Regards,
Bush Hill Es Tech Team
This week, our parking lots will be getting a re-fresh and painted. The painters will arrive after dismissal, at 4:15 PM. Please be mindful of the parking lot closure. As soon as we know what days will be impacted - we will share this with you. This will impact SACC and evening community use.
Panther Families,
The Bush Hill Elementary School PTA hopes you have had a wonderful school year and that you’re all geared up for summer break.
We have one last ask of you before we head into summer. To build on the wonderful work of our current PTA Board and to continue to build our sense of community and school spirit, we’re hoping to get our new PTA on board this summer.
We hope you’ll hear our call to action!
We are seeking nominations for the following positions:
President*
Vice President, Membership
Vice President, Fundraising
Treasurer*
Secretary
The two *starred* positions need to be filled in order for the PTA to remain in good standing.
Please consider nominating yourself or another PTA member to serve on the PTA Board. Nominations are due by Friday, June 10th and may be emailed to BHESnominations@gmail.com.
The PTA will present the nominations via email no later than June 11th and will give members one week to vote. Please note that due to the virtual nature of the election, we will hold the vote via exception, which means that if you vote NO, you need to email the President with your no vote by June 17th.
We know the end of the year is tough and that it’s been a long year, but we’re asking for your support in getting our new PTA Board up and running so they can start planning for an exciting 2022-2023 school year.
Thank you for your interest and willingness to serve our school community!
The Bush Hill PTA Nominating Committee
Please check the overflowing lost and found. ALL items will be donated to a charitable organization next week.
SNAP at FCPA Farmers Markets
Charge your EBT card at the SNAP Information Table for your desired amount
- SWIPE
You will receive tokens worth DOUBLE the amount charged to your card. If you swipe for $20 you will receive $40 in tokens. SNAP tokens can be used to purchase SNAP-eligible items. 'Match' tokens can only be used for fruits & vegetables.
- DOUBLE
Use your tokens like cash. Vendors cannot give change, so try to make whole-dollar purchases. You can spend your tokens any time and they do not expire.
*You must use your tokens at the location they were purchased.*
- SHOP
We match SNAP benefits so you can purchase more fruits & veggies for less!
Locations:
Annandale ∙ Mason District Park│Thursdays, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.│May 5 - November 3
Mount Vernon∙ Sherwood Regional Library│Wednesdays, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m.│April 20-December21
Reston ∙ Lake Anne Village Center│Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.│April 30 - December 3
Lorton ∙ VRE Parking Lot│Sundays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.│May 1 - November 20
For Inclusion and ADA Support, call703-324-8563. TTY Va. Relay 711
Calendar Reminder: Last Day of School Is June 10
As a reminder, the last day of the 2021-22 school year is Friday, June 10, and students will be dismissed early.
June 20 Is a Holiday for All Employees—Schools and Offices Closed
As a reminder, Monday, June 20 (Juneteenth observed), is a holiday for FCPS employees. Juneteenth celebrates and commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
See the complete 2021-22 FCPS School Year Calendar.
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications Due This Summer
For the past two years, the federal government has provided no-cost meals to all public school students without the need to complete the annual Free and Reduced-Price Meal application. The extension of the no-cost meals benefit to all students is expected to expire at the end of this school year, meaning families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced price meals for the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible families are encouraged to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application before the first day of the 2022-23 school year. The online application will be available later this summer and accessible via the FCPS homepage.
Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes.
Summer Meal Service
No-cost summer meals will be served at all FCPS summer school locations this year. Please visit our website for updated information during the summer.
The Bush Hill Elementary Main Office will be open Monday - Friday
9 AM to Noon
By appointment only
Please call 703-924-5600
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