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Math & Literacy Night has been postponed until June 5, 2024. See you then!
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. To make it easier, the form is now available online in SIS ParentVUE.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Once logged in to SIS ParentVUE, click “Online Packets” in the top right corner. Then, select “Federal Impact Aid Survey.” Get more information.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. Find out how to get technical support for ParentVUE.
Bush Hill believes in developing the strengths and talents of all students. Every student needs to be challenged and engaged in exciting learning experiences.
Bush Hill’s AAP offers a continuum of advanced academic services to meet a broad range of student needs. We take a holistic approach that uses a variety of assessments to determine the level of service to match the child’s current needs.
Bush Hill will be hosting a Parent Information Session to share the Screening and Identification Process for Full-Time (Level IV) AAP Services
Date: October 26, 2023
Time: 6:00-7:00
Location: Virtual (Link will be sent vie eNotify on 10/26)
Full Time Level IV Screening Timeline
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Fall: Students in grades 3-6 who are new to FCPS after February may be screened for placement beginning the second quarter of the current school year.
- Referral Deadline: October 14, 2022
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Winter: Students in grades 2-6 may be screened for full-time services to begin in the fall. All Level IV referral forms and optional materials are due to the AART at Bush Hill ES. Decisions will be mailed home directly from the AAP Office in the spring
- Referral Deadline: December 15, 2022
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND COACHES NEEDED!!! Odyssey of the Mind teams REQUIRE parents, school staff or teachers to volunteer to coach/co-coach a team. Please consider coaching! Currently we don’t have any coaches for the 6th grade teams. Optional Coach Training will be held on October 28, 2023, 8am-1pm. Please email ptabushhillelementary@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering or for more information.
RESTAURANT NIGHT AT UNO PIZZERIA- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd
Please join us for Bush Hill PTA Restaurant Night at UNO Pizzeria on Friday November 3rd. The attached flyer needs to be presented for dine in or take out. The flyer will also be put in Tuesday folders next week. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a community and support our local school. A portion of the proceeds from your meal(s) will directly benefit our school, enabling us to fund important projects, activities, and resources that enhance the learning experience for our children. We hope to see you there, sharing a meal and making a difference in the lives of our students. Put it on your calendar and make plans to come out and support this effort!
FALL FESTIVAL – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
We are thrilled to announce our annual Fall Festival, taking place on Saturday, November 11th, this year coinciding with Veterans Day. This special event not only promises a day filled with family fun and exciting activities, but also serves as an opportunity for us to honor our veterans for their sacrifices and service. Your involvement, through volunteering or simply attending, will help us create a memorable and inclusive day that brings our community closer and pays tribute to our heroes. Let us come together to make this Fall Festival a resounding success. Make plans now to support this community event! If you have ideas, are willing to volunteer, or want to join the planning committee, please email ptabushhillelementary@gmail.com.
Email: ptabushhillelementary@gmail.com
Facebook: Bush Hill Elementary School PTA
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future: A Community Conversation. Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to:
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help us plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability.
Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid. Your voice matters!
A Dyslexia Open House will be held Thursday, October 26, 4-6 p.m., at 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, Virginia. This event is open to families and staff members who would like to learn more about dyslexia and how FCPS supports students with dyslexia.
For the first hour, participants will have an opportunity to visit tables set up with information from a variety of departments in FCPS including the Office of the Ombuds, Office of School Psychology, and the Office of Special Education Instruction. During the second hour, speakers will address the importance of dyslexia awareness and how you can support your student. Please register in advance
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Bush Hill Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories, please complete the nomination through Google link for each category found below. You may nominate one or more employees at Bush Hill.
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrated exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below. To nominate an Outstanding Bush Hill Employee, Please click this link below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEN96I7uQXcgj0QvojREZPFHC58sVo_sqqVNdNw5caQojjgw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a principal (in any school/school district).
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: Has at least one year of experience in their current position as a School-Based Administrator (that is not a principal.)
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, and Director of Student Services.
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: Has at least one year of experience as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership.
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school.
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: Has at least one of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support.
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons.
**The deadline to submit a nomination is Nov 7, 2023**
If you have any questions, please contact Lalin Courtney at lcourtney@fcps.edu
Family Life Education Lessons
Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their classroom teacher. Students in Kindergarten through grade three receive instruction in an emotional and social health unit. Students in grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-family-life-education-fle.
In addition, grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review in multiple locations.
- Online in Schoology - includes lessons and media titles that FCPS has streaming rights for. Any additional media or book titles that are not streamed are available at your child’s school library. Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account.
- Your child’s school. Please contact the school to schedule a time to review lessons and/or media.
- City of Fairfax Regional Library – lessons only. Media is not available.
You are invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program. The meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, November 9th with time to be determined. Please save the date! Thanks!
November Events
The Family Resource Center (FRC) offers free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. The FRC is hosting the following events in November:
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Sibshops: An Exciting, In-Person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs, Monday, November 6, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at Providence Community Center.
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SibTeen: An Exciting, In-Person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs, Monday, November 6, 1-4 p.m., at Providence Community Center.
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Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair, Thursday, November 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Annandale High School (Cafeteria).
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Coping Strategies for Anxiety, Depression, and Stress: Part Two (Virtual), Friday, November 10, 10-11:30 a.m.
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Funcionamiento Ejecutivo - Ayudando a tus hijos con la organización, la regulación emocional , y la flexibilidad (presentado en español), Friday, November 17, 10-11:30 a.m.
Click the links above to register for the events. For more information, visit the Family Resource Center webpage
 Día de los Muertos is an opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones. Wednesday, November 1, and Thursday, November 2, are observance days this year. Watch this video to learn more about Día de los Muertos.
While Día de los Muertos is largely celebrated in Mexico and Latin America, it also coincides with All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2). These days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants worldwide to honor those who have died and are believed to have gone to heaven (All Saints Day) and those who may still be in purgatory (All Souls Day).
The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances during the school year. There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.
2 hour early dismissal on Friday, November 3rd. Please be sure there is a plan in place for your children. School will be closed on Monday & Tuesday, November 6 & 7 for Student Holidays.
   
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