Parent Presentation on Trends in the Drug Culture; February 29, 2024
Many challenges and responsibilities come with being a parent, and having to address a difficult topic with your child, such as drug culture, trends and identifying signs of substance use, can be stressful. Drugs and drug paraphernalia is now being disguised as common everyday items out in plain sight, to go unrecognized by parents or other adults. Substance Abuse Prevention Program want to provide you with information so you will be able to recognize drugs and drug paraphernalia and also the signs of drug use to equip you to have real and meaningful dialog with your child concerning these issues.
Join us on February 29th, 2024 @ 6:00pm at Edison High School where we will be hosting a parent presentation to provide information on the trends in drug culture. After the presentation there will be time to ask questions or to receive more information. The trends in drug culture have created innovative ways to hook your child and we are here to arm you by providing information concerning these topics that will assist in effective communication with your child. Also, a Narcan Training with be provided by a member of the Community Services Board.
Shawn Elliott, BS, QMHP-C Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Sbelliott@fcps.edu
Last Day of Read-A-Thon!
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN YOUR READING LOGS, PLEDGE SHEETS & DONATIONS. Finish gathering donations and submit here: http://app.memberhub.gives/bhes2024go-read.
Bingo Night & Silent Auction March 1st
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The online portion of the Silent Auction starts THIS Friday, February 23rd and goes through Thursday, February 29th at midnight! Browse and bid on online items and pre-order Bingo cards and food for Bingo Night here: https://app.memberhub.gives/bushhillauction2024/Campaign/Details
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Bingo Night doors open 6:00pm on Friday, March 1st. Bingo starts promptly at 6:30pm. Avoid long lines by coming early! Grab some food, check out our spirit wear, and bid on exclusive live auction items (themed baskets, teacher lunches, student art pieces & more)!!
- If you signed up to donate an item for a grade basket, please deliver them to your student's classroom or the front office by TOMORROW 2/21. Thank you!
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We need lots of volunteers to help to make this fun night successful! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA4AD2DA0FCC07-47333775-silent#/
Staff Appreciation Week
Planning for Staff Appreciation Week is underway! If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee, please email us at ptabushhillelementary@gmail.com.
Become a PTA Member Today!
It's easy! Click here: Join_PTA We'd love to see if we can reach our goal of 250 members by the end of the month!
- Why join? Membership helps support our students and staff! The PTA helps plan fun activities for our school community (for staff and students), plans fundraisers, and supports the purchase of new materials and items for school improvements.
Ideas, thoughts, questions; want to volunteer or assist? We take donations via Givebacks and always need help from volunteers! https://bushhill.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
In March, our P.E. classes will be focusing on bike safety. Some students will have the opportunity to learn how to ride a bike, while others will learn about important bike safety practices while building on their bike riding skills. If students ride their bikes to and from school, they can use their own bikes for this unit. Students are encouraged to bring in their own bike helmets, if they have them, to use on their designated P.E. days. This will ensure a comfortable and properly fitted helmet. For students borrowing a helmet from the school, they will need to wear the required hair caps during the unit to maintain hygiene standards. Don't worry! Our helmets will be cleaned after each use. If preferred, students may bring in a baseball hat or bandana from home to wear under the borrowed helmet instead of a hair cap. Students must wear close-toed shoes to participate in the bike unit. No crocs or sandals are allowed. This unit will take place outside and students will be going out unless it is raining. The morning classes could get chilly, please dress appropriately!
Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us! Thank you for your partnership!
Shannon Nolan, spnolan@fcps.edu & Meaghn Mulcahy, mmmulcahy@fcps.edu
Please mark your calendars......
Tuesday, March 5 - Student Holiday, No School (Primary Presidential Election Day).
The Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 10:45 a.m., at Hayfield Secondary School. The event features a public tasting of student dishes and demonstrations from two local celebrated chefs.
The student challenge at the heart of this event is to create healthy, delicious, and culturally diverse school menu items that meet USDA guidelines. Entries will be judged by a panel including celebrity chefs, school food professionals, and local food producers. The public is invited to vote for their favorite dish.
Chefs Najmieh Batmanglij and Chris Morgan of Joon will offer a demonstration at 11:15 a.m. Public tasting of student dishes will get underway at noon.
Student-created dishes from this annual event have been featured on school menus throughout the Greater Washington Region. It is free to attend, but registration is required.
Save the Date: Employee Conversations With Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Dr. Reid wants to hear from you! A series of Employee Conversations with the superintendent will be held this spring across the school division. Events are planned for the following dates:
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Wednesday, April 3, 6:30-8 p.m., Fairfax Villa Elementary School.
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Thursday, April 4, 6:30-8 p.m., Braddock Elementary School.
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Monday, April 8, 4:30-6 p.m., South County Middle School.
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Monday, April 15, 4:30-6 p.m., Frost Middle School.
Click on the location above to register. These events are an opportunity to share your thoughts and ask questions. Reach out to Dr. Reid at any time by submitting a question via the superintendent’s webpage or emailing Superintendent@fcps.edu.
❄️ Make Sure You Receive Emergency/Weather Text Messages
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If you are not currently receiving text messages from FCPS regarding weather delays and other critical operational messages, please follow the process below:
- Log in to UConnect.
- Click Bookmarks > Employee Self Service > Personal Information > Contact Numbers.
- Click Add.
- On the Detail section, click Contact Type, then select Cell Phone.
- Enter your cell phone number in the Phone Number field.
- Enter the Start Date or leave on the default date (today’s date).
- Click Update.
Note: In addition to email and text messages, FCPS weather delays and closings are posted on Twitter, Facebook, FCPS.edu, and school websites, and announced on local media broadcasts.
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 Spring is nearly here and so is the Edison High School All Night Grad Party (ANGP) Mulch Sale!
The ANGP has been a long standing tradition and your support keeps it going each year. Your purchase helps us provide a safe and incredibly fun night for our graduating seniors.
Order online at edisonangp.com/mulch-sale. Delivery is available with the purchase of 20+ bags.
Thank you and happy gardening!
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