Read-A-Thon was a huge success! Not only did we reach our $10,000 goal, but we surpassed it! Thank you to all of the amazing students who dedicated their time to reading, and to the family members who supported their students as they worked to reach their goals. Way to go Panthers!
Bingo Night & Silent Auction THIS FRIDAY, March 1st
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The online portion of the Silent Auction 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 (pizza, popcorn & water), check out our spirit wear, and bid on exclusive live auction items (themed baskets, teacher lunches, student art pieces & more)!!
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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#/
Let Me Run Coaches Needed!
The PTA is looking to put together a boy's running club this spring! We need coaches to help make this program a success or we cannot offer it this spring! Want to help? Email us ptabushhillelementary@gmail.com.
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.
Dropoff and Pickup Assistance
The PTA is looking to assist our school by increasing adult presence during morning dropoff and afternoon pickup from the campus. We will potentially model our efforts after the national program Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students), but adapted for our community.
Anyone interested in and available for this effort, please email ptabushhillelementary@gmail.com.
Become a PTA Member Today!
It's easy! Click here: Join_PTA
- 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
Opens March 3
FCPS is partnering with independent firm K12 Insight to administer our third Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Our families' feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools. Topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight on March 3. A public link will be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will also be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
📅 Calendar Reminder: March 5 Presidential Primary — Student Holiday/School Planning Day
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The Fairfax Board of Elections requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the safe and efficient administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.
March 5 will be a holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day for teachers.
As outlined in Regulation 4421, School Planning Days are directed by school-based administrators to devote time to school improvement efforts, such as collaboration around data, common assessments, and responsive instruction.
Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as it is on other professional work days.
See the complete school year calendar. See the employee calendar.
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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!
 Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after spring break. Make sure your child is in school every day, right up until vacation starts. Our teachers will be teaching, and our students will be learning. Visit our website for more attendance resources
The order deadline is April 15th. Late orders might not be accommodated. Order TODAY !
We look forward to welcoming our newest Panthers to Bush Hill Elementary for School Year 2024-25. Registration packets are available in the Bush Hill ES Main Office, or you may download the forms using the links below.
The registration requirements are as follows:
For incoming Kindergarten students – please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration
It is important that you have filled out all the paperwork, and bring with you the following:
- Photo ID
- Original Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency (Deed or Lease to your home)
- Virginia Physical and Immunization Record (due prior to school starting in August)
When you are ready, and have gathered most of your documentation, please contact me to set up your registration appointment. All registrations are done by appointment only.
I look forward to meeting with you! Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Elizabeth Fallowfield DePalma, Registrar/SIA
Bush Hill Elementary School
PHONE 703-924-5600 FAX 703-924-5697 EMAIL efdepalma@fcps.edu
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