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Dear Bush Hill Families,
This week has been a whirlwind of activity, filled with inspiring displays of teamwork and sportsmanship!
Special Olympics Little Feet Meet
On Friday, our school community was proud to participate in the Special Olympics Little Feet Meet. We had [number] student athletes and [number] peer mentors showcase their talents and enthusiasm at this heartwarming event. The local media even recognized our school's spirit! You can see the fantastic coverage of our participation here and here. FCPS also published an article recently about our team's practice and preparation for the event which you can read here. Girls on the Run Finishes Strong!
This past weekend, I was able to cheer on 75 of our amazing girls who participated in the Girls on the Run 5K race at Pentagon City, along with their supportive buddy runners and dedicated coaches. Their hard work and commitment truly paid off! Huge thanks to our GOTR Coaches: Jen Steiner, Kate Fitzpatrick, Catie Polis, Kayleigh Purcell, Maggie Williams, Natalie Montero, Mandy McGroddy, Lauren McKinnon, Atasha Jackson, and Alison Bieber. They volunteered their time and expertise throughout the season, making it such a positive experience for our girls.
These events exemplify the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and celebrating individual achievements. We are so proud of our student athletes, peer mentors, and Girls on the Run participants!
Looking Ahead
We have another exciting week planned, with our Band and Chorus Concert on Thursday night. Be sure to check the school calendar for more details.
As always, feel free to reach out to your child's teacher or the main office if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mary E. Duffy
Principal
Thank you to all of those who came out to support the PTA at Noodles & Company last night! Funds raised from restaurant nights help support school activities and improvements!
Summer Spiritwear Sale Going on NOW!
Bush Hill PTA has teamed up with 1st Place Spiritwear to provide a wide variety of items in an online shop including name brands like Nike and Adidas! Items are 25% off now through June 4th, so hurry and order today! All items will be directly shipped to you at this shop website https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/VA/Alexandria/Bush%20Hill%20Elementary%20School?
End of Year Social June 7th
Come to our summer send-off on June 7th from 6-8pm! We'll be celebrating the end of the school year with food trucks, music and lots of fun! Please bring lawn chairs or blankets for your family to sit on. The PTA wants to thank you for all of your support during the 2023-2024 school year!
Interested in helping with this event? Email us at ptabushhillelementary@gmail.com
Open PTA Positions for 2024-2025
Interested in serving on next year's PTA board? Open positions for 2024-2024 include: VP of Fundraising, VP of Membership, Secretary and Treasurer. Please email us at 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
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at the school—a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
 
🗓️ Calendar Reminder: Memorial Day
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the employee calendar and the school year calendar.
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Wednesday June 5th ( Rain date is Monday June 10th) Grades K-3 9:15 -12:20 Grades 4-6 12:40 – 3:45
For the special day to be a continued success, we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can assist with activities and clean up.
Please send in the paper form that went home or use the QR code to volunteer. If you have any questions, please reach out to the PE teachers Ms. Mulcahy & Ms. Nolan at 703-924-5600.
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Are you looking for an affordable FCPS summer camp? The Eastern Fairfax V.I.P. Summer camp may be for your child. The camp is only for rising 7th and rising 8th graders who attend Mark Twain, Hayfield, Whitman, Key or Sandburg. The camp will be at Sandburg Middle School and will run from July 1st – August 1st from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. Transportation will be provided for all students in need. Students will participate daily in sports activities, computer lab, game room and a cooking component as well as 5 field trips. The Cost for registration is $ 100 and there will be additional fees for the 5 field trips.
The registration form is located on the Mark Twain website and will stay open until June 1st. Please register soon as spots will fill up.
Thank you and please reach out to Dominic Amato – After School Specialist @ Twain – dfamato@fcps.edu
~ Mark Twain Staff
Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10, at 4:30 p.m. View details and a feedback form.
 A Bush Hill Fundraiser
Consider making your student or loved one’s legacy permanent at Bush Hill Elementary School by purchasing a brick to be placed on our brick path between Door 3 and Door 5. The bricks will be placed there among the other legacy bricks. We have two brick options to choose from. Bricks purchased now until May 24, 2024, will be laid in late summer 2024. Bricks purchased after May 24th, 2024, will be laid by Spring of 2025. All profits raised will be used to support student events, materials and supplies for Bush Hill ES.
Link:
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/checkout/getproduct?clientKey=ZZI5ZQWBKS04NJ8&buttonID=c23ad13d-4c15-4405-b98c-8ad89e89817c
Educate Fairfax is proud to introduce FCPS Alumni & Friends, an online network of alumni, teachers, parents/caregivers, and community members with ties to Fairfax County Public Schools. Whether you are a recent FCPS graduate or you’ve returned to Fairfax to work or raise your own family, this network will celebrate our alumni and friends of FCPS through stories, news and events, reunions, homecoming, and other activities. It’s also a great way to rekindle old friendships and build new ones. Join FCPS Alumni & Friends today!
Fairfax County is hosting its 1st Puzzle Hunt!
When: Launches June 15, 2024
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.
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