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This week we are celebrating Blue Star Welcome Week! Blue Star Welcome Week was created to recognize the 600,000 military families that move to new communities each year. This special week raises awareness and builds support for military families across the country. During Blue Star Welcome Week, the goal is to proactively improve military families’ sense of belonging to their local communities by forging strong connections between our military family members and their local neighbors. There will be a Blue Star Spirit Day on Friday, September 27. Wear Red, White & Blue to show your support of Bush Hill’s military families!
Upcoming Events
- September 25 - Fall Fun Run and Wellness Festival Planning Meeting, 8:30 pm (virtual)
- October 9 – BHES Restaurant Night @ Hangry Burger, 4:00-8:00pm
- October 16 - PTA General Body Meeting, 6:30-7:30 @ Bush Hill or virtual
➢ Fun Run and Wellness Festival Committee Members Needed!
Are you ready to make a difference in our school community? We're excited to announce our revamped Fall Fundraiser: Bush Hill Fun Run and Community wellness festival! To ensure a successful event, we're seeking dedicated volunteers to join our fundraising committee.
We're looking for:
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Strong community connections: Do you know local businesses, organizations, or community leaders?
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Fundraising experience: Have you been involved in previous fundraising events?
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Event planning skills: Are you experienced in setting up fun runs or similar events?
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Organizational superpowers: Are you a master of logistics and detail-oriented?
If you have any of these skills or a passion for giving back to our school, we'd love for you to join our team! Your contributions will be invaluable in making this event a success.
To learn more or to sign up, please email ptabushhillelementary@gmail.com or complete the following Volunteer form (listing Fun Run and Wellness Festival Committee as a preference.)
Kick Off meeting is planned for September 25th at 8:30 p.m.: https://calendar.app.google/NyhK9Zy5Xi2Ty4kU9
➢ Enrichment Programs are starting this week!
Some courses are closed and start this week. There are still some spots left in Kidcreate Art class, computer coding, and the two Chess classes but registration is almost over! Get more information and see what is available here:
Signup for BHES Fall Enrichment
To find out more information about Odyssey of the Mind (OM) click here.
We need your help! Reach out to the PTA at ptabushhillelementary@gmail.com if interested in being a coach or judge,
Signup here: Odyssey Signup.
➢ Hangry Burger Restaurant Night
Wednesday October 9th from 4-8pm save the date to join us at Hangry Burger on Frontier Drive! Help us raise money for the PTA.
➢ Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who joined our first PTA meeting. Save the date for our next PTA Meeting Wednesday October 16.
As discussed the PTA has an exciting year of events planned and many opportunities for you to get involved. Whether you can contribute a few hours a month or take on a leadership role, your involvement makes a significant difference. Use the link to Volunteer Now!
➢ Stay up to date on all PTA events and opportunities!
It’s Required by Virginia Law!
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia.
Please provide your child’s proof of immunization by Monday, September 30. You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record through ParentVUE using the Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet. You may also deliver records to your school’s front office.
If your child is not yet up to date on their immunizations, but you have made an appointment to get them immunized, submit an Immunization Action Plan to your child’s school. You may also submit it through the “Student Information” section in ParentVUE.
Once your child receives their immunizations, submit their immunization records to your school’s front office or through ParentVUE using the Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet.
Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:
- A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.
Find more information on immunizations.
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 an overview of the:
Overview of the Continuum of Advanced Academic Elementary Services
Date: September 26, 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Virtual (Link will be sent vie eNotify on 9/26)
  
FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.
The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families without a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact your child’s school.
Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
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Monday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Newington Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
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Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
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Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
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Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.
Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
Fairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages.
The legacy bricks purchased in the Spring of 2024 will be laid by the end of October. These bricks will be place among the other bricks on the path between doors 3 and 5.
If you are interested in purchasing a legacy brick, see the link below. All sales of the legacy brick is through My School Bucks, you will prompted to fill out a form based on the brick you are wanting to purchase. If you have questions, please contact the BHES Main Office (703) 924-5600. 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
The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. We invite you to submit a story below to acknowledge the great work of an FCPS employee or group of employees who should receive FCPS CARES recognition.
Please take note of the following before submitting an FCPS CARES:
- A notification email, with the submission text included, will be sent to the recipient(s) and copied to the recipient's supervisor(s).
- All submissions will be posted to our FCPS CARES webpage and shared via other FCPS news outlets.
- Submissions containing personal or sensitive information may be edited to protect individuals' privacy.
- Feel free to compose your submission using a text editor such as Microsoft Word before copying and pasting it in the StaffConnect text box.
For questions, please email employeeawards@fcps.edu.
National School Principals Month
October 2 - National Custodian Appreciation Day
October 3 - HOLIDAY - No School -- Rosh Hashanah
October 4 - TEACHER WORK DAY - No School for Students
October 6 - National Coaches Day
October 14 -- STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY -- No School for Students
October 21 -- 12:55 PM Early Dismissal
October 31 - 1:55 PM Early Dismissal -- End of First Quarter
November 1 -- HOLIDAY -- No School -- Dawali
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