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Dear Bush Hill Families,
We hope this email finds you well. We wanted to provide you with an update regarding construction that may be noticeable at the main entrance of our school. Our facilities team is currently installing a vestibule, which is a second set of doors designed to enhance security. This project is a valuable addition to our school's safety measures.
We anticipate that the construction will be completed within the next few weeks. During this time, we ask for your understanding as we may experience some minor inconveniences. Please note that any guests visiting our school during school hours should still come to Door 1 and ring the bell. Our school staff will greet them in the main office as usual.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our school's safety and security.
Sincerely,
Mary Duffy, Principal
On your mark, get set, WALK & ROLL! Get ready for the 28th annual National Walk & Roll to School Day on October 9, 2024!
Environmental benefits of walking, biking, and rolling to school
- Walking, biking, and rolling to school encourages a healthy lifestyle that has the potential to aid in the battle against climate change.
- Active travel modes, such as walking and biking, can replace many of the short car trips we make throughout the day – including those to school.
- Adopting modes of active travel can simultaneously build physical activity into daily life while reducing oil consumption and carbon dioxide emissions which contribute to climate change.
- Even when considering rapid population growth in most American cities, bicycling has the potential to reduce carbon emissions more than any other alternate mode of travel.
Upcoming Events
October 9 - BHES Restaurant Night Hangry Burger, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
October 9 - Fall Festival Event Volunteer Meeting, 8:00 p.m. (virtual)
October 16 - PTA General Body Meeting, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (virtual)
October 26 - Fall Festival, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bush Hill ES
 Hangry Burger Restaurant Night
Wednesday October 9th from 4-8pm join us at Hangry Burger on Frontier Drive! 20% of sales go directly to the PTA for enrichment and other programs.
 Fall Festival Volunteers Needed!
We're excited to announce the PTA will be sponsoring our Annual Fall Festival Saturday October 26, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help make this fun community event a success.
We're looking for:
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Strong community connections: Do you know local businesses, organizations, or community leaders?
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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?
As a member of our Committee your contributions will be invaluable.
Please join our next committee meeting planned for October 9 at 8:00 p.m.
https://meet.google.com/tdh-dvcd-ypa
Can’t make the meeting email us at ptabushhillelementary@gmail.com to learn how you can help!
Can only volunteer on event day? Click the link below to sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA4AD2DA0FCC07-52139648-fall
 PTA Reflections Program
This year Bush Hill PTA is proud to partner with VA and National PTA to participate in the Reflections program. Reflections engages students and their families in arts education activities by encouraging students to explore the arts for fun and recognition. Reflections provides an opportunity for students to express their creativity in one of 6 artistic categories:
- Dance Choreography
- Film Production
- Literature
- Music Compositions
- Photography
- Visual Art
The Reflections theme for 2024-2025 is “Accepting Imperfections.”
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6 students are encouraged to submit original works of art expressing this year’s theme; Reflections art works are being accepted now through Tuesday December 3. Please see the link to the student entry package below for detailed submission information. Contact PTA if there are additional questions/concerns, ptabushhillelementary@gmail.com; please put “Reflections” in the subject line.
Reflections Student Entry Packet
Join the PTA!
We want every family in our school to join PTA, because we can do more together than apart. We are always looking for new and unique ideas to bring our community together! Join the PTA now and then join us at our next PTA meeting on Wednesday October 16th. Your involvement, whether large or small, is vital to our success!
Use the link to Volunteer Now! (https://shorturl.at/RvyVi)
Stay up to date on all PTA events and opportunities by following us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/BushHillES/
AAP Info Session Recording
Thank you to all of the parents and guardians who were able to attend our AAP Info Session on September 26. If you were unable to attend, you may review it here https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/share/ih_n_c1ajwnhT1orQwCQCPFxjKjQ6wfQhTUoiJUSTWOQ-J509L5y7MdVARUt7h3Q.8t1CHmADGkZ9DtXI
We hope you will join us on Thursday, October 10th for our session on the FCPS Full-Time AAP referral process. This process is applicable to students in grades 2-6 at Bush Hill. A link will be sent on Thursday to families.
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 AAP Services
Date: October 10, 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Virtual (Link will be sent vie eNotify on 10/10)
Full-Time AAP 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 15, 2024
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Winter: Students in grades 2-6 may be screened for full-time services to begin in the fall of the following school year. All Full-Time 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, 2024
Digital Citizenship week is October 14th-18th and we are having a Spirit Week to highlight this important topic! Check out the calendar so you can dress your student ready to celebrate. This year's Digital Citizenship Week focuses on supporting student's mental and physical health in relation to technology use. Looking for resources to support Digital Citizenship at home? Check out the resources for parents from Common Sense Media.
How to Encourage School Attendance in Elementary School
Parents have a huge influence on students when it comes to attendance. Attending school regularly helps students feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Good attendance will help students do well in high school, college, and at work.
Before School Starts:
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Establish regular bed time and morning routines to help your child develop a habit of on-time attendance.
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Find out what day school starts and make sure your child has the required shots.
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Introduce your child to her teachers and classmates before school starts to help him transition by attending your school’s open house.
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If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make her feel comfortable and excited about learning.
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Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
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Establish childcare arrangements.
During the school year:
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Maintain regular bed time and morning routines to help your child develop a habit of on-time attendance.
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Talk to your child about why going to school everyday is important unless they are sick.
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Don’t let your child stay home unless she is truly sick.
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If your child seems reluctant to go to school, find out why and talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make him feel comfortable and excited about learning. Keep in mind complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
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When possible, avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
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Reach out to your child’s teacher or school counselor if you are experiencing tough times such as unstable housing, transportation or health problems.
FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person.
All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
- Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
National School Principals Month
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
 Smile! School Picture Day
📅 Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day
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