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Great News!
Your school photos are now online.
School Photos are now online!
Families should have received an E-proof via email.
Please remember to check your spam.
For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact: underclass@vosphoto.com
The team at Victor O’Neill Studios would like to thank Bush Hill Elementary for a great picture day!
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Volunteers are needed to make this a successful event. Please consider donating your time. Thank you! Please dress warmly! Thursday is supposed to be a chilly fall day!
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Upcoming Events
- November 20 - PTA Meeting (virtual), 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- November 21 - Turkey Trot Fundraiser, Bush Hill ES, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- November 24 - LEGO Challenge League competition, good luck BHES team!
- December 13 - Ledo Restaurant Night
Turkey Trot Fundraiser
We made our $5,000 goal. What a success thank you! Let’s keep it going to make this Turkey Trot a huge success!
We need volunteers to help with the Turkey Trot, Signup to Volunteer.
The Turkey Trot fundraiser will run now through Friday, November 29. On November 21, before the Thanksgiving luncheon, students will have the chance to run as many laps as they can. This is not only a chance to stay active but also to reflect on what they’re grateful for, all while raising funds that will directly benefit our school and students.
The proceeds from this event will help fund amazing initiatives, including field trips, classroom libraries, a new school sign (a long-term goal we can all be excited about) and future Bush Hill community activities.
Classes with the most funds raised and most laps will receive prizes!
1st Place - Pizza Party
2nd Place - Dance Party
3rd Place - Extra Recess
Since we achieved our school-wide goal of $5,000 raised, we will have a EGGstra fun SURPRISE after the Thanksgiving Holiday!!
How it works
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Now - November 21 - Students set lap goals and secure donations. People who donate can make a pledge for each lap run, or a flat donation.
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November 21 - In-person Fun Run! We will have on-site areas to drop off donations at the Thanksgiving Luncheon. Parents are welcome to cheer on your student at the Fun Run and we need volunteers to help with marking laps!
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November 21 - 29 - Return donations collected via cash/check. Make checks payable to Bush Hill Elementary PTA (please note the class grade and teacher). Donations can also be dropped off to the Main Office. The online site will close for donations November 29.
How to collect pledges/donations
Your student received instructions in their Tuesday Folders. We encourage you to register now online to start collecting pledges right away! Click here to register: Turkey Trot Registration. Once your child is registered, you will be able to track your progress online! You can view your pledges and donations, see your donation progress, and follow along with your class's progress! Problems registering? See our detailed instructions. Turkey Trot Registration Instructions. We need volunteers to help with the Turkey Trot, Signup to Volunteer.
Spiritwear
Did you know we have car magnets back in stock? Use the link here to order Magnets.
Need other Bush Hill spiritwear? Check out our online store and the holiday sale going on here BHES spiritwear, see flyer below.
 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
 Be on the lookout for Winter Enrichment programs! We plan to put those out after the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Support our School during Holiday Shopping!
Minted
Shop for holiday cards, photo books, and more at minted.com and use promo code FUNDRAISEBUSHILL. You will get 20% off your order and 15% will be donated to Bush Hill!!
Givebacks App
How it works:
- Create your Givebacks account
- Link your credit cards in the Givebacks app.
- Shop or dine at a participating locations and a portion of your purchase / bill is donated to Bush Hill ES!
- Explore the “Earn: In-Store” tab in Givebacks for nearby locations.
Shopping Online
Add the Givebacks extension to your Safari or Chrome browser and earn donations for Bush Hill ES at no extra cost to you when you shop at participating online stores
(on your computer)
- The Givebacks extension will pop up when you shop online or search on Google.
- Click 'Activate' on the extension before you check out
- The brand will donate a portion of your purchase to your favorite causes!
(on your phone)
- Download the Givebacks app
- Enable the mobile extension (Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android)
- Shop using your mobile browser
Stay up to date on all PTA events and opportunities by following us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/BushHillES/ ; send any questions to ptabushhillelementary@gmail.com
  
Calendar Reminder
Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
See the complete school year calendar and employee calendar.
All families should complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey as soon as possible. The form is available in ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in).
Please complete the form for each school-aged child in your household. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. The funds support all Fairfax County public schools and centers. Visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page to learn more.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Our Lost & Found is overflowing! Sweaters, Coats, Hats, Water Bottles, Lunch Boxes, Books, etc. Please swing by the next time you are in our building and take a look. Always label your children(s) items so that they can be returned to them if found. Unclaimed items will be donated during the winter break.
Bush Hill's Doors Open at 8:50 AM
Missing School During the Holidays
Looking ahead to the holiday season, if missing school is unavoidable, please speak with your child’s teachers in advance to create a plan for making up missed work. But remember, a homework packet cannot make up for the interaction and learning that happens in the classroom. Visit our website for attendance resources.
 
Would you like to help with the book fair? Sign up by clicking here!
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