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Upcoming Events
- December 13 - Ledo Restaurant Night
- January 2025 - Poverty Awareness Month
Turkey Trot Update
We raised over $12,000! We more than doubled our goal!
Bush Hill students ran 13,488 laps during our Turkey Trot. What an amazing accomplishment.
Top Fundraiser Classes
- Ms. Gallego's Kindergarten Class
- Ms. Becker's Kindergarten Class
- Ms. Steventon's Kindergarten Class
Some Honorable Mentions for high fundraising include Ms. Pratt's 6th Grade Class, Ms. Faye's 3rd Grade and Ms.Kirchmier's 3rd grade class.
The Top Running Classes are (aka the classes that ran the most laps):
- Pratt's 6th Grade Class
- Fahey's 3rd Grade class
- Martin's 6th Grade class
Some of our other amazing running classes include Ms. Kirchmier's 3rd Grade, Dowd's 5th Grade class, and Fleshman's 5th Grade.
Congratulations to all our amazing Bush Hill students and those top prize winners! The PTA wants to send a big thank you to all the staff, teachers, students, parents and others who made the Turkey Trot possible.
Donate to the Staff Holiday Breakfast
Help say an end of year thank you to our amazing staff with a breakfast on December 18th! Use the link below to donate.
Holiday Breakfast Donation
Support our School during Holiday Shopping!
Minted
Shop for holiday cards, photo books, and more at minted.com and use promo code FUNDRAISEBUSHHILL. 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
 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 BHES spiritwear.
Silent Auction & Bingo Night - Can you spare an hour of time?
Bingo night and Silent Auction are coming in February. We are actively soliciting for donations. Can you spare an hour a week to reach out to local businesses or pick up donated items?
We ask you to consider your talents, skills, and professional background and consider donating your time in the form of a ‘service.’ Are you someone who works with your hands and could donate your time to build or create something for a fellow Bush Hill family? Are you an artist, a chef or restaurant owner, a small business owner? Do you know someone who could donate their time or services?
Complete the form below to let us know how you can help!
Silent Auction & Bingo Night Volunteer Form
Winter Enrichment is here!
Register now for BHES Winter Enrichment programs! See the flyers below, click on the link below for information about each program. The flyers are also coming home in Tuesday folders. Winter Enrichment Program Info
   
   
 Our Strings Concert will be held on January 8, 2025.
GIRLS ON THE RUN NEEDS A SPRING 2025 HEAD COACH!!!
Dear BHES Community:
Girls on the Run needs you! We need a Head Coach or Head Coaches for the Spring 2025 season, or we will not have a team.
About GOTR
Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others.
Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Together, they experience a sense of belonging and connection as a team. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. At the end of the season, the team completes a Community Impact Project and a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.
www.gotrnova.org/programs
Become a Coach
Girls on the Run coaches are trained volunteers who lead a team of participants through a season of powerful and fun lessons. You do not need to be a runner; you simply need to have a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Coaches receive all the tools and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give.
www.gotrnova.org/coach
If you're interested in learning more, please email PTABushHillElementary@gmail.com and kmphillips@fcps.edu
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Please visit lost & found. All items will be donated over the Winter Break. |
Attendance Is Important Every Day!
The weeks surrounding winter break often include more empty seats in classrooms. Every hour of every school day is a unique opportunity for students to learn, connect, and grow. Let’s nurture a rock-solid attendance habit.
A big thank you to:
- 🌟 Students who show up daily and the parents/caregivers supporting them.
- 👩🏫 Teachers who create a welcoming environment for learning.
- 👨💼 Administrators who provide a safe and engaging place to grow.
- 👏 Bus drivers, support staff, and volunteers who help our learners.
If you or your child need support, please contact a school counselor (Ms. El Baba; Ms. Cate; Ms. Darlington), social worker (Ms. Cann), or family liaison (Ms. Dima).
If your child is not feeling well, please refer to our guidance on when to keep your child home.
We account for every child every day. If your child will be absent or tardy, please notify us by calling our 24-hour attendance line @ 703-924-5656 or email BushHillElem.Attendance@fcps.edu
Find more attendance resources.
❄️ Winter Break (Student Holiday)
Winter break is Monday, December 23, 2025 through Friday, January 3, 2025.
Classes resume on Monday, January 6, 2025. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year!
See the complete school year calendar.
  Formed Families Forward is pleased to offer a new training for parents and caregivers to boost family safety and wellness as you prepare for all of the excitement and disruptions of your children’s break from school and their expectations for winter holiday celebrations. Join us for an interactive workshop and get new strategies for managing the winter break and for starting the new year strong!
12/16/2024, 11:45 am-1:00 pm (with a light lunch provided) OR 6:45 - 8:00 pm (with a light dinner provided):
Location: Charles Houston Recreation Center
Address: 901 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Simultaneous SPANISH interpretation is available upon request. Register Here.
Webinar - Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online December 13, 2024, from 10-11:30 a.m. Register Here
Join us for this important webinar presented jointly by Fairfax County Schools, the Fairfax County Police Department, the Department of Justice, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Webinar Highlights:
- What is Sextortion?
- What are FCPS and FCPD seeing in relation to sextortion?
- How can families help prevent their kids from becoming victims?
- How should families respond if their child was victimized?
 🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance.
Learn how to help these families and discover the many resources available to support those experiencing food insecurity on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break
Fairfax County Public Library’s winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL branch or their Winter Reading Adventure website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.
Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.
⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!
The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.
Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, the Holiday Lantern Tour at Colvin Run Mill, and many more fun events.
Quick Links
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