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Celebrating Black History Month
12th -- 100th Day of School Spirit Day
14th -- Valentine's Day
17th -- Presidents' Day HOLIDAY -- No School
25th -- Family Science Night @ 6 PM
FCPS Heart Month Red is an initiative by the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) to raise awareness of heart disease by wearing red during American Heart Month. Below are our Panther Staff Rockin' the RED!
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❖ Taco Bamba Restaurant Night
Visit Taco Bamba Landmark (6259 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312)
between 9am - 9pm on Wednesday February 12th and Thursday February 13th. Mention Bush HIll Elementary or enter the code GIVE20 in the coupon area for online orders. 20% of sales will go to the PTA.
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Upcoming Events
⮚ February 12 & 13 - Taco Bamba Restaurant Nights
⮚ February 19 - PTA General Body meeting (in-person and virtual)
⮚ February 25 - Science Night
❖ Bingo Night and Silent Auction
The PTA also thanks everyone who participated in the BHES annual Silent
Auction and Bingo Night. We hope you had a great time and we raised money to contribute to our student field trips!
❖ PTA Meeting
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for our first meeting of 2025 Wednesday February 19 6:30-7:30 in the Bush Hill Cafeteria. We would love to have you join in person, a virtual option will also be available.
❖ Spring Enrichment classes are coming soon!
❖ Let Me Run, a running club for boys, is coming back to BHES this spring! If your 3rd-6th grade boy is interested in joining please see the registration link. LMR BHES registration. We also need coaches to help with practices and preparing these boys with life lessons of encouragement culminating in a 5k the first weekend of June. If you have any questions email the PTA. Please reach out if you to register to be an assistant coach.
  ❖ Spirit Wear
This week only, save $10 on all Camelbak water bottles and $10 on all pajama pants! Don't miss this opportunity to save! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/97139
Upcoming Promotions:
● 2/10 - 2/16: 25% off water bottles
● 2/17 - 2/23: $8 off all long sleeve tees
● 2/24 - 3/2: 25% off all bags
❖ Stay up to date on all PTA events and opportunities!● Email us if questions, comments, or concerns: ptabushillelementary@gmail.com
● Follow us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/BushHillES/
  
Please consider volunteering! Sign up here for Family Science Night
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ADA922A1FDC43-54669753-bush
Student Illness Guidance: When to Stay Home
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Fever ≥ 100.4ºF / 38ºC
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Stay home until fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications, like Tylenol.
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Cough
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Stay home if coughing is severe or uncontrolled, or your child has wheezing or difficulty breathing, until symptoms have improved.
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Vomiting
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Stay home until vomiting has stopped overnight and your child can keep food and liquids down in the morning.
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Diarrhea
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Stay home until:
· Diarrhea has improved
· Your child is not having accidents
· They have no more than 2 bowel movements above what is normal for them in a 24-hour period
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Rash
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Stay home if your child has skin sores that are draining fluid and cannot be covered by clothing or a bandage. Stay home until sores begin to crust over. Recommend your child is seen by a healthcare provider.
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Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
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Stay home if your child has yellow or green eye discharge and see a healthcare provider. If they have bacterial conjunctivitis, stay home while symptomatic or until your child has been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours.
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FCPS PreK and Early Head Start programs provide a quality preschool experience with comprehensive services at no cost to qualifying families who reside in Fairfax County. Your family may qualify for PreK or Early Head Start if you:
- have a child who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30,
- receive free or reduced-price school meals, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Social Security Income, and/or homeless per definition of the McKinney Vento Act, or
- receive resources such as from a shelter and/or the FCPS homeless liaison office.
Though families may qualify, spaces are limited and selection is based on need, not “first come, first serve”, with PreK priority given to 4 year olds. The application process begins January 1st for the upcoming school year. However it is important for all families to apply as soon as possible.
Early Head Start is for children 0-2 years of age and pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon and Springfield areas.
Note: The application eligibility, selection and enrollment process is managed centrally at the Office of Early Childhood Curriculum and Grant Management located in Falls Church; not at schools. If you a have question about the application process or status please call the main English Line: 703-208-7900 or Spanish Line: 703-208-7901.
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:
- Submissions are entered through StaffConnect, the HR portal for all employee actions. Select “I want to submit a(n)” and scroll to “FCPS Cares Submission.” The report will use the word “incident,” which is a generic term for all submissions, regardless of type.
- 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.
🗺️ Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
Countywide lottery registration for the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program for first graders in the 2025-26 school year is open through Thursday, February 13, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m.
Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Interested parents/caregivers may want to attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered.
Get more details on the DLI Program webpage.
🧲 Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts.
Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration Page.
Black History Month Kickoff Celebration (Note: Date Change)
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FCPS’ Chief Equity Office invites the community to an Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event begins with a light reception followed by a formal program, From the Threads of Our Past to the Fabric of Our Future. The program will honor the enduring contributions of Black history and culture while envisioning a future rooted in equity and excellence. It will include inspiring performances, personal stories, reflections, and opportunities to connect and celebrate. The event is open to the entire community.
For more information, contact Nina Thomas, senior manager for Professional Learning and Cultural Responsiveness.
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Make Sure Your Children Are Up-to-Date on Immunizations
Please make sure your child has all of their necessary immunizations. Remember, all students are required to be immunized against certain diseases to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of keeping children healthy!
Starting Monday, May 19, students who have not provided proof of immunization may not be allowed to attend school. You can check your child’s immunization status and submit updated immunization information by accessing SIS ParentVUE.
Please check with your health care provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2024-25 school year. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your health care provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources. Be wise and immunize!
Quick Links
SIS ParentVUE
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