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A friendly reminder that Monday, March 10, 2025 is a 3-hour early release for Bush Hill students. We will dismiss at 12:55 PM. Please mark your calendar. April 21st & May 12th will also be 3-hour early release Mondays.
Upcoming Events
- March 5 - Hangry Burger Restaurant Night
- February 28 - March 14, Read-A-Thon
- Hangry Burger Restaurant Night
Wednesday March 5 from 4-8pm join us at Hangry Burger on Frontier Drive!
20% of sales go directly to the PTA for enrichment and other programs.
 Our 2025 Read-a-Thon started Friday February 28th! It’s not too late to sign up! Start logging pages read today! Use the link below to sign up and fundraise online.
https://app.givebacks.gives/bhesreads2025
Will your child’s class be rewarded with an ice cream party for the most pages read or most funds raised? We hope you’ll join in the fun and participate.
Keep on reading!!
 Odyssey of the Mind
Good luck to the 5 Odyssey of the Mind teams from Bush Hill Elementary School who will compete in the regional Odyssey of the Mind tournament at Discovery Elementary School and Williamsburg Middle School in Arlington, Virginia on Saturday, March 8th. Teams have been working on their creative thinking problems since the fall and we are proud of all their hard work! Go Panthers!
Register now for Spring Enrichment!
Register now for BHES Spring Enrichment programs! See the flyers below, click on the links for information about each program. The flyers are also coming home in Tuesday folders.
Check out the flyers and individual links below or head to the main registration page linked below.
 Let Me Run; (starts 3/19)
Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:15 pm (Grade Levels: 3-6, boys only)
Price: $135
Register for Let Me Run
 iCook, Rainbow of Flavors; (starts 4/9)
Wednesday 4:00pm-5:00pm (Grade Levels: K-4)
Price: $184 + processing fee
Register for Cooking Class
 iSTEAM, Amazing Earth (starts 4/10)
Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm (Grade Levels: K-4)
Price: $184 + processing fee
Register for iSteam: Amazing Earth
 Kidcreate; LEGO Art (started 4/4)
Fridays 4:10pm-5:10pm (Grade Levels: 1-4)
Price: $184
Register for LEGO Art
 Learn Now Music; play piano, violin, guitar and drums (starts 4/8)
Tuesdays 4:15pm-5:15pm (Grade levels: K-6)
Price: $185
Register for Learn Now Music
 Friendly competition is at the heart of Challenge, as teams of students engage in research, problem solving, coding and engineering – building and programming a LEGO robot that navigates the missions of a robot game.
As part of the Challenge teams also participate in a research project to identify and solve a relevant real world problem. Student whoa re interested would participate in the Spring class each week for 8 weeks and then continue in the fall when school is back in session to work towards preparing for the Challenge set for the Fall 2025. Volunteers will guide and mentor the kids to learn and prepare for this Challenge.
Class limited in size we request only students with plans to continue in the fall.
FIRST LEGO Challenge League
Thursdays 4:00pm-5:30pm (Grade Levels: 3-5)
Price: $50
Register for LEGO League
Staff Appreciation Week
This is a huge week for our school to show our appreciation to the entire staff and students. We need volunteers to be on the committee to schedule and come up with ideas for the events for the week. Please reach out to the PTA if interested!
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/
Spring is coming, we promise! We are well on our way to another Green Flag from EcoSchools. Go Panthers!!! This year we need your help with the garden and spring cleanup. We have volunteer opportunities that will take 10 minutes up to recurring support throughout spring. Can you collect newspapers/magazines? Do you find weeding and cutting back gardens relaxing? We could use your help on your own time or during a STEAM class!
We have two Sign Up Genius(es) to choose from:
- For parents and guardians who can help on their own timeline: sign up here. or use https://bit.ly/3CEGvcR
- For parents and guardians who can help during STEAM class time: sign up here. or use http://bit.ly/3CQ8Vk4
Email Mrs. Blackburn if you have questions jlblackburn@fcps.edu
Spring Pictures and Class Photos are coming on Thursday, March 13th.
What to Expect on Spring Picture Day
- All students will be photographed.
- Multiple photos will be provided for each student.
- Each class will take a class photo.
What to Expect After Portrait Day
- Approximately ten days after picture day, parents will have the option to order online. Free shipping will be offered during a two-week period once images are online
- If you have questions regarding picture day or online ordering, please contact the following email: Underclass@vosphoto.com
If you would like to volunteer to help with picture day, please contact Mrs. Lisa Dial at 703-924-5600 or ldial@fcps.edu.
  
Be sure to save the date, May 8th from 6:15-7:15 pm, for our Culture Community Connections Night. This is a great opportunity to connect with families, learn about our students’ cultures, and sample some tasty food! Teachers are welcome to present as well, just like last year. Click here if you’d like to present! We also need staff volunteers to help during the event. If you can help, please sign up here. Thanks!
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Summer Camps
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps (IFTA) will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
Tech Adventure Camp is a week-long exploratory camp for current K-5 students. It offers a range of activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), as well as in culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing. CTE Summer Academy is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch our video about CTE camps.
IFTA is a two- or three-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, Health and Physical Education 9 (graduation requirement), music, and theater. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
Kids Cook Up Some Competition at the Culinary Challenge
Don’t miss the Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge on Saturday, March 8, at 9:30 a.m., at Hayfield Secondary School! View a live stream of teams presenting their recipes to the judges, attend a public tasting of student dishes, and watch a chef demo with two locally celebrated chefs/restraurateurs. The event is free; registration is required.
Students participating in Family and Consumer Sciences electives are invited to participate in the Culinary Challenge by forming teams and creating a delicious and healthy school meal. Meals must meet USDA requirements for school nutrition and reflect the rich cultural traditions in our school population.
Recipes will be judged by a panel of local celebrity chefs. Register and get more information, including a list of participating chefs, on the Real Food for Kids website.
Plan for the Future Today for Students in Special Education
Join Career and Transition Services (CTS) on Wednesday, March 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School to learn about planning and supports for your student’s life in and after high school.
Meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities. Learn about short- and long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, supported decision-making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post-school success.
This event also includes speakers discussing individualized education program (IEP) transition planning, special education services, and postsecondary options for younger students as they navigate FCPS and plan for their future. A question and answer session will follow. Register in advance.
✨ Preparing students for a wide range of postsecondary options and successfully navigating their future path is part of FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation.
FCPS Family Academy Offers Free Webinars and Events for Families
In March, the Family Academy will offer the following webinars and events presented by the Family Resource Center (FRC):
Click on the titles for more information or to register. Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.
Upcoming Family Academy Events
You are an important part of your child’s education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child’s needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.
✨ Fostering trusting partnerships with families is included in Pillar B of the FCPS Strategic Plan: Vibrant Home, School, and Community Partnerships.
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