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We look forward to welcoming our newest Panthers to Bush Hill Elementary for School Year 2025-26. Registration packets are available in the Bush Hill ES Main Office, or you may download the forms using the links below. Want to try Online Registration? Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
The registration requirements are as follows: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/general-registration-requirements
When you are ready, and have gathered most of your documentation, please contact me to set up your registration appointment. All registrations are done by appointment only.
For further information, the Fairfax County Public Schools website is www.fcps.edu and the Bush Hill Elementary website is https://bushhilles.fcps.edu/
I look forward to meeting with you! Please feel free to contact me with any questions @ (703) 924-5600.
~Elizabeth DePalma, Registrar/SIA
We hope you will join us for Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, May 1st @ 6:00 PM in our cafeteria. This is an excellent opportunity to meeting our amazing staff and learn more about Bush Hill Elementary and the Kindergarten Program. You are welcome to bring your rising Kindergartener as there will be activities in the classroom for those who want to participate.
Read-A-Thon Congratulations to everyone who participated in Read-A-Thon! You read over 320,000 pages and met our $10,000 goal! The winners are listed below.
Top fundraising classes
Ms. Becker (K)
Ms. Laha (3rd)
Classes with most pages read
Ms. Ghosh (2nd) 10730 pages
Ms. Purcell (5th) 50863 pages
Way To Go Top Readers!
  April 7 and April 28, Paisano’s Restaurant Night
May 5-9, Staff Appreciation Week
May 7, Bike, Walk, and Roll to School
May 17, Kids Business Fair
Register now for Spring Enrichment! Is your student interested in science, chess, art or coding? We have classes for all!
Registration is open for one more week for BHES Spring Enrichment programs! Head to the main registration page linked below for information on all the programs. Help us fill these classes so we can continue to offer programs. If you have questions on tuition assistance please reach out to Ms. Lisa Dial in the office.
Spring Enrichment Programs Full List
Staff Appreciation Week is fast approaching, and we’re excited to celebrate the incredible contributions of our hardworking teachers and staff. To make this week extra special, we’re looking for volunteers to lend a hand. Whether you have a lot of time or just a little, there are opportunities for everyone to get involved.
Please use the link below if you are interested to volunteer to help in the planning stages.
Staff Appreciation Week Volunteer Form
Also we are taking donations if you want to give any amount in support of the activities planned for the staff during the week.
Donation to Staff Appreciation Week
Please use the link below if you are interested to volunteer to help in the planning stages.
Staff Appreciation Week Volunteer Form
Kids Business Fair @ BHES
Bush Hill Elementary School is having their first Children's Business Fair on Saturday May 17th from 1-3pm in the school gym. The business fair will be a fun-filled event that allows young entrepreneurs to show off their businesses in the live marketplace. The kids have a real-world opportunity to showcase their products and interact with consumers in the community. Use the link below to sign up now! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA4AD2DA0FCC07-55742992-bhes#/
More details will also be coming soon!
Interested in joining the PTA Board, We Need You!
We need people who are interested in PTA board positions for SY 25-26. Current board members are available for discussion if you have questions about the positions. Please reach out. More people involved makes things so much lighter and more fun!
Email us if questions, comments, or concerns: ptabushillelementary@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/BushHillES/
Become a PTA member and you won’t miss specific information. Check out our store at https://bushhill.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true
 The Navy League of the United States is celebrating the return of our annual STEM Expo, now in its 7th year.
Geared toward 5th through 12th grade students, this free event inspires and empowers students interested in science, technology, engineering and math careers.
Students and parents are invited to enjoy interactive STEM workshops, hands-on demonstrations, STEM career information, networking opportunities and more. See link below for more details and to register for this FREE event. This is not an FCPS sponsored event.
https://seaairspace.org/stem-expo/
 
☀️ Save the Date for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza
Discover summer learning and activities available in Fairfax County!
Attend the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School and get a jump on summer learning. At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
Activities will include student performances, story time, a moon bounce, and face painting. An FCPS Student Program Marketplace will feature student-made goods for sale. Proceeds will support the students’ programs.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
🖥️ FCPS Family Academy Offers Free Webinars and Events for Families
In April, 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.
⚡ Go, Greased Lightnin’! Edison Academy Recreates Iconic Car for Spring Musical
Greased Lightnin’ is coming to Edison High School! The automatic, systematic, hydromatic hot rod will take center stage in Edison Theatre Company’s spring production of Grease - School Edition, thanks to a group of talented students in the Automotive Collision Service class at Edison Academy. Read more about the automotive project.
✨ Student access to CTE and trade courses is one of the measures of the FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 4.
Community Conversations With Superintendent Reid
A series of Community Conversations with Dr. Reid are being held as an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and ask questions about FCPS. Events are planned for the following dates from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.:
Events are open to all. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided. Click on the date to register for that event. Visit our webpage for other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
✨ Vibrant Home, School, and Community Partnerships is Pillar B of the Strategic Plan.
📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review FAQs
Do you have questions regarding FCPS' comprehensive boundary review process? Check out a new list of Frequently Asked Questions on our website. If you have a question that is not addressed, please submit your question at your convenience.
🌷 Spring Break
Monday, April 14, to Friday, April 18, is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed.
See the complete school year calendar.
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