Bush Hill Updates - Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 05/13/2025 03:56 PM EDT

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Panther PTA

Upcoming Events

  • May 17, Kids Business Fair
  • May 21, PTA General Body Meeting (in person & virtual), 6:30pm 
  • Thank you!

Thank you to those who supported our students for bike/walk to school day last week. We are also so grateful to everyone who volunteered, donated and participated in Staff Appreciation Week. Our staff were spoiled each day and we are thankful for everything they do for our kids! 

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  • Kids Business Fair @ BHES…see you there! 
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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. We are so excited that all tables are full! However, please come out and support our local budding entrepreneurs, who will be selling items such as baked goods, snow cones, pet sitting, Pokémon cards, bracelets, etc.!

  • Congratulations to BHES Students in Chess Tournament!

Bush Hill has 13 students attending an area wide five round chess tournament put on by Your Best Chess on Saturday, April 26th. The team placed Third in the tournament for the second year in a row, congratulations students! 

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Wessley R., Joaquin Z., Hudson C., Enrique A., Ethan E., Evan E., Madeline S., Declan N., John S., Jacey C., Ace E., Matthew B. and Matthew’s younger brother who will be at Bush Hill next year!

  • Spiritwear

The Bush Hill Pre-Summer Spirit Wear Sale is live! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! You'll save 20% off the entire site, including new product lines from Under Armor! Use code: SUMMER Shop at https://1stplace.sale/97139

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We need people who are interested in PTA board positions for SY 25-26, ALL BOARD POSITIONS ARE OPEN!! We need a President and Treasurer to stay active. Current board members are available for discussion if you have questions about the positions. Please reach out or join our next meeting on May 21 where we will discuss opportunities available. 

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We are excited to invite you to explore our 2025-2026 Reflections theme, “I Belong!” This year's theme touches everyone. Students can begin working on submissions over the summer! 

Join Us At Twain MS

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Hello Strings Families

Happy spring! I hope you have all been hearing your child practicing at home and hearing them improve over the months. I wanted to reach out with information about the end of the year rehearsals and concerts! There will be 4th, 5th, and 6th grade information, so please read carefully.

4th Grade:

May 19th: rehearsal/concert at Bush Hill in the gym from 12:50 – 1:50. This will be an event during the school day, and your child will need their instrument this day.

5th AND 6th Grade:

May 20th: rehearsal/concert at Bush Hill in the gym from 1:50 – 2:50. This will be an event during the school day, your child will need their instrument this day.

4th, 5th, AND 6th Grade:

May 20th: concert after school at EDISON HIGH SCHOOL. Please enter through door 17 which is at the front of the building. Once you enter the building, head up and to the right where the performing arts wing is, and there will be signs to direct you.

  • 4th GRADE: Report time is 6:00pm and you will head to the orchestra room when you get to Edison. We will aim to perform around 6:30pm and will finish before 7:00pm. Once your portion of the concert is over, I will kindly ask you to leave so the next group can come up to perform. 😊
  • 5th AND 6th GRADE: Report time is 7:00pm, you will head to the band room to wait and get tuned. We will aim to start the concert at 7:20pm and be done before 8:00pm.
  • Concert attire: Any Bush Hill attire that you may have is fine, otherwise please wear any sort of bright spring colors and jeans or pants. 😊 Please do not wear sweatpants, or pajama pants.

This should be an exciting night, please reach out if you have any concerns or questions. 😊

Spencer Smith, Strings Teacher

Wanted -- Field Day Volunteers

We cannot do it without you!

Please use the Sign-up Genius sent home in News You Choose or on Bush Hill’s social media Or SCAN CODE BELOW

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Field Day is Monday June 2nd

Rain date Tuesday June 3rd

Grades K-3 9:20 – 12:20      Grade 4-6 12:36 – 3:40

If you have any questions, Please Reach out to Ms. Mulcahy.

Lightspeed Parent Weekly Reports

As a reminder, parents who are interested in knowing more about their child’s internet activity on an FCPS device can sign up to receive a weekly Parent Report from Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service. The report is a free service and will provide a list of the top sites the child visited that week. 

In order to strengthen family engagement, please help promote this service with your school community. Sample messaging is provided on the Lightspeed Classroom Employee HUB page, under Community Resources. 

From FCPS

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FCPS Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Public Hearing

The School Board will hold a public hearing on final budget adjustments on Tuesday, May 13, at 6 p.m. Sign up to speak by Monday, May 12, at 4:30 p.m.

Audiencia Pública sobre el Presupuesto para el Año Fiscal 2026

La Junta Escolar realizará una audiencia pública acerca de los ajustes finales hechos al presupuesto el martes 13 de mayo, a las 6 p.m. Regístrese antes de las 4:30 p.m. del 12 de mayo para hablar en esta audiencia.

Phase 2 Community Boundary Review Meetings

Families, staff, and community members will soon be able to explore and visualize potential boundary scenarios using a customized Boundary Explorer Tool. The tool will be accessible from the FCPS website. You are also invited to participate in another series of community meetings in order to review and reflect on the initial draft scenarios before the start of summer break.

Each meeting will be hybrid, meaning that you may attend in person or via Zoom. Childcare for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed. Registration links will be shared soon. Another round of community meetings will be held in the fall.

Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review page for more information. 

Fase 2. Reuniones Comunitarias sobre Límites Escolares

Las familias, todo el personal y los miembros de la comunidad pronto podrán observar los escenarios potenciales de límites de zonas escolares usando una herramienta de “Boundary Explorer” personalizable. La misma estará disponible en nuestra página web.

Le invitamos a participar en una nueva serie de reuniones comunitarias para que revise y estudie los escenarios iniciales que han sido esbozados, antes de las vacaciones de verano. Se realizará otra ronda de reuniones comunitarias en otoño.

Todas las reuniones serán híbridas, lo que significa que puede asistir en persona o vía Zoom. Servicios de guardería y de traducción estarán disponibles para los participantes en persona que los necesiten. El link para registrarse será enviado prontamente.

Visite nuestra página “Comprehensive Boundary Review” para que encuentre más información. 

Memorial Day Holiday

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the complete school year calendar.

Recordando y Honrando el Dia de los Soldados Caídos

Todas las escuelas y oficinas permanecerán cerradas el Lunes 26 de Mayo para Recordar y Honrar a los Soldados Caídos "Memorial Day". Conozca la historia del Día de los Soldados Caídos. Vea el calendario completo del año escolar.

Interest Meeting for New Korean Dual Language Immersion Program

Families are invited to learn more about a new Korean Dual Language Immersion opportunity in Fairfax County. Register to attend the informational community meeting, which will take place on Wednesday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m., at Halley Elementary School. It will also be available virtually.

The meeting will include information from School Board members and current Korean Immersion teachers. Attendees can learn more about dual language immersion and next steps to apply for the program. They will also be invited to provide feedback.

Learn Spanish in as Little as Three Weeks

In Fairfax County almost 40% of people speak a language other than English in their home. In recognition of National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, consider signing up to learn Spanish on your schedule, from your home, office, computer, or phone and better communicate with your friends, neighbors, and coworkers.

Adult and Community Education (ACE)’s most popular online course, Speed Spanish, can help you learn Spanish in as little as three weeks.

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