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🗓️ Calendar Reminders: Quarter End, School Planning, and Teacher Workdays
Wednesday, October 29, is our 3-hour early release day. Bush Hill ES will dimiss at 12:55 PM. Supervision is provided only for those have previously signed up to stay.
Friday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Bush Hill ES will dismiss at 1:55 PM.
Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 3, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 4, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar or employee calendar.
SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter Closure
The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the first quarter from Friday, October 31, 4 p.m. to Monday, November 10, 6 a.m. Activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports.
Families should have received an E-proof via email.
Please remember to check your spam.
For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact:underclass@vosphoto.com
The team at Victor O’Neill Studios would like to thank Bush Hill Elementary for a great picture day!
Please read below for information on upcoming events, programs, and resources.
Community Resources
If you or someone you know has been impacted by the government shutdown or in need of additional support, please explore the list of resources below. If you need any other specific resources, please contact Ms. Kate at kformeller@fcps.edu. Thank you!
Capital Area Food Bank - Offers free food distribution. Please visit the website linked to see food distribution locations and dates/times. You can also contact the Hunger Lifeline at (202) 644-9807 with any questions.
Fairfax County Government - Lists food, housing, childcare, and employment services.
United Way National Capital Area - Connects families to financial and rental assistance, food, housing, healthcare, and emergency resources. Call 211 to find resources that best interest you. Interpretation services are available.
Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) - Offers emergency hardship loans and grants.
Koinonia Foundation - Provides free food, clothing, and emergency assistance in the Alexandria-Springfield area. To connect, please visit their website or call (703) 971-1991.
Free and Reduced-Priced Meals (FRM) Program is available! To learn more and apply, please visit this website. Applications must be resubmitted each year to receive the benefit. If you would like support accessing or completing the application, please notify Ms. Kate at kformeller@fcps.edu or (571) 595-5135. Thank you.
Academic Resources
FCPS Family Academy - A hub of information for families to explore and connect to!
FCPS Family Resource Center - Offers free family information phone lines in different languages, consultations with professionals, workshops, webinars, a lending library, and more!
Family Engagement eLibrary - Explore supportive resources in English and Spanish for parents and guardians to enhance their child’s learning and wellbeing.
FCPS Parent Technology Help Desk - Do you have a technology issue with your ParentVUE or Schoology account? You can submit a support request here or contact the Parent Technology Help Desk at (833) 921- 3277.
Varsity Tutors - Offers free tutoring services. To access Varsity Tutors, please login to the Clever dashboard and explore the different types of tutoring services offered. To view the student login guide please see here.
Family Resource Center Tutoring List - One-on-one tutoring services are available. To access this year’s Family Resource Center tutoring list, please submit this interest form.
Upcoming FCPS Webinars
To learn more and register, please visit the registration website.
- Listening Beyond Words: How to Hear What Your 2E Child is Really Saying: November 7, 10-11:30 a.m.
- Family Engagement in the Special Education Process: November 14, 10-11:30 a.m.
Bush Hill Tools and Resources
To learn more, please click on each resource below.
Have questions or need support on any of the information above? Please contact Bush Hill’s Family Liaison, Kate Formeller, for further assistance. Thank you!
Phone: (571) 595-5135
Email: Kformeller@fcps.edu
Talking Points: Kate Formeller
Outstanding Employee Awards!
Nominate an Outstanding Bush Hill Employee
To submit a nomination for a Bush Hill Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google link found below. You may nominate one or more employees at Bush Hill.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a principal (in any school/school district).
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: Has at least one year of experience in their current position as a School-Based Administrator (that is not a principal.)
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, and Director of Student Services.
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: Has at least one year of experience as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership.
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school.
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: Has at least one of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support.
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons.
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrated exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
To nominate an Outstanding Bush Hill Employee,
please click this link: Nomination Form for Outstanding Employee
*The deadline to submit a nomination is October 31, 2025*
If you have questions, please contact Lisa Dial at ldial@fcps.edu
Veterans Day Breakfast – Celebrating Friday, November 7th
Bush Hill Elementary School will be hosting a special breakfast to honor the Veterans in our community. We would love to have as many Veterans as possible at our informal morning gathering, so that they may be honored and recognized for their valued service to our country.
- Who: Veterans and their families
- When: Friday, November 7th 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- Reception: hosted by Bush Hill ES staff in the school cafeteria
- Attire - We will have a Spirit Day on November 7th. You are welcome to wear red, white, and blue or a military-affiliated uniform/clothing
If you or someone you know is a Veteran and would like to attend, please RSVP here by Wednesday, November 5th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kate Formeller at kformeller@fcps.edu.
Thank you to Ms. Spollen, our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, for sharing information before last week's PTA meeting about the referral process for the Advanced Academics Programming. A recording of the session is available here. Additional information is available on the FCPS and Bush Hill websites.
Full-Time AAP Screening Winter Timeline
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Winter: Students in grades 2-6 may be screened for full-time services to begin in the fall of the following school year. All Full-Time referral forms and optional materials are due to the AART at Bush Hill ES. Decisions will be mailed home directly from the AAP Office in the spring.
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Referral Deadline: December 15, 2025
- If you have any further questions please reach out to Jen Spollen via email at jlspollen@fcps.edu
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FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Immunization clinics will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Willow Oaks Administrative Center on:
- Thursday, November 6
- Tuesday, November 18
A clinic will also take place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are available. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student.
Eventos para la Vacunación de los Estudiantes
FCPS, en asociación con Inspire Health Alliance, estará ofreciendo las vacunas exigidas para atender la escuela y de forma opcional, la vacuna contra la influenza a todos los estudiantes de FCPS sin costo alguno. Fechas adicionales de estos eventos serán notificadas durante el año escolar.
Las clínicas de vacunación estará abiertas entre las 3 y 6:30 p.m. en Willow Oaks Administrative Center los días:
- Jueves, 6 de noviembre
- Martes, 18 de noviembre
- Miércoles, 19 de noviembre
- Jueves, 20 de noviembre
También habrá una clínica que funcionará en la escuela Frost Middle School el sábado, 15 de noviembre, de 9 a.m. a 4:30 p.m.
La participación es voluntaria. Hay disponibles Recursos para la Vacunación. Los padres y tutores podrían aquí programar una cita para sus estudiantes.
✅ Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Bush Hill Elementary School Invites You To Join Us For Our
Thanksgiving Luncheon & Fun Run
Thursday, November 20, 2025
9:30 am – 2:20 pm
Student Lunch Tickets: $3.25
Guest Lunch Tickets: $5.00
(includes adults & non school-age children)
Students may pay for their lunch by using their lunch account, bringing cash or by check.
Students may also bring lunch from home.
Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will receive lunch at no cost.
Tickets will be sold at the door.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your child’s lunch time.
Payment by check? Please make checks payable to “Bush Hill Food Services”
Payment in cash? Please remit the exact amount only (anything over will be considered a donation – thank you!)
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Teacher
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Turkey Trot Time
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Lunch Time
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Lunch Location
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Williams - 6th Grade
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9:35 - 10:10
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10:30 - 11:10
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Cafeteria
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Anderson - 6th Grade
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9:35 - 10:10
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10:35 - 11:15
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Cafeteria
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Bourne - 6th Grade
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9:35 - 10:10
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10:40 - 11:20
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Cafeteria
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Martin - 6th Grade
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9:35 - 10:10
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10:45 - 11:25
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Cafeteria
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Pratt - 6th Grade
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9:35 - 10:10
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10:50 - 11:30
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Cafeteria
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Schmidt - 6th Grade
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9:35 - 10:10
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10:55 - 11:35
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Cafeteria
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Johnson - 5th Grade
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10:15 - 10:50
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11:00 - 11:40
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GYM
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Polis - 5th Grade
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10:15 - 10:50
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11:05 - 11:45
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GYM
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Hamilton - 5th Grade
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10:15 - 10:50
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11:10 - 11:50
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GYM
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Fleshman - 5th Grade
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10:15 - 10:50
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11:15 - 11:55
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GYM
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AM ECCB (Richburg, Lansberry. Poulson)
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10:20-10:50 (Preschool playground)
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11:00 - 11:40
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Classroom
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Replenish
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11:20 - 11:40
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Squires - 4th Grade
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10:55 - 11:30
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11:40 - 12:20
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Cafeteria
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Manuel - 4th Grade
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10:55 - 11:30
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11:45 - 12:25
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Cafeteria
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Samuels - 4th Grade
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10:55 - 11:30
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11:50 - 12:30
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Cafeteria
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McCarthy - 4th Grade
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10:55 - 11:30
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11:55 - 12:35
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Cafeteria
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Fahey - 3rd Grade
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1:05 - 1:40
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12:00 - 12:40
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GYM
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Cifuentes - 3rd Grade
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1:05 - 1:40
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12:05 - 12:45
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GYM
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Kirchmier - 3rd Grade
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1:05 - 1:40
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12:10 - 12:50
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GYM
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Laha - 3rd Grade
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1:05 - 1:40
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12:15 - 12:55
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GYM
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PAC (Phillips, Wilson)
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11:40 - 12:10 (Preschool playground)
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12:20 - 1:00
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Classroom
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Replenish
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12:20 - 12:30
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ID/IDS (Peters/Whelden)
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11:35 - 12:20 (Blacktop)
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12:30 - 1:10
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Cafeteria
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Ghosh- 2nd Grade
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11:35 - 12:20
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12:35 - 1:15
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Cafeteria
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Huffman - 2nd Grade
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11:35 - 12:20
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12:40 - 1:20
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Cafeteria
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Rose - 2nd Grade
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11:35 - 12:20
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12:45 - 1:25
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Cafeteria
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Gross - 1st Grade
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1:45 - 2:20
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12:50 - 1:30
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GYM
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Hall - 1st Grade
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1:45 - 2:20
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12:55 - 1:35
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GYM
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Thomas - 1st Grade
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1:45 - 2:20
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1:00 - 1:40
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GYM
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Replenish
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1:00 - 1:10
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Becker - Kindergarten
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12:25 - 1:00
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1:10 - 1:50
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Cafeteria
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Gallego - Kindergarten
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12:25 - 1:00
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1:15 - 1:55
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Cafeteria
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Steventon - Kindergarten
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12:25 - 1:00
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1:20 - 2:00
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Cafeteria
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PM ECCB (Bouma, McKinnon, Sable)
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12:45 - 1:15 (Preschool playground)
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1:25 - 2:05
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Classroom
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Get Ready for the 2025 Turkey Trot Fundraiser! 🦃🏃♂️🏃♀️
The Bush Hill PTA is excited to kick off our annual Turkey Trot Fundraiser—a fun and festive way to celebrate the season of giving while supporting our school!
Throughout November, students will set running goals and gather donations from family and friends. Then, on November 20th, they’ll lace up their sneakers and run as many laps as they can before or after the Thanksgiving Luncheon. It’s a great way to promote wellness, gratitude, and school spirit—and raise funds for student field trips across all grade levels!
🎯 Our school-wide goal is $10,000—and we need your help to reach it!
🏆 Prizes will be awarded to:
- The class with the most funds raised
- The class with the most laps completed
- As well as some fun surprises for hitting school-wide milestones.
💌 How to Collect Donations
Stay tuned, more information will be shared soon with detailed instructions and registration links.
📍 Remaining October Community Boundary Review Meetings
Each meeting will focus on two pyramids. At the meetings, the consultant will present the latest draft map (Scenario 4) and changes specific to the two pyramids being covered. Participants will also be invited to ask questions. The following meetings will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Some meeting dates have changed:
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Tuesday, October 28, at Fairfax High School, Library (Woodson and Fairfax Pyramids) in person or virtual
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Wednesday, October 29, at McLean High School, (Madison and McLean Pyramids) in person or virtual
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Thursday, October 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Chantilly High School, (Westfield and Chantilly Pyramids) in person or virtual
Get more information on October boundary meetings.
Click “in person” or “virtual” to register for a meeting based on how you would like to participate. If participating in person, you may come to the event 30 minutes early to explore the latest draft map in the Boundary Explorer Tool. A limited number of FCPS laptops will be available, and staff will be on site to assist you in using the tool. Virtual participants may log on 30 minutes early, and a staff member will be able to show how to use the tool.
Visit the Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information.
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