Bush Hill PTA Updates

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UPDATES from the PTA

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Upcoming Events

  • Tuesday January 13 - Chipotle Restaurant Night, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday January 21 - PTA General Body Meeting, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday February 6 - Bingo Night; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 

Last Call for Winter Enrichment - Sign up today!

There are still plenty of spots left. Programs will not be able to run without enough enrollment. So tell your friends! Register today so we don’t have to cancel!

We still need more students for the programs highlighted below.

Monday: Slap Shot Floor Hockey – Stick Skills & Big Thrills!

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Hit the floor running with Slap Shot Floor Hockey, a high-energy program where players learn to pass, shoot, defend, and score — all while having a blast indoors! This fast-paced sport teaches stick handling, teamwork, and positioning through fun drills and exciting games that keep kids moving and engaged.

Whether your child dreams of slap shots or just loves to play hard and have fun, this program brings the intensity of hockey with none of the ice. We'll focus on fitness, coordination, and sportsmanship — all while building confidence in a team-first environment.

Click here to register for Floor Hockey (K-6)

 

Wednesday: Cooking, Tasty Travels

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Embark on a delicious journey around the world in this after-school cooking class! In Tasty Travels, kids will explore the vibrant flavors of global cuisines, including Japanese, Caribbean, Italian, Mexican, Brazilian, Jamaican, Taiwanese, and more. From matcha cookies to jerk sweet potatoes, every class offers a fun and flavorful adventure that sparks curiosity and culinary creativity. Pack your taste buds—it's time to travel through food!

Click here to register for Cooking: Tasty Travels (K–5)

 

Wednesday: Improv Acting

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Students will learn to use their own unique qualities to become an actor and improvisor! Through improvisation, theater games, and storytelling, the young actors will build their skills and confidence as performers in preparation for a special showcase presentation, held on the last class day.

Click here to register for Improv Acting (2–6)

 

Thursday: Pickleball

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Click here to register for Pickleball

 

Friday: Kids in Motion - Hip Hop Dance Class

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This class is a high energy, exciting dance fitness class, with an emphasis on hip hop music and dances. Classes are set up with kid friendly music, movements, and routines. They will learn choreography to about three songs per class. In addition to a dance workout, they will end the class with a super fun dance game, such as freeze dance, dancing 4 corners, follow the leader, and the like! Instructors are experienced dance fitness teachers and all instructors receive further training through Kids in Motion lead teachers.

Click here to register for Hip Hop Dance (K–6)

 

Friday: Comic Book Illustration

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Students will learn character development, storyboarding, story design, and color theory. They can explore traditional and digital art mediums. They'll create their own comic book in class and gain an introduction to digital art and comic composition.

Click here to register for Comic Book Illustration (1–6)


Links for ALL programs are below. We still need more students for the programs highlighted.

Monday

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iSTEAM Secret Agent Academy (K–4)

  Learn Now Music: Piano, Violin, Guitar & Drums (K–6)

 

Floor Hockey (K–6)

Chess Club 

 

Lego Skills & Creativity: DC Landmarks (K–6)

 

 

 

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Minecraft Programming (1–6)

Pickleball 

Comic Book Illustration (1–6)

iCook: Tasty Travels (K–5)

 

 

Hip Hop Dance (K–6)

Improv Acting (2–6)

 

 

 


See you at Chipotle! (Tuesday Jan. 13)

Don’t forget to join us for our Chipotle Fundraiser! Every burrito helps our school. Show the flyer or use code 7ZHMQVP when you order. Let’s do good together!

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January is Poverty Awareness Month

Each January, we observe Poverty Awareness Month, an opportunity to reflect on the challenges faced by the millions who struggle daily to survive and provide basic needs for themselves and their families Let’s turn awareness into action! This January, help us support families in need by donating gently used or new coats (all sizes), backpacks, and clean baby items for the Rising Hope Mission.

The center also supports pregnant mothers/nursing mothers and newborn to 2 year olds. Please consider donating new/used and clean baby items, including carseats and cribs etc. Items not accepted include: Bouncy seats, swings, walkers, travel bassinets and travel highchairs, pool items, Bumbo seats, single or double jogger strollers, toddler beds, clothing 3T and above, women and men's regular clothes or shoes, cloth diapers, and off brand formula.

All items can be dropped off at Bush Hill in the boxes that will be located by Door 1 and Door 3.

Thank you for making a difference! 


Bingo Night Baskets & Volunteers

Bingo night is February 6! We're asking each grade to donate items for a themed basket (with new items). These baskets will be auctioned off in person to help raise money for school improvements, extracurricular activities, school events, staff support, and to help fund field trips.

Please see sign up links below, if you are willing to donate send the item to their classroom or the front office by Wednesday, January 28.

Pre-K: Beach theme (Sign up to donate for Pre-K)

Kindergarten: Movie Night theme (Sign up to donate for Kindergarten)

1st Grade: Candy & Sweets theme (Sign up to Donate items for 1st Grade)

2nd Grade: Baking theme (Sign up to Donate items for 2nd grade)

3rd Grade: Warm & Cozy theme (Sign up to Donate items for 3rd grade)

4th Grade:  Outdoors/Sports theme (Sign up to Donate items for 4th Grade)

5th Grade: Game Night theme (Sign up to Donate items for 5th Grade)

6th Grade: Spa at Home theme (Sign up to Donate items for 6th Grade)


Can you spare just one hour to help out on Bingo Night?

It’s a fun way to be part of the action and keep the night running smoothly!  Click the link below to sign up. 

Volunteer signup for Bingo Night


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Got a talent or skill? We need YOU! Whether you’re handy, creative, a chef, or a small business owner—your time and expertise can make a big difference for Bush Hill families. Know someone who can help?

Complete the form below and let us know how you can contribute:

Silent Auction Form


Garden Club Registration Still Open!

Registration is officially OPEN for the Elementary School Garden Club's Winter Session, starting on Tuesday, January 13th! We meet twice a month, and for the winter we will be meeting on Tuesdays after school at 4 p.m. 

What We'll Be Doing:

  • Indoor Gardening: Starting seeds, propagating plants, and learning how to care for houseplants.
  • Winter Science: Exploring topics like soil health, composting, and how plants survive the cold.
  • Garden Planning: Designing our spring garden beds and choosing exciting new things to grow.

We need your student's help (and yours!) to make this our best session yet! No gardening experience is required—just a willingness to get a little dirty and discover something new.

Register here: https://bushhill.givebacks.com/shop/items/d8715b175be0

Registration will be open through February 6th to secure a spot for the winter session.

We look forward to growing with you! Any questions, reach out to Melissa Gilbert (mjgilbert14@gmail.com).


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