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Apply for Your Child to Learn in Two Languages
The 2026-27 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program lottery opens on Monday, January 12. The program offers students in kindergarten and first grade the opportunity to learn in English and another language — French, German, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish — for half of each instructional day.
The online, countywide lottery is open to Fairfax County residents. Families must have a SIS ParentVUE account. Students not currently enrolled in FCPS should register at their base school before applying for the immersion program.
Families applying for first grade must do so by Thursday, February 12. Those applying for kindergarten must do so by Monday, March 2, at 4 p.m.
Informational meetings will begin in January. View dates and details on the FCPS calendar. If you have questions, please contact Brigid Williams at 571-423-4600.
Student will dismiss at 1:55 PM on Wednesday, January 28th.
Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30 are student holidays, and there will be no school for students on those days. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, February 2.
2nd quarter grades will be in Parent Vue on Thursday, February 5th. Report cards go home in Tuesday folders on February 10th.
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!
The PTA is partnering with two amazing organizations to help families in need:
✅ Rising Hope Mission – Donate gently used or new coats and backpacks.
✅ MaRiH Pregnancy Center – Donate clean baby items (new or gently used), including car seats, cribs, and essentials for newborns to age 2.
❌ Items NOT accepted: bouncy seats, swings, walkers, travel bassinets/highchairs, pool items, Bumbo seats, jogger strollers, toddler beds, clothing 3T+, adult clothes/shoes, cloth diapers, off-brand formula.
📍 Drop donations at Bush Hill in boxes labeled "poverty awareness" by Door 1 and Door 3.
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
Registration is now open! We look forward to welcoming our newest Panthers to Bush Hill Elementary for School Year 2026-27. 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
For incoming Grades 1-6, please provide proof of enrollment at the previous school.
It is important that you have filled out all the paperwork, and bring with you the following:
- Photo ID
- Original Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency (Deed or Lease to your home)
- Virginia Physical and Immunization Record (due prior to school starting in August 24, 2026)
When you are ready, and have gathered most of your documentation, please contact me to set up your registration appointment. All registrations are done in person and 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. Email efdepalma@fcps.edu Telephone (703) 924-5600
Ms. Elizabeth DePalma ~ Registrar
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Meal Accommodations Provide Safe, Nutritious Meals
FCPS’s Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to school meals that are safe, nutritious, and meet their individual dietary needs.
FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school. To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a menu for your child.
Access Schoology to Support Your Child
Schoology is the learning management system used in FCPS. Parents and students can use Schoology to view assignments and messages from teachers. Learn more about how to access and navigate Schoology.
Visit the Schoology Snippets YouTube playlist to watch short tutorials that walk you through how to use Schoology.
Need help logging in or accessing Tech Support? Visit the Schoology for Parents page.
🤧 Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
When Should Your Child Stay Home?
Help your student succeed in school by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick.
So when should your child stay home? Visit our site for helpful insights regarding absences and how to work with your child and your school to minimize impacts on learning.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify your child’s school and teacher so that assistance can be provided, if needed.
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