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Fairfax County Public Schools encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invited the FCPS community to share ideas for winter learning at home and received many recommendations from teachers and families.
Consider using the activities below, organized by grade level, to blend education and play for your children during weather-related school closures. These activities are optional. Feel free to use them if you’re looking for something extra for your student to do. Or, delight in your own ideas for a wonderful winter day!
Varsity Tutors
During snow days, students may still access Varsity Tutors or complete any supplemental learning opportunities recommended by their teachers.
Activities
Elementary
- Sharpen math skills by finding out how many snowballs it takes to measure your family and friends. Visit PBS Parents for more ideas.
- Learn about an animal that hibernates in your neighborhood, where does it go, how does it survive the winter?
- Build a snowman. How tall is it? What else can you build? Estimate how long it will take to build it.
- Create a store with items around your home. Set a budget and have children shop and pay for the items with play money without going over budget. Make your own play money by cutting paper into pieces and writing the amount on each piece.
- Make a memory game. Use markers, paper, and scissors to draw sets of matching images. Cut them out, flip them over to hide the design, and try to match them all. If you don’t have crafting materials, use a deck of cards!
All Ages
- Paint/draw a snowy landscape.
- Write a poem.
- Read! Choose a book from home or check out Fairfax County Public Library’s Libby app. In the app, you can download e-books or audiobooks at no cost!
- The Fairfax County Public Library is hosting a Winter Reading Adventure through January 31, 2025. Participants earn prizes for reading books or completing activities.
- Fairfax libraries also have a Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, book discussions, and many more fun activities!
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January 19th - Attendance Table
K-6 BHES's 2025-2026 Attendance
Goal: 8% chronic absenteeism or less
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Percentage of students NOT currently chronically absent
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92.8%
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Percentage of students currently chronically absent (missed 10% or more of the school days so far this year)
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7.2%
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Do what you can to keep your children healthy. Dress them warmly for the cold weather and make sure they’ve got hats and gloves. Encourage them to wash their hands regularly and send them to school with a bottle of hand sanitizer.
Hana El-Baba
School Counselor, M.Ed.
Bush Hill Elementary School -- Grades: 2, 4, 6
Office: 703-924-5600
FCPS Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services
Bush Hill Family Science Night is Tuesday, February 24th!
We need your help staffing this exciting event. The Children’s Science Center Lab staff will be on hand and ready to demonstrate each station, and we are looking for volunteers (minimum of 16 years old) to assist at the different activities. It will be a great evening of hands-on fun and learning for our families. 2025-2026 Family Science Night Menu of Activities
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter weather. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
🗓️ Calendar Reminder: Quarter End
Wednesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter and an early release for students. Schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 29, for a staff development day, and Friday, January 30, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
SIS ParentVUE will be unavailable for students and parents during end-of-quarter updates from Wednesday, January 28, at 4 p.m. until Thursday, February 5, at 6 a.m.
📱 More News and Updates — on the Go — With the FCPS App
Gone are the days of digging through emails or hunting for bookmarks. The FCPS app provides a custom experience that is both powerful and easy to use. Here is how it makes life easier:
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Customized for Your Family: Do you have students at two (or more!) different schools? You can "follow" multiple schools to get a feed of news, notices, and events.
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No Sign-In Required: Access essential content like district-wide announcements, live updates, and school calendars instantly — no password to remember, no login required. (Access to services like SIS ParentVUE does require a password for security purposes.)
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Real-Time Notifications: Get push notifications for urgent updates — including weather delays or closures — ensuring you never miss an important announcement.
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Everything in One Place: From bell schedules and staff directories to athletic event locations and school menus, the app is a central hub for all things FCPS.
To ensure every family stays informed, the app supports automatic translation for more than 100 languages. Learn more about the app, or download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Special Education Family Conference: Registration Open, Volunteers Needed
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Marshall High School. Families will have the opportunity to hear from internationally renowned educator and advocate, Dr. Shelley Moore, connect to resources and other families, and participate in afternoon sessions.
FCPS families are invited to register to attend this year’s conference. Childcare, accommodations, and language interpretation are available.
Families are also invited to register to serve as event volunteers by Friday, February 20. Volunteer hours will be awarded to student volunteers.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for updates and more details.
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