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Dear Bush Hill Families,
Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation with arrival and dismissal. By following our protocols, we have been able to ensure safe and timely transitions for students each day. We also extend our sincere thanks to Bush Hill Presbyterian Church for allowing our staff to use their parking lot for overflow parking last week. This support helped keep vehicles off Westchester and reduce congestion around the school. This week, we are using our school blacktop for overflow parking and hope to be back to normal operations as soon as the snow melts!
"Snowcrete" has certainly presented challenges, but it has been encouraging to see our community come together to clear sidewalks and bus stops so students can safely get to school each day.
Friday night was very exciting at Bush Hill with lots of students and families winning prizes at our annual PTA Bingo Night. A huge thanks to our PTA Board and volunteers for a successful night. We were also thrilled that Mrs. Gordon came to join us Friday night!
Over the weekend, we were proud to attend the second Bush Hill Special Olympics Unified Basketball tournament of the season. It was a joy to see families, staff, and community members cheering on our students and staff. Thank you to Ms. Peters, Ms. McGroddy, and Mr. Schmidt for all of their hard work in making this season such a success.
Family Science Night is coming up in two weeks on February 24. We will need volunteers to help run each station. Please see the information below to sign up.
Finally, we are excited to welcome our new Family Liaison, Eli Santana, who began her position yesterday. Ms. Santana is available to support families in a variety of ways and can be reached through the Main Office phone number or by email eesantana@fcps.edu
Mary E. Duffy, Principal
Bush Hill Elementary
703-924-5600
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 Panther faculty showing the LOVE for Heart Health Awareness Month. The Wear Red Initiative on National Wear Red Day—Friday, February 6, 2026, as we came together to Paint FCPS Red and promote heart health awareness.
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Hello! My name is Eligia- I go by Eli (Pronounced Ellie); I was born in the Dominican Republic but raised in New York City. I am the Family Liaison here at Bush Hill ES! I am a proud mom to a fun and curious 3 year old boy. My professional background includes over 8 years of government work with CPS, as well as Unaccompanied minors and foster care. I am passionate about family wellbeing, advocating for families and supporting parents through every stage. |
Fun fact about me: I am also a Holistic Postpartum Doula!
Eligia Santana- Eli
Family Liaison
FCPS- Bush Hill Elementary School
Phone: 703-924-5600 EXT: 5649
Hablo español
Dress up from your favorite decade to celebrate the 100th day of school on Friday, February 13th.
Dress up in clothes from a specific decade.
For example...
60's & 70's Wear bell bottoms & tie dye
80's Wear neon colors and big hair
90's overalls and flannel shirts
Dear Bush Hill PTA Members and Families,
THANK YOU for an amazing Bingo Night!
We had an incredible evening and are so grateful to everyone who braved the cold and joined us for the fun. From bidding on amazing baskets and student artwork, to winning those breakfast bunches, the energy Friday night was truly fantastic.
A special and heartfelt thank you to all of our volunteers! We simply couldn’t have done this without you. Your time, creativity, and hard work made the night run smoothly and made the event unforgettable for our families.
Congratulations to Anne Baynes and Vinay Kumar, winners of the Bush Hill Spirit Wear volunteer raffle!
If you didn’t get a chance to grab your favorite items, or you’re ready to keep the excitement going Silent Auction is STILL OPEN! There’s still time to bid and support our school. Use the link below to access the site!
https://app.givebacks.gives/bhbingo2026/Auction/Details
Thank you again for showing up, having fun, and building such a wonderful community. We appreciate you!
Warmly,
Rebecca, Kimberley, Nikki & Jessica
Bush Hill ES PTA Board
Wednesday February 18 - Fundraiser at Chuck E Cheese, 12:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 24 - Family Science Night, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped clear the sidewalks for our school. We appreciate your hard work to get everyone to school safely.
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Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Friday, February 20.
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
Our lost & found is overflowing! Please be sure to check our Lost & Found during Science Night. All unclaimed items will be donated after Science Night.
Girls on the Run Registration Is Open! Join the Bush Hill Girls on the Run Team for the 2026 season! Registration is now open and will remain open through February 23. Girls in 3rd–6th grade can register here: https://www.gotrnova.org/3rd-5th-grade-program-details
The season will kick off on Tuesday, March 3rd. Practices will be Tuesdays from 8-9 am and Fridays from 4-5 pm.
We’re also looking for coaches/practice partners! If you’re interested in supporting this amazing program, please reach out to Danielle Bierzynski (danielle.bierzynski@gmail.com) and Natalie Montero (nkmontero@fcps.edu), and we’ll share more information.
Learn About Kindergarten at Bush Hill Elementary School
Our kindergarten open house is being held on Friday, April 10, 2026 @ 2 PM. This will give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school.
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process outlined for registering your child for kindergarten. Register your child today! Questions? Please contact our Registrar, Ms. Elizabeth DePalma. (Phone 703-924-5600 or Email efdepalma@fcps.edu)
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February 2nd- 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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93.1%
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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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6.9%
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There’s not much we can do about the winter weather, but there are two key steps every parent can take to help avoid absences this year: Make back-up plans for bad weather and keep your children healthy.
Winter Weather Transportation Reminders
The FCPS Office of Transportation Services will notify families of any changes to bus stops due to road conditions. Until roads and bus stops are completely clear of snow, there may be some bus delays. Families can monitor the Bus Delay website to get up-to-date information on routes that are running more than 10 minutes late. Parents will also receive an email if a bus is more than 30 minutes late.
Get Your Weather Updates ASAP
Be among the first to know when school is delayed or closed due to inclement weather by:
- Updating your cell phone number in ParentVUE to receive urgent text alerts.
- Downloading the FCPS mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Then adjust your phone settings to allow for the app to send push notifications.
Learn more about FCPS weather cancellation procedures.
The Rose Hill Players present Rock Bottom!
Join them for a prehistoric, hysterical Stone Age rock musical filled with fun for the whole family.
Edison High School
March 13 at 7 PM
March 14 at 1 PM and 6 PM
Tickets: Adults $7 | Children $5 | Child Matinee $1
Come cheer on their students as they bring this exciting adventure to the stage!
Help Keep Our Schools Phone-Free!
Please remind your child that cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) cannot be used during passing periods. Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool, with some limited exceptions for students with IEPs.
Phones and personal devices must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell) — except for high school students during lunchtime in designated lunch spaces.
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit our Cell Phone Policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call your child’s school.
Black History Month Celebration
The community is invited to a Black History Month Celebration — Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence — on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16.
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and more information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
🗓️ Calendar Reminders: Presidents Day (Holiday)
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, for the Presidents Day holiday.
Teacher Workday and Observance Day
Tuesday, February 17, is a teacher workday. There will be no school for students.
Wednesday, February 18, is a religious and cultural observance day. There is school, however, specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on an observance day. This is also an early release day for Bush Hill ES. We will dismiss at 12:55 PM.
See the complete school year calendar.
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