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Opened March 9th
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
Wear Your BEST Smile!
Victor O'Neill will be taking Spring Pictures on Friday, March 13, 2026. You will be able to view and order your child's photos in their online gallery approximately ten days after picture day. If you have any questions, please reach out to Victor O'Neill Studios by emailing Underclass@vosphoto.com
What to Expect on Spring Picture Day – No photo slips or prepayment is needed
- All classes will have a class photo taken
- All students will be photographed
After Picture Day
- Parents will be able to order online approximately 10 days after Picture Day. Each family will be emailed directly with their child’s photo proof.
Free shipping will be available for 2 weeks after the images are online
12th - 6th Grade Field Trip to Gettysburg, PA
13th - Picture Day
18th -- Early Release Day - 12:55 PM Dismissal
20th - HOLIDAY - No School
27th -- 3rd Quarter Ends
30th & 31st - Spring Break Holiday Students return Tuesday, April 7th
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Bush Hill Elementary Yearbook
Price $17.00
Order Deadline 04/17/2026
Yearbook School ID 733033
Name on Cover $4
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Family Café series – Connected Families: Navigating the Digital World Together.
This family workshop provides hands-on learning about internet safety to inform families of:
- Today’s popular social sites and apps used by students
- Effective strategies to engage youth in discussions regarding internet safety
- 7 primary topics to discuss with youth that will remain important from kindergarten through adulthood
Interpreters and childcare will be available.
WHEN: Thursday, March 12, 2026
WHERE: Lorton Community Center
TIME: 6:30 to 8:00pm
REGISTRATION: Families can register using this LINK
Note: Families who do not pre-register are still welcomed to attend!
We’re excited to offer the Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA), a vibrant summer enrichment program for students currently in grades K–5, while students in grade 6 may participate in our secondary program, the Institute for the Arts (IFTA). Both programs provide daily experiences in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance within a fun and supportive environment that fosters creativity and confidence. To ensure accessibility for all families, we offer tuition assistance, transportation, and aftercare options.
Register here: https://linktr.ee/iftafcps
Countdown to Kindergarten (March 27. Virtual Event. Upcoming.) Is your preschooler heading to kindergarten this fall? Families are invited to join this virtual webinar to learn practical tips and essential information to support a smooth transition into kindergarten in FCPS.
Register here: Countdown to Kindergarten Registration
STEAM-Women in Science Technology Engineering, Art and Math
Learn about important contributions from Women in STEAM fields through crafts and experiments. This program is intended for children Grades K-6.
Registration is required:
https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15665760?utm_campaign+=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Revisit National Engineers week resources for all children of all ages:
Find more opportunities for children to engage in engineering by exploring the STEAM Kits and STEAM events provided by FCPL
The Sibshops workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with support needs to meet other siblings in a relaxed setting. Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs, share sibling experiences, and receive peer support. Play games and have fun. Date - Saturday, April 10, 2026 📍Location -Gum Springs Community Center 8100 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, VA
Register here
Eligia Santana- Eli
Family Liaison
FCPS- Bush Hill Elementary School
Cell: 571-460-8099 Office: 703-924-5600 EXT: 5649
Hablo español My hours are Monday- Friday 8:45am-4:15pm
- Sunday March 1 - March 15 - Read-A-Thon
- Friday March 13 - Panera Restaurant Night, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday March 18 - PTA General Body Meeting, 7:00 p.m. (virtual)
Read‑A‑Thon 2026 —One week left!
Read-a-thon is in full swing. Keep logging your minutes to win awesome prizes. Prizes will be awarded for classes with the most minutes read & most funds raised. Plus, reading rewards for the top 2 readers from each grade and top reader overall!
You do not need to register or collect donations to participate! Just track your student’s minutes read on their reading log.
Reading logs are due March 16–20, and winners will be announced before spring break.
We are at 30% of our fundraising goal. Can you help by making a donation? Every dollar counts.
Bush Hill Read-A-Thon Website
Thank you for supporting our BHES readers—we can’t wait to see how much they read!
Panera Restaurant Night - Friday March 13
Stop by Panera in Kingstowne Friday from 4pm - 8pm and support our school. 20% of sales go back to the PTA to support field trips and community activities.
Spring Enrichment Programs are here!
Bush Hill Elementary PTA is excited to offer a variety of after-school enrichment programs this spring for grades K–6! Check out these awesome options. Programs start in April, register today to save your spot!
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 Bush Hill Odyssey of the Mind Team Places 2nd in Regional Competition
Two teams from Bush Hill made a strong showing at the regional Odyssey of the Mind competition on Saturday, Feb. 28. Odyssey is a creative problem-solving group activity that culminates in a tournament series. In addition to solving a spontaneous problem on the spot, our teams presented solutions to long-term problems that involved writing an original performance, building sets and creating costumes. Congratulations to our team of 3rd and 4th graders, who won 2nd place in their division, just a few points shy of making it to the state tournament! This team competed in the vehicle problem, where they built a train that traveled across the performance space and had three cars attached throughout the 8-minute-long performance. The train and cars could not be touched while moving or attaching cars, so the team made a rope-and-pulley system to propel the train and a rubber-band launcher to attach the cars, which stayed attached to each other with magnets. The team created a funny performance starring a conductor, a villain who tries to stop the train, some sheep, and a wolf who saves the day. Congratulations to Alexandra, Ashley, Kennedy, Marlee, Max and Ruby on their hard work and award-winning performance!
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March 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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93.4%
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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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6.6%
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Every year, absences spike in the weeks before and after spring break. It’s time to break that cycle.
Mark Your Calendars: SOL Dates
All students in grades 3-6 will complete spring SOL testing following the schedule below:
- Tuesday May 5th: 5th Grade Reading
- Tuesday May 12th: Grades 3-4, 6 Reading & 5th Science
- Tuesday May 19st: Grades 3-6 Math
Please do your best to ensure that your student attends school on these days to participate in these assessments. If you know in advance that your student will be absent, please notify your child’s teacher. Do your best to ensure that your student gets a good night’s rest and eats a healthy, filling breakfast in the morning on these dates! Thank you for your support! Questions? Reach out ro Alison Garner (abgarner@fcps.edu), our School Testing Coordinator.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our division is critical to Dr. Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held this spring (from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services.
Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Magnet Schools for Science, Technology, and the Arts
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts.
Registration for the 2026-27 elementary magnet lottery is open through Friday, March 27. Learn more about Elementary Magnet Schools and find out how to apply to the Magnet School Lottery.
2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School.
Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event.
If you registered before the date change, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Rooted in Resilience, Echoes of Excellence: FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration
The spirit of heritage and the promise of the future filled the air at Carter G. Woodson High School as FCPS held its second annual Black History Month Celebration with the theme, Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence. This year’s event was especially significant as it coincided with the 100th anniversary of the movement that became Black History Month.
Students from across the division took center stage as the true "echoes" of this excellence. The program featured student-led Moments of Pride that connected local and national history to contemporary achievements. A spirited keynote speech was delivered by Vernon Walton, senior pastor at the First Baptist Church of Vienna. Another highlight of the night was the FCPS Black Excellence video tribute.
Read more about the Black history event.
Sleep Awareness Week
The National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week is March 8 to 14. The observance highlights the critical link between sleep and health, both physical and mental. Read more about sleep health and sleep strategies you can try at home.
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
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