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3rd Quarter Ends/Early Release
Friday, March 27, is the last day of the third quarter and an early release day for students. Bush Hill ES will dismiss at 1:55 PM.
SIS ParentVUE will be unavailable for students and parents during end-of-quarter updates from Friday, March 27, at 4 p.m. to Tuesday, April 14, at 6 a.m.
All FCPS schools will be closed from Monday, March 30, to Friday, April 3, for spring break. Monday, April 6, is a teacher workday, and there will be no school for students. See the school year calendar.
- Tuesday April 14: California Fish Grill Restaurant Night
- Tuesday April 24: Donuts with Dependents (Military)
- Saturday May 16: Kids Business Fair
Join our Staff Appreciation Week Planning Committee!
Staff Appreciation Week is May 4 - 8!
Help us plan an unforgettable Staff Appreciation Week! We’re looking for volunteers to:
- Choose a theme
- Plan activities
- Help spoil our amazing teachers and staff
Interested? Email ptabushhillelementary@gmail.com to get involved!
Help Shape Our PTA Leadership
Our PTA is forming a Nominating Committee to help identify and recommend candidates for upcoming PTA Board positions for the next school year—and we need your help!
This committee plays a vital role in ensuring strong, effective leadership for our PTA and helps ensure a transparent, inclusive, and fair process, which sets our PTA up for continued success.
You don’t need prior PTA experience, just a positive attitude and a desire to help our school succeed!
Interested in serving on the Nominating Committee or learning more? Please reach out to us PTA via email.
Stay Connected
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Want to stay in the loop on all PTA events, updates, and volunteer opportunities?
Be sure to follow us here: https://www.facebook.com/BushHillES/
Ideas, thoughts, questions – let us know!
Educate Fairfax Student Bookmark Art Contest – “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader”
Educate Fairfax, the 501(c)3 education foundation that partners with the community to support Fairfax County Public Schools students and educators, is launching a divisionwide Student Bookmark Art Contest during March. FCPS students in grades K–12 are invited to design a 2” x 7” bookmark celebrating the power of learning and creativity under the theme “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader.”
Artwork must be original, flat (no glitter or pop-ups), and include the student’s name, grade, and school on the back. Entries will be judged on creativity, connection to the theme, and overall effort. Four winners (K–2, 3–6, middle, and high) will each receive a $25 gift card, and winning designs will be printed and shared in schools and the community. This initiative supports FCPS Goal 3 by promoting literacy and student engagement.
Submissions may be mailed to Educate Fairfax (8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031), emailed to info@educatefairfax.org, or sent via pony mail. By submitting, students confirm FCPS enrollment and grant permission for printing and promotion (first name and grade only; parent/guardian signature required for winners).
Please click this link for instructions: Educate Fairfax Bookmark Contest Flyer and Instructions.
Military Family Field Day for MOMC (Register by March 27.) FCPS will celebrate the Month of the Military Child with a good, old-fashioned field day! All military-connected families with FCPS students are invited to a special field day to honor our military-connected children at Annandale High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 12 - 2 p.m.
Registration link for the Military Family Field Day
Remote Area Medical (RAM) & Humanity First – Free Medical Clinic (Upcoming: April 18–19, 2026) Free medical clinic in Chantilly, VA offering dental, vision, and medical services at no cost. Services are first-come, first-served, and no ID is required. Location: Mubarak Mosque, 4555 Ahmadiyya Dr, Chantilly, VA
Department of Family Services: Dads Parenting Group -Free classes for Fathers offered in English and Spanish. These groups are designing to support fathers by providing parenting resources, peer support, and a space to connect with other dads in the community.
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
Greeting Future Panthers!
We sincerely hope you will join us for our Kindergarten Orientation on Friday, April 10th @ 2:00 PM in our cafeteria.
You will have the opportunity to meet our Administrators, Mrs. Duffy & Mrs. Gomes, our wonderful Kindergarten Team, and many more educators and resource faculty who will be supporting your child next school year. There will also be an overview of our Kindergarten program. You are welcome and encouraged to bring your future Kindergartener.
If you have already registered for kindergarten, thank you. If you have not – please visit https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/registration or reach out to me directly and I am happy to help you with the process Please also share this information with your neighbors who may be new to the area and need to register their children for SY 26-27.
Did you know? Countdown to Kindergarten (March 27. Virtual Event. Upcoming.) Families with preschoolers entering kindergarten this fall are invited to attend 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
For more information about Bush Hill Elementary School, please visit our website https://bushhilles.fcps.edu/ or give us a call @ 703-924-5600.
Thank you,
Elizabeth DePalma
Registrar/SIA
Family Coffee discussing the SOL Assessments on Thursday April 16th 9:20-9:50 in the Bush Hill Cafeteria
Please join School Testing Coordinator Alison Garner for an overview of the SOL assessments. This session highlights what to expect on testing day, how to help your child prepare, and how to view scores. A brief presentation will be followed by a Q&A session to address your questions.
The Spring Book Fair is coming! This is a Bookworm book fair!
📅Here are the details
Previews: April 16 & 17
Shopping: April 20 – 24
Family nights: Monday, April 20, and Wednesday, April 22, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
Set up Bookworm eWallet: eWallet and More Information
Would you like to help with the fair? We’d love your help! Book Fair Volunteer Sign-up
Save the Date: Wednesday, April 22, 5:45-7:00 pm
Come celebrate the rich, diverse cultures that make up our unique school community! Choose a country, state, or place that is special to you and your family. Share that special place with our school community through food, music, dance, clothing, etc. Presenters should fill out the presenter form by April 15th! Come celebrate, share, and connect!
Register by March 27 for the Elementary Magnet School Lottery
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Elementary, 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
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School.
Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site.
Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference. Families may also register to serve as event volunteers. Please sign up by Thursday, March 19.
2026 Awards Recognizing Special Education Supporters
Nominations are open for the 2026 Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA) Awards, which recognize educators, staff, volunteers, and community members who go above and beyond to support students receiving special education services. The annual program celebrates individuals across FCPS who demonstrate exceptional commitment to inclusion, support, and student success.
Honorees may include teachers, instructional assistants, administrators, therapists, volunteers, and other community members who have made a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families. Nominations are open through Friday, March 27, and can be submitted online.
Award recipients will be recognized at the SEPTA Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 2, where families, educators, and community members will gather to celebrate those helping build more inclusive and supportive school communities. Registration details for the ceremony will be announced at a later date.
Commonwealth Listening Tour: Speak Up for Virginia’s Future
The Virginia Department of Education and the Secretary of Education are hosting a series of listening sessions across the Commonwealth to hear from Virginians about how we can highlight successes and work together to strengthen public education by supporting educators and students. Learn more about the listening tour.
If you can’t make it to an in-person event, complete this survey to share your feedback with the governor. The survey will close on Friday, April 10.
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