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Celebrate Our Military Kids!
Join us for Month of the Military Child Spirit Week! To show our appreciation for the strength and sacrifices of our military-connected students, we invite everyone to participate in a week of fun and meaningful themes. *Please note the correction to the dates sent out previously. The dates below and on the paper copy of the flyer have the correct information.
Spirit Week Schedule
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Monday, April 13: Unite Together – Wear your military gear to show support for your favorite branch!
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Tuesday, April 14: Crazy Camo Day – Show off your best camouflage clothing.
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Wednesday, April 15: Purple Up! – Wear purple to show your final roar of support for all military kids.
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Thursday, April 16: Bright Colors – Wear your brightest colors because military kids help America shine!
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Friday, April 17: Hats Off to Military Children – Wear your favorite hat to celebrate our students.
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.
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April 6th - 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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93.2%
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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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6.8%
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Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong.
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
3 More Days To Order Your Panther Yearbook
Late Orders are NOT Guaranteed!
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Order deadline FAST approaching. The last day to order your Panther yearbook is Friday, April 17th.
Price $17
Yearbook school ID # 733033
Name on cover $4
www.buytheyearbook.com
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April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on Tuesday, April 21, at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available for the children. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
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 this form by April 15. Come celebrate, share, and connect! And stop by the Spring Book Fair while you’re here! Questions? Please reach out to Meg Lynch, mklynch1@fcps.edu.
LAST CALL FOR ENRICHMENT
We need more registrations for boys running club, cooking, chess, sports spectacular, dance fitness and golf…register now! Check out these awesome options. Click here to see all the programs.
JOIN US FOR RESTAURANT NIGHT
Join us for April Restaurant Night at California Fish Grill (7003 Manchester Blvd) on Tuesday, April 14, from 11:00 AM–8:00 PM. Enjoy a meal in person or online, and 25% of sales will be donated back to the PTA to support field trips, staff appreciation, and more!
HELP THE GARDEN CLUB
Help our school get ready for spring by lending a hand with the Bush Hill Garden Club! Join us Saturday April 25 as we weed, prune, plant, and freshen up our school grounds. There are tasks for all ages, so anyone can help.
Flexible hour‑long shifts are available, and you’re welcome to sign up for more than one shift.
Use the link below to sign up today!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4CA8A62BAAFB6-63066968-clean#/
JOIN THE PLANNING COMMITTE FOR STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
Staff Appreciation Week is May 4–8, and we’re looking for volunteers to help plan a fun and meaningful week to celebrate our incredible Bush Hill team.
Our teachers and staff give so much every day, now it’s our turn and WE NEED YOU!
If you enjoy being creative, organizing activities, or simply love supporting our teachers and staff, we’d love to have you join us! Volunteers will help choose a theme and plan special touches to show just how much our staff is appreciated.
Ready to help spoil our staff email ptabushhillelementary@gmail.com today!
Can’t volunteer but still want to help? We truly appreciate your generosity! Donations help make Staff Appreciation Week extra special for our staff. Click the link below.
Donations for Staff Appreciation Week
STEM EXPO 2026
Looking for a FREE, fun and educational weekend activity? Check out the Navy League’s Annual STEM Expo on Sunday, April 19, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
Designed for students in grades 5–12—but open to all ages—the STEM Expo features interactive workshops, hands-on demonstrations, and real‑world career insights in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Click the link below to learn more and register.
https://seaairspace.org/stem-expo/
Aldersgate Kids Consignment Sale
Find great deals on gently used children’s clothing, toys, books, baby gear, and more! We love new consignors and shoppers alike!
📅 Sale Dates
Thurs, April 23 | 8 am–7 pm
Fri, April 24 | 8 am–2 pm
Sat, April 25 | 8 am–1 pm (Half Price Day!)
📍 Wesley Hall (Door 1), Aldersgate Day School, 1301 Collingwood Road
✨ Special Family Access
Families in need are invited on Saturday, April 25, 1:15–1:45 pm to take what they need at no cost (clothing, toys, baby gear, shoes, etc.).
🔗 More details: tinyurl.com/adsconsign
Register for this virtual offering via the Family Academy Catalog or with the registration link. We Encourage rising middle school families to register and attend this introduction to family engagement in secondary education. Flyer attached.
Military Family Field Day for MOMC (Saturday, April 18, 2026) 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.
Flyer attached.
Registration link for the Military Family Field Day
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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. Flyers in (English)(Spanish).
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Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has created a platform to provide information about VA community resources. From affordable childcare to school supplies to healthcare support, use zip code to find information about services. Search this free resource to access over 466,000 local and state social care programs
- Access this continuously updated platform here.
The week of April 20th-24th is Earth Week. Most Bush Hill students will be participating in community clean up with their homeroom class. To help our Earth Week efforts, please send in used paper and plastic grocery bags.
Your family invited to participate in at home BINGO activities. FCPS Get2Green office has created a BINGO board for at home/school connection. English Spanish
MARK TWAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATRE PRESENTS:
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
By Anne Coulter Martins
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing
April 30-May 2 at 7PM
May 2 at 2PM
May 2 at 12PM- MAD HATTER TEA PARTY
For Pre-K-4th grades
Online before 4/29
$5 (kids under 12)
$8 (adults + teens)
Starting on 4/30
$7 (kids under 12)
$10 (adults + teens)
Ticket info:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15615/
or by going to twaintheatre.org
MARK TWAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATER PRESENTS
MAD HATTER TEA PARTY
Sat, May 2
Tea from Noon-1:30 Show at 2PM
Tea Party: $5/student K thru 4.
(one adult included)
Show tickets SOLD SEPARATELY
Students in grades K-4 join us for a wacky and whimsical tea party!
- Enjoy, tea, juice, sandwiches, snacks and desserts
- Meet the Cast
- Face Painting
- Fairy Hair
- Games
- Crafts
- Find your own White Rabbit to take home
Thank you to Crumbl-Kingstowne for sponsoring a portion of this event.
This is not a drop off event. All students must be supervised. Tea party does not include admission to the show. All show tickets must be purchased separately.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
Connecting with community members across Fairfax County is critical to Dr. Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services.
Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Counting Down to the Special Education Family Conference
Only 4 more days until the 2026 Special Education Family Conference!
Join more than 500 families and community members for this year’s event on Saturday, April 18, at Marshall High School. Do you still need to register for this year’s conference? Complete the 2026 Special Education Family Conference Registration Form to register, request special accommodations, and select language interpretation needs.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage to learn more about the keynote speaker, the full list of breakout sessions, and the vendor hall list.
Calendar Reminders
Theravada New Year (Observance Day)
Thursday, April 16, is Theravada New Year. FCPS has designated this day as a religious and cultural observance day. Observance days are regular school days with no mandatory tests, field trips, or major events.
Halfway Through Journeys and Themes in Language Arts
We are halfway through Benchmark Unit 6 in Language Arts! Across grade levels, students have explored stories involving quests, challenges, and problem-solving.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: Which character has been your favorite from this unit and why?
- Activity: With your child, brainstorm a brand-new invention to solve a problem, like shoelaces that tie themselves or a clothes dryer that folds clothes. Ask your child to tell or write a story about someone using the invention.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
Help FCPS Sustain Excellence: Make Your Voice Heard on the FY 2027 Budget
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings (April 14-16) and an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
FCPS ACE Tax Day Sale
FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) wants you to save on learning! Purchase any class on Wednesday, April 15, and you’ll save $15 off your tuition when you apply promo code TaxDay15 at checkout. Explore classes for career advancement or personal enjoyment. Learn in person or online at your own pace.
Just like the tax-filing deadline, this offer expires at midnight on April 15, so don’t delay! See details and save today.
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