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Bush Hill Elementary School will be presented with the Unified Champion School Banner by Special Olympics and ESPN in recognition of our commitment to social inclusion.
To help make this event a success, we are seeking volunteers to assist on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Please use this link to sign up for a shift that works best with your schedule.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Mary E. Duffy
Principal
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 April 21 at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
This is a Bookworm book fair!
Here are the details:
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
Celebrate #FCPS EarthWeek
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
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.
Thank you to those who attended our SOL parent coffee! Here are the slides from our presentation, which includes links to the Virginia Practice Items, Test Blueprints, and VDOE Released Tests. If you have any questions about the SOL’s or any assessments, please reach out to our testing coordinator Alison Garner (abgarner@fcps.edu).
- Upcoming Events
- April 16 - 24: Spring Book Fair
- Wednesday April 22: Community and Culture Night
- Thursday April 23: Donuts with Dependents (Military students only), 9:15 - 9:40 AM
- Saturday April 25: Bush Hill Community Clean Up, 9:00AM - 3:00PM
- Thursday April 30: ESPN at Bush Hill
- May 4 - 8: Staff Appreciation Week
- Wednesday May 6: Walk/Bike to School Day
- Saturday May 16: Kids Business Fair @ Bush Hill, 1:00 PM - 3:00PM
- Tuesday May 19: Science Night @ Bush Hill, 5:00 - 7:30PM
Help Shape Our PTA Leadership
PTA elections will be held before the end of this school year to form our new PTA Board for the 2026–2027 school year.
We are looking for nominations of parents and caregivers who are willing to step into leadership roles and help support our Bush Hill community. The more hands we have, the lighter the lift for everyone. Many hands really do make less work!
Interested but not sure what’s involved? No problem! Reach out to the PTA and we’re happy to walk you through the roles, time commitment, and expectations.
📧 Email us: ptabushhillelementary@gmail.com
Our current PTA Board would like to thank you for your support:
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President: Rebecca Rodrigues
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VP of Fundraising: Nikki Todoroff
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Treasurer: Kimberley Driggins
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Secretary: Jessica Timberlake
This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact, meet other families, and help shape the school experience for our students. Don’t wait; nominations are needed now!
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!
First Responder Interaction Day(Upcoming, April 25, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.) For individuals with disabilities or access/functional needs and their families to connect with first responders and learn about emergency resources. Location: Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Academy 4600 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA
Highlights include:
- Practice police traffic stops
- Interact with Fire, Rescue, and EMS
- Emergency preparedness resources
- Personalized ID cards for emergencies
- Flyer
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Women Giving Back – Prom Boutique (Upcoming, April 20, 21 and 27, 2026) Free prom attire (dresses, shoes, accessories). Student ID required; no appointment needed. 20 Export Drive, Sterling, VA
Dates:
April 20 | 4:00–6:30 PM
April 21 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (New)
April 27 | 4:30–6:30 PM (New)
Flyer Attached.
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Operation Deploy Your Dress (DC Area Pop-Up) (Upcoming, April 25, 2026)
Free for military-connected students. Open to all ranks and branches with military ID.
https://operationdeployyourdress.org/dc-area-pop-up
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Inova Cares Back-to-School Pediatric Health Fairs (Upcoming, Summer 2026) Free physicals and immunizations for children (ages 5+, Medicaid or uninsured only). June 27 – Inova Cares Manassas July 25 – Inova Cares Falls Church Call 703-698-2550 (appointments required; no walk-ins) Flyer
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
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.
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It’s almost that time of year Field Day 2026 – June 4th (Rain date June 5th)
Look for information for volunteers soon!
Order your Field Day Gear Today
To order and pay online go to:
OR USE THE QR CODE
HTTPS://BUSHHILL26.ITEMORDER.COM
ORDERS DUE FRIDAY MAY 1, 2026
Absolutely NO orders will be Accepted After the Deadline
The T-Shirt this year is Lime Green
The Shorts are Royal Blue
The Dry-Fit Style is Gray with Royal Blue accents
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Adjusted Elementary Early Release Wednesdays
Students will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 22 and April 29, which were previously early release Wednesdays for elementary schools.
This adjustment allows our staff to still have dedicated time for planning, collaboration, and professional learning without reducing instructional time on other school days.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle 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 page for the most up-to-date information.
Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar
The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
Support Your Children During Important Spring Assessments
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
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.
Resources to Help Infants and Toddlers Meet MilestonesAre you concerned about your infant, toddler, or preschool-aged child’s development? Resources are available if your child exhibits difficulties in one or more of the following areas: communication, fine and/or gross motor skills, self-help skills, problem-solving, and attention skills. Learn more about typical developmental milestones.
The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia (ITC) provides evaluations and services for children (0-36 months) who have developmental delays or medical conditions that may affect development. Parents are encouraged to contact ITC at 703-246-7121 to share their concerns.
Early Childhood Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs between the ages of 20 months and 5 years (children must be two by September 30).
FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services (ECID&S) offers a free referral process to identify potential developmental delays or disabilities. Special education services are provided for all children who are found eligible through the referral process. Parents are encouraged to call 571-423-4121 with questions.
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