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 Bush Hill ES will be participating in National Walk & Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 6th.
Panthers get your walking shoes, bikes & helmets ready!
We will be having a “Bike Train” meeting at New Life Church (5502 Trin St Alexandria 22310) to ride together to school. If you plan to participate, please be at the church between 8:30-8:40 AM.
Let’s all come out and celebrate! Hope to see you there!!
**Please note that we are watching the weather and there is a chance of rain. If it is raining in the morning, we will NOT have the Bike Train from New Life Church. Thank you for understanding.
Volunteers are needed to support our SOL Testing. Please sign up today!
https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/opp_details/3530
Family Science Night is May 19.
The Children’s Science Center Lab brings hands‑on, interactive STEM activities to our school through its Family Science Night program. These fun, engaging stations are designed for students in grades K–6 and help make science exciting and accessible for all.
Volunteers are essential to making this event a success. Please consider donating your time to help our students explore, create, and learn. Every helping hand makes a difference!
Family Science Night Volunteer Sign up
- Upcoming Events
- May 4 - 8: Staff Appreciation Week
- Wednesday May 6: Walk/Bike to School Day
- Friday May 8: UNO Pizzeria & Grill Restaurant Night
- Saturday May 16: Kids Business Fair @ Bush Hill, 1:00 PM - 3:00PM
- Tuesday May 19: Science Night @ Bush Hill, 5:00 - 7:30PM
Lights, Camera, Appreciation!
Our staff goes above and beyond every day, and Staff Appreciation Week is our chance to celebrate them. 💫 It’s not too late to get involved—every contribution, big or small, helps show our stars how much they’re valued.
Use the Signup Genius link below to see the available opportunities and sign up to join our "production crew."
Staff Appreciation Week Volunteer & Donation Sign Up
Not able to volunteer or donate items? We completely understand—families are busy! You can still support Staff Appreciation Week by making a donation through our Givebacks site using the link below.
Donations for Staff Appreciation Week
Kids Business Fair
Bush Hill is having their second annual Kids Business Fair on Saturday May 16th from 1-3pm in the school gym. The business fair will be a fun-filled event that allows young entrepreneurs to show off their businesses in the live marketplace. The kids have a real-world opportunity to showcase their products and interact with consumers in the community.
Use the link below to sign up now!
Kids Business Fair signup
Even if your child isn’t selling, we encourage you to save the date and come out and support our students!
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Be sure to follow us here: https://www.facebook.com/BushHillES/
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A really BIG thank you to Emily and Stephanie who coordinated the Community Clean Up Day! This was the first time Bush Hill Elementary has done this and I'm so proud we were able to make this work! We had between 10-15 volunteers, and a few non-garden club members too! We collected 5 bags of trash, pruned lots of bushes around the school, and made efforts to revitalize the pollinator garden with a bunch of new native plants (we planted more than 20 plus plants)! A big thank you to TJ for all his special tools and garden blueprint to help us really create a wonderful pollinator garden! |
Join Us For Twain Community Night – Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6-8pm
The Mark Twain Middle School PTA looks forward to joining the Mark Twain administration, teachers and staff in welcoming the greater Twain MS community to this annual family event. Twain Community Night is open to current and new students including rising 7th graders from our pyramid elementary schools. This is a fun evening for both students and parents to meet your future teachers, see the school and participate in fun activities. Stop by the PTA tables in the cafeteria to say Hello, participate in the raffle, enjoy our concession stand and grab fresh spirit wear!
Does your local business want to participate as a sponsor or donate an item to our raffle? Email mtmspresident@gmail.com for more information. We love opportunities to promote our community!
Field Day is Coming Thursday June 4th
( Rain date is Friday June 5th)
Today is the last day to order your field day gear!
If you still want to order a Field Day Shirt you can by the end of the day May 5th. To order here is the link:
https://bushhill26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Field Day Volunteers
We are gearing up for the BIG Day and we cannot do it with YOU!
If you would like to come out and volunteer, we would love to have you.
IN ORDER TO VOLUNTEER YOU MUST HAVE THE FCPS OLUNTEER CLEARANCE LEVEL 1
Grades K-3 are 9:15 – 12:20
Grades 4-6 are 12:30 – 3:45
Here is Volunteer sign-up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DABAD2BAAFBC61-56665250-bush#/
We are also looking for someone to help/organize the popsicles ahead of time
(all items will be provided). Please email Ms. Mulcahy @ mmmulcahy@fcps.edu if you can help with this.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at our school — a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
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April 27th - 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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HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR CHILD/TEEN HAVE GOOD ATTENDANCE?
- Don’t let your child stay home unless she is truly sick. Keep in mind complaints of a stomachache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make her feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Talk to teachers if you notice sudden changes in behavior. These could be tied to something going on at school.
- Check on your child’s attendance to be sure absences are not piling up.
- Ask for help from school officials, afterschool programs, other parents or community agencies if you’re having trouble getting your child to school
Hana El-Baba
School Counselor, M.Ed.
Bush Hill Elementary School
Grades: 2, 4, 6
Office: 703-924-5600
Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and IdeasJoin Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
Family Information Phone Lines
FCPS family information phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Call the phone line with questions about your child’s education or FCPS, and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines.
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