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A friendly reminder that Bush Hill Elementary will dismiss 3 hours early @ 12:55 PM tomorrow. Please plan accordingly. Thank you.
The teachers and staff at Bush Hill Elementary want to extend our sincere appreciation for a WONDERFUL Staff Appreciation Week! We all truly enjoyed the delicious meals, prizes and extra attention that made our week super special. Thank you!
Upcoming Events
Saturday May 16: Kids Business Fair @ Bush Hill, 1:00 PM - 3:00PM
Tuesday May 19: Science Night @ Bush Hill, 6:00 - 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
Follow us on Facebook:
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!
All students in grades 3-6 will complete spring SOL testing following the schedule below:
- 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.
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!
Tuesday, May 19th @ 6 - 7:30 PM
We need volunteers! Otherwise we will need to cancel event. Volunteers need to report at 5:15 PM.
Menu of Activities for the Family Science Night.
The Children’s Science Center Lab’s Family Science Night program offers engaging STEM activities for local schools. In 2007, the Children’s Science Center Lab created this community program to engage children ages 5 – 12 in hands-on activities that demonstrate a variety of scientific principles and make STEM learning fun, accessible, and more appealing to today’s students. Our Education Team works closely with educators and schools to develop engaging activities.
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We are proud to offer the following activities:
Green
Designed for Grades K – 1
Using my senses to understand and interact with my world
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Stacking Currency: Building Financial Literacy
Animal Adaptations: Science in Nature
Shape by Shape: 2D Plans and 3D Structures
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Orange
Designed for Grades 2 – 3
Changing and interacting with the world around me
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Mindful Movement: Body and Brain
Monster Math: Creating with Probability
Electric Piano: Making Music with Circuits
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Blue
Designed for Grades 4 – 6
Describing and analyzing what I’ve learned
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Massive Planets: Exploring Gravity in Space
Aeronautical Engineer: Experimenting with Lift and Drag
Materials Matter: Heat and Light
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Black
Extension Learning for Families
Working and learning together
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Rolling Robots: Amazing Tech
Powerful Pressure: Exploring Materials in a Vacuum
Forensic Fun: Mystery Solved
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Please sign up using this link and QR Code.
Family Science Night Volunteer Sign up
The English Empowerment Center’s Summer 2026 English Classes are now accepting registrations. These classes are designed for adult English learners and focus on building practical communication skills to support success at work, at home, and in the community.
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Online classes are open to learners anywhere! Here is the registration link: https://form.jotform.com/251064922607152
- All classes are $65 unless otherwise indicated. The English Empowerment Center will never turn away a learner due to financial challenges; they are committed to working within each learner’s means.
Fairfax County Summer Camps & Programs (FCPS Breaks) Fairfax County offers a variety of engaging, healthy, and affordable programs for students during school breaks. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, STEM, service projects, field trips, and more. Free meals and snacks are provided. Click links for more information
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
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May 4th - 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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As we prepare for testing season, school attendance is crucial for your student's success and comfort. Please plan any appointments and trips for non-testing days. It is challenging for staff to accommodate many students for make-up testing and for the students, who miss instruction time for their make-up test.
Hana El-Baba
School Counselor, M.Ed. Bush Hill Elementary School
Grades: 2, 4, 6 Office: 703-924-5600
FCPS Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services
As a reminder, FCPS is phone-free! For elementary school students, this means:
- Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. At Bush Hill Elementary School, this begins when students enter the building in the morning.
- Cell phones and personal devices (airpods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell).
If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office at 703-924-5600. Learn more about FCPS’ cell phone and personal device policy. Also, view our Media Balance and Well-Being Toolkit for resources to help your child maintain a healthy and balanced relationship with technology at home.
Field Day is Coming Thursday June 4th
( Rain date is Friday June 5th)
Field Day Volunteers
Field Day is fast approaching, and we cannot do it without you! Field Day is Thursday June 4th (Rain date is Friday June 5th).
PLEASE NOTE IN ORDER TO VOLUNTEER YOU MUST HAVE THE FCPS VOLUNTEER CLEARNACE LEVEL 1
If you have already signed up through the Sign-up Genius link, please NOW use the FCPS Bush Hill Field Day Volunteer Link below:
https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/opp_details/3616
We will have you help instruct students at one of the activity stations. You will remain at that station for the duration of the Field Day.
The classroom teacher will bring the students to your station.
Grades K-3 – 9:15 – 12:20
Grade 4-6 12:45 – 3:45
As of now we only have 5 Volunteers for the Grade 4-6 Field Day in the afternoon. If you have some time and can help out, please sign up.
We are also looking for someone to organize/help get the popsicles ready ahead of time ( all items will be provided).
Please send an email to Ms. Mulcahy if you can help with this: mmmulcahy@fcps.edu
Thank you for your flexibility with the new Volunteer sign up, it is the first time we are using if for Field Day.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us.
Ms. Mulcahy mmmulcahy@fcps.edu
Mr. Grover kjgrover@fcps.edu
Now Hiring: Substitute Instructional Assistants for the 2026–2027 School Year for Bush Hill Elementary School -- Apply Now
Bush Hill Elementary is seeking individuals who can provide continuity of instructional teaching as a substitute instructional assistant. Able to inspire, enable and empower students to meet high academic standards. The position offers:
✔ Flexible schedule
✔ Make a difference in your local community
✔ Great for people with a passion for teaching/assisting students
Join our team and support student learning!
Apply today!
For details, visit the FCPS Substitute Employment Website.
https://www.fcps.edu/substitute-teaching/new-applicants
When applying, search “Substitute” and select the Edison pyramid posting.
FCPS Caters to Food Allergies
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. The FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to safe and nutritious school meals. Since 1 in 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy, FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school.
To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a safe menu for students.
Stay up to Date With the FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app, you can:
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Stay up to date: Get the latest news from our school and
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and Rising 12th Graders
The following immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grade each school year.
All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 to 12 or as early as 9 years old.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child will not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and health care providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Immunization Events for FCPS StudentsFCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents/guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
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