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 Let Me Run had our 5k last weekend! This small & mighty team did amazing, despite the heat and humidity. WAY TO GO! We are so proud of each of you - runners and volunteers.
A huge shout-out to all the Field Day volunteers!
What a wonderful way to celebrate the end of the year — we could not have done it without you. We truly appreciate you taking time out of your day to support Field Day. Thank you again, and we hope to see you next year!
Bush Hill Physical Education Teachers
Ms. Mulcahy & Mr. Grover
 Thank you all so much for volunteering your time today to make 6th grade day a success. We heard several kids in the halls saying this was the best day ever. We couldn't have done it without you. And again, a shout out to the BHES 6th grade teachers and staff for teaching and mentoring our children.
If you loaned us something today, please check in the front office. It looked like most people were able to grab their things, but there were a few items left. If you're missing something, please let us know.
Cheers to the end of elementary school, new adventures, and a restful summer.
See you on Thursday at promotion!
Danielle and Kate
The 1st Day School Supplies store is now open. Ordering now means you can check school supplies off your list before summer even begins. No scrambling in July. No store runs in August. Just the exact supplies teachers requested, handled in a few simple clicks. It only takes a few minutes to select our school and choose your child’s grade. Everything will arrive packaged and ready for the first day. There’s something nice about heading into summer knowing one big thing is already done. 👉 Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/108561
Upcoming Events
Wednesday June 10: Last PTA General Body Meeting (virtual), 7:00 PM
Field Day Thank You!
Thank you so much to our wonderful field day volunteers! We appreciate your help and hope you had a fun day!
URGENT: PTA Leadership Needed – Vote on June 10
Our PTA’s future depends on parent involvement. Right now, we urgently need volunteers.
All PTA Board positions are open for the coming year, and we must fill the President, Treasurer, and Secretary roles in order for our PTA to continue. Without these positions, many of the activities our students and staff love like Bingo Night, Staff Appreciation, 6th Grade Day, the Read‑A‑Thon, enrichment programs, and more will not be able to take place.
Time is critical: Nominations are being accepted now, and our vote for the new board will take place next week on June 10 at our final General Body Meeting.
Click the link below to learn more about the open positions.
Open PTA Positions 26-27
Not able to take on a full board position? That’s okay, even leading or helping with just one major event makes a meaningful difference, and we would be incredibly grateful for your support.
This is your chance to make a lasting impact, connect with other families, and help shape the school experience for our students, but we need to act now.
We truly cannot do this without you.
Bush Hill Alumni Featured as Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz
Mark your calendars for a fun outing with the family to see Dorothy, Toto, the Scare Crow, the Cowardly Lion and other classic characters in the Alexandria Children's Theatre production of the Wizard of Oz! Shows are June 5, 6, 12, and 13 with matinees at 3 pm on Saturdays and all other shows at 7pm. All performances are at Carl Sandburg Middle School. Hope to see you there!
Get your Tickets now!
Stay Connected
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Be sure to follow us here: https://www.facebook.com/BushHillES/
Ideas, thoughts, questions – let us know!
Parent Project for Korean Speaking Families (Tuesdays, June 9-August 4, 6-8 p.m. Virtual)
- Parent Project is being offered virtually this summer for Korean-speaking families. This free 9-week workshop helps parents strengthen relationships with their teens, address challenging behaviors, and develop effective supervision strategies, Registration Link.
- Contacts: Dr. Sara Tae -703-204-4348 | Tae Jung – 571-585-7745
- Flyer (English) (Korean)
FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (Summer 2026)
Fairfax County Public Schools will provide free summer meals to all children through the Summer Food Service Program. Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis at designated locations, and children must remain onsite while eating.
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New for 2026: Educate Fairfax will fund meals for all adults at all FCPS open feeding sites, allowing families to dine together at participating locations.
- No meal service June 18–19, 2026, and July 3, 2026)
- Summer Meals Program flyer
Fairfax Connector (Summer 2026)
Free Student Bus Pass Program-
Fairfax Connector is offering free rides for Fairfax County middle and high school students, including rising and current 6th graders, through the Student Bus Pass Program. Students can use their pass on Fairfax Connector buses seven days a week, helping them access summer programs, jobs, recreation, libraries, and other community resources at no cost. Families can obtain a Student Bus Pass through their school's Student Services Office.
Health Department Services & WIC Information (Ongoing)
The Fairfax County Health Department is providing ongoing community health services including environmental health, communicable disease support, refugee services, maternity services, school immunizations, TB testing and treatment, and WIC nutrition assistance. Multiple WIC offices and public health centers remain available across Fairfax County to support families and residents.
- Updated Fairfax County Health Department Flyer (English) (Spanish)
- Contact for more information: 703-246-2411 | WIC Information Line: 703-246-5599
Family Information Phone Lines: click here
○ FCPS language lines are available in eight different languages to assist parents
who do not speak English as their first language. Make parents aware of this
resource. Please note that this service is not for emergencies. Inquiries are
responded to within 24 hours.
-Library Resources- https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/reading-challenges/summer-reading
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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June 1st - 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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93.1%
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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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6.9%
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Please remember the importance of late-year attendance for school success. While we acknowledge that many students may be experiencing year-end burnout, it is important that all students need to be in school. On time. Everyday.
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
Calendar Survey
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
Summer Resources
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
Summer Meals
Summer Meals for StudentsStarting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
Immunizations
Summer Immunization Events for All FCPS Students
Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations this summer. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Visit the FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events webpage for dates, times, and locations. Additional event dates will be made available and shared four to five weeks prior to the event on the webpage. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Special Education Newsletter
End of Year/Summer Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter
View the latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter. Topics in this 2026 End of Year/Summer issue include:
- Celebrating 50 Years of IDEA
- A Year of Inclusion in FCPS
- Advancing Success for Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners
- Extended School Year (ESY)
- Your Guide to a Fun and Inclusive Summer
- Play, Plan, Grow: Summer Activities for Executive Function
- Keep SEL Growing all Summer Long
- New Resources to Support Life after High School
- Make an Impact as a Special Education Teacher
- Fairfax County SEPTA News
Subscribe to the Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter.
Calendar Reminders: Last Day of School
Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)
Wednesday, June 17, is the last day of school. All secondary schools and high schools will operate on a two-hour school day schedule:
- High schools: 8 to 10 a.m.
- Secondary schools: 8:10 to 10:10 a.m.
All middle and elementary schools will operate on a two-hour early release schedule that day. Bush Hill Elementary will dismiss at 1:55 PM.
2026-27 First Day of School
Monday, August 24, is the first day of school for the 2026-27 school year. Be sure to bookmark the 2026-27 School Year Calendar.
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