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Order deadline FAST approaching. The last day to order your Panther yearbook is April 17th.
Price $17
Yearbook school ID # 733033
Name on cover $4
www.buytheyearbook.com
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This Friday, April 10th is a School Planning Day / Student Holiday. Please plan accordingly. Thank you.
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.
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: Bright Colors – Wear your brightest colors because military kids help America shine!
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Thursday, April 16: Hats Off to Military Children – Wear your favorite hat to celebrate our students.
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Friday, April 17: Purple Up! – Wear purple to show your final roar of support for all military kids.
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.
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.
Registration link for the Military Family Field Day
Department of Family Services (Upcoming: April Parenting Workshops) Parents and caregivers can join the April “Stronger Foundations for Parenting” workshop series focused on building strong parent-child relationships, resilience, and overall child well-being. Sessions are offered both virtually and in person throughout April.
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Featured: Virtual Parent Café – “The Power of Play in Parenting” on April 14, 2026 (6:30–8 p.m.)
- More information and registration: See attached flyers (Stronger Foundations for Parenting Workshop Series& Power of Play in Parenting)
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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 program.
- Access this continuously updated platform here.
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Remote Area Medical (RAM) & Humanity First – Free Medical Clinic (Upcoming: April 18–19, 2026) Free medical clinic in Chantilly, VA offering dental, vision, and medical services at no cost. Services are first-come, first-served, and no ID is required. Location: Mubarak Mosque, 4555 Ahmadiyya Dr, Chantilly, VA
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
The Spring Book Fair is coming! 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
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 the presenter form by April 15th! Come celebrate, share, and connect!
Elementary Early Release Wednesday Update for April
Tuesday, April 21, is a teacher workday and staff development day because of a recently announced special election that will impact all FCPS schools.
Students will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time (3:55 PM) on April 22nd, which was a previous 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. Read Dr. Reid’s letter to elementary parents for more details.
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!
- Tuesday April 14: California Fish Grill Restaurant Night; 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Monday April 20 - Friday 24: Spring Book Fair
- Saturday April 25: Bush Hill Community Clean Up; 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Friday April 24: Donuts with Dependents (Military students only); 9:15-9:40 AM
- Saturday May 16: Kids Business Fair; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday May 19: Family Science Night; 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Register for Spring Enrichment today!
Bush Hill Elementary PTA is excited to offer a variety of after-school enrichment programs this spring for grades K–6! Check out these awesome options. Programs start in April, register today to save your spot! Click here to see all the programs.
Staff Appreciation Week Planning Committee - We Need YOU!
Our teachers and staff give so much every day, now it’s our turn!
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.
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.
Planning kicks off right after spring break.
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
Help Shape Our PTA Leadership
Our PTA is forming a Nominating Committee to help identify and recommend candidates for upcoming PTA Board positions for the next school year—and we need your help!
This committee plays a vital role in ensuring strong, effective leadership for our PTA and helps ensure a transparent, inclusive, and fair process, which sets our PTA up for continued success.
You don’t need prior PTA experience, just a positive attitude and a desire to help our school succeed!
Interested in serving on the Nominating Committee or learning more? Please reach out to us PTA via email
Panther PTA 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!
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March 23rd - 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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93.9%
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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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6.1%
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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
Educate Fairfax Student Bookmark Art Contest – “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader”
Educate Fairfax, the 501(c)3 education foundation that partners with the community to support Fairfax County Public Schools students and educators, is launching a divisionwide Student Bookmark Art Contest during March. FCPS students in grades K–12 are invited to design a 2” x 7” bookmark celebrating the power of learning and creativity under the theme “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader.”
Artwork must be original, flat (no glitter or pop-ups), and include the student’s name, grade, and school on the back. Entries will be judged on creativity, connection to the theme, and overall effort. Four winners (K–2, 3–6, middle, and high) will each receive a $25 gift card, and winning designs will be printed and shared in schools and the community. This initiative supports FCPS Goal 3 by promoting literacy and student engagement.
Submissions may be mailed to Educate Fairfax (8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031), emailed to info@educatefairfax.org, or sent via pony mail. By submitting, students confirm FCPS enrollment and grant permission for printing and promotion (first name and grade only; parent/guardian signature required for winners).
Please click this link for instructions: Educate Fairfax Bookmark Contest Flyer and Instructions.
Field Day will be Thursday, June 4th (Rain date Friday, June 5th). Volunteers are wanted! Look for Field Day Information coming soon from the PE Teachers.
Screening for Subject Specific and Part-Time Services
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners. Screening for Subject Specific and Part-Time Services
Students can be screened for subject specific and part time AAP services at any time in the school year. In the spring, schools review data on all students to determine services for the start of the next school year.
Parents or guardians can initiate the screening process by submitting the AAP School-Based Services Referral Form to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) or Assistant Principal by April 15, annually. The AAP School-Based Services Referral Form may be found at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs-aap/advanced-academic-program-aap-forms or by searching “AAP Forms” at https://www.fcps.edu/.
Parents or guardians who submit a referral will be notified by the local elementary school of their student’s eligibility status by early June.
Screening Process for Subject Specific and Part-Time Services
Multiple criteria are reviewed holistically to determine eligibility for all FCPS advanced academic services. Committees consider student work from opportunities with AAP lessons, examples of student reasoning or gifted behaviors from class discussions and activities, progress reports, achievement and ability scores, and parent or guardian input. Committees consider whether students have access to a group of students with similar academic needs to support academic conversations and growth in the classroom.
Appeals Process for Subject Specific and Part-Time Services
If a parent or guardian wishes to appeal an ineligible decision, they may submit an appeal with new data for consideration by the local school screening committee. This new information should be submitted to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher or Assistant Principal.
Subject Specific and Part-Time Services Overview
Subject Specific and Part-Time Services in Elementary School
FCPS offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-12. The continuum of services approach allows for a focus on matching services to students’ needs rather than labeling students. Students have: Multiple entry points for deeper learning opportunities in specific areas of need as they develop. A cluster group of students with similar academic needs to support student learning and growth.
Teachers, administrators, and Advanced Academic Resource Teachers (AARTs) work together to provide the following levels of school-based services at the elementary level:
Access to Rigor, Grades K-6
All students have opportunities to think critically, reason, and problem-solve.
All teachers use critical and creative thinking strategies in their lessons.
Classroom teachers provide opportunities using materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework a minimum of once per quarter.
Because Access to Rigor services are for all FCPS students, there is not a screening process.
Subject Specific Advanced Differentiation, Grades K-6
Some students require differentiation beyond the needs of age-level peers in their class in at least one specific subject area. Classroom teachers may adjust instruction for students in these areas by:
Providing different assignments and resources in those subjects,
Grouping students by their strengths, interests, and readiness, and
Providing additional challenges using materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework.
Student needs for subject specific differentiation are re-evaluated each year at the local school.
Part-Time Advanced Academic Programs, Grades 3-6
Some students have advanced academic abilities in multiple subject areas and require differentiation beyond the needs of age-level peers in their class in multiple content areas.
Students work with other students that have similar academic needs through weekly pull-out classes or weekly co-taught lessons with the AART and classroom teacher.
Teachers provide frequent opportunities to use materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework in Language Arts, science, social studies, and/or mathematics. Part-Time services continue through Grade 6. Students do not need to be evaluated each year.
Screening for Full-Time Services
Screening for Full-Time AAP services happens at the district/central level rather than by local schools. For your planning for next school year, please know that screening for Full-Time services occurs during two specific screening cycles:
Fall screening is available for students who are new to FCPS since January.
Fall referrals are due October 15, annually.
Spring screening is available for any Grade 2-7 FCPS-enrolled student.
The referral window is from the first day of school - December 15, annually.
For more information, please visit the AAP website at: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/advanced-academics-identification-and-placement/current-fcps-students.
Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs, Grades 3-8
Some advanced learners need a Full-Time advanced academic program with differentiated instruction in all four core content areas (Language Arts, mathematics, social studies, and science).
Students eligible for Full-Time AAP services are cluster grouped on a Full-Time basis and receive:
Full-Time use of materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework in Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, and
Curriculum that is differentiated through acceleration, depth, and complexity of content.
Full-Time services continue through Grade 8. Students do not need to be evaluated each year
Discover What’s New on the Menu
FCPS is excited to bring new and flavorful menu items to students while continuing to meet the high nutrition standards you trust. The school division’s registered dietitian team has developed standards to make school meals healthier while still tasting great.
Here’s what students can look forward to:
- New globally inspired dishes that offer exciting flavors from around the world.
- Fresh ingredients like whole grains, lean proteins, and plant-based options.
- Scratch-made items like homemade granola.
- Vegetarian options like the meatless Philly melt are available alongside classic favorites.
Our goal is to provide balanced, safe, and flavorful meals that support students’ learning, growth, and overall health.
Want to know what’s on the menu? Food and Nutrition Services has menus available.
FCPS Commitment to Weather Safety
At FCPS, the safety of our students, staff, and visitors is one of our highest priorities — no matter the season.
FCPS has plans in place to provide guidance during severe weather, including storms, flooding, and tornadoes. Our decisions are informed by industry best practices, weather alerts, and a commitment to keeping our school community safe and healthy year-round. | 