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Bush Hill believes in developing the strengths and talents of all students. Every student needs to be challenged and engaged in exciting learning experiences.
Bush Hill’s AAP offers a continuum of advanced academic services to meet a broad range of student needs. We take a holistic approach that uses a variety of assessments to determine the level of service to match the child’s current needs.
Bush Hill will be hosting a Parent Information Session to share the:
Screening and Identification Process for Full-Time AAP Services
Date: October 21, 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Virtual (Link will be sent vie eNotify on 10/15)
Before the PTA Meeting
Full-Time AAP Screening Timeline
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Fall: Students in grades 3-6 who are new to FCPS after February may be screened for placement beginning the second quarter of the current school year.
- Referral Deadline: October 15, 2024
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Winter: Students in grades 2-6 may be screened for full-time services to begin in the fall of the following school year. All Full-Time referral forms and optional materials are due to the AART at Bush Hill ES. Decisions will be mailed home directly from the AAP Office in the spring.
- Referral Deadline: December 15, 2024
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Great News!
Fall school photos are currently uploading and will be available online.
School Photos are now online!
Families should have received an E-proof via email.
Please remember to check your spam.
For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact: underclass@vosphoto.com
The team at Victor O’Neill Studios would like to thank Bush Hill Elementary for a great picture day!
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Upcoming Events
- Tuesday October 21, PTA General Body Meeting, 7:00 pm (virtual)
- Saturday October 25, Fall Festival (Bush Hill ES), 12:00-2:00pm
Fall Festival - Saturday, October 25
Our annual Fall Festival is Saturday October 25th 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
We need your help to make the Fall Festival Fantastic! All ideas, talents, and energy are welcome! To join our Fall Festival planning committee, please email ptabushhillelementary@gmail.com.
We are also seeking day of volunteers - use the link below to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA4AD2DA0FCC07-59198590-fall
See the complete school year calendar.
⏰ Elementary Early Release Wednesday
Bush Hill ES will dismiss 3 hours early at 12:55 PM on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
End Of The First Quarter -- FCPS Early Release
Bush Hill ES will dismiss 2 hours early at 1:55 PM on Friday, October 31st. There will be NO Afternoon ECCB Preschool.
Nominate an Outstanding Bush Hill Employee
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Bush Hill Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories, please complete the nomination through Google link for each category found below. You may nominate one or more employee(s) at Bush Hill.
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrated exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are in the google link.
To nominate an Outstanding Bush Hill Employee, please click this link
Nomination Form for Outstanding Employee
*The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, October 27, 2025, by end of school day*
If you have questions, please contact Lisa Dial at ldial@fcps.edu
Please read below for information on upcoming events, programs, and resources.
Upcoming Bush Hill Events and Resources
- Please join us for a morning of information-sharing and learning together! Our first Family Coffee will be held next Thursday, October 23, starting at 9:30a.m. in the cafeteria. We will be discussing the resources and programs available through the FCPS Family Academy. Please RSVP by next Wednesday, October 22, here.
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Please provide feedback on Family Coffee topics and resources you are interested in learning more about by submitting this feedback form.
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Free and Reduced-Priced Meals (FRM) Program is available! To learn more and apply, please visit this website. Applications must be resubmitted each year to receive the benefit. If you would like support accessing or completing the application, please notify Ms. Kate at kformeller@fcps.edu or (571) 595-5135. Thank you.
Upcoming FCPS Events
Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be offering school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students. To learn more and register, please visit this website. See more details below!
Boundary Review Community Meetings are coming soon! If interested in attending in-person or virtually, please click on the links below to register.
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Friday, October 24th, from 6:30PM to 8PM at Lewis High School, (Edison and Lewis Pyramids) in person or virtual.
Community Resources
Online Safety Resource - Interested in learning more about online safety? NetSmartz provides free digital resources and tip sheets for families and students to explore.
Northern Virginia Family Services - Offers a free case management program, Conexiones, for Fairfax County residents ages 5-25. They will connect your family to services requested, including behavioral health and substance abuse programs. Case managers speak English and Spanish and will provide interpretation for all other languages. Please call (703) 468-0040 for assistance.
Koinonia Foundation - Provides free food, clothing, and emergency assistance in the Alexandria-Springfield area. To learn more, please visit their website or call (703) 971-1991.
Academic Resources
Varsity Tutors - offers free tutoring services. To access Varsity Tutors, please login to the Clever dashboard and explore the different types of tutoring services offered. To view the student login guide please see here.
Family Resource Center Tutoring List - One-on-one tutoring services are available. To access this year’s Family Resource Center tutoring list, please complete this interest form and learn more by visiting this website.
Upcoming FCPS Webinars
To learn more and register, please visit the registration website.
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Reading Plans and Your Student, October 22, 10-11:30 a.m.
Bush Hill Tools and Resources
To learn more, please click on each resource below.
Have questions or need support on any of the information above? Please contact Bush Hill’s Family Liaison, Kate Formeller, for further assistance. Thank you!
Phone: (571) 595-5135
Email: Kformeller@fcps.edu
Talking Points: Kate Formeller
Consider making your student or loved one’s legacy permanent at Bush Hill Elementary School by purchasing a brick to be placed on our brick path between Door 3 and Door 5. The bricks will be placed there among the other legacy bricks. We have two brick options to choose from. Bricks purchased now will be laid by Spring of 2026. All profits raised will be used to support student events, materials, and supplies for Bush Hill ES. Please click on the link below and be sure to fill out the entire order form in MySchoolBucks.
Bush Hill Brick Fundraiser My SchoolBucks
Yearbook sales are officially open. Order today to reserve a copy for your student! Visit www.buytheyearbook.com
Price is $17
Order deadline April 17, 2026
Bush Hill ES Yearbook School ID 733033
Name on cover add $4
Online ordering please
SAVE THE DATE!
Thanksgiving Luncheon & Fun Run
Thursday, November 20, 2025
9:35 am – 2:30 pm
More information will be sent out on Tuesday, October 28th. We will need volunteers for both the Thanksgiving Luncheon and the Fun Run. Look for a Sign-Up Genius and schedule next week.
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