Barbara's Birthday Bash

3/19/2025 4:55 pm

Barbara Bush's 100th Birthday Bash!

April 1 - May 29

 

The Barbara Bush Elementary staff and PTO, in conjunction with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, will be hosting a celebration for Barbara Bush’s 100th birthday. Former First Lady, Mrs. Bush would have turned 100 on June 8, 2025.

 

We will be having several events beginning April 1 and the students will have a Big Birthday Bash on May 29!

 

Beginning April 1, we will be sharing facts about Barbara Bush on morning announcements and on our social media.  The choir will also be singing patriotic songs on the announcements.  We will have decor around the school including a replica of Barbara Bush's dress that was worn at her husband, George Bush's, Presidential Inauguration.  

 

 

 

April 1- May 23 100 Books for Barbara Challenge
April 11 Astros Spirit Day 
April 14 Ninfa's Spirit Event
April 21 Book Bracket begins 
May 5 Dress Like Mr. and Mrs. Bush Competition and guest readers 
May 9 Astros Spirit Day 
May 10 Bike Rodeo and Street Sign Dedication 
May 23 Last day of 100 Books for Barbara Challenge 
May 29 Big Birthday Bash- wear red, white, and blue/ patriotic wear

 

100 Books for Barbara Challenge

Date: April 1- May 23

Goal: Each class reads at least 100 books

  • Teachers will be given a container and sheets of paper for students to record books
  • ALL classes are encouraged to read 100 books; this is not a competition
  • Students can read books at home or in school and record books on the papers provided
  • Entries will be collected and counted weekly by a PTO volunteer
  • As books are counted, we will track on the bulletin board how close each class is to their goal
  • Classes who reach 100 books will receive a special prize on May 29

Spirit Competition- Dress like Mr. and Mrs. Bush

Date: May 5

What: Dress like Mrs. Barbara Bush or Mr. Bush. Alternately students can wear yellow (Mrs. Bush’s favorite color)

Details:

  • All students/staff will receive a fake pearl necklace beforehand to encourage participation
  • A flyer will be sent home to families with ideas and details
  • The winning grade level (up to 150 students) will be able to visit the Curiosity Cruiser on May 29
    • The Curiosity Cruiser is a library on wheels, and is provided in kind by the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. Everyone who visits will take home a brand new book

Big Birthday Bash

Date: May 29

What: Honor Mrs. Bush’s 100th Birthday with Stories, Presentations, and Goodies

Details:

  • More details will be sent home closer to the date
  • Dress in Red, White, and Blue, or Patriotic clothing
  • Morning presentations in MP room from Bush Family members, past principals, and other guests
  • Curiosity Cruiser for winning grade level
  • All students receive a goodie bag