We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Miles and our students have been working extremely hard on the "Alice in Wonderland" play. They are excited and ready to perform!

A special thank you to Ms. Miles for all of her hard work and dedication in bringing this production to life.

Students in grades K-2 will have the opportunity to see the play tomorrow, while students in grades 3-5 will get to see the play on Friday.

Spring pictures will take place on February 4th. Students are to wear their Bush Elementary uniform. Please use the link below to order photos. Thank you! 

Picture Link 

The Bush Elementary Scripps Spelling Bee will take place on February 5th. The invent is invitation only for the parents of our classroom winners. Those parents have been notified. Good luck to our bobcat Spellers!  

School begins at 7:30 a.m. Students arriving after 7:40 a.m. are considered tardy. Students arriving after 9:00 a.m., without a doctor's excuse, will be marked absent.

Arrival: Only PreK, SPED, and Safety Patrol students are permitted to use the bus lane for drop-off. A big thank you to Ms. Calix for doing a wonderful job each morning!

Dismissal: Please ensure you are using the crosswalks and following the directions of our crossing guards. Safety first!

Let's work together to ensure a smooth and safe arrival and dismissal process for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation!

Now that cooler weather is finally in Houston, students need to continue to follow our dress code guidelines. Please review the highlights shown below from our Dress Code in the Bush Uniform Policy.

All items worn in the building must follow our dress code colors stated in our dress code policy.

Sweaters

Solid colored sweaters

Solid Khaki, navy, red, white

Solid colors with no embroidery.

Jackets worn in the classroom

Jacket, sweater, or sweatshirts Solid red, white, or navy

Official Bush logo fleece jackets are permitted.

Tights, leggings, and Pants

Tights, leggings, pants worn under skirts, shorts, or jumpers

Solid red, white, navy, blue denim or khaki

Leggings are permitted only under skirts, shorts, or jumpers, and cannot be worn by themselves as pants.

New Virtual Physical and Mental Health Services with Hazel Health

HISD has launched a new virtual health services program with Hazel Health. With Hazel Health, HISD students can speak with a licensed therapist or a medical provider from home or at school. Hazel Health offers scheduled appointments with licensed therapists and on-demand access to medical providers. For more information, please visit the following pages. Whether you choose to participate or decline, we ask all parents to complete a selection on the online forms. Every response is valuable and helps us plan effectively for our school community. Thank you for taking a moment to provide your response!

• HISD Hazel Health Webpage: https://www.houstonisd.org/domain/55931
• To complete consent:  https://getstarted.hazel.co/district/houstonisd
• To decline or opt out:  https://my.hazel.co/houstonisd/decline

With your generous contributions, the PTO has been able to invest in the Nature Center, upgrade the PreK/Kinder playground, remodel the library, modernize the teachers' lounge, to name a few. 

Our donation drive continues to run until February 28th, our goal is to reach $10,000. 

Link to donate Barbara Bush Elementary PTO - Annual Donation Drive

SNOW DAY pictures needed!  Send in photos of your students playing in the snow or other school events for the yearbook to bushptoyearbook@gmail.com.  Please include the student(s) grade level and the event.