Originally delivered on 2/12/2025 3:46 pm

SUBJECT: Paw Prints: February 12

February 12th 2025
Upcoming Events

February 14th and 17th - No School 

Valentine Free Dress Day

All students are invited to wear Valentine's day colors and attire tomorrow, February 13th!

Spectacular Spellers!

Best of luck to Andy Z. this weekend as he represents Bush at the District Spelling Bee on Saturday! Hossain A. will be the alternate. Good Luck, we know you will make us proud! 

TELPAS Testing

The window for TELPAS testing begins next week. It is very important that students are in attendance and present at school. Our staff is ready to successfully tackle TELPAS testing. For more information about TELPAS testing please click on the below link: 

TELPAS Information

Choir

Bush Choir Reminder: Rehearsals are held every Tuesday after school. If you haven't yet submitted your T-shirt size to Mr. Antolini, please do so as soon as possible! 

Spring Pictures

Spring pictures took place on February 4th. 

Students and teachers did a great job! Thank you to Ms. GG in the front office for organizing, communicating, and running the show. You did an outstanding job! 

Please use the link below to order photos. 

Thank you! 

Picture Link 

Arrival & Dismissal Reminders

Attention PreK, SPED, and Safety Patrol Parents:

When dropping off in the bus lane in the morning, please make sure your tag is clearly visible so Ms. Calix can open the gate for you. We appreciate your cooperation and support!

HISD Parent & Family Conference

Please click on the below link for information on an HISD parent and family conference that will take place on February 22. 

HISD Parent & Family Conference Flyer


Hazel Health

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!

Meera B. turns 7 years old on February 15th and is a 1st grader in Ms. Nelson Sand's class. 

PTO News
Movie Night

February 22


BBE PTO will be hosting Movie Night featuring Sonic 3!  Before the movie we will have fun activities and concessions!  Find all the details and buy your tickets at www.BBEpto.com.  

Don’t forget, we cannot make events happen without volunteers!  Volunteer Here.

Donation Drive

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

Yearbook Photos

Yearbooks are on sale now!  $30 until March 8th and then the price increases to $35.  Fifth grade parents can purchase a special dedication for their student for $20.  Sales end March 24th.   www.BBEpto.com

Library Volunteers

Ms. Miller could use some extra help in the Library for the next few weeks as she catches up from being absent. Please consider lending a hand for a 2 hour shift.  Sign up at www.BBEpto.com 

School Store

School Store on the Go will be held during their lunchtime on Wednesday, February 19th.  Please send cash with your child if you want to allow them to shop.  Volunteers are still needed.  Please sign up TODAY by clicking here.

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