Originally delivered on 2/19/2025 5:37 pm

SUBJECT: Paw Prints: February 19

February 19th 2025
Upcoming Events

February 28th: Go Texan Day 

March 3rd - 7th: Safety Week

March 7th: Family Picnic 


Go Texan Day

We are excited to announce that we will be celebrating Go Texan Day on February 28th! Our enrichment team has been working extremely hard to put everything together, and we are thrilled to see it all come together on the 28th.

Students and staff are encouraged to dress up in Western Wear on the 28th. Parents are invited to watch their child's grade level performance. The performances will take place at the following times:

  • 8:15 - 9:00: Kindergarten
  • 9:05 - 9:50: PreK
  • 9:55 - 10:40: 2nd Grade
  • 11:35 - 12:20: 1st Grade
  • 12:20 - 1:05: 3rd Grade
  • 1:10 - 1:55: 4th Grade
  • 2:00 - 2:45: 5th Grade

We look forward to celebrating with you and making this a memorable day! 

Spelling Congratulations!

Congratulations to Andy Z who place Third this past weekend in the District Spelling Bee. We are proud of you Andy! 

TELPAS Testing

The window for TELPAS testing has started. It is very important that students are in attendance and present at school. We are off to a successful start. For more information about TELPAS testing please click on the below link: 

TELPAS Information

Astronaut Visit!

We are excited to announce that former Bush Elementary student and now Astronaut, Ms. Anna Menon, will be visiting our students and staff on Thursday, February 27th. Ms. Menon graduated from Bush Elementary and credits a field trip she took in 4th grade to NASA for inspiring her to become an astronaut.

This will be a student-only event. Ms. Menon will be speaking to all grade levels, answering student questions, and doing a read-aloud of her children's book that she wrote.

We are thrilled to welcome her back and look forward to her visit! 

Family Picnic

Please mark your calendars for our annual Bush ES family picnic on Friday, March 7th at 11:15 AM. This is a great opportunity for parents and loved ones to come to Bush and enjoy a picnic lunch with their child(ren). More details will be shared soon. 

VIPS Certified

Please remember to ensure that your VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) approval is up to date for field trips, volunteering, and other activities. VIPS approval expires each summer, so it's important to renew it annually.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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!

Arya W. turns 10 years old on February 21st and is a 4th grader in Ms. Garza's class.

VedAshrith M. turns 7 years old on February 23rd and is a 1st grader in Ms. Carr-Vaugn's class.

Liana R. turns 10 years old on February 23rd and is a 4th grader in Ms. Zhang's class.

PTO News
Movie Night

***DATE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER***  

Saturday, March 1


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.

Shirts for Field Day

ALL STUDENTS will need a white t-shirt for art class to tie dye for field day.  You can purchase your own shirt or purchase a shirt through the PTO for $3.  Purchase or send in your shirt by March 7.  Go to www.BBEpto.com for details or to purchase.  

Budget Voting

The 2024-2025 PTO budget is ready and waiting for your vote. If you are a PTO member, you have the opportunity to review and vote on our annual budget. Voting will be open until February 21st, you can cast your vote at www.BBEpto.com .

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 

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