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

Parent/Guest Information: 

• All guests will need to sign in through the main office and will receive a green visitor sticker.
• Guests will wait in the foyer/under the front awning, depending on the crowd size.
• Please arrive in plenty of time to get signed in
• Guests will be escorted to the multi-purpose room and will exit through the multi-purpose room after the performance and pictures. 
• The next group of guests will then enter the multi-purpose room.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Former Bush Elementary student and now Astronaut, Ms. Anna Menon, will be visiting our students and staff tomorrow, February 27th! We are so excited to have her back at Bush. Ms. Menon graduated from Bush Elementary and credits a field trip she went on 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.

Please mark your calendars for our annual Bush ES family picnic on Friday, March 7th at 11:15 AM. We are excited to welcome you to this special event! Here are a few details:

• Each family will receive four wristbands, allowing a maximum of four people to attend per family. 
• Wristbands will be sent home on Monday.
• Older siblings can eat with younger siblings if with family.
• Maps with designated areas for each grade level will be shared next week.
• Parent entrance procedures will be shared next week. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and loved ones to come to Bush and enjoy a picnic lunch with their child(ren). 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for an important Parent Meeting on March 4th at 8:00am, featuring a special presentation by Crime Stoppers on Mental Health Awareness. This session will provide valuable insights and resources to support the well-being of our children and community.

We hope to see you there!

In collaboration with our PTO, Bush Elementary is excited to announce Safety Week! Our focus will be on ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and families during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal.

Daily Activities:

• Morning Announcements: Each day will feature a safety message for our students during morning announcements.
• Safety Drills: We will conduct a different safety drill each day.
• Special Presentation: On Thursday, enrichment classes will have a special presentation on safety.

If you are passionate about keeping our sidewalks, streets, and parking lots safe, we invite you to sign up for a 45-minute shift next week. Please volunteer using this link: Volunteer for Safety Week Link

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

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!

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!

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

***DATE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER***  

Saturday, March 1

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS

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.

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

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