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Friday Focus

October 30, 2026

Friday FocusOctober 30, 2026
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George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary

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Patriot Plaza was open for business! Patriot Plaza was open for business!

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Club Day! Club Day!

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State Representative Garcia Hernandez was the Principal for a Day! State Representative Garcia Hernandez was the Principal for a Day!

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Leadership Portfolios
The Leader in Me Website
The First 8 Days
Classroom Mission Statements
Team WIGs
WIG Appointments
Student-Led Conferences

Other Links Other Links

Hot Weather Guidelines
Check out rules for recess!
Lead4Ward Resources
Lots of free resources including academic vocabulary and trackers.
Behavior Support Request
According to data submitted by teachers, fewer than 1% of our students have needed behavior supports!
Math and Science Instructional Support Request
Use this form to request support from Mrs. Martin-Jackson.
Assistant Principal Support Request
Use this form to request support from Mrs. Reeves.
Bush Google Classroom
Check the classroom for updated resources!
Counselor's Student Referral Form
Use this form to request support for a student from the counselor.
Patriot Praise
DISD Staff Dress Code

Character Day at Bush! Character Day at Bush!

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Shout-Outs! Shout-Outs!


  • Shout out to Ms. Szarzynski for helping our teachers and students reach their goals!
  • Shout out to Mrs. Bradbury for organizing and training students to run the school store!
  • Shout out to Mrs. Reeves and Mrs. Green for working with students in preparation of Principal for a Day!
  • Shout out to Mrs. Shugert and Ms. Mendoza for showcasing your classroom for state representative on Principal for a Day!
  • Shout-out to Mr. Glover, Ms. Hernandez, and Coach Crew for once again reflecting and synergizing with our Leader in Me Coach to strengthen student leadership opportunities across our campus. Thank you for your commitment to growing leaders in every space!
  • Shout out to Ms. Kade! Her students demonstrated strong independence and ownership of their morning routines, keeping the classroom running smoothly even in her absence while away attending a meeting.
  • Shout out to Ms. Penson, Mr. Cantu, Ms.Zaldivar, Ms. Lopez, Ms. Gamez, Mr. Salinas, and Ms. Friday for modeling during PLCs!
  • Shout-out to Mrs. Rostro and Mrs. Martinez for coordinating the Halloween Decorating Contest! Thank you for organizing, collecting pumpkins, tracking entries, and managing all the behind-the-scenes details. Your hard work helped make this event fun and successful for everyone. We appreciate you!
  • Shout out to Ms. Jimenez, Ms. Friday, Ms. Collinsworth, and Ms Wong for spreading joy with their Sunshine cart!

The Pumpkin Decorating Winners! The Pumpkin Decorating Winners!

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Sunshine delivered treats to the staff! Sunshine delivered treats to the staff!

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Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

Important Dates!

Monday, November 2: Monday Fun Day - Wear Bush shirts and jeans!

Tuesday, November 3: Election Day - No School

Tuesday, November 3: PD Day for teacher who did not attend 2 days of summer training

Wednesday, November 4: Lesson Internalization Document due by Planning period

Wednesday, November 4: Wear House shirts with professional bottoms!

Wednesday, November 4: PLCs during Planning by invitation

Thursday, November 5: 2 grades per subject due in Powerschool

Thursday, November 5: Teachers work in rooms after school

Friday, November 5: Wear educational shirts with jeans

Friday, November 5: PLCs during Planning by invitation

* Please check your Outlook for calendar invitations as the dates may change.

November 3- Flex Day 2 Training : simplebooklet.com

November 3- Flex Day 2 Training : simplebooklet.com

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House Leaderboard! House Leaderboard!

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Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday!

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🎁🎈🧁🎉🎂

November 3: Marian Brown

November 8: Maya Detwiler

November 18: Kacie Sladovnik

November 24: Lizette Galvez

November 28: Dalia Fraire

November 30: Danayka Wong






Bulletin Board of the Week! Bulletin Board of the Week!

Mr. Salinas' students are mastering math! Mr. Salinas' students are mastering math!

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Quote of the Week! Quote of the Week!

"Don't be afraid to give up good to go for the great."

- John D. Rockefeller

Stay in touch with Bush! Stay in touch with Bush!

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Email: ccrowling@dallasisd.org
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/georgehwbush
Location: 3939 Spring Valley Road, Addison, TX, United States
Phone: 972-925-1700
Facebook: facebook.com/georgehwbushelementary/

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