Establishing Roots: Class of 2036

 

The Bush School’s future is built on the foundation of its progressive roots. Experiential learning, a commitment to financial aid, and the inclusion of diverse learning perspectives has remained a consistent part of Bush’s values. As it looks toward the future and builds the leaders of tomorrow, these global perspectives will only become more important. In keeping with its history, Bush will continue to refine its practices and adapt to the changing times as well. The school has not ever been immune to the societal forces that surrounded it in each subsequent generation. As we look forward, we can look to our founder, Helen Taylor Bush, who understood the importance of staying true to the mission of educating children.

“A school is an environment created and directed by teachers for the better growth and development of children,” Mrs. Bush said. “The teachers appreciate the rich contributions of the past, and the richer possibilities of the future; but the children live primarily in the present. Let us help them to live fully.”

On Wednesday, August 27, 2023, thirty-eight Kindergarten students stepped foot onto The Bush School campus for their first day of school. Wide-eyed and eager to blaze their own trail, students spent their first morning at Bush listening to Head of School Percy L. Abram speak to how special and historic this academic year was—Bush’s Centennial year! Whether they realized it or not, the Class of 2036 was the 100th class to start at The Bush School. 

During the academic year, the Class of 2036, the 100th class, shared their wishes for Bush’s future. Read below for some of the youngest Blazers’ hopes for Bush over the next 100 years! 

“If you were blowing out candles for Bush at a birthday party, what would be your wish?”

My wish for The Bush School is…

“For more trees!” – Ivy C. 

“For more books!” – Amara M. 

“A jungle gym and things you could do outside at recess, like slides and swings. I wish that people at The Bush School can feel loved, brave, kind, and included.” – Dylan G. 

“continue to grow.” – James N. 

“A cave you could explore in. I wish people at The Bush School to feel happy.” – Thomas V. 

“A veggie garden.” – Maxwell S. 

“A pet guinea pig.” – Leo A. 

“Tree houses, slides, swings, and more monkey bars and more balls. I wish that people who are sick feel better.” – Wynne C. 

“To stay nice and tidy and stay healthy. I wish that people at The Bush School feel happy.” – Maria F. 

“More of the webs and the monkey bars. I wish that The Bush School had a class pet that is a bunny.” – Paige O. 

“For more kids.” – Anouk F. 

“For  a lot of love… and a treehouse and also a sandbox. I wish people at The Bush School would feel excited!” – Elizabeth G. 

“A big cake that they could blow out the candles on.” – Emmy G. 

“To stop aging!” – Nina R. 

“For more solar panels.” – Arthur D. 

“To never be destroyed/last forever!” – Ashima H. 

“To stay the same!” – Olive M.