OUR NAMESAKE

Mrs. Barbara Bush

 

Barbara Bush Elementary was named after Former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush. When the school opened, students began learning and reading about Mrs. Bush. Several books written about her life, her autobiography, and Millie's Book: As Dictated to Barbara Bush, are located in the school's library.

April 15, 1999, was a very special day for students and faculty, as "everybody's grandma" came for a visit. Mrs. Bush spent about an hour touring the building. Everyone moved into the cafeteria, where Mrs. Bush was presented with many gifts from the school and student body. There was a student led cheer, songs performed by the Dynamic Dolphin choir, an ABC book featuring the life of Mrs. Bush, and a quilt made with illustrations of "Our Favorite Books" at Barbara Bush.


For information about Mrs. Bush and the Barbara Bush Foundation for Literacy please visit the following sites:


htttp://archon.educ.kent.edu/Oasis/Fund/bushfund.html

http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com
http://www.bemorecreative.com
http://cincinnati.com/uniquelives/barbara_bush.html


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