Bowie Elementary School

BES Families, Field day is still on! The weather looks like it will hold out for us! BUT we have cancelled the water slides and opted for something different. No towels needed; wear grade colors & closed toed shoes. Lather up with sunblock before school! See permission slip for more important reminders.

Please take a few minutes to help us improve our schools. We value your feedback and we use your suggestions to plan for the next school year. Please click this link to fill out the survey. https://forms.gle/b4EZgFwKqNqpLhMG7

🎉 Happy School Principals’ Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate our amazing campus principals! 💙 Your leadership, dedication, and tireless commitment to our students, staff, and community make all the difference. From early mornings to late nights, you're always there to support, guide, and inspire. We are #Bowiebuilt because of you! 💪📚👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

BES May Newsletter Click the link to view the newsletter https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EoB9oB1yTT-zqb3RFGNlLNICz_q98yDu?usp=sharing

Bowie Elementary May Newsletter

📣 #Bowiebuilt May Newsletter is Here! The end of the year is in sight, and our May Newsletter is packed with must-read updates! From important dates to end-of-year celebrations and summer programs, everything you need to finish strong and prepare for summer is included. 📅 Don't miss deadlines. 🎓 Celebrate success. 🌞 Get ready for summer. #Bowiebuilt #FinishStrong https://secure.smore.com/n/js6yk-bowiebuilt

Kindergarten graduation is coming! Please mark your calendars! ***Also, Mrs. Fontenot has requested that parents submit 3-4 photos of each student. Email them to christina.fontenot@bowieisd.net*** Thank you!

Friday, April 25, 2025, will not be used as a bad weather make-up day. That means no school on that day! Enjoy your flex Friday, and we’ll welcome everyone back on Monday, April 28, 2025.

📣 BISD Weather Make-Up Day Update ⛅ Due to the inclement weather days and one late start used earlier this school year, BISD has made the following calendar adjustments: 🗓️ Friday, April 25, 2025 This date will NOT be used as a make-up day. It will remain a Flex Day for students and staff. 🕒 Thursday, May 22, 2025 - Last Day of School Additional minutes will be added to our early release schedule to make up for instructional time missed during the late start. Dismissal times will be as follows: 📘 Bowie Elementary – 1:40 PM 📗 Bowie Intermediate – 1:45 PM 📙 Bowie Junior High – 1:50 PM 📕 Bowie High School – 2:00 PM Thank you for your continued support and flexibility as we adjust to meet state requirements and maintain high-quality instruction for all students.

📣 BISD Weather Make-Up Day Update ⛅ Due to the two inclement weather days and one late start earlier this school year, BISD has made the following calendar adjustments: 🗓️ Friday, April 25, 2025 This date will NOT be used as a make-up day. It will remain a Flex Day for students and staff. The additional day the district used for bad weather was made up with "banked" minutes in the 24-25 calendar. 🕒 Friday, May 23, 2025 To make up for instructional time missed during the late start, two hours will be added to our early release schedule. Dismissal times will be as follows: 📘 Bowie Elementary – 1:55 PM 📗 Bowie Intermediate – 2:00 PM 📙 Bowie Junior High – 2:05 PM 📕 Bowie High School – 2:15 PM Thank you for your continued support and flexibility as we adjust to meet state requirements and maintain high-quality instruction for all students.

Spring book fair is coming! April 21-24. Parents are welcome to check in at the office to attend with their child. Although, we kindly ask that you try to come during your students scheduled visit, the book fair will be available all week. FUN FACT- Literati offers an e-gift card option. For more information or to purchase go to literati.com/store. This is ideal for young students that you may not want to send cash with.

Bowie ISD would like to invite all Emergent Bilinguals (ESL families) to the Bowie Public Library to see their services and to enjoy a storytime provided by our Bowie High School Emergent Bilingual students. We will take a tour, learn about the summer reading program, and then hear storytime. You will also learn how the library can help provide a literacy-rich home for your child and improve their literacy skills. Join us at the Bowie Public Library on April 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM. A translator will be present. El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Bowie invita a todas las familias de estudiantes bilingües emergentes (ESL) a la Biblioteca Pública de Bowie para conocer sus servicios y disfrutar de una hora de cuentos impartida por nuestros estudiantes bilingües emergentes de la Escuela Preparatoria Bowie. Haremos un recorrido, conoceremos el programa de lectura de verano y luego escucharemos la hora de cuentos. También aprenderán cómo la biblioteca puede ayudar a proporcionar un hogar con un alto potencial de lectoescritura para su hijo/a y a mejorar sus habilidades de lectoescritura. Únanse a nosotros en la Biblioteca Pública de Bowie el 24 de abril de 2025 a las 5:00 p. m. Habrá un intérprete.

Not only did we have a teacher recognized by the Red River Best Chevy Dealers Teacher Appreciation Contest, but we also had a school recognized for having the most nominations of teachers! Pictured are Kathy Green and Shelley Thigpen receiving the $250 award for Bowie Elementary. We are so thankful for everyone who took the time to nominate a teacher from Bowie Elementary — your support made this possible! #bowiebuilt

BES Adventure Dash WEEKEND CHALLENGE! Tonight’s challenge is the weekend Foam Party Challenge! If your child can register raise an additional $75 from now through Sunday night, they will have EXCLUSIVE access to their grade's Foam Party on Dash Day!!

Help us get new playground equipment! Our Adventure Dash Fun Run is off to a great start and we’ve got DASH BANDS and PARTIES heading your way!! Make sure you are checking your email and other school communications daily so you don’t miss a thing! Get your child registered early here: https://www.gopledge.com/donater_page/?url=BE25 Once their personal donation site is emailed to you, you can share their link to start getting donations towards their Dash Day Band Incentives and Classroom Parties! Thanks! BES & Adventure Dash!

BISD is proud to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students — because we believe every child deserves a healthy meal to fuel their day! Did you know we also offer a Smart Snacks program? Smart Snacks are a fun, low-cost way to reward students for a job well done. Most snack items are available for less than $2.00 and can be purchased after a student has eaten their lunch. Parents can easily add funds to their student’s “LunchMoneyNow” account by visiting the district website.

BES Families! We are excited to announce that today is RALLY DAY for our next fundraiser, Adventure Dash! Make sure your student gets registered by TONIGHT to earn the ADVENTURE BAND! Once they are registered you will receive an email with their personal donation link that you can share with family and friends. If they get a donation TONIGHT they will also earn the BE FIRST band allowing them to be first on Dash Day! Let’s get as many donations as we can by sharing our student’s link with as many people we know through Facebook, Instagram, Email, Text, Etc. Check out this video for more information! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qoy6ETrmbD5Ipl2NlBOoAbyHZHS34H3x/view?usp=sharing Register your child for their own donation site HERE: https://www.gopledge.com/donater_page/?url=BE25

🎉 This week we celebrate Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! 🎉 Our Assistant Principals go above and beyond to support students, encourage staff, and create a positive school culture every single day. Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the countless ways you make a difference on our campuses! 💙 Help us show our appreciation — drop a comment, send a nice note to school, give them a high five, or tell them they are appreciated in person! 👏 #APWeek #ThankYouAPs #Bowieibuilt

Dear Parents, BES will be taking our second graders, by bus, to the Intermediate campus on Wednesday, April 9th from 9:00 am to 10:00 am for a tour of the campus and to meet the principals. If you DO NOT want your child to participate, please contact the front office before Wednesday. 940-689-2950. The Intermediate campus will be open for family visits Wednesday evening, from 5:30-6:30 pm.

Kindergarten Families, Mrs. Fontenot is putting together a slideshow of our kindergarten group for graduation. Please send 4-5 photos of your child to her email at christina.fontenot@bowieisd.net. Thanks!