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Bowie ISD Newsletter December 2023
Mark Your Calendars
12/1 UIL Academics for Grades 2-8 in Jacksboro
12/2 BIS students to sing at Fantasy of Lights Parade
12/5 6:00 PM BJH Band & Christmas Winter Concert @ BJH Auditorium
12/6 Progress Reports
12/6-8 and 13 - EOC Retesting at BHS
12/6 4:15 PM School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) Meeting @ Central Admin Office
12/11-14 Middle of Year MAP Testing Grades 3-8
12/12 7:00 PM BHS Band & Choir Christmas Concert @ BHS Gym
12/13 4:00-5:00 PM Christie Walker Retirement Celebration @ BHS Library
12/14 6:0 PM Bowie Elementary Christmas Program @ BHS Gym
12/18 5:30 PM School Board Meeting
12/19 5-8:00 PM Montague County Fish Fry @ BHS Cafeteria
12/21 End of 2nd 9 Weeks
12/21 Early Release
12/25-1/8 Student Christmas Break
1/9 Classes Resume for 2nd Semester
**See the Parent and Family Engagement Smore for how to get involved in your child's education, stay up to date on events and requirements, and hot topics for students.
*For specific dates on each campus, please follow the campus Facebook pages and keep your email and phone number updated with the school.
Tis' the Season
BJH Christmas Concert
Come out an enjoy our BJH bands and choirs in their Christmas Concert!
December 5, 2023
6:00 PM
BJH Auditorium
BHS Christmas Concert
You are cordially invited to attend the 2023 Christmas Concert hosted by Bowie High School featuring the Jazz Band, Mighty Marching Maroon, and the High School Choir. Come enjoy an evening filled with spectacular music and that warm feeling of the holiday season!
December 12, 2023 ---- BHS Gym ---- 7PM
BES Christmas Concert
December 14, 2023
6:00 PM
BHS Gym
Upcoming Events and Useful Information for BISD
UIL Academics
Typing.com
Target Skills: Typing, keyboard skills
Recommended Grade Levels: 2-12
Improve your typing speed to simplify computer use.These days it is common for schools to use computers for classroom assignments and assessments, so helping your child type fluently will improve their digital writing skills and, as a result, benefit them academically. This website uses games and other strategies to guide your child from beginner to advanced skills. Getting started is easy.
Go to Typing.com, and click “Sign Up Now.”
Select any username and password you can easily remember, and click “Sign Up.”
Click on “Beginner” and watch the video before beginning your lesson.
Animal Shelter Drive
Blanket and Sock Drive
Bond Survey
If you have not already done so, please complete this short survey in regard to the November BISD Bond to help inform the BISD Facility Committee in future decision-making. https://bit.ly/3SYrHeE
Christmas Break Schedule
December 21, 2023 - Early Release
BES- 12:00
BIS - 12:05
BJH - 12:15
BHS:12:20
December 22- January 8 - No School for Students
January 9, 2023 - Students rReturn to School
GT Referral Period Open
Gifted & Talented Public Notice
Bowie ISD is now accepting referrals for students who may need Gifted/Talented Services for the school year. This program is designed for students who exhibit intellectual and creative thinking abilities at an extraordinary level not normally served in the regular classroom. Services are provided only upon identification of the education needs of the student. Anyone wishing to refer a student attending Bowie ISD in kindergarten through twelfth grade this school year is asked to go by the student’s campus office and request a copy of the referral form. This form must be returned to the school by December 21, 2023. Those unable to go by the school should call their child’s campus to request a form be sent to them.
Aviso público de dotados y talentosos
Bowie ISD está aceptando referencias para los estudiantes que necesiten los servicios del programa Gifted / Talentoso para el año escolar. Este programa está diseñado para estudiantes que exhiben habilidades intelectuales y creativas a un nivel extraordinario, que normalmente los servicios no se dan en el salón de clase regular. Los servicios serán proveídos solamente cuando se le identifique las necesidades del estudiante. Cualquiera que desee referir a un estudiante que este asistiendo a la Escuela del Distrito Escolar de Bowie del grado kindergarten hasta el grado doce de este año escolar se les pide que vayan a la oficina de la escuela que el estudiante esté asistiendo y pedir una copia de la forma de referencia. Esta forma se debe de regresar a la escuela el 21 de diciembre, 2023. Los que no pueden ir a la escuela favor de hablar por teléfono de la escuela para pedir que la forma se les mande a ellos.
Setting Routine for Success at Home - Be Our Partner in Student Success
The PBS article “Setting a Routine for Success at School,” by Neetika Prabhakar, explains the importance of establishing and maintaining routines. The routines not only make the transition from home to school easier, but they also result in a positive attitude toward learning. The three routines that are described in the article are: Homework, Nighttime, and Morning routines.
Homework Routines
A routine that includes time for homework will ensure that your child completes it daily. Set some time aside either right after school or in the evening while dinner is being prepared. The goal is to make it a consistent, quiet time for your child to complete homework and read.
Nighttime Routines
Adults tend to develop routines without the help of their child. The article suggests including your child in planning the routine, which can include preparing the next day’s clothes and packing homework for easy access in the morning.
Morning Routines
The article describes the importance of pacing out time so that children don’t feel rushed or frustrated in the morning. Children who wake up at the same time daily, eat a reasonable breakfast, and get ready for school with little distraction can arrive at school on time and stress-free.
When routines are followed they result in a better experience for all members of the family, even on stressful days. The three routines explained previously are just a few options, but one important factor in all of them is consistency. Children that are not accustomed to following routines will struggle if they are suddenly asked to follow one. Other important factors in establishing a routine are patience and practice. With these in mind, you’ll be able to guide your child further toward academic success.
Out and About in BISD
Hospitality Class
Problem Solving
STEM Night
EB Bingo Night
We had a successful family engagement night with families playing Bingo, winning books to take home and learning about STAAR and TELPAS.
BISD Annual Food Drive
Thank you to the families that donated to BISD Food Drive for the Bowie Mission for a total of 1,961 pounds. They were very thankful we helped fill the shelves at the Bowie Mission and were very appreciative of the donation.
JiJi Visit
Bowie Elementary and Bowie Intermediate were visited by JiJi, the main character in ST Math. They were so proud to take their picture with the inflatable JiJi. If you have a student in grades K-5 they can work on this program at home to improve their math skills.
Theater
In Mrs. Word's theater class students were filming stage combat short films!
Choir
Four students went to the All-Region Choir clinic and concert. They sang and worked all day to conclude with fantastic concert. Congrats Ethan Allred, Kaiya Cassreino, Kodie Duke, Aowyn Word!!
Workout Videos
In Coach Goodmans PE class she gave the students creative freedom while they made their own workout videos. The products were cute and gave a good workout!
Partnering Up
Bowie FFA
Welding Team
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