Whether you are traveling or staying in town, have a wonderful and relaxing winter break.
Please mark your calendar and plan your dish to bring to our annual International Potluck dinner. We ask families to bring a favorite dish that reflects their heritage to share. It’s a great night to try out different foods and mingle with other Bowen families. If you can help with the organization or that night, please contact Janie Ho - janiehoruan@gmail.com.
Thanks to all who have responded so far! We are still looking for people willing to host a dinner at their house for 6 to 12 Bowen parents, depending on the hosts’ preferences. Feel free to choose a theme or cuisine that you love and want to share with others. Buffets and “sit-down” dinners are both welcome! Continue reading
Thank you to Ms. Denney and the entire 5th grade class, including teachers, for a wonderful performance of Fiddler on the Roof. The 5th graders learned that with teamwork and cooperation, great success can be achieved. If you would like a DVD of the performance, you can bring in this form with payment by tomorrow. Please note that the PTO is not involved with the DVD production or sale.
Please join Principal Guzzi on Thursday, March 8th at 8:30am in the Library. Ms. Guzzi will discuss the School Improvement Plan.
The Deafness and Hard of Hearing Unit of the Understanding Our Differences program has come to a successful conclusion. 3rd Graders learned about various ways to communicate such as American Sign Language and finger spelling. They were enthusiastic to meet Continue reading
The 5th graders will present Fiddler on the Roof to grades K and 1 this coming Monday morning and for grade 2, 3 and 4 on Tuesday morning. Both performances will begin at 9:30am. There will also be 2 evening performances for parents at 7:30pm on Monday and Tuesday. There are still a few tickets left. Please email bowen5th@gmail.com to put your requests in.
The last day of school before break is Friday, February 17. This is a regular 3pm dismissal. School will resume Monday, February 27th
MCAS Begin in March – Mark Your Calendar
MCAS assessments will begin March 20th. 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will participate in various MCAS assessments that include English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science. The best way you can help your child during this testing period is to be sure your child rests, eats healthy and arrives to school on time. Our staff will continue to work with students in the classroom and in small groups to prepare for MCAS.
Please be sure to mark your calendar!
| Reading* | ELA Long Comp.** | Math*** | Science*** | |
| 3rd Grade | March 29 & 30 | May 14 & 16 | ||
| 4th Grade | March 26 & 28 | March 20 | May 10 & 11 | |
| 5th Grade | March 22 & 23 | May 7 & 9 | May 17 & 18 |
Directions will be given at 8:45 and students will begin the test at 9:00.
Please note that school will be dismissed at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20 and at 12:30 on Wednesday, March 21 to accommodate the MCAS schedule
*Reading Make-Ups: completed by April 2
**ELA Long Comp Make-Up: March 27
***Math & Science Make-Ups: May 21