Bower Bulletin
August 9, 2021
Welcome Back!
Some of the other things that have us smiling for this year...
- traditional school day hours
- lunch and recess with our friends
- lots of excited new staff at Bower
- art, music, PE
- more clubs
- new students!!
- Bower Families, All School Meetings, and Buddies... all ways to make more connections with students and staff!
Below you will find back to school information that will hopefully help as you prepare for the start of school year too!
Fondly,
Bridget Moore
Principal, Bower School
Covid Protocols
- Students will maintain 3ft social distancing in school
- All students, staff, and visitors who enter the building will wear masks
- Students will have assigned seats in the lunchroom, and buses for contact tracing
- Desk sanitizing and hand sanitizing
- Ventilation in classrooms
Teacher Meet & Greet
Bower staff will be outside looking to meet their new students between 3-4:30. This is a time to meet your teacher, say hello to other Bower friends, play on the playground and enjoy a popsicle. We look forward to seeing everyone on the 19th, because "Together is our favorite place to be!"
Arrival & Dismissal for 2021-22
Students will depart through their grade level doors at 3:30 to the car rider pick-up on the north side, the buses on the south side, or walk to the cross walk.
Virtual Academy Student Visit
Kindergarten Supply Drop Off & Classroom Visit
Staffing Changes
Mrs. Archuleta (Glenzinski): Kindergarten (a.m.) Teacher
Mr. Cocat: Social Worker
Mrs. Campos: EL Teacher
Ms. Johnson: 2nd/3rd grade Essentials Teacher
Mrs. Missaggia Devalla: 3rd-5th grade Essentials Teacher
Mrs. Marcis: part-time Reading Teacher
Mrs. Bigus: Math Coach/Math Interventionist
Mr. Archer: Art Teacher
Mrs. Tompkins: Music Teacher
Mr. Caldera: PE Teacher
Mrs. Thackery: Orchestra Teacher
Ms. Baker: Band Teacher
Mrs. Cantore: part-time Resource Teacher
We are also excited to welcome several new classroom aides to Bower. We still have a few remaining positions to staff our classroom assistants. If you are interested in working at Bower as an aide, please contact danielle.nigro@cusd200.org
School Supplies
If you are gathering school supplies on your own, the Bower website has a link to each grade level's school supply list. Please send those with your child on the first day of school or across the first two days if the load is too heavy.
Upcoming Dates
- August 18th- Teacher Assignments posted on ParentVue
- August 19th- Virtual Academy student visits 10-10:30am
- August 19th- Teacher Meet & Greet @ Bower 3-5 pm
- August 24th- Kdg Classroom visits
- August 23rd- First 1/2 day of School 1st-5th grade 9:15-12:15
- August 24th- 1/2 day of school 1st-5th grade 9:15-12:15
- August 25th- All day- 9:15-3:30 Grades K-5
- September 2nd- Curriculum Night (Schedule to be determined)
- September 6th- No School Labor Day