Bowdish Rocket Report
December 8, 2023
Principal's Corner
Bowdish Families,
As we approach holiday break, we have a packed week coming up! Next week is spirit week, we will be celebrating our PACE recipients, our amazing music programs will be performing, students will be on an activity schedule Friday, sports will be wrapping up, and much more! Please see below for specific dates and times.
Don’t forget that tonight is our Booster Club Family Game night. We will be starting at 5:00 p.m. in our cafeteria. It would be great to see you there!
Have a great weekend!
Laura Lindley
Principal – Bowdish Middle School
Counselor Corner
A friendly reminder from your Bowdish School Counselors!
It is incredibly important that teens get enough sleep each night. The CDC recommends that children aged 6–12 years should regularly sleep 9–12 hours per 24 hours and teenagers aged 13–18 years should sleep 8–10 hours per 24 hours. In teens especially, profound mental, physical, social, and emotional development requires quality sleep.
A beneficial step is for teens to review and improve their sleep hygiene, which includes their sleep environment and habits. Some healthy sleep tips that can help in this process include:
- Budgeting eight hours of sleep into your daily schedule and keeping that same schedule on both weekdays and weekends.
- Creating a consistent pre-bed routine to help with relaxation and falling asleep fast.
- Avoiding caffeine and energy drinks, especially in the afternoon and evening.
- Putting away electronic devices for at least a half-hour before bed and keeping them on silent mode to avoid checking them during the night.
- Setting up your bed with a supportive mattress that’s the best mattress for you. And don’t forget to bring your best pillow.
- Keeping your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet.
If you have questions or concerns regarding your student’s sleep health, feel free to reach out to our School Counselors, Chris Klesch and Kaylin Simmons.
Chris Klesch, 7th and 8th Grade: (509) 558-4711 cklesch@cvsd.org
Kaylin Simmons, 6th Grade: (509) 558-4767 ksimmons@cvsd.org
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/features/students-sleep.htm
Strengthening Families Program
Strengthening Families Program ( designed for families with students aged 10-14) is a family-based program for parents and caregivers preparing to raise teens. Through building on family strengths, caregivers and their youth build communication and empathy, and practice skills through learning games and family projects. SFP 10-14 is evidence-based, and proven to help youth make better decisions and improve academic success!
Space is limited! Please have families sign up no later than December 15th!
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/49Tl9UM
Any questions can be directed to Kirsten Fuchs, facilitator, at kfuchs@esd101.net or (509) 280-1889 during the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
Please return this registration form TO UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE with cash, or check
by Friday, December 8, 2023. After December 8, registration will be closed but door registration is $35 per couple (CASH ONLY).
Make checks payable to University High School. Checks can be mailed to University High School (12420 E 32nd Ave, Spokane Valley, WA, 99216). No refunds will be given.
Holiday Music Programs
Sports
Click here to register for sports through Final Forms.
Click here for help with Final Forms.
Click here to pay athletic fees. You may also pay at the school office.
Click here to buy spirit gear.
PACE Nominee Breakfast
Important Dates
December 8
- BMS Boosters Board Game Night at 5:00pm
December 13
- Bowdish, Horizon, and University HS Holiday Concert at 7:00pm @UHS
December 14
- PACE Nominee Breakfast @ 8:30am
- Holiday Instrumental Concert @ 6:00pm
- Winter Break- no school
January 2
- School Resumes
January 15
- Martin Luther King Day- no school
February 2
- 2nd Quarter Ends (1st Semester Ends)
February 5
- 3rd Quarter Begins (2nd Semester Begins)
February 19
- President's Day- no school
February 21-23
- Middle School Conferences- early release
ASB
Yearbook
Activities and Clubs
Click here for Final Forms.
Click here to pay for ASB card
Boosters
PACE
Resources
Click on the button below to access these resources.
Stay Connected
Main Phone
(509) 558-4700
Attendance Line
To report an absence, please call (509) 558-4770.
Office and Student Hours
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Student Hours:
MTWF: 8:10 am - 2:40 pm,
TH: 9:10 am - 2:40 pm
Middle School Team Contacts
Ms. Lindley - Principal - llindley@cvsd.org
Mr. Roal - Assistant Principal - eroal@cvsd.org
Mr. Helgeson - Dean of Students - lhelgeson@cvsd.org
Mr. Klesch - 7th/8th Grade Counselor - cklesch@cvsd.org
Ms. Simmons - 6th Grade Counselor - ksimmons@cvsd.org
Ms. Smith - Athletic Director - hasmith@cvsd.org
Mr. Glover - Head Secretary - cglover@cvsd.orgMrs. Roal-Assistant Secretary- kroal@cvsd.org
Email: bmsrocketsboosterclub@gmail.com
Website: https://bms.cvsd.org/
Location: Bowdish Middle School, South Skipworth Road, Spokane Valley, WA, USA
Phone: (509) 558-4700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BowdishMiddleSchool