Bowman Eagle Gazette
June 13, 2021
Our TBLA Family
To all of our New Families: Thank you all for making Thea Bowman your school of choice for the 2021-2022 school year. We're SO excited to have you and your scholar join our family! You are welcome to participate in our summer activities and athletics.
To all of our Returning Families: Thank you for continuing to entrust us with the education of your scholars. This was not an easy year, especially still being in a pandemic, but we made it through. We truly want to thank our parents for ensuring that scholars attended classes daily and completed their assignments. THANK YOU SO MUCH! We appreciate each and every one of you!
Over the next few weeks, we'll reach out to you with information for the upcoming school year, as well as send you our school newsletter, and invitations to our upcoming events.
Closing out the School Year
- Final report cards have been mailed out. If you do not receive them by this Thursday, please call the front office.
- If you have not returned your school issued device, please do so immediately. Device are to be dropped off at Door B.
- We will communicate via phone and email this summer. Please complete the form below to update your contact information.
Summer Office Hours
Office Phone: 219.944.3100
Fax Number: 219.944.4780
Office email: tblaeagles@theabowmanacademy.org
Congratulations!
8th Grade: You have officially completed your elementary and middle school years. Congratulations on your continuation to high school!
The Graduating Class of 2021: We are so proud that you have completed your education at Thea Bowman. This is not the end, but just the beginning of your journey. No matter what your next adventure is, know that your TBLA family will always be here if you need us! We wish you well!
Summer Advantage K-8
High School Summer Credit Recovery
A Note From the Counseling Department
Congratulations class of 2021 on your recent graduation. As you all transition to college, trade school, the military, and/or the world of work, here are a few final reminders.
- All final transcripts will be sent to your post-secondary institution before the end of the month. Please notify the department immediately so they can send your final transcript.
- Take care of your immunizations over the summer and submit your immunization records to the school you will attend in the fall.
- FAFSA opens every year on October 1st and must be completed by April 15th. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FAFSA EVERY YEAR THAT YOU ARE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL.
- If you are a 21st Century Scholar, please note that you still must complete scholar activities each year you are in college to maintain your scholarship. You can access these tasks in your Scholar Track account. https://scholartrack.che.in.gov/Login#/
- Scholarships are available every year through your institution and other community organizations. Search and apply for scholarships each year to help offset the cost of your education.
Counseling Department:
Davina Drummond
ddrummond@theabowamanacademy.org
Terry Williams
twilliams@theabowmanacademy.org
219-944-3108
Save the Dates
- First Day of Summer Advantage & Credit Recovery: Monday, June 21, 2021
- Last Day of Summer Advantage & Credit Recovery: Friday, July 23, 2021
- First Day of School: Monday, August 16, 2021 (stay tuned for more details)
Athletic Summer Updates
PLEASE NOTE THE PRACTICE TIMES LISTED BELOW ARE FOR THIS WEEK ONLY. THE SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE WILL BE SHARED VIA ROBOCALL AND OUR NEXT NEWSLETTER.
Volleyball Practice (June 14th-17th)
Football Practice (June 14th-17th)
Get ready for Friday Night lights! The football team has already started preparing. All young men in grades 6th-12th grade are encouraged to join the team. Practice will be held from 1:00 pm to 6:45 pm Monday - Thursday. See practice details below.
1:00 pm-2:15pm Weight room
2:15 pm-4:00 pm Lunch and Film session
4:00 pm-6:45 pm Field practice
Basketball Conditioning (June 14th-17th)
The boy's basketball team will condition Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 9th - 12th grade from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Stay tuned for more information concerning the girl's basketball team!
Cross Cross Country Team Conditioning (June 14th-17th)
The boy's and girl's cross country teams will condition Monday - Thursday from 9:00 am to 10: 45 am. Students will be running outside and working out in the weight room. Masks are required.
Majorettes (Dance)
In Our Next Edition....
- The school calendar
- Supply list
- Information about uniforms
- And more!
Be sure to check your emails!
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy K-12
Email: tblaeagles@theabowmanacademy.org
Website: www.theabowmanacademy.org
Location: 3401 West 5th Avenue, Gary, IN, USA
Phone: 219-944-3100
Facebook: www.facebook.com/theabowmank12
Twitter: @theabowmanacademyk12