Bowdish Rocket Report
December 15, 2023
Principal's Corner
Bowdish Families,
Thanks for a great December! As we go into the winter break, we wish you all a relaxing time with family and friends. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back on January 2nd. 😊
Laura Lindley
Principal – Bowdish Middle School
The Little Mermaid Jr. Middle School Musical
Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,
U-Drama is so excited to present The Little Mermaid Jr. as this year’s middle school musical. The show is a very good fit for both the kids and the theater and there will be plenty of opportunities for these creative kiddos to shine!
Auditions will take place on Wednesday January 3rd from 6-8pm in the University High School Theatre. Call backs will be held on Thursday January 4th from 6-8pm in the same location. In this packet, you will find everything that you need to have a successful audition. We do our best to make this process as comfortable as possible and certainly do not expect perfection.
*If you have any questions, comments or concerns please email:
Miss Brown at hbrown@cvsd.org
Future Innovator Open House at SVT
Interested in attending SVT in the Fall?
Applications for the 2024-25 School Year are now available on the SVT webpage, www.spokanevalleytech.org.
Sexual Health Instruction Information
As a reminder, the parent preview of the Sexual Health curriculum is open all year at www.cvsd.org/sexualhealth/. This is your chance to preview the curriculum prior to instruction.
At Bowdish Middle School, the instructional window for Quarter 2: January 22-26 for 6-8th graders that are enrolled in health classes.
At Bowdish Middle School, the instructional window for Quarter 3: March 11-15 for 6-8th graders that are enrolled in health classes.
Sexual Health ‘Opt Out’ Form
If you choose to opt your child out of sexual health instruction, please complete the opt out form with a valid student identification number (under Student & Parent Resources - Forms).
Opt-out forms need to be completed a week prior to instruction.
Students who opt out of sexual health or human growth and development lessons will be provided alternative grade-level lessons to include lessons on healthy living, kindness, empathy, and making healthy choices.
Questions? Please contact learningandteaching@cvsd.org
Thank you for taking the time to preview the curriculum.
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.
World Language Competency Test
Registration for the World Language Competency Assessment is now open. Here is the link to the registration: World Language Competency Assessment Registration
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students, Grades 8-12 to earn high school credits.
Please see the attached flyer below for more information.
What: Annual World Language Competency Assessment.
Where: Central Valley High School’s Library.
When: Saturday, January 20th. Doors open at 8AM & testing begins at 9AM.
Credits awarded through this assessment are now recognized by colleges and universities within the state of WA to fulfill entrance requirements.
Please let know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Christy Mardini
ELD Specialist
Central Valley School District
(509) 558-5551 (office)
(509) 228-3973 (call/text)
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.
Important Dates
December 18-29
- 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
Bowdish Family Game Night
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