Bowdish Rocket Report
January 19, 2024
Principal's Corner
Bowdish Families,
Thanks for another great week at BMS! We appreciate your patience as we have worked through some changes due to the weather.
Please remember that next week is the beginning of our sexual health instruction for students. Please see information below if you have questions or would like to review the curriculum.
On Friday of next week, Toothsavers will be at Bowdish to provide services for students. If you signed your student up in the fall and no longer wish for them to receive services, please be sure to contact our front office. If you did not have a chance to sign up and would like to, please let us know. It’s not too late to get your student signed up!
Wishing you all a great weekend!
Laura Lindley
Principal – Bowdish Middle School
New Club
Yearbook
ASB Fundraiser
Parents-
As we go through our outdated uniforms throughout the year we find many warm-ups, shirts, shorts, etc. which are in great condition. We will be selling these to our students, staff, and the Bowdish Middle School Community.
Beginning Wednesday, January 17th, we will be selling BMS Warm-up tops (quarter zip hoodies) out of our main office. The cost will be $10 each.
Please support our school while providing your students with clothing they can wear during our Friday “Red Tide” spirit days! Available sizes are small, medium, large, and extra large in youth.
PE Uniforms
Click here to purchase your PE Uniforms
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.
District News
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.
Click here to see the Boy's Basketball Schedule (subject to change)
2024-2025 STEM Academy Applications
The STEM Academy application window closes on February 8, 2024. All late applications will be placed on our waitlist.
We are so excited about your interest in the STEM Academy at SVT! Our application has a few components, all of which can be found on the Google Application Form. In the form, you will complete the following sections:
- Personal Information,
- Student Academic Information & Interests,
- Personal Responses to TWO prompts
- Student Recommendations from THREE adults.
Please complete the following items to apply for the STEM Academy at SVT for the 2024-25 school year.
1. Plan your written responses to the following prompts. We suggest typing them in advance and then copying it into the answer space. Responses need to be limited to 200 words each.
Prompt 1: Please tell us about yourself! Include your hobbies/interests and describe a personal characteristic that makes you a good fit for the STEM Academy at SVT.
Prompt 2: Why do you want to attend the STEM Academy?
Optional Response: Is there anything else the staff at SVT needs to know about you or anything that would be helpful to share?
2. Complete the Google Application Form Click here and either add your prepared written responses, please.
3. Send this Google Form link Click here for Form to three (3) teachers/references. You need to have a recommendation from:
- A Math/Science/STEM teacher,
- a second teacher of your choice,
- and another adult that can speak to your strengths and abilities. This could be a counselor, coach, teacher, or another adult you know.
4. Applicants will be emailed once their application is considered complete. Please be sure your email address is correct when you complete your application. A complete application includes the enrollment form, your personal responses (written), and three (3) completed references.
Want to know more about the STEM Academy? Check out www.spokanevalleytech.org for more information or join us for Innovator Information Night on January 18, 2024.
Important Dates
January 22-26
- Sexual Health Instruction (Q2 Health and Fitness students ONLY)- Grades 6-8
- 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).
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
Yearbook Photo Submissions
Activities and Clubs
Click here for Final Forms.
Click here to pay for ASB card
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