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March Newsletter
6th Edition
March 3, 2025
Bowley Purpose Statement
The Bowley school community will educate and enrich the children of our nation's heroes to become successful lifelong learners.
Bowley Elementary is a few weeks away from concluding our third nine-week grading period. During the final weeks of the grading period, we continue our focus on implementing our instructional program to support all students’ learning. Bowley Elementary hosted a literacy and math night this school year to support our families understanding of the content area standards and concepts at each grade level and how families can support learning beyond the classroom. This partnership with our families promotes the extension of student learning in each student’s real-world experiences. We remind our families to contact their child’s teacher with any questions pertaining to their child’s progress.
In addition to our focus on student academics, Bowley Elementary engaged in data-informed collaborative opportunities pertaining to students behavioral, social, and emotional progress to ensure our school environment is supportive of all students. We are currently reflecting upon our positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) program and collaboratively clarifying our plan going forward. Over the next few weeks, Bowley staff will finalize details to our PBIS programming to begin implementation during the fourth quarter. We believe our program’s schoolwide application will support all students’ behavioral, social, and emotional progress, while, also promoting our students’ well-being and resiliency.
Bowley Elementary is also preparing for our accreditation visit on April 29, 2025. The accreditation team will host a parent input/feedback session the week of April 28th. More information will be shared with our families soon. In addition, Bowley Elementary has been preparing our student council for the accreditation visit. Our student council representatives formulated a plan to facilitate school tours. In addition, student representatives have been preparing for an opportunity to engage with our visitors to share their experiences at Bowley Elementary.
We appreciate our families’ continued support and partnership with Bowley Elementary and look forward to a productive and joyful school year.
Dr. Raymond Burk
3445 R. Miller Street Bldg 1-3479
Fort Bragg, NC 28307-0089
United States
910-861-7025
We look forward to seeing you and your family at Bowley Elementary School's Family Reading Day. Let's make this day a memorable one filled with stories, laughter, and learning! 📚✨
Bowley Elementary School on Fort Bragg is excited to announce our upcoming Family Reading Day on March 4th, starting at 12:30 PM. This special event is designed to bring families together and highlight the importance of reading as a shared activity. Here are 10 reasons why Family Reading Day is so important:
- Strengthens Family Bonds: Reading together creates a shared experience that strengthens the emotional connection between family members.
- Encourages a Love for Reading: Children who see their parents enjoying books are more likely to develop a love for reading themselves.
- Improves Literacy Skills: Regular reading helps improve vocabulary, comprehension, and overall literacy skills.
- Boosts Academic Performance: Children who read regularly tend to perform better in school across all subjects.
- Enhances Imagination and Creativity: Reading stimulates the imagination and encourages creative thinking.
- Promotes Empathy: Stories allow children to experience different perspectives, fostering empathy and understanding.
- Provides Quality Family Time: In our busy lives, reading together offers a valuable opportunity for quality family time.
- Reduces Screen Time: Family reading can be a healthy alternative to screen time, promoting healthier habits.
- Builds Communication Skills: Discussing stories and characters helps improve communication skills and critical thinking.
- Creates Lifelong Memories: The moments spent reading together can become cherished family memories.
We look forward to seeing you and your family at Bowley Elementary School's Family Reading Day. Let's make this day a memorable one filled with stories, laughter, and learning! 📚✨
Mark your calendars for March 4th at 12:30 PM and join us in celebrating the joy of reading together.
On February 13th, Bowley Elementary School transformed into a hub of mathematical excitement from 4:00 to 5:30 pm, as families gathered for a special Math Night. The event, themed "Falling in Love with Math," was a collaborative effort supported by community partners and the PTA, creating an evening filled with engaging activities and educational fun.
The PTA generously provided 400 cupcakes, adding a sweet touch to the festivities. Balloons adorned the school, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere for all attendees.
Families had the opportunity to explore a variety of interactive stations designed to make math enjoyable and accessible. The math escape room challenged participants to solve puzzles and unlock math secrets, while the sensory tunnel, illuminated with lights and tubes, offered a unique and stimulating experience.
A digital tools station equipped with Chromebooks allowed families to explore math through technology, discovering new strategies and resources to support learning at home. The popcorn station kept everyone energized, and the picture-taking station provided a fun way to capture memories with creative props and backdrops.
The event focused on equipping families with practical math strategies to apply at home, catering to learners of all ages. It was a perfect blend of education and entertainment, fostering a love for math in a supportive and engaging environment.
Bowley Elementary School's UPK students dazzled us all with an incredible fashion show, showcasing their boundless creativity and unique sense of style!
Our talented young designers transformed ordinary pillowcases into extraordinary outfits, turning bedtime comfort into runway fashion. The event was a vibrant display of imagination and innovation, as each student proudly strutted down the runway in their custom-made creations.
From colorful patterns to inventive designs, the students' outfits were nothing short of spectacular. Their hard work and artistic flair were evident in every stitch and embellishment, making the fashion show a memorable event for everyone involved.
Check out some of their incredible designs and join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our amazing UPK students on our school facebook page :https://www.facebook.com/DoDEABowleyES/.
Fort Bragg, NC – The halls of Bowley Elementary School were abuzz with excitement on the 101st day of school as kindergarten teachers embraced a “101 Dalmatians” theme to celebrate this milestone.
Dressed in dalmatian spots and character costumes from the beloved classic, the teachers transformed themselves into a scene straight out of the movie. Some of our bobcats students even participated in the dress-up fun! The day was filled with laughter, creativity, and purposeful learning as students engaged in a series of themed activities designed to reinforce their educational journey.
Throughout the day, students participated in a variety of dalmatian-inspired games and projects. The young learners enjoyed every moment , such as counting and sorting 101 spots to creating art pieces.
This day was all about making learning fun and memorable. This moment allowed teachers to celebrate how far students have come and remind them that learning can be an adventure.
The 101st day of school celebration was a hit among the students and a testament to the creativity and dedication of the teachers at Bowley Elementary. By combining education with imaginative play, the kindergarten team ensured that the students’ milestones was both meaningful and enjoyable.
As the day came to an end, the smiles on the faces of the students and the camaraderie among the teachers were clear indicators of a successful day. Bowley Elementary School looks forward to more such engaging and purposeful activities in the future.
Throughout the day, students participated in a variety of dalmatian-inspired games and projects. The young learners enjoyed every moment, from counting and sorting 101 spots to creating art pieces.
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| Grade | Regular Hours | Wednesday Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PK - 5 | 8:20 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. | 8:20 a.m. - 1:50 p.m. |
| Office Hours | 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Teachers | 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.. |
First Bell: 8:20 a.m.
| Cafeteria Hours | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:45 am | 8:15 am |
| Lunch | 10:30 am | 1:00 pm |
