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METCO School Committee Meeting – Save the Date: December 3rd

Join us for the only METCO School Committee meeting in Boston on Tuesday, December 3rd at 6 PM. We encourage all community members to attend this important gathering. A bus will be provided for transportation—stay tuned for more details!

Mark your calendars and be part of the conversation!

Bowman Experiences Auction on December 2-8 – Save the Date and Contribute Items

Our annual experiences auction is scheduled for December 2 – December 8. We have well over 25 items on the list including gift certificates, principal and teacher for a day experiences, and an unforgettable ride to school in a police car. If you have an experience (e.g., a spare weekend at your second home or other experience) to contribute, we would love to hear from you. Please email [email protected].

Volunteer Spotlight

Thank you to all our dedicated volunteers for their invaluable contributions to our school community.

Volunteering Needs

Fall is a great time to volunteer and support the PTO! Below is a list of volunteering opportunities.

Volunteer at Bowman Library

Volunteer in the Bowman Library!

Library volunteers check in and check out books, assist students during Library classes, and help keep the Library organized. There is no past experience necessary, and you can sign up for as many – or as few – shifts as you are available. The schedule can be found here – click on teacher name to sign up for volunteer shift. We will match you with a volunteer trainer if it’s your first time!

Lunch Volunteers Needed

And Don’t Forget About CORI Checks

Please remember that it is district policy that anyone who volunteers (lunch, Big Backyard, library, Room Helpers, PTO events, etc) in our school must have a CORI check completed by Lexington Public Schools. Any questions regarding the CORI check, please contact Mrs. Ashness ([email protected]) or Mrs. Barnes ([email protected]) in our Main Office. Do your CORI check now so you do not miss the fun – this can take up to 30 days!

We thank our sponsor Lexington Orthodontics for Their Donation and Generosity

PTO Membership Update

BA big THANK YOU to all who have joined the Bowman PTO so far this year. Approximately 42% of families have already joined as PTO members for 2024-2025. Help us get to 100%!!

The Bowman PTO supports school programs, funds teacher supplies and staff recognition activities, and organizes community events. We raise approximately $150 per child per year. The PTO is self-sustaining and relies entirely on parent volunteers. Membership is free, but your donation to the PTO now reduces the need for additional fundraising asks throughout the year! Contributions at all levels are welcome.

Maximize Your Membership Contribution with Corporate Matching

Did you know you could potentially double or even triple your contribution to our PTO through your company’s donation matching program? This means your company could match your donation or membership cost, magnifying the impact of your generosity on our school and students.

We encourage you to reach out to your HR department to see if your company offers this program. By leveraging donation matching, you can maximize your support for our PTO. Remember, every bit of support helps us provide valuable resources and opportunities for our students. Thank you for considering this impactful way of giving.

For Fifth Grade Families

Have a fifth-grader? Please contribute to the Fifth-Grade activities and sign up to volunteer! We are at risk for not being able to do all of the traditional fifth-grade activities if we don’t raise enough funds – please consider donating if you have not done so already!

As you may know, it’s a Bowman tradition that fifth-grade students are gifted items and unique experiences to commemorate the conclusion of their elementary schooling, typically provided through extensive fundraising efforts and planning. This year, however, we do not have enough fundraising volunteers and are asking for a financial donation per student to benefit all fifth-grade students. If you are able, please contribute $100 per 5th grade student in your family, and consider an additional $10, for students in need by October 10, 2024. Additionally, we NEED VOLUNTEERS NOW to photograph 5th graders at upcoming events for the yearbook. Click here to sign up and scroll down to volunteer for the Memories Committee, Spirit Team, or other area of interest. Read the Bowman 5th Grade Family Flyer for more information on activities and details on how funds will be spent. THANK YOU for your support and generosity – we are counting on your help! Email Val Machinist and Winnie Pong at [email protected] with any questions.

Equity at LPS

Over the past several years, many educators in Lexington Public Schools have devoted to educating themselves about issues of equity in our schools and changed their practice to better prepare all learners to be active, productive members of our larger world. This portion the Equity at LPS website provides some opportunities for self-reflection and learning that might help us all to engage with one another in as productive and respectful a manner as possible. For community members, including students, these materials may provide a clearer understanding for the district’s commitment to equity. Remember, we are all at different places in our understanding of identity and how it impacts learning, and we are all continuously learning!

Please note that many of these resources have not been explicitly vetted or endorsed by Lexington Public Schools. The materials here have been submitted by educators and community members; it is up to the individual to determine whether the resources is appropriate solely for self-reflection and learning or for use with students.