Announcements
Bowman PTO Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Does your family own or operate a business? Are you looking for a way to give back to the local community, and reach out to more people? Please consider becoming a Bowman PTO corporate sponsor. By sponsoring our PTO, you are directly contributing to the enrichment of your school and students, while also gaining exposure for your business within our community.
We offer various levels of sponsorship (both in-kind and monetary), each with its own benefits, including your business logo featured on our PTO bulletin board in school, our social media Business of the Week promotions, or hosting a table at one of our events.
We are grateful to all of the local businesses providing valuable resources and opportunities for our students. If you're interested in learning more about our sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at fundraising@bowmanpto.org.
Please check out our sponsorship options by clicking here and follow the steps to become our corporate sponsor.
August Highlights
- Update Family Information: Every year, your student's information needs to be updated in Membership Toolkit. Click here to update your family information.
- Join the PTO: PTO membership resets every year. Register now to join and stay connected with the PTO! Membership is free; donations, an integral part of our funding, are welcome and appreciated.
- Volunteer with the PTO: Volunteering with the PTO is a fabulous way to meet and get to know members of our amazing Bowman community. We have needs that fit any schedule, any skill, and any availability. Sign up to volunteer!
- Welcome Coffee: Join us under the shade structure after drop off on the 1st day of school. This is always such a fun time to catch up with friends and welcome our new Bowman families!
Support By Volunteering
PTO is staffed entirely by parent/caregiver volunteers and we have openings that fit any schedule and availability. Many roles can be done remotely and on your own schedule. When you sign up to volunteer you get to connect with educators, show your child you value their academic success, and meet other parents in our community. Take a look at the volunteer position descriptions or email president@bowmanpto.org with questions or general interest.
BE A ROOM HELPER for Your Child(ren)’s Classroom!
Room Helpers are the most vital volunteers in our school by supporting their classroom teachers, organizing volunteers for classroom events, and helping connect their classroom families with the Bowman PTO. It’s a great way to get to know your child’s teacher, classmates, and other parents!
Support through Membership and Donations
Please click here to update your information in Membership Toolkit and consider donating to the PTO.
PTO membership is free with registration! In lieu of annual membership dues, we have a fundraising appeal. We raise approximately $150 per child per year to support school programs, fund classroom supplies and staff recognition activities, and organize community events. The Bowman PTO appreciates your donations and contributions!
Employer Matching and Grants - Make a Bigger Impact Without Doing More
Last year, just a handful of families unlocked over $5,000 in extra support for Bowman PTO simply by using their employers’ matching programs. When you donate or volunteer, companies like Google, IBM, Microsoft, Moderna, Takeda, Veeva Systems, and many more will match your generosity - turning every dollar or every volunteer hour into twice the impact for our students, staff, and community. Check with your employer about charitable matching programs. We are registered as “Bowman Elementary School PTO Inc.”
To participate, you can either pay as usual in Membership Toolkit for all your PTO donations and submit your emailed receipt to your employer’s charitable matching program, OR you can choose “Offline Payment” in Membership Toolkit, pay in your employer’s charitable program portal, then email matching@bowmanpto.org with your receipt (This option is recommended for programs with long wait times for matching review).
Email matching@bowmanpto.org with any questions, or if Bowman PTO needs to be registered with your employer’s charitable program.
Upcoming Events
- Monday, August 31
- Tuesday, September 1
- Monday, September 7
- Thursday, September 17
- Monday, September 21
- Wednesday, September 23
- Monday, October 12
- Thursday, October 15
- Friday, October 16
Helpful Links
PTO Links:
- Membership Sign-Up
- Volunteer Sign-Up
- Room Helper Sign-Up Form
- Family/Student Directory (for members)
- Bowman PTO Bylaws
Bowman Links:
- Insider's Guide to Bowman
- Bowman Elementary School Website
- Bowman Tardy/Absent Form
- Lunch Menus and Food Services
- Setting Student Dismissal Preferences
LPS Links:
- Observances Calendar
- Big Backyard
- Bowman Site-Based Council
- Equity at LPS
- Lexington Public Schools
- Lexington School Committee
- Aspen Family Portal
- CORI Form
Community Links:
We Thank Our Wonderful Sponsors!
Thank you for your generous support of the Bowman PTO!