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Bowie ISD uses the Standard Response Protocol on all campuses. We have 5 different drills that we run, practice, and if needed execute in an emergency. For more information, you can look on the I Love You Guys Website.

Bowie ISD maintains a tip line to allow parents, students, and community members to report concerns affecting our campuses. This includes threats, bullying, drug use, suspected abuse or neglect, and any other concerns that may affect our students' physical safety or health.

It is important to provide as many details as possible (dates/ times/ names/ locations, etc.) so that your tip may be investigated appropriately. You may remain anonymous, but it is often helpful if we can contact you for additional information if needed.

When you see something, say something by completing the reporting form found on all BISD websites in the top corner, the BISD App or by scanning the QR code found in all BISD schools.

We are very fortunate to have a School Resource Officer (SRO) on each campus in Bowie ISD. They conduct the required door checks daily, check on our staff and students, attend to any threats or concerns, and build positive relationships with our students.

This year, along with our keyless entry on all exterior doors we have wearable emergency buttons for administration and substitutes, and wall mounted emergency buttons. The wearables and wall mounts alert 911 in the event of an emergency.

Did you know that the latest Progress Reports and Report Cards are at your fingertips at all times Ascender Parent Portal. Log into Ascender Parent Portal and look below your child's picture card for a green buttons labeled Progress Report Report Card. Click on it for your child's current progress in their classes.

You can also monitor your child's individual grades, check attendance, and receive alerts for failing or missing grades in your Ascender Parent Portal.

It is important to BISD that you have access to your child's academic progress at all times.

When the district receives notification from TEA is that the student scores are available in the parent portal, we send out an email and post on social media that your child's scores are available to view. We also share step by step directions on how to retrieve the scores in only a few clicks by logging in to Ascender Parent Portal. You no longer need a specific code to access scores because we have linked your child's STAAR scores to their Ascender information. All you have to know is your Ascender Parent Portal login which is what you used to do online registration. Click here for the directions.

Wondering when testing is this year? All information about STAAR testing can be found on our BISD website at the following link. https://www.bowieisd.net/o/bisd/page/state-testingaccountability

Each BISD Campus will be having a Curriculum/Title 1 Meetings and Open House. During these meetings, the principal will conduct the Title 1 presentation and share parent's right to know about programs, services, and how BISD wants to partner with parents for student success. You will also hear from the classes or grade levels on expectations, curriculum resources used, how to access curriculum, grading, homework, and how to help your child. BISD encourages you to attend and be an active participant in your child's education and ask questions that will help with student success. See below in the newsletter the specific campus dates, times, and event.

This is to inform you of a practice change in medication administration on campus effective the 2024-2025 school year. Historically, the district nurses have followed school policy and administered medications based solely on parent signatures. The Texas Board of Nursing released a mandate requiring a physician or other practitioners with prescriptive abilities to

"prescribe" and sign for all medications prior to a nurse administering in any health care setting, including schools. We have recently obtained a standing order from a local physician to cover the over- the- counter topical ointments, first aid cleansers and cough drops/chloraseptic spray for our students. These items the school does purchase. The itemized list of products offered is available on the health form at registration and parents can opt out for their student if desired during that time.

Any medication that is not listed on the health form at registration, including over-the- counter pain relievers/ fever reducers must come from home/pharmacy in an original container that is clearly labeled, must not be past expiration, and the parent should present the medication to the nurse with a school medication form signed by your student's personal medical provider. Thank you for your help and understanding with this adjustment. Please reach out to your campus nurse for further clarification or you can reach Kelli Davis, RN district nurse at 940-689-2865 or Kelli.Davis@bowieisd.net.

Sincerely,

Bowie ISD Health Services

Senate Bill 1225-Paper Administration of STAAR Test

▪ SB 1225 states that school districts may administer assessments in a paper format to students upon request of parent, guardian, or teacher, up to 3% of district enrollment. BISD plans on honoring requests up to 3% of the total number of students testing.

▪ Parent, guardian, or teacher can make a request.

▪ Request must be submitted to the district via the Paper Request Google Form not later than 9/15/24 for December EOC Retest administration and 12/1/24 for spring administration of assessments.

If you are interested in becoming a substitute for Bowie ISD, please apply here. https://www.bowieisd.net/page/substitute-teachers

We will be having our last fall training on September 23rd. We encourage all interested individuals to come to the training. If you have any questions, please contact Kelli Ragsdale at 940-872-1151.

BISD has a 4 day instructional calendar with Fridays being flex days for students. On flex days students may be asked to make up seat time from too many absences, serve consequences, or attend instruction to fill in gaps. It is also a day to catch up on assignments or work on projects.

We will be in school on September 6th. Please help us continue to have excellent attendance by not scheduling appointments or being out of town. The 24-25 BISD Calendar will be located in the each monthly newsletter for your connivence.

Get news updates, emergency notifications, and staff information right from your pocket. You also have access to all athletic and school events from the BISD App. It is a great way to stay organized and up to date on the happenings in Bowie ISD.

Download for Android https://bit.ly/3KUYc9c

Download for iPhone https://apple.co/43muEbE

We encourage you to purchase tickets prior to arriving at the game.You can purchase event tickets from our Bowie ISD website link: https://www.bowieisd.net/page/bowie-isd-tickets

Pricing for Individual Events:

Volleyball - $4.00 plus fees

Junior High & JV Football - $3:00 plus fees

Varsity Football - Student $3.00 and Adult $5.00 plus fees

All Sports Pass - $100

Bowie Senior Passes can be picked up at BHS in the front office, Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

We also encourage our fans to download the EVAL Sports App to purchase tickets and stay up to date on our sports teams.

Google Play - Android Link to App Download

App Store - Apple Link to App Download

September 9-13 is Spirit Week and each day will be a specific dress up day. Remember that each day you still need to meet BISD dress code guidelines.

Monday of the Spirit week is called Color Wars: Each grade-level is assigned a different color.

Headstart/Pr-K - Red

Kinder - Purple

1st - Green

2nd - Yellow

3rd - Orange

4th - Red

5th - Green

6th - Red

7th - Yellow

8th - Pink

Freshman - Red

Sophomores - Green

Juniors - Pink

Seniors - Purple

Teachers/ staff on all campuses - Blue

September 11th - The Homecoming Parade will be downtown on Wednesday with a 6:45 PM start time.

September 11th - The Community Wide Burn Ban Bonfire will be at the Bowie Rodeo Arena following the parade. There will be food ($10 Meals), hype from our cheerleaders for the football team, music from the M3 Band, and performance from our BHS Steppers. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun—$ 1 entrance fee.

Each year, thousands of schools and youth organizations nationwide participate in Start With Hello Week, a national call-to-action week dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth. BISD wants to create a culture of kindness and belonging for all students through activities, announcements, and awareness of our actions.

Monday - Empowered by Kindenss - Wear your favorite superhero gear!

Tuesday - Step Up - Be an Upstander - Wear your workout clothes!

Wednesday - Wear Green - This is a symbol of unity, inclusivity, and solidarity,

Thursday - Be a Good Sport - Wear your favorite team/sport gear!

Research shows that parent engagement in schools is closely linked to better student behavior, higher academic achievement, and enhanced social skills.

BISD and each campus writes a Family Engagement Policy, reviews it each year, and makes changes to create better opportunities for families to be involved. We are always looking for parents to be a part of these committees. Please reach out to the campus principal if you are willing to serve.

BISD Parent and Family Engagement Policy

At the Informational meetings at each campus in the month of September administrators and staff will be sharing how to use the app, find your child's grades, what tests will they take, programs that are available, how to help your child, homework expectations and much more. It will be worth your time.