Bothwell Buzz
October 9, 2026
Hello Bothwell Families!
We want to send a reminder that the tardy bell rings at 7:45 AM. This means your child needs to be in their classroom ready for the day. The best time to drop your child off is at 7:30 to ensure
there is plenty of time to exit the car and transition to the classroom. (Please do not allow your child to exit the car prior to 7:20, because they will be outside in the cold without supervision.) Teachers start their instruction at 7:45, and we do not want the students to miss valuable learning experiences.
Our campus and district goal for attendance is 97%. We know it can be challenging to be present each day with sickness and travel plans. It is important that our students are here if they are healthy. We do not want our students to miss out on learning opportunities with their class. Here are our September attendance records. We are SO excited that every grade hit our goal!
Pre-K - 98.75%
Kindergarten -98.75%
1st Grade - 98.80%
2nd Grade - 97.89%
3rd Grade - 97.55%
4th Grade - 97.32%
Shout out to the following classes for having the highest attendance for their grade level:
Williams, Johnson, Silva, Reed, Corbett and Wilson. Keep up the great work!
All the BESt,
Kristen Aune
Principal
Bothwell ES
Lunch with Loved Ones
During the Fall Book Fair, we are excited to host Lunch with Loved Ones. If you would like to attend, please be sure to preregister. Preregistration will help us streamline the check-in process and maximize your time on campus with your student. Based on the number of guests, lunch locations may include the courtyard, main hallway, or cafeteria to ensure a welcoming and enjoyable experience for everyone. We are excited for the Fall Book Fair and look forward to welcoming our loved ones to campus!
State Fair Ticket Information
Aligning with the Fair’s nonprofit mission to celebrate all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement, the State Fair offers a generous amount of free student tickets and teacher admission vouchers to enjoy the Fair each year.
As a valued participant of our State Fair of Texas School Education Program, we wanted to make you aware of an important update regarding the validity of the student tickets distributed to your school.
Due to inclement weather at the beginning of this year's Fair, tickets distributed to students in pre-K through 8th grade within a 100-mile radius of Fair Park will now be valid any day of the Fair, including the final two weekends, through Sunday, October 18. Traditionally, these tickets have been valid only on weekdays; however, after listening to feedback from parents and educators, the Fair is making this year’s tickets valid on weekends as well.
In addition to free student admission for pre-K through 8th grade from participating school districts, the State Fair offers a discounted ticket opportunity for parents to receive $5 off admission – available online at BigTex.com/parents.
While there are no updates regarding the voucher teachers receive, as a friendly reminder, teachers must visit a designated admission sales window, provide a teacher voucher, and show their valid school-issued photo ID to receive a complimentary admission ticket to the Fair. These vouchers are limited to one per educator and will not be accepted unless a valid school-issued photo ID is also shown.
The Fair’s mission as a nonprofit organization is to celebrate all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. Expanding access to students and families is one more way the Fair continues to invest in the people it serves. With only 13 days left, we hope students, teachers, and families will come out to enjoy the remainder of the 2026 State Fair of Texas, which runs through Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Questions? Please email us.
Bothwell Boosterthon
🎉 BIG NEWS, BOTHWELL FAMILIES! SIGN-UPS ARE NOW OPEN FOR OUR BOTHWELL FUN RUN! 🎉
It’s time to get our packs ready for an exciting adventure! 🐾 We’re working toward a BIG goal of $25,000 to support student and family engagement events, student programs, House T-shirts, and a Sensory Room/Sensory Garden! 💙🧡
⭐️ SIGN UP TODAY AT MyBooster.com! ⭐️
Our school is working toward a BIG goal, and Great Wolf Lodge wants to celebrate with us! 🐺 Families who register have the chance to earn exciting rewards, and students can earn their very own Wolf Ears just for receiving their first donation! 🐺🎉
Signing up is easy! Once you register, share your student’s donation page with your whole pack and help us spread the word. Be sure to register to qualify for the fun rewards!
📅 KEY DATES TO REMEMBER:
🎉 October 26, 2026: In-School Fundraiser Kickoff
👟 November 6, 2026: Bothwell Fun Run Event Day!
🧡 Thank you for being part of our Bothwell Family and helping us make a difference for our students! We’re so grateful for your support and can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together. Follow our social media pages for fun progress updates and exciting adventures along the way!
🐾 Let’s rally our pack, reach our goal, and make this the BESt Fun Run yet! 🐾
❓ Need help signing up? Watch the video instructions here.
Skyward Family Access - Consent for Club Participation
If your child is interested in participating in a club, please log in to Skyward Family Access and complete the Consent for Club Participation form. The forms are now available for parents to complete. Please take a moment to log in and submit the form as soon as possible.
Thank you for helping us make sure we have all required forms completed!
Spirit Days at Bothwell
Spirit Days are extra fun! At Bothwell, we love joining in on district dress-up days.
Spirit days are never required, but it’s always a blast when our Bobcats get creative, show their spirit, and make fun memories together. If you don’t have the items for the designated day, you can always wear your favorite orange and white. We never want families to spend money on dress-up days; get creative and use what you can find at home!
Here is a tentative list of Dress Up Days based on district and campus events:
- Wednesday, October 14th - Hat Day
- Thursday, October 15th - Jersey Day
- Friday, October 16th - Orange and White Day
- Friday, October 23rd - Superhero Day
- Friday, October 30th - White Out Day
- Thursday, November 5th - Red, White and Blue Day
- Friday, November 6th - Jersey Day/House Meeting Day
TELPAS Information Night
Bothwell Book Fair
Join us for the BES Campfire Magic Book Fair October 19-23!!
Can't wait to browse or want to get a head start on shopping? The online BES Literati Store is now open through October 23rd. You can shop and have orders sent to the school or directly to your home. Every purchase, whether in person or online, directly supports the BES library.
Book Fair Volunteers Needed! Come greet visitors, help students shop, or run the register. Volunteers receive a 20% discount on all purchases! All volunteers must have an approved Celina ISD background check on file. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please email the BES library aide, Bonnie Fillinger, at bonniefillinger@celinaisd.com.
Student Lunch Accounts
Please make sure you monitor your child's lunch account to ensure they have the proper funds on it.
Also, friendly reminder, if you do not want your child to purchase meals or a la carte items, you can place the appropriate restrictions on their meal account.
Share a Joke!!
Our broadcast team has added jokes to our live announcements. Does your child have a joke they want to share with Bothwell. Scan the QR code and submit their joke. We are excited to laugh together.
Grade Level Newsletters
Please click on Counselor's Corner for a message from our counselor, Mrs. Ragland.
Dismissal Change Form
We have a new process this year for dismissal changes. All dismissal changes must go through the front office. Once the request is received, the office will notify your child’s teacher.
Please complete the transportation change form if you need to make a change to your student’s transportation.
Previously Shared Information
GT Referral Window: October 5–16, 2026
Celina ISD’s Gifted & Talented referral window will be open October 5–16, 2026. Parents, teachers, and staff may refer a student for GT testing during this window.
This is the only GT referral window for the 2026–2027 school year. No additional referrals will be accepted after the window closes.
Please note: All 2nd grade students will participate in the district’s GT universal screener and do not need to be referred.
Celebrate Celina - Supplies Needed
Bothwell Elementary - Fall Festival
Drama Club
Robotics and Coding Club at Bothwell
Have you Joined the Bothwell PTA?
Kroger Community Rewards
Kroger
Bothwell Elementary School is enrolled into the Kroger Community Rewards Program.
To Use the Kroger Community Rewards Program:
Simply visit http://www.kroger.com. Once logged into your Kroger account you can search for BOTHWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL either by name or DU641 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.
*Customers must have a registered Kroger rewards card account to link to your organization.
*If a member does not yet have a Kroger rewards card, please let them know they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger
REMEMBER, purchases will not count for Bothwell until after register your rewards card.
Participants must swipe their registered Kroger rewards card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.