September Bowlesburg Newsletter
A Message From The Principal
Dear Bowlesburg Families,
It has been a wonderful and busy time here at Bowlesburg Elementary!
As we continue through the fall, our main focus remains on supporting the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. To ensure we are meeting each student right where they are, we have recently completed two important assessments:
STAR Testing: Establishes an academic baseline for our students. It gives us clear insight into where each child is academically, allowing us to set tailored growth goals and focus our instruction effectively.
SAEBERS Screener: Helps us understand the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) side of your child’s development, providing valuable guidance on how to best serve and support our students' social and emotional needs.
Together, these assessments help us deliver a well-rounded educational experience tailored to support student excellence and well-being. Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to help every child grow!
2nd grade Ms. Richardson's Class
Bowlesburg School Family
Ms. Schoeve's 1st grade class
In our classrooms and hallways, students and staff have been hard at work solidifying expectations and routines while learning how to work effectively as a team.
We also recently held our Great Pumpkin Run! A huge shout-out and thank you to our Specials Team—Ms. Docherty, Ms. Link, and Ms. Smiddy—for putting on such a fantastic event. It was an excellent opportunity for our students to exercise together as a school family and cheer each other on!
🛡️ Safety Protocols & Safety First
Emergency Preparedness: Keeping our school community safe is our highest priority. We have already conducted our required fire drill and tornado drill. Soon, we will practice our Standard Response Protocol (SRP), which includes lockdown, hold, and evacuate drills.
We utilize the Standard Response Protocol created by The "I Love U Guys" Foundation. For more detailed information on what these responses mean and how they work, parents are encouraged to review their materials here:
🔗 The Standard Response Protocol - The "I Love U Guys" Foundation
Walking and Crosswalk Safety: Crossing guards are present at crosswalks during the following times to support safe arrivals and departures:
Morning: 7:45 AM – 8:20 AM
Afternoon: 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
We begin releasing our walkers at 2:55 PM from the side doors nearest 10th and Avenue of the Cities. Because surrounding traffic can get busy, please review proper walking etiquette with your child:
Always use designated crosswalks and wait for the crossing guard's signal before stepping into the street.
Stay alert and keep your head up—avoid distractions and look left, right, and left again before crossing.
Walk calmly on the sidewalks—avoid running or pushing when near roads and traffic.
Digital backpack & Community Events
The Digital Backpack creates a place for community events to be shared with our EMSD families. The materials are provided for informational purposes and are not endorsed by the District.
Soles for Children - Shoes and Coat Giveaway
Sunday, September 27th -TMBC Lincoln Resource Center 2-5PM 318 East 7th Street | Davenport, IA