Bothwell Buzz

Hello Bothwell Families!

We are scheduling Parent / Teacher conferences between September 21st and October 13th. We want to make sure you have the opportunity to see your child's progress. Please look for an email from your child's teacher with sign-up information.

During conferences, the teachers will share MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) reports. This report is generated from the beginning of the year testing and provides meaningful insights into your child's progress and performance.

Why MAP Testing is Important:
MAP is an important assessment tool that helps us understand your child's academic strengths and areas for growth. It is adaptive, meaning that the difficulty of questions adjusts based on your child's responses, allowing us to get an accurate measure of their current academic level. This data helps teachers tailor instruction to meet the individual needs of each student, ensuring personalized learning that supports their progress.

What the Family Report Shows:
- RIT Score: This is your child's overall score, which reflects their academic level in math and reading. The score can be compared to previous assessments to see their growth over time.
- Growth Data: The report highlights how much academic progress your child has made since their last MAP test.
- Percentile Rank: This section shows how your child compares to other students in the same grade nationwide.
- Performance Categories: Based on their RIT score, your child will fall into a specific performance category, indicating whether they are below, at, or above grade-level expectations.

We encourage you to review the family report and have a conversation with your child about their results. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate their progress and set goals for future growth.

How will Bothwell use MAP data?
Our staff will use the MAP data to tailor instruction and better meet the needs of each student. By analyzing the results, we can identify individual strengths and areas for growth, allowing us to adjust our teaching strategies and provide targeted support where needed. The data will also guide our efforts in small-group instruction, intervention programs, and enrichment opportunities, ensuring that all students are challenged appropriately and supported in their academic development. This continuous, data-driven approach helps us to monitor progress throughout the year and make informed decisions to foster student success.

If you have any questions about the report or your child’s performance, please don't hesitate to ask your child's teacher. We are here to support your child’s academic journey and to ensure they receive the resources they need to succeed.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education!

Have a great weekend!

All the BESt,

Kristen Aune

Principal

Bothwell ES

We are needing some more volunteers for room parents (specifically pre-K, 3rd and 4th) thank you! Click the link to sign up!

On September 21st, we will host our Grandparent's Day Lunch! We are excited to welcome grandparents to campus for a special time with their Bothwell child.

The event will be held in our courtyard, where we will have picnic tables available outside, along with a few tables set up inside. We encourage guest to bring picnic blankets to spread out and enjoy lunch together.

Please complete the Grandparents Day Lunch Form for each student who will be participating.

Due to limited space, we ask that families limit attendance to two grandparents/guests per child. We also ask that younger siblings and strollers do not attend this event. We will have several other opportunities throughout the year for younger siblings and additional family members to visit and enjoy time on campus.

We look forward to celebrating our amazing grandparents and creating a special memory with our Bothwell students!

It is time for some Campfire Magic! The BES Fall Literati Book Fair is coming October 19-23!!

Can't wait to browse or want to get a head start on shopping? The online BES Literati Store opens this Monday, September 21st. 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.

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:

• Friday, September 25th - Camo Day
• Friday, October 2nd - Pink Day/House Meeting Day
• Thursday, October 8th - Red, White and Blue Day
• Friday, October 16th - Orange and White
• 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

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.

Please click on Counselor's Corner for a message from our counselor, Mrs. Ragland.

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.

Use this UIL Student Interest form to let your child’s teacher know which UIL event(s) your child is interested in trying out for. Students in 2nd–4th grade may sign up for as many events as they like.

Celina ISD is partnering with the Celina Police Department and our campus School Resource Officers (SROs) to host the Celina PD Bicycle Rodeo! This interactive, hands-on safety event is designed exclusively for 3rd and 4th grade students.

Parents, enjoy your Saturday while your child spends a fun, educational day learning how to ride safely and confidently under the direct supervision of our local officers and SROs.

What to Expect

• Hands-on Safety Training: Proper helmet fitting, understanding traffic rules, and navigating town streets safely.

• Perks & Prizes: Every student receives a free gift, plus attendance automatically enters your child into a raffle to win a FREE E-Bike! ( EKIDS24 1.0 / $899 value)

• Parent Drop-Off: Enjoy a free Saturday while your child participates in an engaging, officer-led experience.

Dates & Locations (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

• Lykins Elementary Students: Saturday, September 26th

• Vasquez Elementary Students: Saturday, October 10th

How to Sign Up Spots are limited!

Please complete your free and reduced applications in School Cafe.

https://www.schoolcafe.com/CELINAISD

Applications will start being processed and approved in August. The grace period will end September 20, 2026.

If you had a balance last year, the balance will roll over to this year, so please add funds to your child's account before the first day of school. If your student is new and does not have a school cafe account, please have them bring lunch or lunch money with them to school or set up an account prior to the first day of school.

You can monitor your students' accounts and place restrictions on their meal accounts in the school cafe.

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.