November Bowlesburg Newsletter
Our spotlight employee and our pick for the RIROE's November Employee of the Month is our Science teacher, Mr. Wilken. Mr. Wilken is in his 13th year with East Moline Schools. He is a UT graduate and attended grade school and middle school in Silvis. He was hired after graduating from Rockford College where he also played football. Mr. Wilken taught Kindergarten for a year, 3rd grade for 8 years, and finally moved into his present position 4 years ago. His whole professional career has been at Bowlesburg. He contributes to the conversations/decisions that make Bowlesburg a great school by serving on the Building Leadership Committee and the District Science Committee.
Mr. Wilken was chosen by Bowlesburg's staff because he will help out whenever and wherever we need him. He is known for his positive attitude and playful personality. Building administrators have asked for his help in areas that are not his responsibility on numerous occasions, and he has stepped up every time without hesitation. This year, the after-school art program was viable because he and two other teachers volunteered to assist. Without their help, Bowlesburg’s students would not have had this opportunity. These teachers expect nothing in return, and we are grateful for them. Our students love Mr. Wilken and are always happy when Science is in their day’s schedule. He says the best part of teaching is “watching the lightbulbs go off in students’ heads”.
In his free time, he enjoys building things, helping out his neighbors, coaching his children's sports' teams, and spending time with his wife of 12 years, Kayla, and their children, Kenzingten and Harrisen.
Thanks for everything you do Mr. Wilken and congratulations on your award!
The November PTA meeting will be Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m. Please contact the PTA to join at the email address below. You can join and support the PTA even if you cannot make the meetings.
PTA is having a Dairy Queen Fundraiser the night of conferences on Thursday, November 7th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. A portion of the sales will go back to the Bowlesburg PTA. Make sure to let them know that you are there for Bowlesburg when you order.
PTA Movie Night is Friday, November 15th. Come enjoy Inside Out 2 on the big screen in the Bowlesburg Gym. Admission is free and the PTA will have snacks for sale. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 5:45 p.m.
Any questions, please email pta.bowlesburg@gmail.com
If you or your student is planning to bring snacks to school, please follow the District Wellness Policy.
In accordance with the Wellness Policy:
1. ALL SNACKS PROVIDED AT SCHOOL WILL COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL SMART SNACK GUIDELINES This means that we have to make sure that we are giving students healthy items such as: *fruits and vegetables *low sugar snacks *low fat snacks
2. ALL SNACKS/TREATS BROUGHT INTO THE SCHOOLS MUST BE PREPACKAGED (no homemade treats). Due to the increase in severe food allergies, all food must not only comply with the Smart Snack guidelines but they must also be packaged with a listing of ingredients. Fruits and vegetables do not have to follow this guideline. Healthy snacks are available to purchase from the Food Service Office on the district website.
3. WE ARE MOVING AWAY FROM USING FOOD AS INCENTIVES and FOODS FOR CELEBRATIONS. We want our students to know that celebrating a birthday doesn’t have to mean treats. It can be as simple as a teacher offering a special activity for that child to celebrate a birthday. Please see our website for more information regarding our new wellness initiatives.