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Bear Nation,

I want to make sure you have seen the message that was sent out by Bowie and FBISD earlier today. The safety of our Bears is always and will always be our priority. When rumors of a threat come up please know that behind the scenes we are working quickly to determine the validity of the threat and decide the proper action to take. We care deeply about our Bears.

Dear Bowie Middle School community,

Bowie Middle School administration and the Fort Bend ISD Police Department have worked quickly to investigate a rumor of a threat that was reported to FBISD last night. Although this is not believed to be a credible threat, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Additional officers are on patrol and present on campus today.

Any and all threats or rumors of threats will be thoroughly investigated. Students should also be reminded that even if they intended a threat to be a joke, they will face disciplinary consequences and all applicable criminal charges.

We thank you for your cooperation and want to encourage you to please stay alert and report any suspicious statements, images or behaviors posted on social media or witnessed in person through the Fort Bend ISD Crime Stoppers Program at 281-491-TIPS, through the See Something, Share Something app, or by contacting the Fort Bend ISD Police Department directly at 281-634-5500.

Sincerely,

Michael Yelvington

Principal

Bowie Middle School

We are ramping for our October Teacher & Staff Appreciation Event - Stock the Teacher's Lounge.

See link below to review the available items to donate. Donations can be delivered to the front office throughout the month of September. New option is to order via Amazon Wish List and have the items delivered.

• Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BA8AD29A5F58-51010823-2024
• Amazon Wish List: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BA8AD29A5F58-51010823-2024

November is right around the corner. We are looking for volunteers to help with setting up Thanksgiving pot luck and desserts in the library see Volunteer sign up for dates and time.

• Volunteer Sign Up for Teacher Appreciation Events on campus for the year: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BA8AD29A5F58-51009690-20242025

Thank you,

PTO

Beginning this year, students in Fort Bend ISD will complete NWEA MAP computer-adaptive assessments three times a year to gain information about what students know and what they are ready to learn next. MAP also gives insight into how students are growing academically, allowing you to track your student's progress throughout the school year and across multiple years. Families will have access to their child's results after each testing window. NWEA MAP is replacing Renaissance 360. For more information, visit the NWEA Family Toolkit or contact your child’s teacher. NWEA Family Toolkit: https://www.nwea.org/family-toolkit/

All 2023-2024 FBISD criminal history clearances were inactivated on June 30.

To be able to volunteer for the 2024-2025 FBISD school year, one is required to have a current school year FBISD Volunteer Criminal History clearance in Raptor and Taleo. Volunteering applies to (but not limited to) parent & community, chaperones, field trips, class parties, PTO/PTA Executive Board, Booster Club members, ProGrad, Shared Dreams, Junior Achievement, tutors, private lesson instructors, contracted services, etc. Please allow 3 – 5 business days for processing. Your Clearance Status can be found in your application by clicking the tab 'MyJobpage'.

The FBISD Volunteer Criminal History Application for the current year can be found at https://bit.ly/3S9nVhz. The Job Posting Title is Volunteers (240001RC) Posting Date: Jul 15, 2024.

Meal Applications for Free and Reduced-Price Meals open on August 1, 2024.

The district encourages families to complete the Meal Application online through SchoolCafé. It is a convenient way to ensure that eligible students receive the support they need. Families can apply online at www.fortbendisd.com/fbisd starting on August 1, 2024.

https://www.schoolcafe.com/fbisd

Dear Parents,

I want to draw your attention to the FBISD Whole Child Health Webpage. We include this in all of our newsletters but it can easily be overlooked. This page has many different resources for students and families to access. For example links to See Something Share Something, 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline which is for 24 hour/7 days a week immediate emotional support, and 211 Get connected with help for many other needs people may have. You will also find tabs that have resources for students and parents where information about talking to a counselor is recommended along with information about our mental health partners.

Michael Yelvington

Principal

Hello Bear Nation!

The PTO Board team & admin meets on campus the first Friday of each month at 9 a.m. You are always welcome to join these meetings.

Open PTO board positions:

Concession Co-chair/lead

Fundraising Chair/lead

Feel free to reach out to jbmspto1@gmail.com or 301-356-8637 (text) with any concerns or questions.

General volunteer sign up link: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdyyipX6adDa6.../viewform

Spirit Wear Sales: https://gogandy.com/jbms-sp24ro?fbclid=IwY2xjawEndYtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQUjpDiUIUrVVKUa36wFt4p53IuY6Uta4T_oiyxPb3HKeB3ZIwi5h0Z-bg_aem_er7skjZqkXrNzBiy63bSqA

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