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JBMS Newsletter - September 6th, 2024
Picture Day - September 10th- During PE Classes
From the Desk of Mr. Yelvington
Bear Nation,
We are already into September and what a better way to kick it off than with a Spirit Week! Seeing the students and staff dress as BBQ Dads and Soccer Moms on Tuesday was hilarious. Wednesday was blackout day for our football game. Students represented well. The teams played hard and we had lots of cheering in the stands. For those of you at the game, I want to let you know that the student that was injured from the opposing team is doing fine and has returned to school. Thursday students were creative in dressing as things that Rhyme. We had a quick little Rhyming fashion show during each lunch so the imaginations were on display. Friday we ended the week with a decades day and a very very loud pep rally. Spirit week was a success!
September is a busy month with next week being suicide prevention week, the following week is "It Starts with Hello” week, and then our last week of the month we will "Turn it Gold" for childhood cancer awareness.
There is a lot going on here at Bowie, but don’t worry students will still be learning, having homework, and taking tests. With so much going on sometimes we need help. One of the best ways to help and be involved and show your appreciation is be part of our PTO. Please visit the PTO webpage https://www.fortbendisd.com/domain/15184 for more information.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Michael Yelvington
Principal
Bowie Calendar
JBMS Spirit Night
The BIG Fun With the Class of Legends
NWEA MAP Computer-Adaptive Assessments
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/
Say It's Your Student's Birthday on the Marquee
Cell Phone, Dress Code and Water Bottle Policies
Cell Phone Policy
Water Bottle Policy
Planning to Volunteer at School or Chaperone Field Trips?
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.
Junior Belle's Dance Team Event
Student Cafeteria Account Information
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.
Whole Child Health Initiative
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
PTO News
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
2024-2025 District Calendar
FBISD Athletics Forms and Information
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Blackboard Connect
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About Us
Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/jbms
Location: 700 Plantation Drive, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 281-327-6200
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