Dear Parents, In Social Studies, we are studying immigration into the United States. Although the curriculum is rich and flooded with great examples, one major piece is missing: personal stories. We know there are important experiences to learn from while we study the unit.
Parents, Students in Brufftopia will be completing Anticipated Book Trailers. What does that mean? Students will find a book they haven’t read yet. Students will explain what they are looking forward to reading. Students will record a video or write an essay about the book they can’t wait to read.
The Bowman Book Fair was a success. The Bowman Fun Run was a success too. Students of all ages and sizes participated along side their parents and friends. Some students ran the 5K, while others walked. Regardless of how quickly anyone crossed the finish line, everyone had fun. With all that being …
The first class read aloud has come and ended. We finished reading The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. Edward was loved, tossed over board, found, and lost again. The journey swept us away with emotion. Crying in front of my students while reading (more than once if I am …
We’ve started working towards launching reading groups. I know, get excited! In reading groups, students will be reading the same book. Individuals will be working on acquiring similar reading skills as their group members. While in groups, students will have opportunities to track big ideas in their books. Reading groups give students a …
Dear Mom and Dad, I need Bowman Spirit Wear! A few days ago I was sitting at the lunch table and I realized Bowman School is turning 50 years old. I looked around the cafeteria and I saw lots of school spirit. Students were wearing white, yellow, and blue Bowman shirts. There are long and short …
