Bowie Junior High School

If you are looking for fun Halloween activities out of the rain, come to the BJH Haunted House, silent action, and games. All proceeds from this event, go to project graduation for the Bowie high school class of 2024 . #bowiebuilt

Congratulations to our latest Students and Rabbits of the Month! We would like to congratulate (from left to right): Jeremy Bickford, 7th grade student of the month, Kaylee Waldrep, 6th grade student of the month, Megan Aveline, 6th grade rabbit of the month, and Colton Freeman, 8th grade rabbit of the month. In the second photo we are presenting our 7th grade rabbit of the month, Lasey Horton, teacher of the month, Coach Lisle, and 8th grade student of the month, Hayden Lea. Congratulations and thank you for representing BJH so well!

BISD invites the community to the last Bond Town Hall Meeting, Monday, Oct. 23rd @ BJH with tours at 5:30 and presentation at 6:00 PM. Early voting starts this week and we want you to have an opportunity to ask questions, tour the facility, and hear about the bond before you head to the polls. https://bit.ly/3PBgopB

If you could not attend a Bowie ISD Town Hall Meeting regarding the bond proposal, we have created a virtual opportunity for you. Aaron Degler hosts the virtual meeting and asks community questions as Mr. Enlow shares answers and insight. Check out the recording at https://youtu.be/tDabmfxNpKE

Today is Community Pep Rally Day. Join us at 3:30 PM in the BHS Gym.

October 16-20, 2023, is Digitial Citizenship Week. Throughout the week, students will be taught what it means to be responsible, act appropriately, be safe, and use the digital world to enhance their learning. With technology at students' fingertips 24/7, ensuring they behave appropriately in the digital world is more important than ever. Please join us in talking with your children about this very important topic. Watch this short video on "What is Digital Citizenship?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbbuLFUSd0A You can also check out the Common Sense Education Website family resources page, which has grade-appropriate family conversations, tips, and activities you could use at home. https://www.commonsense.org/education/toolkit/family-engagement-resources

Bowie ISD invites the community to the 2nd Bond Town Hall Meeting, Thursday, Oct. 12th @ Bowie Intermediate starting with tours at 5:30 PM and a presentation at 6:00 PM. Come learn the benefits for our students, hear the facts, and ask your questions. https://bit.ly/3PBgopB

Please reach out to Mrs. Fleming for any additional information regarding tomorrow's 8th-grade trip. I apologize if you were not made aware of this trip prior to these messages. Jeneanne.Fleming@BowieISD.net

The Class of 2028 is on the move tomorrow. We are attending a career fair at Region 9 in Wichita Falls! The students have selected career interests and will attend 5 sessions based on those interests. The trip will take place within our school day and a boxed lunch is being provided. Students who wish to have their own lunch should bring a disposable lunch container.

October is Fentanyl Awareness Month. From fake prescription pills to other illegal substances, fentanyl can be in any drug. Let's shed light on the dangers of this deadly opioid. 💡Learn the facts. 🚫Say NO to non-prescribed pills. 👥 Share this message to protect your loved ones. Additional information can be found on the BISD website at https://www.bowieisd.net/o/bisd/page/dangers-of-fentanyl-opioids

The first informational meeting about the Bowie ISD Bond Project is tonight. We hope you will join us. https://bit.ly/3PBgopB

We are starting our 3rd month of school! Take a look at the October Bowiebuilt Newsletter to see what is coming up and enjoy all the great things happening in Bowie ISD. https://www.smore.com/gebvc-bowiebuilt

Bowie ISD invites the community to an informational meeting about the Bowie ISD Bond Project. https://bit.ly/3PBgopB

Congrats to our first Rabbits and Students of the Month for the 2023-24 school year! Pictured L to R: 8th grade SOM, Laney Segura; 8th grade ROM, Madison Riddles; 6th grade SOM, Maddax McCollum; and 6th grade ROM, Edward Komlosi. 7th grade ROM, Hayden Cox is pictured separately and 7th grade SOM Grant Hamilton is not pictured. We are proud of the way that these students represent Bowie Junior High. We would also like to recognize Mrs. Evans as our Teacher of the Month. Thank you Mrs. Evans for all that you do for your students. A special thank you to The Den for providing all six of these students lunch for their accomplishments!

It is getting close to the Bowie All For One Community 5K. Last year, Bowie Elementary won the award for the largest team. Who will it be this year? The proceeds from this community 5K go right back to benefit many of our BISD students. The proceeds are donated to these missions: Backpack Buddies, Pregnancy Resource Center, and Child Welfare Board. Come out and join us in the All For One Community 5K on October 7th and support our Bowie community through these outreach programs. Your registration money will still benefit our students even if you cannot attend. #bowiebuilt Sign up TODAY!! www.allforonecommunity5k.com

Apologies, the date was incorrect on the first image. Thursday, Sept. 28 is the correct date for our dance.

The link for food item donation is here. https://forms.gle/s5S9yHKAv27ZLpVk6 If you can help with set up, tickets, concessions, supervision, clean up, etc, please use the link here. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19CI2AQjEKzcEYJ1uSXkfPSyS3OftfrZfrA-qwd7r24c/edit?usp=sharing

September 21, 2023  Dear Parent or Guardian:  Texas law now requires school districts to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. The Safe Gun Storage linked information will help you learn about options for, as well as how to talk to your child and others about, the safe storage of firearms.  In 2021, 4,613 Texans experienced gun-related deaths. The Texas Department of State Health Services (SHS) reports that 55% of Texas firearms deaths in 2020 were suicides and that 59% of all suicides in Texas were by firearms. Suicide attempts involving firearms have a 90% fatality rate. Restricting access to guns is critical in reducing acts of violence, whether as self-harm or towards others. Acts of mass violence and interpersonal violence often end in suicide.  It is unlawful to store, transport, or abandon an unsecured firearm in a place where children are likely to be and can obtain access to the firearm. Under Texas Penal Code 46.13, a person commits the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child if the child gains access to a readily dischargeable firearm, and the person with criminal negligence:  Failed to secure the firearm; or  Left the firearm in a place to which the person knew or should have known the child would gain access  The penalty for allowing a child access to a firearm can range from a Class C misdemeanor (punishable by a $500 fine) to a Class A misdemeanor (punishable by a $4000 fine, a year in jail, or a combination of the two).  Texas exempts the purchase of firearm safety equipment from Texas Sales and Use Tax.  Remember, a gun should be stored unloaded in a safe or locked container, with ammunition stored elsewhere. You can learn more and find additional resources from the Texas Department of Public Safety at https://safegunstoragetexas.com.  Safe gun storage is critical to preventing suicide, unintentional shootings, and other tragedies.  Sincerely,  J. Blake Enlow, Superintendent  Bowie ISD https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-vVxvhtEMC0OHaqfZsB_7qdFHSqVyhdz/view?usp=sharing

Please make plans to join us! We will begin with a short Title I presentation in the auditorium. You will then have the opportunity to visit with your child's teachers. This is a great time for the adults in our students' lives to touch base on how things are going with their new grade level.

Each year, thousands of schools and youth organizations nationwide participate in Start With Hello Week, a national call-to-action week dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth. September 18-21, 2023, BISD will be promoting an inclusive environment for all students. Join us as we spread kindness. https://bit.ly/3PHdcdp