Bowling Green Elementary

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS The Bowling Green R-I School encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the school board to file to be a candidate in the April 8, 2025 election. Interested persons may file at the superintendent's office located 700 W Adams St, Bowling Green, MO 63334. Filing is open from December 10, 2024-December 31, 2024. For more information contact the Superintendent’s Office at 573-324-5441 for the days and times the district is open.

BGE Reading Rodeo is tomorrow night! Thurs, Nov 7th. Doors open at 5:30 for dinner (hot dog, chips and a cookie for the first 200 people). FFA ag rotations and YMCA STEAM from 6-7:00. Literati book fair will be open from 5:30 to 7:00 as well. Hope to see lots of you there! -Mr Kessler

Reminder- No school at BGE tomorrow, Friday, November 1st. Stay safe and enjoy your Halloween festivities tonight. - Mr. Kessler

Just a friendly reminder when you come to Parent Teacher Conferences at BGE that parking is available in the spots along the front of our building, in the number lanes in our front lot or in the outside lanes of our north entry road. Please do not block the passing lanes or middle lane of the entrance road. Thanks so much. -Mr. Kessler

BGE Reminder: No school tomorrow for teacher professional development. See you all Tuesday. -Mr. Kessler

The Bowling Green R-1 School District is accepting applications for night custodian. Hours 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Interested candidates should contact the Superintendent’s Office, 700 W Adams, Bowling Green, MO (573)324-5441. or Email: jyoder@bgschools.k12.mo.us (EOE)

BGE Reminder: BGR-1 Schools will not be in session tomorrow, Monday the 16th. Teachers will participate in a day of professional learning. See you all Tuesday. ~Mr. Kessler

The Bowling Green R-1 School District is accepting applications for night custodian. Hours 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Interested candidates should contact the Superintendent’s Office, 700 W Adams, Bowling Green, MO (573)324-5441. or Email: jyoder@bgschools.k12.mo.us (EOE)

Parents/Guardians: BGR-1 schools will be in session on Monday, September 9. The calendar was updated and approved by the board on March 19, with a change to the September calendar moving our staff PD day from the 9th to the 16th. The updated calendar can be found on our Facebook pages and on the drop down menu on the school websites. 24-25 Calendar: https://5il.co/2w0qo

BGE Reminder: Tonight is the Bobcat's first home football of the season. Please help us keep the game safe and enjoyable for all patrons by following these guidelines: elementary students should be supervised by parents at all times, students should be watching the game not playing in the grassy areas around or under the bleachers and please do not allow students to bring footballs to the game. We appreciate your help as we cheer our Bobcats on to victory.

New Student Information System - Infinite Campus. For more information please visit https://www.bgschools.k12.mo.us/page/infinite-campus-information

Dear BGR-1 Family, As we draw to the close of another summer school session and approach the final week of the fiscal year, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we've shared over the past seven years. Serving alongside such a dedicated and talented team has been a privilege and a joy. I am humbled to have witnessed and been part of remarkable progress and achievement. Together, we’ve: Secured the only two bond issues passed in the last 50 years, fueling significant improvements and expansion of our facilities. Modernized our bus fleet, reducing the average age of our route buses from 11 years to just 4 before receiving delivery of yet another new bus just yesterday. Elevated student achievement, propelling our state report card score from the middle of the pack before COVID into the top 20% among over 500 districts in Missouri. Enhanced our compensation and benefits, moving our top-end teacher pay from mid-pack among the 58 school districts in Northeast Missouri to the top 15%, and introduced a well-received staff daycare. Maintained fiscal responsibility, achieving a balanced or surplus budget for the majority of these seven years, all while keeping one of the lowest tax rates in the region. Launched the first state-approved K-12 Gifted Program and Project Lead the Way Computer Science program in our district. None of this would have been possible without the steadfast support and visionary leadership of our school board. Their commitment to our strategic plan goals has provided the steady governance needed for our district's continuous growth. Attached here: https://tinyurl.com/52czk2pj are notes from our latest board meeting, thoughtfully compiled by Dr. Twellman, which offer a high-level overview of our ongoing initiatives. Looking ahead, we have much to be excited about. The Early Childhood Center is set to open, and the Prop S security and efficiency updates are nearing completion, alongside the expansion of our secondary library, the addition of two new storm shelters, and the creation of an ADA-accessible central office—all progressing ahead of or on schedule. These improvements will bring lasting benefits to our students and staff, ensuring a bright and prosperous future for our district. As I transition to my new role in Troy, I am confident that Mr. Larson will find a supportive and dedicated community in all of you. Your partnership and collaboration will be crucial as he steps into this leadership position. I am filled with optimism for the future of our district and am deeply grateful for the blessings of the past seven years. I look forward to staying in touch and celebrating your continued successes. Here’s to the next chapter—onward and upward!   #BGBOBCATPRIDE   Matthew L. Frederickson, PhD Superintendent Bowling Green R-1 School District 700 West Adams Street Bowling Green, MO 63334 Phone: 573-324-5441 Fax: 573-324-2439  Aristotle said, "Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your vocation." http://www.bgschools.k12.mo.us/

Missouri National Guard's 135th Army Band Concert - July 2, 2024 The Missouri National Guard’s 135th Army Band invites you to celebrate the service of Veterans, current and past Service Members, military families, and your community members in a free summer concert featuring their Concert Band and Jazz Band in the auditorium of Bowling Green High School on July 2, 2024, at 6:00 pm. The 135th Army Band is under the Command of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Keith Moyer and First Sergeant Charles Bart. The Citizen-Soldiers of the 135th Army Band represent a diverse group of individuals who proudly serve our great Nation and State. They are college students, engineers, teachers, music performers, pilots, business professionals, and your neighbors. As Soldiers of the Missouri Army National Guard, they stand ready to answer the call and to represent all those who have and will wear the uniform proudly. The 135th Army Band has performed for civic and military events both nationally and internationally, including concerts in Hawaii, Alaska, Germany, France, and all corners of Missouri, and is honored to include a stop in Bowling Green and Troy, MO, on its summer concert tour. This group is back by popular demand after an arousing performance last summer at the Bowling Green bicentennial celebration.

Edwin M. and Lucille Porter established the Porter Educational fund at the time of their death. Edwin M. Porter was the President/CEO and major stockholder of the Farmers Bank, now known as the US Bank, in Bowling Green, MO. As a local businessman and individual, Mr. Porter and his wife believed in the importance of education. Their desire was to help as many graduates from the Bowling Green High School to further their education in a four-year college or university as possible. This generous fund is an example of two individuals caring about the future and giving back to their community. The Bowling Green R-1 School District was indeed pleased to be a part of this estate and trust effort to name deserving individuals to receive these annual cash awards. In that regard, it was my pleasure to announce the following recipients: Hannah Post, Audrey Lovell, Benjamin Chance, Lily Bowen, and Hannah Akers. #BGBobcatPride

BGR-1 Family, It is with profound grief and sadness that I write to share some difficult news with our school community. Last night, a member of our senior class passed away, and many are struggling through this unfortunate loss. I know our community is hurting and overwhelmed by this news. Our main focus at this point is about support as we take care of the families, our students, staff and all who are impacted by this loss. Our teachers, counselors and administrators will be working diligently to meet the needs of individual students and staff members. Graduation Ceremonies previously scheduled for tonight, Friday, May the 17th have been postposed to tomorrow, Saturday, May the 18th at 7 p.m. in the BGHS Gym. Additional graduation practice scheduled for this morning has been cancelled. Every person processes grief differently and has different needs in the wake of a tragedy. For so many students and staff members, school is a safe place where we find community. Grief counselors advise schools to keep a normal routine as much as possible as that routine provides solace for large numbers of people. For those students and staff, we will have additional counselors from neighboring districts here to help this morning. This is a community that comes together to support those that are hurting. We are thankful for our BG Family. Dr. Frederickson Superintendent

We are excited that our BGR-1 Early Childhood Center is running on schedule and look forward to serving the future of ECC students in the very near future making this dream a reality! ECC Family Survey Link within video prompt below: https://youtu.be/__WedoYwi7E #BGBOBCATPRIDE

Great teachers make great public schools. On National Teacher Day, Tues., May 7, 2024, thousands of communities take time to honor their local educators and acknowledge the crucial role teachers play in making sure every student receives a quality education. Please join us in reminding our teachers of the value that they bring to the lives of our BGR-1 children! #ThankATeacher #BGBOBCATPRIDE Do you know an incredible educator? Call Teacher Appreciation Week Hotline at (202) 743-5371‬

Bowling Green R-1 Special Athletes representing all four of our schools participated in the Special Olympics in Troy on Friday, April 12th. Several BGHS students attended to assist with getting Special Olympic athletes to their events and to the medal stand. Our Special Olympic athletes started with opening ceremonies, then participated in the Special Olympics oath, and competed in the track and field events. Several of our athletes brought home medals! Our next track and field event for our Special Olympic athletes will be Friday, May 3rd in Hermann. Please help us congratulate our Special Athletes! #BGBOBCATPRIDE

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Elementary Parents: If your child plans on attending Summer Journey at BGE, please sign up on the link below ASAP: https://forms.gle/xs87K1JdoFUkCyN38 We are working on finalizing numbers for staffing, class lists, and bussing. Also, if you know any incoming Kindergarten students, please encourage them to enroll. We are looking forward to an exciting program.