Bowling Green Elementary

BGE Parents: This is a friendly reminder that the Club's Choice Fundraiser pickup is tomorrow, April 4th from 3:30 to 5:30pm in front of the BGE office. Please make arrangements to pick up your items during this window. Thank you!

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Dear Bowling Green R-1 School District Community and Families, I hope this message finds you refreshed and rejuvenated after the restful four-day weekend. As we transition into April, a season of new beginnings, I am excited to share with you encouraging updates within our school district. Spring is in full swing, bringing with it the excitement of Spring Sports and Activities. This time of year marks the beginning of state MAP testing. It's a crucial period where our students demonstrate their academic growth and readiness. As we approach the final weeks of the semester, there is still much to be done. It's a time to finish strong and celebrate the achievements of our students and staff. I am particularly proud of our senior class, who have been working hard meeting their graduation requirements and are set to spread their wings just a few weeks away. This class is special to me, because they entered as 6th grade students when I arrived seven years ago to begin serving as your superintendent. Their growth and accomplishments serve as a testament to their hard work and dedication. To further highlight work in our school, I invite you to watch a video showcasing our achievements and ongoing initiatives. https://youtu.be/RLPMwIiD5jU In the video, you'll learn about the remarkable progress we've made, including: • Significant improvements in student performance, with APR scores ranking among the top three districts for our size statewide. • Recognition as a Purple Star District for our unwavering support of military families and veterans. • Establishment of innovative programs such as the state-approved gifted program and Project Lead The Way K-12 Computer Science Program. • Remarkable achievements in student activities and athletics, including multiple state championships and final four appearances. • Notable enhancements to our school facilities and infrastructure, made possible by the success of Proposition S and local funds. All projects are currently ON TIME AND ON BUDGET. Furthermore, I'm pleased to announce that all goals outlined in our recent strategic plan have been successfully met. This accomplishment reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire school community and particularly this school board. Lastly, as we reflect on our work, let's not forget the school board elections today, April 2nd. Your vote plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our district. Together, we have achieved remarkable progress while maintaining one of the lowest tax rates in Northeast Missouri. Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to the Bowling Green School District. Matt Frederickson, PhD Superintendent Bowling Green R-1 School District

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Good evening BGE Families, this is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Thursday 3-21-24 is SPRING PICTURE DAY! All students will be photographed. We can't wait to see all of your smiling faces tomorrow.

BGE Reminders: No school tomorrow, Monday, March 4th. Tuesday- Read Across America dress like your favorite book character Tuesday @ 5:30 - 7:00 Spring Title 1 Family Night at BGE. Come join the Amazing Race- Math Edition.

BGR-1 Reminder: There will be no school for the BGR-1 School District tomorrow or Monday, 2/16 and 2/19.

BGR1: Due the conditions of some of our secondary roads, we will have an AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction)day today and school will be canceled. We hope to be in session tomorrow. Look for building specific communication regarding after school activities. Be safe!

BGR1: School is cancelled for tomorrow, Monday, January the 22nd due to anticipated icy road conditions in the morning. Any future cancellations would be utilizing AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction).

BGR1: School will be closed today, Friday, January 19, due to inclement weather. As a reminder, after one more snow day, we would transition to AMI (alternate methods of instruction) for any future days off for weather. Be safe and we will see you soon.

BGR1: Due to projected low windchill tomorrow morning at bus stops, we are canceling school for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16. The school board meeting at Frankford elementary will go on as planned. We look forward to school on Wednesday. Matt Frederickson, PhD Superintendent

BGR1: Due to potential icy road conditions as temperatures drop this afternoon, the BGR1 School District will follow a special early release schedule on Friday, January 12, releasing at noon. Be safe out there and stay warm this weekend!

BGR1: I wanted to reach out in advance to give families notice, for your planning purposes, of the possibility of an early release at 12:50 pm tomorrow, Friday, January 12. We will need to watch to see if the forecast holds before making that decision tomorrow morning and to see if the temperatures will in fact drop as is being reported. I hope that this advance notice tonight helps our families plan in case this early release becomes a reality. We appreciate your flexibility as we do our best to keep our students and staff safe with learning and supports moving forward. If we decide to have an early release, we should be able to get notice to families by mid-morning tomorrow. Thank you. Dr. Matt Frederickson Superintendent

BGR-1 Families: School is cancelled tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10th, due to inclement weather and challenging road conditions. Refer to building specific communication regarding after school activities. Please stay safe. Matt Frederickson, PhD Superintendent

BGR-1 Families: School is cancelled tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9th, due to inclement weather and challenging road conditions. Refer to building specific communication regarding after school activities. Please stay safe. Matt Frederickson, PhD Superintendent

Opaa! at Bowling Green R-1 School District is now hiring. We currently have a Director of Nutritional Services, a Kitchen Manager, and Kitchen Staff (at Bowling Green and Frankford) positions open. Apply at opaajobs.com or contact Brandy Grote at bgrote@opaafood.com #opaa #feedourkids

​The work of Bowling Green Elementary Student Sammy Parsons adorns this year's BGR-1 School District holiday card from Superintendent Dr. Matt Frederickson! Talented 4th and 5th grade artists from BGE and Frankford Elementary submitted entries into this year's contest, with the BGR-1 Administrative Team ultimately choosing the winning design. Thank you to all of the 4th and 5th grade students of Art teacher Lisa Shimp who submitted artwork for this year's holiday card contest!​ Click here to access the eCard and be sure to advance to page two with the arrows at the bottom: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF3dFC5toI/umgvkPTlXcOvwcUhH6SxqQ/view?utm_content=DAF3dFC5toI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer Matt Frederickson, PhD Superintendent​

BGE Reminder: We will dismiss at 12:55 on Friday for our winter break. There will be no Y after school program on Friday. Please make sure the office and/or your child's teacher knows dismissal plan changes tomorrow if possible. NO dismissal changes will be made after 12:00 PM on Friday. I wish each of your families a safe and happy holiday season! ~Mr. Kessler

All, Last night, the Board of Education adopted the calendar for next school year. Please see attached for your planning purposes. The calendar will not change due to weather and days will remain consistent. Have a great holiday break! Matt Frederickson, PhD Superintendent

All, I could not be more proud of our APR results that were released publicly this morning, which is a testament to the great work our teachers and staff members are doing with kids. I am especially proud of the fact that we have gotten 98% of the points possible for Continuous Improvement, when District Continuous Improvement has been a focus for our teaching and learning practices in recent years. The APR focuses on how our students perform on the MAP assessment, how our SPED, Free and Reduced Lunch and other subgroup students perform, graduation rate, attendance, College and Career Readiness metrics and how much our students have grown from year to year. We ended up in the top 102 school districts out of 553 in Missouri, so top 18%, and highest in our region of the state and highest in the EMO conference. Last year, we were in the top five of schools our size in the entire state, and now we have moved up to third. This is tremendously exciting for me, and I am just as proud as I can be of the work our staff members are doing every day with our students! Attached are the schools in the group of those our size and ranked by their scores from this year and including their ranking number from 2022 and another file with information about schools in the EMO conference. It is a GREAT DAY to be a BOBCAT!!! The Department has issued the following news release: Missouri Releases 2023 Annual Performance Reports https://dese.mo.gov/communications/news-releases/ Missouri Releases 2023 Annual Performance Reports The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the statewide Annual Performance Reports (APRs) for the 2022-23 school year. APRs demonstrate the progress local education agencies (LEAs) and their individual buildings are making towards meeting the Standards and Indicators in the sixth version of the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). There are several key considerations when reviewing the 2023 APR data: • Data may only be compared to 2022 APR data, and not previous APRs released under MSIP 5. • The statewide distribution of APR scores in 2023 is similar to that in 2022. • Overall scores at the LEA level reflect the statewide assessment results reported in August 2023, and statewide trends in academic performance align to those reported nationally. • Interventions to fill in learning gaps must continue at a higher rate. • Chronic absenteeism remains a concern and has increased most significantly among the lowest performing groups of students since the pandemic. • Continuous improvement plans reflect that LEAs recognize the importance that planning plays in improving instruction and student performance. “It is our hope that schools can use these data — along with local assessments and other key data points — to inform their continuous school improvement plans and to use this unique period of time in education to reimagine how we can best serve students while continuing to focus on the basics such as reading and math,” said Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven. “Statewide, we will continue to focus on improving teacher recruitment and retention, addressing chronic absenteeism, and advancing early learning and literacy efforts.” MSIP is the state’s system for reviewing and accrediting/classifying LEAs. It outlines expectations for school practices and student outcomes, with the goal of each student graduating ready for success in college, career, and life. The 2023 APR is the second APR generated under the newest iteration of MSIP 6 and will be used for accreditation purposes next year, once the 2024 APR data are released and three years of data are available to support those determinations. Step-by-step instructions on accessing the 2023 APR data are available to help users navigate the different viewing options for the report. Additional resources can be found on the MSIP 6 webpage. https://dese.mo.gov/media/pdf/how-access-2023-apr https://dese.mo.gov/quality-schools/mo-school-improvement-program 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/ Follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/BGSUPT or @BGSUPT For our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bowlingreenbobcats/