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Principal’s Corner
Hello Bowen Families!
We hope that you and your families are healthy and Friday, Feb. 12– 1/2 Day NOON
doing well. We closed 2020 grateful for what this year had to DISMISSAL
teach us about the value of the simple things in life - health and Valentine Celebration 10:40a-11:45am
love of family being two of the most
important to me. We were all forced to slow down and focus on Monday & Tuesday, Feb. 15&16 -
keeping things as simple as possible. Mid Winter Break NO
SCHOOL
As we enter the new year, we at Bowen Elementary continue to
focus on keeping things simple. We are working hard to keep Wednesday, Mar. 3– 1/2 Day NOON
learning environments clean, and students safe through social DISMISSAL
distancing, handwashing procedures and
Friday, Mar. 12– End of 3rd Marking
remaining in cohorts throughout the day. We continue to Period
follow the recommendations of the Kent County Health
Department to create the safest learning environment for students Wednesday, Mar.24-Thursday, Apr.1
and adults alike. Bowen Bookfair
As Bowen Arrows, we hold dear to the teachings of Monday, Mar. 29– Parent/Teacher
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We recognize, we are the Conferences 4pm-8pm
example for our students not only in what we say, but more
importantly, WHAT WE DO. Tuesday, Mar. 30– 1/2 Day NOON
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Showing compassion, allowing grace for others, and having Conferences 1pm-8pm
patience have never been more important than times like these.
Wednesday, Mar. 31– 1/2 day NOON
As we traverse the experiences of the global DISMISSAL
pandemic, the manner in which we do for others includes things
like washing our hands, wearing a mask, maintaining social Thursday, Apr. 1– 1/2 day NOON
distance and taking care of ourselves. We invite you to join us in DISMISSAL
our mission, and we encourage you to continue to
communicate your needs. Friday, Apr. 2—NO SCHOOL
Kentwood Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, height, weight, or marital
status in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
ASST. SUPERINTENDENT FOR STUDENT SERVICES, 5820 Eastern Avenue SE, Kentwood, Michigan 49508, 616/455-4400.
January 22, 2021
Thank you!
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
This month we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dedication to justice and equality in the
face of adversity and those who did not share in his dream. He did not give up on spreading his
message to everyone. To those who fought with violence, he met them with peaceful, non-violent
protests. We are discussing that what he used to face all of his obstacles was GRIT.
Bowen students are learning to be like Dr. King. They have to show GRIT and determination if they
want to reach their goals. No matter what obstacles they face, they must continue to work toward
what they want. If their goal is to get a good grade on a test, they must show GRIT and focus on
studying. If their goal is to get better in their sport, they must show GRIT and practice. They learn
best by example so let’s continue to model GRIT for our students to help them succeed in their
dreams.