Welcome Bowditch Families
Read a Welcome Message from PTSA President
BOWDITCH PTSA 2025-2026 BOARD
President - Katy Kendall
VP of Programs & Communication - Nicola Burt
VP of Fundraising - Marianne Wallace
VP of Membership - Prajna Banerjee and
Anjali Kucheria
Treasurer - Rohini Jatkar
Recording Secretary -Emily Roberts-Thomson
Financial Secretary - Erik Bruchez
Historian - Sujata Ventkateswaran
Financial Reviewer- Mark Van Zeggeren
Parliamentarian - Iolanda Matinhos
CONTACT US: COMMUNICATIONS@BOWDITCHPTSA.ORG

UPCOMING EVENTS
Attention All Families
PTSA General Meeting TONIGHT (changed to virtual): January 26, 5:30 pm - ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND via Zoom (NOTE: this has moved from in person to Zoom; next general meeting in March will be in person)
See ParentSquare for Agenda
After School Homework Club: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-4:00 pm in the Library.
Student Store Returns this Friday, January 30: with all the supplies you need, plus new fun novelty items such as mini erasers, vinyl stickers, fun pens, pencils and pouches are periodically available.
Cash only!
If you're a parent or guardian interested in learning more or joining the student store volunteers, email: studentstore@bowditchptsa.org.
Bowditch Buck$ Store: Will return during lunch - stay tuned! Bring your Bowditch Buck$ to trade for fun options!
Readathon: SMFC Education Foundation now through February 6 - it's not too late to join! Visit Readathon page or ParentSquare for more details.
Spelling Bee Update: Congratulations to this year's winners - read more here and on ParentSquare.
Parent Education Opportunity: See ParentSquare for topics/dates:
Beginning in February, Bowditch will be hosting a 4-part workshop series on the topic of Digital Citizenship using resources provided by Common Sense Media. This will be an in-person workshop and, ideally, you would attend all four workshops. The workshops will be facilitated by Mrs. Bisquera, 8th grade counselor, and Ms. Kahn, Student Support TOSA.
If you are interested in attending and/or receiving tools and resources in your inbox, please fill out this survey: https://forms.gle/aeuvvf2mT5XBbaNT7
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8th Grade Information: Check our dedicated pages to learn more, and attend the General Meeting on January 26 (see above):
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The Vibe: Check ParentSquare PTSA update or The Vibe website for free activities for 6th-12th graders; Mon-Thurs 3-6 pm, Fridays 3-9 pm - show your Student ID to participate!
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Questions? communications@bowditchptsa.org
2025 - 2026
BUCK$ for Bowditch Drive!
Donations foster a vibrant, inclusive, and engaged community for Bowditch students and families.
We are at 80% of our goal of $100,000 for the school year - every donation makes a difference!
It's not too late - make your tax-deductible donation today!
Thank you to our donors!
Note: We accept donations throughout the year.
Questions? fundraising@bowditchptsa.org
Bowditch Hoodies - limited stock available.
Email president@bowditchptsa.org or communications@bowditchptsa.org to check availability.
These hoodies are awesome and printed by a local vendor - we encourage our school community to wear them with pride! The cost will be $35 per hoodie.
If you already placed your order online, you will be contacted by our PTSA for delivery.
NOTICES
See the News and Flyers page for more details
2024-25 8th Grade Class:
Check back here for promotion info soon!
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