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
After School Homework Club: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-4:00 pm in the Library.
Spring Break: March 27 - April 6, classes resume on Tuesday, April 7.
**Volunteers Needed** That means YOU! ALL of our PTSA-sponsored events that support you and your students are VOLUNTEER-led - nothing happens without the support of parents and guardians, whether through a donation of your time, talent, or treasure (donated funds/goods). Between now and the end of the school year, there are several opportunities - email President@bowditchptsa.org to sign up or learn more. Give back to the community that gives so much to our students :)
General PTSA Meeting: Monday, April 13. This meeting will take place in the new Library! Save the date and see the new space! At this event, we will also have a Parent Education presentation (for parents/guardians only).
Student Store returns after Spring Break: 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 - stay tuned! Calling all students - bring your Bowditch Buck$ to trade for fun options! **Parent Volunteers needed- email President@bowditchptsa.org to sign up or learn more.
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8th Grade Information: Check our dedicated pages to learn more:
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The Vibe: Check ParentSquare PTSA update or The Vibe website for free activities for 6th-12th graders, including a pancake event this Thursday (2/19). Hours: 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 83% 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
Volunteer Opportunities
this Spring!
YOU Make it Happen!
PTSA has some great events coming up after Spring Break including a Talent Show, an International Food Fair, Staff Appreciation Week, Founder’s Day, Parent Education Night, a Fundraiser at Off the Grid, and more. More details to come so stay engaged and read our weekly news for the latest information.
We are always looking for enthusiastic parents to lend a helping hand. If you would like to get involved with any of these events, please reach out to me at President@bowditchptsa.org.
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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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