We are so blessed to have Miss Irma at McGowen. We loved celebrating her today on National Custodian Day! Thank you, Miss Irma for all you do to keep our school clean everyday!
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Today we kicked off our Boosterthon Fundraiser! Don't forget to register at MyBooster.com
Mark your calendar! Fall Break for students is October 13th-17th!
Watch Dog Dad Kick Off- Thursday, September 25th-6-7 PM. Click the link to RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAAAA22A7FA7-58209323-watchdogs
Congratulations to our Book Vending Machine Award Winners this Week!
MISD Band Night is September 24th at 7:00 PM. Gates open at 6:00 PM!
McGowen is starting Running Club on September 30th between 7:40-7:55. Be sure to complete both of the consent forms if you want your child to participate!
Congratulations to Mrs. Katie Johnston for receiving the Marvelous Maverick Award this week!
When it comes to our youngest learners, celebrate the "practice" of reading. Reading for our littles can be simply looking at the illustrations and imagining a story. This takes courage. Build them up at every attempt. Their courage will transform into confidence.
Hats off to these amazing students for receiving a positive office referral today! We were excited to also do a positive phone call home!
Thank you to everyone who came to our PTA Community Helpers Night this evening!
McGowen is so excited to start buddy classrooms once a month! This past month each classroom was paired with a buddy class to do activities. Our buddy classes were established to promote leadership, positive student mentorship, and a sense of belonging for all of our students. ❤️
McGowen honored our First Responders on Patriot Day this week. We are so grateful for their service!
Calling all seniors who attended McGowen Elementary! Join us for breakfast on May 19, starting at 7:30 am.
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Do you have a child starting kindergarten next year?
“I always say that we are all different people. We’re all different artists, and we all have a different style.”
See video: https://youtu.be/ONwyrZfbxec?si=LFyJJ-q-jX7Xku4N
Amy Arnold is the 2025 Teacher of the Year for McGowen Elementary. She is an art teacher, and she has worked as an educator for 18 years.
ONE MORE DAY to shop!
The McGowen book fair will close on Friday, March 14th, 1:30.
Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mcgowenelementaryschool
A few more volunteer spots are open this week at the McGowen Book Fair! Sign up, and your student will enter a raffle for a prize!
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