Resources for families.
The practical things a Bowen family looks up ten times a year, all in one place.
Drop-off & pick-up: the Blue Zone
The Blue Zone is for quick drop-off and pick-up. Children need to get in and out of the car, manage their seatbelt, and open and close the door on their own — drivers stay in the car. If your child can't do this independently yet, please use another arrangement.
Parking
Park on Langley Path or the odd-numbered side of Cypress Street; two accessible spaces are available. Please don't park in the Blue Zone during arrival and dismissal, in staff lots, or in the bus lane (except vehicles with a disability placard).
School supplies
Supply lists for grades K–5 are posted each summer. Keep supplies at home until teachers ask for them.
Progress reports (Aspen)
Progress reports are posted in Aspen twice a year; you'll get a notification when your child's report is ready.
Breakfast & lunch
Massachusetts provides free school meals again in 2026–27: the first breakfast and first lunch each day are free for every student. Second meals and à la carte items are paid through MySchoolBucks, so set up your family account. Even though meals are free, please complete the Meal Benefit Application — it brings funding to Bowen and connects eligible families to benefits like Summer EBT.
- Bowen lunch menu
- Bowen lunch menu app — made by a Bowen parent (unofficial). Flag allergies, toggle meals, print a PDF, add your child’s library day, or have Arrow or Louie read the menu aloud.
- MySchoolBucks — for second meals and à la carte items
- Meal Benefit Application — please complete it even if you don't need it
- NPS Free & Reduced Meals page · NPS meal benefits info sheet · Summer EBT
Volunteering at school
Volunteers who help on school grounds or on field trips need a current CORI form on file at the main office.
School contacts
Who to call, and for what. The school keeps one main number; teachers and staff are reached through ParentSquare rather than by email.
- Interim PrincipalGabrielle Mulrean
- Executive Administrative AssistantRoxanne Gomez
- School NurseClaudia Silva
- Main office617-559-9330
- Fax617-552-7363
- Address280 Cypress Street, Newton Centre, MA 02459
- School websitebowen.newton.k12.ma.us
- School calendarBowen school calendar
The school does not publish staff email addresses. To reach a teacher or staff member directly, message them through ParentSquare.
- District office100 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA 02460
- Phone617-559-6000
- Websitenewton.k12.ma.us
- AttendanceAttendance Matters
- Enrollment & registrationEnroll in NPS
- Transportation & busesNPS Transportation
- Meals & dietary needsFood & Nutrition Services
- Grades & progress reportsAspen
- General questionschair@bowenpto.org
- Room parents & classroomsroomparents@bowenpto.org
- Donations, receipts & matching giftstreasurer@bowenpto.org
- Websitebowenpto.org
- Who we areMeet the Executive Committee
- Legal nameBowen Elementary School PTO, Inc.
- Name in matching-gift portalsBowen Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization
- Tax status501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- EIN (Tax ID)87-0716719
Bowen Elementary School PTO, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. If your employer’s matching-gift portal asks for a different name or needs our Certificate of Exemption, email treasurer@bowenpto.org.
PTO forms, guidelines & presentations
Reimbursement and purchasing forms, guidelines, and slides from past meetings.
Spirit wear
Bobcat gear supports the PTO. Ordering runs September through December 1.
