Welcome Bowditch Families
Read a Welcome Message from PTSA President
BOWDITCH PTSA 2026-2027 BOARD
President - Katy Kendall
VP of Programs & Communication - Marianne Wallace
VP of Fundraising - Lucero Heredia
VP of Membership - Nicola Burt
Treasurer - Rohini Jatkar
Recording Secretary -Emily Roberts-Thomson
Financial Secretary - Erik Bruchez
Historian - Sujata Ventkateswaran
Financial Reviewer-
Parliamentarian - Iolanda Matinhos
CONTACT US: COMMUNICATIONS@BOWDITCHPTSA.ORG
2026 - 2027
BUCK$ for Bowditch Drive!
Help us reach our goal - $100,000 - we are nearly 40% there and our Annual Campaign drive ends on September 18!
Make your tax-deductible donation today!
Donations foster a vibrant, inclusive, and engaged community for Bowditch students and families.
Every donation makes a difference!
Thank you to our donors!
Questions? fundraising@bowditchptsa.org
Donations are accepted throughout the year; however, the PTSA will assess our budget at the close of the drive - help ensure all programs are funded!

UPCOMING EVENTS
Attention All Families
Buck$ for Bowditch: Fundraising Drive ends on September 18! We are currently nearly 40% towards our goal of $100,000. Your support - in any amount - makes a difference! Donate here
Does your company offer an employee matching program? You can double - or triple - the impact of your support!
Thank you!
After School Homework Club: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:00 pm in the Library. Funded by donations to PTSA
Student Store: Fridays at lunchtime, with all the supplies you need, plus new fun novelty items such as mini erasers, vinyl stickers, fun pens, pencils and pouches are periodically available. CASH ONLY
If you're a parent or guardian interested in learning more or joining the student store volunteers, email: studentstore@bowditchptsa.org.
No School, Yom Kippur: Monday, September 21
No School, Professional Development Day: Friday, October 2
Fall Break (No school): October 5 - 9
**Volunteers Needed** Please view open committee roles (on the right) and email President@bowditchptsa.org to sign up or learn more. Give back to the community that gives so much to our students :)
Bowditch Buck$ 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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Incoming 8th grade students (2026-27): See information on next year's Washington, D.C. trip (not a PTSA or school-sponsored trip).
Resources:
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Zoom Recording
Passcode: qtS&zz5$ -
Registration Information Packet
(Trip Number: B701 | Departure Date: 03/27/2027)
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The Vibe: Check ParentSquare PTSA update or The Vibe website for free activities for 6th-12th graders. Hours: Mon-Thurs 3-6 pm, Fridays 3-9 pm - show your Student ID to participate!
See ParentSquare PTSA Weekly update for additional upcoming community events!
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Questions? communications@bowditchptsa.org
Volunteer Opportunities
this school year -
YOU Make it Happen!
We are always looking for enthusiastic parents to lend a helping hand. If you would like to get involved with any events, or learn more about an open role, please reach out: President@bowditchptsa.org.
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There are a number of open committee roles - email president@bowditchptsa.org to learn more or volunteer:
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Staff Appreciation Week lead
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Spiritwear lead
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Student Clubs - Administration and Tracking
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Founder's Day lead
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SMFCSD Ed Foundation Liaison (a rep for Bowditch to support the Readathon and similar activities)
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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.
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