Bothwell Elementary

Today, we celebrate two incredible educators whose impact will be felt for years to come.

Ms. Shelton is retiring after 33 years in education, including 2 years at Bothwell. Mrs. Knightstep is retiring after 25 years of service, with 4 years in Celina ISD and 2 of those years spent at Bothwell.

Both of these amazing teachers have poured their hearts into students, built meaningful relationships, and made a lasting difference in the lives of countless children and families. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to education have helped shape our school community in so many special ways.

We are beyond thankful for their years of service and the love they have shown our students each and every day. While we will miss them greatly next year, we are so excited for this new chapter ahead for both of them.

Congratulations on your retirement, Ms. Shelton and Mrs.Knightstep ! Thank you for leaving such a beautiful legacy. 🧡

Today, our fifth graders absolutely blew us away with their Living Wax Museum presentations! Our students did an incredible job bringing historical figures and influential people from all over the world and across generations to life through their research, creativity, and leadership.

It was so special to watch our younger students engage, learn, and be inspired as they visited each presentation and watched our fifth graders shine. We are so proud of the hard work, confidence, and dedication they demonstrated today.

It is hard to believe that next week is our final week with this amazing group of students. We are so thankful for the leadership and positive impact they have had on our campus this year!

What a great field trip today for our third graders! 🌎☀️🚀 Students had an amazing time learning more about the Solar System while participating in fun, hands-on activities. From rocket launchers and car-building challenges to bubble stations and so much more, the day was filled with excitement, creativity, and learning. We loved seeing our students explore, collaborate, and discover new things together! 💫

Today our second graders hosted their Economics Fair, and the day was absolutely amazing! We loved seeing all of their products, advertisements, and creative marketing strategies. Our students did an incredible job supporting their friends, showcasing their talents, and demonstrating so much creativity and hard work.

Students and staff had so much fun shopping through all of the classrooms, and I know everyone was able to find a special treasure to take home. We are so proud of our second graders and thankful to our teachers and families for helping make this experience such a success!

Happy Birthday to an incredible paraprofessional! 🎉 Your kindness, patience, and support make such a difference in our structured learning classroom every day. Wishing you a wonderful day!

Happy Birthday, Ms. Kelli Johnson🎉🎂

Thank you for the love, patience, and joy you bring to your kindergarten classroom every day. You make a big difference in the lives of your little learners! 💕

Wishing you a fantastic birthday! ✨

We had an incredible Field Day today! Although the rain caused us to adjust our plans a few times throughout the day, our students and staff handled every change with flexibility and positivity. We were so proud of the way our kids adapted, kept smiling, and continued having fun no matter what the weather brought.

A huge thank you to Coach Thompson for organizing such a fun and exciting day for our students. We are also incredibly grateful to our amazing PTA for sponsoring lunches and inflatables to help make the day extra special. The support from our parents and community means so much to us!

We also loved seeing our high school student volunteers spending time with and supporting our students throughout the day. It was such a great example of community and leadership in action.

While rain may not always be part of the original plan, days like today remind us that flexibility, resilience, and finding joy in every situation are such important life skills for our students to learn.

We were excited to welcome several special guests to campus yesterday to learn more about the heart of Bothwell and how our building runs day to day. Our student ambassadors continue to blow us away with their leadership, confidence, and ability to share the story of Bothwell so well. They did an incredible job highlighting our house system, the unique dynamics of our campus, and the many things that make Bothwell such a special place.

Our student ambassadors also had the opportunity to learn more about the amazing business office in Celina ISD and the important role they play in supporting our schools behind the scenes. Their work helps make so many of the wonderful things happening in classrooms possible each day. We are incredibly thankful for the strong support system and partnerships that help us continue making Bothwell the very BESt for our students and staff!🧡

Tonight, we hosted Bothwell’s very first Talent Show, and it was absolutely incredible! We were beyond impressed by the courage, creativity, and talent our students shared on stage. From amazing dancers, singers, performers, and acrobats to geography experts, magicians, storytellers, origami artists, and cup song performances, every single act brought something special to the evening.

One of the BESt parts of the night was seeing our community come together to celebrate, cheer on, and encourage our students. The support and excitement in the room made the evening even more meaningful.

A very special shoutout goes to our Family Engagement Committee. They went above and beyond to make this event such a success, and as always, they absolutely knocked it out of the park. Their dedication and heart continue to bring the Bothwell community together in such a special way.

Our hearts are so full after an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible talents of our Bothwell Bobcats!

We continued our Teacher Appreciation celebrations today with a trip to Italy! 🇮🇹 Our teachers enjoyed delicious pizza and a refreshing soda as we brought a little Italian fun to Bothwell. From the festive atmosphere to time spent together, it was a wonderful way to celebrate the incredible educators who pour so much into our students each day. We are so thankful for all they do to make Bothwell such a special place!