• A Message from the Principal

    Bowne-Munro is an extraordinary school with a long-standing tradition of excellence. Named a National Blue Ribbon School, Bowne-Munro is a community of learners committed to providing each student in grades PreK-4 with a challenging and nurturing educational experience. Bowne-Munro School offers students a high-quality education through a comprehensive curriculum, aligned with national standards, delivered by the best staff of dedicated professionals.
     
    We are committed to educating the whole child with emphasis on both academic and social-emotional learning. Through our 2024-2025 school theme, "You Can Be a Star", we will teach students the importance of setting personal academic and social-emotional learning goals, planning and taking action to achieve those goals, and reflecting on and revising their goals for continuous growth. Each year we focus on the qualities of respect, responsibility, and resilience paired with the Choose Love Movement formula of courage, gratitude, forgiveness and compassion in action. Our staff believes that teaching social-emotional awareness, self-regulation skills, and empathy is essential in preparing students for academic success. We aim to create a supportive learning environment that empowers our students to thrive both personally and academically. Our holistic approach ensures that each student develops the skills needed to navigate challenges, build meaningful relationships, and achieve their full potential.

    We believe parents are vital to our school's success. As supporters of the Parent Teacher Association, all parents can be partners in the teaching and learning process. Our PTA provides a variety of events both in school and after-school hours that contribute to the fun and enriching elementary school experience. At Bowne-Munro, the combination of students who work hard, teachers who care, and parents who support education provides a powerful blend of structure, programming, resources, and commitment, so that every student can be successful.
     
    Be sure to follow us on Facebook! I invite you to contact me regarding any concerns, questions, or thoughts you may have about your child's education. Please feel free to stop by and visit Bowne-Munro Elementary School!
     
      

    Kristin Gristina, Principal
    (732) 613-6810 
    kristin.gristina@ebnet.org