There are teachers, faculty and staff at BB Owen who go beyond their job descriptions to help each child succeed and feel loved. The environment is one of family not institutiion.
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Posted by a parent on 10/09/09
This is my children's first year at BB Owen and we have been more than impressed with the school. The teachers are wonderful. The PTA is VERY active and well organized. The extracurricular activites are great and very innovative.
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Posted by a parent on 10/08/09
B.B. Owen has the best teachers, administrators & PTA. Coach Cox is the best coach - he is super involved, leading a jump rope club, running club and dance club - plus he sincerely loves our kids!
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Posted by a parent on 10/08/09
I love the school pride that is shown there daily by staff and students. I am glad our kids now go to BB Owen.
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Posted by a parent on 10/08/09
Many of the teachers are wonderful and absolutely go above and beyond for their students. The school administration is absolutely terrible, though. The principal is uninvolved and uncaring, the office staff is terrible, and my son has actually regressed in Kindergarten. The PTA is uneffective, cliqueish,
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Posted by a parent on 12/23/08
My children love BB Owen. Mrs. Fontes is an amazing principal who will go the extra mile to ensure your child is in the best environment possible. The teachers are definitely not here just for a paycheck and many volunteer their time to offer the children as many extracurricular opportunites as they
... Read more are able. I would not change a thing. We are moving, and I am terrified that we will not find another public elementary school that can compare. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/18/08
I wish the school would require or at least encourage science fair and/or invention convention. I was suprised this was not done. Also, although pleased with many things, the stronger students are not challenged enough with higher thinking skills development!
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Posted by a other on 06/11/08
We love BB Owen. I don't believe you will find another elementary with as much involvement as this one. Mr. Cox is so involved in promoting kids health! The new principle has moved in and made some changes. You will now enjoy eating lunch with your children, it is quiet yet the kids are allowed to
... Read more speak to one another. If I had it my way, my kids would be here indefinitely. We have been here for 4 years now. You will find parents involved and activities for your kids to participate in, honor choir, ropers club, jogging club,, UIL, etc. I am also pleased with the academic's of the school as well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/20/06
I have been involved with BB.Owen for 2 years as a parent. My experience at this school has not been pleasant. The ladies in the front office are very disorganized and rude. Questions that I have asked, don't get answered when it comes to my child. Needs much improvement!
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Posted by a parent on 08/24/06
I think BB Owen is a wonderful school. I like how the staff, especially the PE teacher, Mr Cox is so interactive with the kids. It makes me feel like they really care about the kids.
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The Colony schools — Owen Elementary School is located at 5640 Squires Dr, The Colony TX 75056. 5640 Squires Dr is in the 75056 ZIP code in The Colony, TX The school district for Owen Elementary School is the Lewisville Independent School District. Owen Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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