Colt Express August 20, 2021
Bonsall West Weekly update Dream Big and ride with pride!
Principal Welcome
Hello Bonsall West families! We have had an amazing start to the school year! It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces on the first day of school, August 18th. Our teachers are working hard to ensure our students feel connected to their classroom, feel a sense of family and feel safe on campus. We will be hosting our virtual Back to school night on Thursday, August 26th beginning with a principal overview at 4:30 via zoom then with your children's teacher either 5:00-5:30 or 5:30-6:00.
Please click this URL to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82554521441 Description: Please join Tina Calabrese, principal of Bonsall West for Back to school night for 30 min. ( 4:30-5;00). Your child's teacher will send you the link for their grade specific back to school night . There will be two sessions offered: 5:00-5:30 or 5:30-6:00
Thursdays are college shirt days. If your child has a college t-shirt, please have them wear it.
Fridays are Bonsall West shirt days. If your child has a Bonsall West shirt, please have them show their school spirt.
Don't forget we have several reverse osmosis water stations for refilling water bottles. Please send in refillable bottles for your child to stay hydrated.
Thank you!
Academics/Character
Character
Teacher Spotlight: An interview with Mrs. Wise, 4th grade
Student Spotlight
Our third grade students in Mrs. Miranda/Stegmiller's class were proactive and asked for leveled reading books from the library. Way to go 3rd grade! Shout out to Linus for making good choices for his learning and to Donovan for being responsible and extra helpful during the week.
PTA/Community Resources
PTA Membership Drive is open: Join via Totem (https://jointotem.com/ca/oceanside/bonsall-west. )
September 16th : PTA general association meeting
October 25th: Jogathon kick off
November 12th: Jogathon fundraiser
Health/Safety
One common question we have received from parents this year is: How do I know when to keep my student home from school?
Quick answer- Students should stay home if:
Your student is showing any symptoms of COVID-19
- current or recent fever (100.4 or higher)
- new or worsening cough
- new or worsening shortness of breath or respiratory illness
- sudden lack of taste or smell
or
- your student has been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 2 weeks
If you are unsure or you have questions, please call us and ask. We are here to help.
Longer answer- please click here
Recommendations for staying home when sick and getting tested:
a. Follow the strategy for Staying Home when Sick and Getting Tested from the CDC.
b. Getting tested for COVID-19 when symptoms are consistent with COVID-19 will help with rapid contact tracing and prevent possible spread at schools.
c. Advise staff members and students with symptoms of COVID-19 infection not to return for in-person instruction until they have met CDPH criteria to return to school for those with symptoms:
i. At least 24 hours have passed since resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications; and
ii. Other symptoms have improved; and
iii. They have a negative test for SARS-CoV-2, OR a healthcare provider has provided documentation that the symptoms are typical of their underlying chronic condition (e.g., allergies or asthma) OR a healthcare provider has confirmed an alternative named diagnosis (e.g., Streptococcal pharyngitis, Coxsackie virus), OR at least 10 days have passed since symptom onset.
Upcoming Events
August 26th: Back to School night 4:30-6:00 p.m. Our BTS night will be virtual. Please use the zoom link for the principal meeting from 4:30-5:00. Then select between one of the two sessions with your child’s teacher. This is an information night. If you have questions specific to your child, please schedule a conference with your child’s teacher.
Every Thursday is early release day at 1:00 p.m.( TK releases at 11:20 daily) . Kindergarten releases at 12:50.
Labor Day: September 6th: No School
September 10th: 9/11 Memorial @8:00 a.m. on the blacktop. We will be thanking our local heroes( military, policen, firemen) at our ceremony. Please let us know if you will be in attendance by contacting Ms. JoAnn Carruego in the office( joann.carruego@bonsallusd.com)
9/21: Fall picture day
9/27: Make up picture day
10/22: Minimum dismissal at 12:30
10/26-29th: Minimum day dismissal @12:30 for parent/teacher conferences
10/29: Hat parade in the quad.
Bonsall West Elementary School
Email: tina.calabrese@bonsallusd.com
Location: 5050 El Mirlo Drive, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760-721-8001