A Letter from the Principal
I hope that everyone enjoyed their three-day weekend at the end of April and are all well rested. It was nice to have a short break now that we are quickly approaching the end of this school year. Most classes are starting to wrap up the school year and are in the middle of testing.
Throughout the year we have enjoyed the dedication of our teaching staff, the cooperation of parents, and support of our PTA and community. Our students have accomplished so much while continuing to grow academically and socially. As we carry on towards summer recess it is very important that we stay focused and have a strong academic finish. It is also important to remember to take care of mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month so please take care of yourselves and your loved ones.
Thank you everyone for another unique but wonderful school year.
Go Bobcats!
May's Trait is Character
We are defining Character as a collection of qualities that make a person unique and give them the ability to deal effectively with difficult or unpleasant situations.
Ask yourself and your student: What is something that makes you special? What is a superpower of yours?
1. August: Teach GRRS (Bonneville’s Guidelines for Respectful, Responsible, and Safe Learning)
2. September: Responsibility
3. October: Respect
4. November: Citizenship
5. December: Compassion & Caring
6. January: Fairness
7. February: Kindness
8. March: Trustworthiness
9. April: Perseverance
10. May: Character
Perseverance month in April was timely as we approached end of year testing and students and staff were eager for the arrival of Spring. We are proud of all Bobcats for pushing themselves through challenges and overcoming difficulties!
Mrs. Ford's Kindergarteners
Mrs. Ford's kindergarten class had their Informance with Tanner Dance at the end of April. Over the course of 8 weeks students learned about some principles of dance, including body, space, action, time and energy from their wonderful dance teacher, Ms. Eliza. With their families in attendance, students got to show a few different dances they'd been working on, including a snail dance and a fun dance with colored scarves.
Mrs. Warren's 4th Graders
Upon completion of our class novel, Ellie's Paris Adventure, we were able to visit with and interview a real-life author! Molly Totoro, who donated a class set of books, happens to be Mrs. Warren's best friend from Weston High School in Connecticut.
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SEL: Second Step
In April, we continued practicing calm down steps. Ask your student to sing you the Calm-Down Song. "Stop! Name your feeling. Calm down."
Towards the end of April and for the rest of the year, we are working through S-T-E-P to help us solve problems. Students are currently learning how to "S," say the problem without blame.
Families are encouraged to follow along with the weekly scope and sequence of lessons by logging on to Second Step and visiting some of the at-home resources. You are also welcome to contact the School Counselor, Mrs. Schleifman, with any questions you may have about Second Step.
To visit and gain access to Family Resources, follow this link and enter your student's corresponding code:
Kindergarten: SSPK FAMI LY70
1st Grade: SSP1 FAMI LY71
2nd Grade: SSP2 FAMI LY72
3rd Grade: SSP3 FAMI LY73
4th Grade: SSP4 FAMI LY74
5th Grade: SSP5 FAMI LY75
FEST is Coming!
Events & Programs
May 9: All day- Crema Coffee and Soda Fundraiser for FEST
May 10: 9:30 am-Torrent Cycle Fundraiser for Fest
May 10: PTA Meeting, Thank You and Mixer
May 16: Spaghetti Factory Take out Night for Fest
May 25: 6-8pm FEST
May 27: Lunch on the Lawn
May 31: Field Day
June 2: 6th Grade Promotion
Spirit Fridays
Show your bobcat pride and wear your Bonneville gear OR our school colors, Blue and Green.
PTA Announcements
We are always looking for people who are interested in starting enrichment opportunities at our school and in our community, so please contact us with your ideas at bonnevilleptaslc@gmail.com.
Our next PTA meeting will be Tuesday, May 10 @ PTA Thank you and Mixer
PS: Make sure you're following us on Facebook and Instagram!
SUBSTITUTES NEEDED
If you are looking for a way to give back and get back, this is the opportunity for you! Taking the time to apply and substitute at Bonneville is a surefire way to get to know the school and our wonderful teachers! If you are interested, please contact Joddi Austin (joddi.austin@slcschools.org), and see more info here.
Bonneville Elementary School
Go Bobcats!