Bonlee

Sunday Sparks-January 11, 2026

Lighting the way for our Dragons – Celebrations, news, and what’s coming next.

💫A Note from the Principal

Great afternoon, Bonlee Families,

It has been wonderful welcoming our students back and seeing their energy, enthusiasm, and engagement across our school. As we step into 2026 together, we remain committed to supporting the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally while partnering closely with families.

Thank you for your continued support and trust. We are excited about the growth ahead and all that our students will accomplish.

Elevate: Rise Above. Reach Higher.

🎉 Celebrations

🌟 Celebrations 🌟

Students returned focused and ready to learn. 2026, here we come!

STAR assessment data is looking strong and showing growth

Restorative circles are helping students build positive peer relationships and problem-solving skills.

Art students are creating owls using sheep wool

Mr. Seawell's class read 250 books this year, amazing! 📚

📢 News Families Need to Know

⭐ Board of Education Recognition

Ms. Maness, our November Excellence and Opportunity Champion, will be recognized at the Board of Education Meeting on Monday, January 12, at 5:30 PM. Families are welcome to attend Central Services, 468 Renaissance Dr., Pittsboro.

📣 Bonlee PTA Meeting

Families are invited to join our Bonlee PTA Meeting on Tuesday, January 13, from 6:00–7:00 PM. Participants may join virtually.

📅 View details & RSVP here:
https://calendar.app.google/Lhk87dHHexrvnTPa6

We hope you can join us!

🎓 Chatham Early College Information

Families are encouraged to review the Chatham Early College Recruitment slides to learn more about the program and application process. Don't hesitate to contact our school counselor, Ms. Morrison, at kloftus@chatham.k12.nc.us with any questions.

📚 Learning at Home

Families can support learning at home by encouraging daily reading, talking with students about what they are learning in class, and helping establish consistent routines for homework and rest. Even a few minutes each day makes a big difference in building confidence, skills, and a love for learning.

📅 What’s Coming Next

Monday, January 12-Girls and Boys Home Basketball game vs. CMS

Friday, January 16th-End of 1st Semester/2nd Quarter

Monday, January 19th- Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (No School)

Tuesday, January 20th- Teacher Workday (No School)

Wednesday, January 21st- Teacher Workday (No School)

Thursday, January 22nd- Q2 Award Celebration-Pep Rally

Thursday, January 22nd-PTA Worknight 6-8 Drama Club (Overby-Brady, Morrison, Leonard)

Monday, January 26th-Friday, February 20th-ACCESS Testing only for students learning English as another language

Monday, January 26th-PTA Worknight Kindergarten (Clegg), 1st (Leonard), 2nd (Ward, Banks), EC(Seawell)

Wednesday, January 29-CCS Spelling Bee at Seaforth High School @ 6:00

Friday, February 6th-Sweetheart Dance/BETA Dance K-5/6-8

Tuesday, April 14th-PTA Meeting/Duke NC Energy Science Night

PTA

For Students/Families:

We share good news this morning! PTA hours are up 68% over this time last year, raising our position to the top 5 of all Chatham County Schools. This positive update is thanks to the hardwork of all the volunteers so far this year! Please keep up the good efforts and keep volunteering and donating! Please remember to sign up https://signup.com/go/XpKTsCv!

Due to upcoming teacher workdays and school being out, our next PTA meeting was moved to this Tuesday, January 13th! Please join us virtually as we plan our Sweetheart Dance due to be held Friday, February 6th and upcoming Spring events!

Sincerely,

Lauren King-Dillon

PTA President