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Sunday Sparks-November 2, 2025

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

 

A Note from the Principal

Great afternoon, Bonlee families!

As we begin the second quarter, I’m so proud of how our students are growing, setting new goals, putting effort into their work, and supporting one another. This week, our 3rd–8th-grade Dragons will take their NC Check-Ins,  an important opportunity to demonstrate what they’ve learned and how far they’ve come. Let’s help them shine by encouraging good rest, healthy breakfasts, and positive mindsets each morning.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we’re helping every student Rise Above and Reach Higher the Bonlee way!

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🎉 Celebrations

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🎉 Celebrations at Bonlee! 🎉

It’s been another exciting week at Bonlee filled with learning, creativity, and school spirit!

🌎 2nd Grade wrapped up EL Module 1 with a School Around the World celebration. Students proudly shared their learning about diverse cultures and communities.


📚 K–1 students brought their favorite book characters to life during the Character Parade. What a joyful display of imagination and literacy!


🎭 3rd Grade celebrated their understanding of figurative language with an Idiom Celebration. It was “a piece of cake!”


🎵 Congratulations to Collin Palmer and Makenzie Gregory for being selected to the All-County Band! Your hard work and musical talent make us Dragon proud!


🗣️ A big thank you to our Student Council for stepping up to lead morning announcements. Great leadership in action!

👨‍👩‍🏫 We loved seeing our family volunteers reading with students in classrooms this week — thank you for sharing your time and helping our Dragons grow as readers!


✨We’ve officially started the 2nd Nine Weeks, and our students are meeting with teachers to reflect on progress, set new goals, and work hard to reach them!

 

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6th Grade Into Lit

🗞️ News You Need to Know

 

  • 🧑‍🏫 Teacher Workday – Tuesday, Nov. 4
    No school for students as teachers take part in professional learning. Enjoy the extra day!

    📊 Report Cards – Wednesday, Nov. 5
    Report Cards will be posted in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Take time to review and celebrate your child’s progress!

    📸 Make-Up & Fall Sports Pictures – Thursday, Nov. 6
    Make-up and Fall Sports Photos will be taken on Thursday. Capture those Dragon smiles and team pride!

    📚 NC Check-Ins This Week
    3rd–8th graders: Reading on Thursday, Math on Friday. Make sure students get a good night’s rest, eat breakfast, and arrive on time to do their best!

    🤝 Quarter 1 Conferences
    Conferences are happening now! If you haven’t heard from your child’s teacher, please reach out. We value our partnership with families!

    📚 Book Fair Family Event – Monday, Nov. 17 (3–5 PM)
    Join us for our Book Fair Family Event. Discover new books and share the joy of reading together!

    🔬 Science Fair – Thursday, Nov. 20 (5:30 PM)
    Don’t miss our Bonlee Science Fair! Celebrate student creativity, curiosity, and hands-on learning.

  • 🎯 AIG Referral Window is Now Open!

    The Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) referral window is officially open! Referrals may be submitted by parents/guardians, teachers, or students.

    A completed referral/permission-to-test form signed by a parent or guardian must be returned by December 19, 2025.

    Referral forms are available in the front office or from Mr. Barber.

📅 What’s Coming Next

 

Soccer Game @Chatham Middle-Monday, 11/3

Teacher Workday (No School) -Family/Teacher Conferences-Tuesday, 11/4 

School Improvement Team Meeting-Tuesday, 11/4 @ 3:30

Q1 Report Cards Posted-Wednesday, 11/5 

Picture Make-Up/Fall Sports-Thursday, 11/6

NC Check-In Test #1-(3rd - 8th Reading)-Thursday, 11/6

NC Check-In Test #1(3rd - 8th Math)-Friday, 11/7

Soccer Game @Pollard-Thursday, 11/6

Softball Game @ Home-Thursday, 11/6

Soccer Game @Moncure-Monday, 11/10

Softball Game @ Home-Monday, 11/10

Holiday-Veteran's Day-No School-Tuesday, 11/11

Family Book Fair Event – Monday, 11/17 @ 3–5 PM

Bonlee Science Fair-Thursday, 11/20 @ 5:30

CCS Science Fair-Tuesday, December 9, 2025 @ 6:00 PM at Jordan Matthews High School

CCS Spelling Bee-Wednesday, 1/29 @ 6:00 PM at Seaforth High School.

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Fall Festival

PTA

For Students/Families:

Fantastic job to all who have been volunteering during PTA work nights as our first few have been fully staffed. Let's keep it up. Worknight are scheduled through November so please Sign Up!

Thrift Store Donations are being accepted every school days in the cart at the front of the school. Need ideas for Thrift Store donations? This week look though your kitchen and donate any items or small appliances that your not using. Let’s keep the cart full and encourage family and friends to shop Chatham PTA Thrift Shop - Siler City Store or the Pittsboro and Cole Park locations!

We're also looking for local business sponsors, if you're interested, please let us know. 

Reminders:

Join PTA!

SignUp to support Bonlee School and volunteer at the Chatham PTA Thrift Shop here: https://signup.com/go/XpKTsCv

Support Bonlee School in raising funds for the Playground Upgrade by purchasing items that earn Box Tops; We are currently at 14% of our goal.  Use referral code: O47F7E0M

Sign up for Remind updates by texting @hge4299 to 81010 or follow Bonlee PTA on Facebook!

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