Sunday Sparks-December 14, 2025 |
Lighting the way for our Dragons – Celebrations, news, and what’s coming next. |
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💫A Note from the Principal |
Season Greetings, Bonlee Families,
We’re stepping into our final week before winter break, and our school is full of purposeful momentum! Students are tackling goals, wrapping up assignments, and showing such pride in the growth they’ve made this year. They are demonstrating just how much they’ve grown not only academically, but as leaders, thinkers, and kind community members. This is a wonderful moment to lean into strong learning habits and joyful engagement as we close out 2025 together.
Thank you for your support, your encouragement, and the positive energy you bring to our school. Let’s make this week a memorable, uplifting finish for our Dragons!
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier.
With Bonlee Pride,
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🎉 Student Growth & Achievement
We’re celebrating strong growth on STAR Reading and Math assessments, with several classrooms meeting or exceeding their class goals. Our students’ hard work is truly paying off!
🎨 Art Showcase Success
Congratulations to the student artists that were selected to have their work displayed at the Chatham Artists Guild Student Art Show at Chatham Mills! We are so proud of their creativity and dedication!
1st Grade: Lincoln Bray, Nevaeh Testerman
2nd Grade: Ellie Cox, Hadley Thompson, Ally Jackson
3rd Grade: Madilyn Brown, Blake Edwards
4th Grade: Landon Harvey
5th Grade: Francisca Lopez Bernabe, Amanda Fuica
6th Grade: Gracie Willard, Grayson West
7th Grade: Kyla Chipps
8th Grade: Josiah McIver, Savannah Martin, Chloe Meeks, Timmy Kearns, Molly Gray
🎶 Band Students Take the Stage
Congratulations to our Bonlee band members who performed beautifully at the CCHS Winter Concert. (Johnny Baker, Sadie Broadway, Silas Fatolitis, Elena Foster, Matthew Garcia Perez, Solon Holland, Noel Marquez, Abby Mashburn, Arturo Monter Perez, Daisy Rathbun, Mary Walden, Annabelle Amick, Elle Andrews, Linley Bryant, Makayla Maness, Waylon Bryant, Makenzie Gregory, and Collin Palmer.)Their practice and teamwork truly stood out!
🛠️ CTE Celebration
Shout-out to Bradley Holt and Dalton Johnson, the first 8th graders to complete their CTE assignment! Their effort and determination truly stand out.
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📢 News Families Need to Know |
🌨️ CCS Inclement Weather Procedures
As we're getting ready for winter weather, we would like to remind families about the district's inclement weather procedures. Visit https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/page/inclement-weather-faq to learn more about how closures are announced and how to prepare for remote learning.
🎄 Student Holiday Cheer Days – Spirit Week!
Bonlee’s Student Council is hosting Student Holiday Cheer Days this week! Students are invited to join the fun:
Monday, Dec. 15: Pajama Day – Wear your favorite PJs
Tuesday, Dec. 16: Grinch Day – Wear green or Grinch-themed attire
Wednesday, Dec. 17: Holiday Sweater Day – Crazy, cute, or “ugly” sweaters welcome
Thursday, Dec. 18: Channel Your Flannel – Wear flannel from head to toe
Friday, Dec. 19 (1/2 day): Holiday Chaos – Over-accessorize with your favorite holiday gear!
Please note: Pajamas should only be worn on Pajama Day.
🐝 Bonlee School Spelling Bee
Our grade-level winners will compete on Tuesday, December 16 at 1:00. We are proud of these students!
💻 A Quick Technology Reminder
Please ensure your student charges their school computer every night so they are ready for learning each morning. Thank you for your support in keeping devices prepared and classrooms running smoothly!
📚 Learning at Home
Encourage your child to read for at least 20 minutes each night and practice math facts or skills their teacher recommends. These small habits make a big difference!
🛡️ Child Safety Matters Lessons
Anne Chapman from Chatham County Child Advocacy will teach
Child Safety Matters: K, 2nd, 4th
Teen Safety Matters: 6th, 8th
Opt out letters will be sent home
Questions?
📞 919-214-1721
📧 anne.chapman@chathamcountync.gov
🎯 AIG Referrals: Open now. Forms due Dec. 19, 2025. Available in the front office or from Mr. Barber.
Here is a link to an AIG referral form.
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PTA Worknight- Monday, December 15th @ 6:00
Girls and Boys Home Basketball game vs. Bennett-Monday, December 15th
Bonlee School Spelling Bee-Tuesday, December 16th @⋅1:00
PTA Meeting, K-3 Fashion Show, and Band Concert-Tuesday, December 16th @ 6:00
CCS Science Fair-Wednesday, December 17th @ 6:00 at Jordan Matthews High School
Girls and Boys Home Basketball games vs. Silk Hope-Thursday, December 18th
Early Release-Friday, December 19th @ 11:30
Winter Break (No School)-December 22nd-January 2nd
Girls and Boys Home Basketball game vs. Moncure- Tuesday, January 6th
Girls and Boys Away Basketball game @ Pollard-Thursday, January 8th
Girls and Boys Home Basketball game vs. CMS-Monday, January 12
End of 2nd Q-Friday, January 16th
PTA Worknight 6-8 Drama Club (Overby-Brady, Morrison, Leonard) -Thursday, January 22nd
PTA Worknight Kindergarten (Clegg), 1st (Leonard), 2nd (Ward, Banks), EC(Seawell)-Monday, January 26th
CCS Spelling Bee-Wednesday, January 29 @ 6:00 at Seaforth High School
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For Students/Families:
🎁 10 Days of Cheer continues:
December 15-19 and invites students and families to join us by participating in festivities (see flyer). Donations of any amount to support our efforts in providing food, drinks and other "tidings of comfort and joy" are also appreciated! (Submit online
(https://www.givebacks.com/causes/33e0f5c1-7715-480c-a195-3f0b2185b6d3/shop/items/1142572)
or send in cash or check payable to Bonlee PTA and note “Cheer” in the memo.
If your interested in giving teachers or staff gift please consider reviewing the Bonlee Teachers/Staff Favorite Things document on our Bonlee PTA page.
Thank you to all who have been volunteering during PTA work nights! Please use the Sign Up to ensure we are fully staffed and everyone receives credit. Work nights run through February 2026, so mark your calendars. Students may sign up using their school email.
Sign-Up: https://signup.com/go/XpKTsCv
It's important we hit 100% attendance each night!
Thrift Store Donations are being accepted every school day in the cart at the front of the school. Donations will be accepted till December 19th. The cart will be unavailable during Christmas break.
Note: We have 3 remaining youth sized (Sm, Lg and XL) spirit wear items available for sale. Please check out our Bonlee PTA Store!
Join us on December 16th for a PTA meeting and Fashion Show.
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 22% 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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