Bonlee

Sunday Sparks-February 22, 2026

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

💫A Note from the Principal

Great afternoon Bonlee Families,

We have so much to celebrate! Our mid-year reading and math data reflect the hard work and dedication of our students and staff. From engaging instruction to meaningful learning experiences, including the exciting Peter Pan performance by Bonlee’s first Drama Club, our school continues to grow and shine.

Thank you for your partnership in supporting strong attendance. Please ensure students arrive by 7:50 AM, as instruction begins promptly at 7:55 AM. Students who plan to eat breakfast should arrive by 7:30 AM.

Together, we will continue to elevate learning for every Dragon! 🔥🐉

🎉 Celebrations

🌟 Celebrations at Bonlee 🌟

🎶 Elementary All-County Chorus Honors 🎶

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to represent Bonlee at this year’s Elementary All-County Chorus:

Audrey Patt
Ava Maness
Claire Palmer
Nora Cox
Hunter Perry
Emily Velazquez Pacheco
Lynn Foster
Isabella Degraffenreidt
Riley Branson
Olive Gagnon
Dylan Clephane

These talented students will join singers from across the county for a full day of rehearsal, culminating in a public performance at Chatham Central on Thursday, February 26 at 6:00 PM.

We are so proud of our Dragons! 🎶🔥🐉

📢 News Families Need to Know

🎓 ONE Academy Application Now Open

Families of students who may need a different level of academic or social support or a more flexible schedule (such as specialized athletes or students working more than 20 hours per week) are invited to apply to ONE Academy now through April 3.

Please note a couple of updates to the application:
• Applicants must be in grades 7–12
• Current 7th or 8th-grade applicants must submit their previous year’s EOG scores
• High school applicants must submit a current transcript

Apply using the QR code on the flyer, the link on our website, or here:
https://forms.gle/qsuAStCB5qNEx7wU8

📚 Learning at Home

Encourage your child to share a favorite activity or something they felt proud of learning this week. Celebrating effort and progress helps build confidence and a positive connection to learning.

🦷 Mobile Dental Program Visiting Bonlee

Chatham County Schools and Piedmont Health Services are partnering to provide a School Based Oral Health Program. A mobile dental unit will be scheduled to offer dental services onsite during school hours. This program allows for students to receive dental care while at school which improves student attendance by reducing the time a student is out of class to go to a dental office for care. Private insurance and Medicaid are accepted, and sliding scale options are available for students without insurance. More information can be found on the attached flyers in English and Spanish .

Available Services Include:

Exams

Cleanings

Fillings

DentalX-rays

Sealants

Fluoride Treatment

Please contact our school social worker, Jamie Allen (jallen@chatham.k12.nc.us or Sheila Tally (sstally@chatham.k12.nc.us), for more information and next steps for signing your student(s) up for care!

🍪🔥 Cookie Fundraiser Update! 🔥🍪

Dragons are on fire! We’ve already sold 100 boxes of cookies. Let’s keep the momentum going and aim for 100 more!

Families, we encourage you to purchase at least one box and share the link with friends and family. Every order makes a difference and supports our school.

The more you share, the more you sell!

• Shop our online store at www.iraisemore.com (Enter Group ID: 35356)

Shout-out to Ms. Ward’s class, who is currently in the lead for the 🍕 Pizza Party! Who will rise to the top next week?

Let’s finish strong, Bonlee! 🔥🐉🍪

📅 What’s Coming Next

Monday, February 23rd-Baseball Tryouts @ 3:15-4:30

Monday, February 23rd-PTA Worknight @ 6:00

Tuesday, February 24th-NC Check In #2-8th Science

Tuesday, February 24th-Rising 9th Grade Parent Night at Chatham Central @ 5:30

Wednesday, February 25th-Bonlee Spring Pictures (including class pictures)

Wednesday, February 25th-Volleyball Tryouts @ 3:30-5:00

Thursday, February 26th-8th Grade Parent AVID/Registration Night @ 5:30

Thursday, February 26th-All County Chorus-Chatham Central @ 6:00

Thursday, February 26th- Q3 Progress Reports Posted

Friday, February 27th-PTA Worknight @ 6:30

Tuesday, March 3rd- Teacher Workday (No School)

Monday, March 2nd-Friday, March 6th- Read Across America Week

Monday, March 2nd-Friday, March 6th-School Social Worker Appreciation Week

Tuesday, March 10th-PTA Meeting & Literacy Night

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

☀️ End-of-Year Save the Dates

Please mark your calendars for upcoming End-of-Grade (EOG) assessments:

Thursday, May 28: Reading EOG (Grades 3–8)

Friday, May 29: Math EOG (Grades 3–8)

Tuesday, June 2: Science EOG (Grades 5 & 8)

PTA

For Students/Families:

PTA Work Night sign ups for February are available…

Let keep our presence strong and numbers growing.

Also sorting training will be scheduled soon. If you prefer to volunteer during the day email BonleeSchoolPTAThriftStore@gmail.com to be added to that notification.

Thanks to your ongoing efforts 33 teachers/staff will receive reimbursement for classroom costs that benefit our students!

Box Top$ - we are at 30% of our goal with half the school year left. Here’s your reminder it’s time to join the February Challange and make the bonus offers work for us!

Friend referrals are still being accepted, please use code O47F7E0M!

Our next PTA Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 17. Please contact Lauren at bonleeschoolpta@gmail.com to receive the Google Meet link.

Sincerely,

Lauren