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Sunday Sparks-February 8, 2026

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

 

💫A Note from the Principal

Bonlee Families,

Thank you for your continued flexibility and partnership as we navigated weather-related schedule changes this week. Your support helps us continue learning while prioritizing the safety and well-being of our students.

It has been wonderful to see students engaged in meaningful learning, celebrating accomplishments, and preparing for upcoming assessments and special events. Moments like our author visit, student achievements, and the daily dedication of our staff highlight the strength of our school community.

As we move into the week ahead, please continue to encourage your child to do their best, ask questions, and take pride in their growth. We are grateful for the trust you place in us and for the role you play in supporting your child’s success.

Thank you for being such an important part of the Bonlee family. Let’s continue to elevate together.

Kinder-All Block

🎉 Celebrations

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🎉 Celebrations at Bonlee!

📖 Author Visit
We’re excited to welcome Kate Messner on February 9! Students in grades 5–7 will enjoy hearing from this award-winning author and celebrating a love of reading.

🔥 Caylin Circle – 8th Grade
Shout-out to Caylin Circle for continuing to compete virtually in the NC Junior Beta State Convention. We’re proud of her dedication and commitment!

🧪 Madilyn Brown – Science Fair Success
Congratulations to Madilyn Brown for earning an Exemplar rating at the Regional Science Fair and advancing to the State Science Fair. Way to go!

🚌 Bus Driver Appreciation Week
Thank you to our amazing bus drivers Ms. Erazo, Ms. Moore, Ms. Maness, Ms. Burke, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Cranford, Ms. Collins, Ms. Albright, Ms. Gilbert, and Ms. Lopez for safely transporting our students each day. We appreciate you!

🚓 SRO Appreciation
We celebrate our School Resource Officer, Mr. “Duke” Norton, for keeping our school safe and building positive relationships with students and staff. Thank you for all you do!

8th math groups
6th Grade Into Lit
6th Grade Into Lit

📢 News Families Need to Know

📚 Learning at Home

A few minutes each day makes a big impact! Encourage daily reading, practice math facts, practice sight words, and ask your child to share what they’re learning. Consistent routines and positive encouragement help set students up for success.

☀️ 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)

More information will be shared as testing dates approach.

🛡️ Child Safety Lessons (Permission Reminder)

From February 10th to 20th, students in Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th grades will participate in two Child Safety Lessons with Anne Chapman.
A permission form was sent home with students. Only families who do NOT want their child to participate should return the form.
Questions? Contact Anne Chapman at 919-214-1724.

 

📝 NC Check-Ins – Updated Dates

Due to recent weather-related schedule changes, NC Check-In #2 assessment dates have been adjusted. Please see the updated dates below:

February 10: NC Check-In #2 – 5th Grade Science

February 12: NC Check-In #2 – Reading (Grades 3–8)

February 13: NC Check-In #2 – Math (Grades 3–8)

February 24: NC Check-In #2 – 8th Grade Science 

Teachers will continue supporting students to ensure they feel prepared and confident. Thank you for your flexibility and partnership.

🍪 Cookie Fundraiser

Our cookie fundraiser has begun, and we need your support! Sales will be collected throughout February 2026.

How to help:
• Purchase one or more items at www.iraisemore.com (Enter Group ID: 35356)
• Share our online store with friends and family by text, email, or social media. Adding a personal message makes a big difference!

Thank you for supporting this important fundraiser.
🍕 The class with the highest average sales (total sales ÷ total students) will earn a pizza party!

 

📅 What’s Coming Next

Monday, February 9th-Friday, February 13th-Bus Driver Appreciation Week

Monday, February 9th-Author Visit-Kate Messner-5th-7th Grade 

Monday, February 9th-Make Up-AWAY Girls and Boys Basketball games at Bennett

Tuesday, February 10th-NC Check In #2-5th Science

Tuesday, February 10th-AWAY Girls and Boys Basketball games at Silk Hope

Tuesday, February 10th-CCS District Spelling Bee (make Up Date) @ 6:00 PM at Seaforth High School.

Thursday, February 12th-NC Check In #2-3rd-8th Reading

Thursday, February 12th-AWAY Girls and Boys Basketball games at Moncure

Friday, February 13th- NC Check In #2-3rd-8th Math

Sunday, February 15th-School Resource Officer Appreciation Day (We will Celebrate February 12th)

Monday, February 16th-Teacher Workday (No School)

Thursday, February 19th-Bonlee Drama Club Presents Peter Pan @ 5:30

Friday, February 20th- Bonlee Drama Club Presents Peter Pan @ 7:00

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

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

Tuesday, March 10th-PTA Meeting & Literacy Night 

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

 

Fall Festival

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 Tuesday 2/10. Google meet will be sent soon.

Sincerely,

Lauren

 

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