Bonlee

Sunday Sparks-September 28, 2025

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

A Note from the Principal

Dear Bonlee Families,

This week is a short, three-day week, but it’s still full of opportunities for learning, growth, and connection. And now that it’s officially fall, we’re excited to embrace the new season together at Bonlee! Thank you for your continued support in helping our Dragons soar every day.

Go Dragons Go! 🐉🔥

Fire Expectations

🎉 Celebrations

🎉 Celebrations at Bonlee! 🎉

  • 🌟 Cognia Accreditation: Congratulations to Chatham County Schools for achieving Cognia Accreditation, a recognition of excellence in teaching and learning across our district!

  • 💚💛 PTA Success: A big shout-out to our Bonlee PTA for receiving a check in support of our school. We logged 1,297 volunteer hours and earned $26,631.65. Thank you to all who made this possible. Your involvement and commitment make a real difference!

  • 🌟 Congratulations, Bonlee Junior Beta Club! 🌟
    We’re proud to share that the NC Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway Program has recognized the Bonlee School Junior Beta Club for their hard work and commitment to keeping our community clean. Thank you, Beta Club, for representing Bonlee with service and pride! 💚💛

  • 📊 Teacher Focus: Our amazing teachers have begun Data Talks to zero in on student growth and achievement. Another step in keeping every Dragon soaring!

Beta Adopt a Hwy
National Hispanic Heritage Month

📰 News You Need to Know

  • 🛡️ Safety First: We completed our first emergency lockdown drill last Monday. Throughout the year, students will also practice fire drills and tornado drills to ensure they know what to do in any emergency. Click here for more information on district school security practices.

  • 📲 Check Infinite Campus!
    Stay up to date with your child’s progress by logging into Infinite Campus for attendance, grades, and report cards. Need help signing up? Contact Ms. Albright (abright@chatham.k12.nc.us) or click here for sign-up info.

  • 🏆 CCS Power of One Award

    This award recognizes an individual who has had a powerful impact in shaping the direction of someone else's life. Each month, the district selects a recipient to be recognized at the Board of Education meeting. Nominations can come from community members, parents, staff, or students. Any staff member, both certified or classified, can be selected for the award. Nominate someone HERE!

  • 📸 Make-Up Picture Day: Mark your calendars—Thursday, November 6 is school picture make-up day!

  • 📚 Student Materials: Help your child be prepared for success! Please make sure they bring all needed supplies, books, and that their devices are fully charged and ready for the week.

    🌐 Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram and Facebook  @Bonlee_dragons for updates and highlights.

  • ⏰ Attendance Reminder: Arriving on time and remaining until 2:55 PM ensures your child has a full day of learning. Early pick-ups mean missed opportunities. Thank you for helping us support student success!

📅 What’s Coming Next

Home Softball Game vs Bennett-Monday, 9/29

PTA Volunteer Worknight-Monday, 9/29 @ 6:00 217 Chatham Square, Siler City

Cross Country meet @ Chatham Central-Tuesday, 9/30

Beta Meeting-Wednesday until 3:45

School Custodial Workers Recognition Day-Thursday, 10/2

District Professional Development Day (No school for students)-Thursday 10/2

School Professional Development Day (No school for students)-Friday 10/3

Home Softball Game vs Silk Hope-Monday, 10/6

School Improvement Team meeting-Tuesday, 10/7 @ 3:30

Cross Country meet @ George Moses Horton-Tuesday, 10/7

Soccer Game @J.S. Waters-Thursday, 10/9

Soccer Game @ J.S. Waters-Monday, 10/13

Softball Game @ Chatham Middle-Monday, 10/13

Cross Country meet @ Home-Tuesday, 10/14

Soccer Game @ J.S. Waters-Thursday, 10/16

Fall Festival-Friday, 10/17

End of Quarter 1-Thursday, 10/23

Thurman Garden
PTA Check

PTA

For Students/Families:

Thrift Store Donations are being accepted on school days in the cart at the front of the school. Need ideas for Thrift Store donations? This week look through your Sporting Goods and Books/Media you're not using. Let’s keep the cart full and encourage family and friends to shop Chatham PTA Thrift Shop - Siler City Store!

We're also looking for local, small business sponsors, if you're interested, please let us know. Check Facebook this week for sponsorship levels.

Reminders:

Memberships are available for purchase through 10/31. 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.  Use referral code: O47F7E0M

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

Family Resources

Bonlee Website

25-26 Academic Calendar

2025-2026 Calendario Tradicional

2025-2026 Assessment Calendar

25-26 Code of Civility

CCS Student Handbook 2025-2026

School Security Frequently Asked Questions

25-26 Back to School Toolkit

Breakfast and Lunch Menu

Get Edulog-This allows you to track your student's bus

Rent A Bonlee Rock SignUpGenius Link. Payment- SchoolCashOnline.

Middle School Athletic Schedules - Fall 2025

Submit a Story

Volunteer Application

25-26 Athletic Requirements