Bridge Bulletin

Based on the weather this week I'm wondering if Phil knew what he was chirping about. I do know that lots of indoor recess makes Jack and Jane sad kids! Hopefully next week the weather is a little bit drier for recess - frozen snow is better that wet, slushy snow or rain.

PROGRESS REPORTS - The MOY data is now on your child's kindergarten learning plan (KLP) or personalized learning plan (PLP) PROGRESS REPORT. This was sent to you via email as a Google doc. The progress report is a tab at the bottom of the KLP or PLP. A hard copy of your chid's progress report will be printed and put in the cumulative file at the end of the school year. PLEASE contact your child's teacher if you did not receive the link or need help interpreting the data!

COMMUNITY CONNECTION CORNER - Ms. Chelsea, our amazing social worker, is now providing a "Community Connection" snippet weekly in our newsletter. This amazing addition to our weekly newsletter will provide suggestions and helpful hints we can all use to help build healthy relationships.

YEARBOOK - Please see below for information to order the yearbook. The school does NOT have yearbooks to purchase - you MUST order your yearbook online. The last day to order is May 1, 2024.

STAFF HIGHLIGHTS - This week we highlight our Custodial Team Please read further below in the newsletter for information about these amazing people that help keep our school in tip top shape.!

LOTTERY & 2024-2025 ENROLLMENT - the lottery for 2024-2025 is now open. We have already ran a lottery for siblings and enrollment information was emailed to parents. The next lottery, to fill the remaining spots. will occur on February 19, 2024. Please let your friends and family know they have just a few days left to enter their child in the lottery for next school year in order to have a chance at the lottery pull on February 19.

We will run the lottery for the remaining open spots for K-6 on February 19. Please let your friends and family know they can find enrollment information and the lottery on our website by selecting the yellow ENROLL NOW menu option at the top of the home page.

https://www.bridgecharter.org/enroll-now

Please keep reading for more information about this past week and events for the upcoming weeks.

As always, thank you for CHOOSING Bridge and sharing your kids with us! We know you have lots of options in education and we are honored that you have made the choice to have your students attend our awesome school!

Lani Rounds

Principal

NO SCHOOL

• Monday, February 19 (President's Day)
• Thursday & Friday, March 7 and 8 (Parent Teacher Conferences)
• April 1 - 5 (Spring Break)

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Tuesday, February 13 - 2nd Grade Loveland Aquarium reverse Field Trip
• Tuesday, February 27 - 1st Grade Red Butte Garden reverse field trip
• Monday, February 19, General lottery draw for 2024-2025 school year
• Wednesday - Friday, March 6 - 8: Parent Teacher Conferences (Wednesday is a short day)
• Wednesday, April 10 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Weber County Water Fair noon - 2:00 pm
• Monday, April 17 - Roy City Fire Department assembly 9:00 am
• Thursday - May 30 - Field Day (last day of school)
• June 26 - 5 pm FREE Skating at Neptune Skating in Ogden

In a personalized learning model there isn't a lot of time for whole group instruction, other than specials. However, it does occur and is an important part of a student's school day. Whole group instruction can include social emotional language instruction or activities, read aloud, vocabulary, math talks, and more.

Some classes have opted to have a Valentine's party and some classes will have a Valentine's exchange. Exchanging Valentines is optional - no child is required to bring Valentine's to school. If a child chooses to bring Valentines they can either bring one for the entire grade OR for just their class.

Every student at Bridge has been provided a large white bag to decorate and turn into a Valentine sack (kids do not make Valentine's boxes at home to bring). Please check with your child's teacher to see what they are planning for Valentine's Day at school.

Students CAN bring candy as part of their Valentine's cards. However, students are NOT allowed to open Valentine's cards at school. Instead, their Valentine's sack will be sent home with them after school where parents can oversee their candy consumption.

Parent Teacher Conferences (PTC) are a little more than a month away. Our PTCs are held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 6 - 8. School is released early, at 1:30, on Wednesday, March 6, and there is NO SCHOOL on Thursday or Friday, March 7 and 8.

Classroom teachers will send a link for a sign up to schedule a day/time to meet for parent teacher conferences. Parents who wish to meet with the special education teachers can email them and schedule a meeting (Chad@BridgeCharter.org and Dianne.Kesley@BridgeCharter.org).

Once again we were approved for the Kids Read Now grant which sends home FREE books to all of our K-3 students during the summer. Students will get THREE books between June and August which are mailed to the address in Aspire. Teachers will select the books according to the student's reading level.

Parents may OPT OUT of this program by completing this form:

OPT OUT OF KIDS READ NOW

We are planning for our Field Day bash which is the last day of school - Thursday, May 30 (this is also a short day). For Field Day kids will participate in: bounce houses, face painting, yard games, water activity, magician, school movie, yearbook signing, and an outdoor BBQ.

We are requesting donations of the following items. Bring any items into the office.

• Cans of soda (any kind especially the fun flavors in Shasta or the other off brand names)
• Prizes kids can win at the Games. IDEAS - new toys from kid's meals, items bought in bulk at Zurchers or Oriental Trading, bulk items from the Dollar store.

At Bridge, instead of having a "maturation night" for 5th grade students which other schools typically do, we opt to provide parents the information so they can determine how much they want to share with their child and at which age they want to share it. For many girls, by the time they are in 5th grade they have already started menstruation and it is a little too late for a lesson on maturation. We believe parents can best determine what students should know about maturation and puberty, and when a child should know it.

Our maturation committee met and reviewed information from different sources. They determined, and our Board approved, to use the maturation information provided by Provo School District. The maturation information includes videos and packets for girls and boys that you can download and share with your child.

This is the link to the MATURATION information.

Social Emotional Learning resources for families and students to promote a stronger sense of self identity, mental health, and create a safer school environment. Our Visible Learning Traits (flexibility, determination, reflection, taking initiative, thoroughness, and enthusiasm) tie into Social Emotional Learning at Bridge!

LINK TO VIDEOS

It is time to start the job of finding the right junior high for your 6th grader for next school year. If you plan to have your student attend their neighborhood district school, please call the school to find out when registration begins. For example, Roy Jr. High is having an open house for students later this month - call them for more information.

If you are interested in a charter school experience, most have lotteries that are open now and are available to schedule a tour. Here are some of the local junior high charter schools:

• Venture Academy (includes high school) - Farr West - venturelearning.org
• Utah Military Academy (includes high school) - Riverdale - utahmilitaryacademy.org
• Quest Academy - West Haven - questac.org
• DaVinci Academy (includes high school)- Ogden - davinciacademy.org
• Ogden Prep Academy - Ogden - ogdenprep.org
• Mountain Heights Academy (includes high school) - Online - mountainheightsacademy.org
• Utah Virtual Academy (includes high school) - Online - utva.k12.com

This week's fresh fruit and vegetable program brought our students Lucy Rose apples, apricots, stem strawberries and Saturn (donut) peaches..... Which snack was your child's favorite?

We are super grateful to have this program at Bridge.This program is designed to give kids the opportunity to try fresh fruits and vegetables that they may otherwise not have an opportunity to try.

Hi my name is Rena Oliver, I am the Lead Custodian here at Bridge. I was born and raised in Illinois and moved to Utah in 2007.

I spent lots of my childhood and teenage years working alongside my dad gutting and remodeling our 21 rental homes. We were given a 4500 sq ft home when I was around the age of 6. My parents bought a lot and dug out the basement and poured the foundation where the home was going to be placed. As a child it was one of the coolest things I witnessed!

I am a licensed contractor in Utah.

I enjoy camping, riding UTV’s and 4 wheelers, boating, fishing and going on trail rides on my horse Pete aka Peterbuilt!

I love working here at Bridge it sure beats the 30 years I spent in the Property/Casualty Insurance Industry! I get to work where my grandkids go to school and I enjoy interacting with all the children here!

I am Cesar Ortiz. I am a retired coach. I was born in Guatemala and moved to US. I lived in California for 48 years and moved here to Utah in 2020. I have 12 grandkids and three great grandkids. I’ve been married for 34 years . My favorite sports are baseball and soccer .

Bio Provided by Adam's father

Adam is now 28 years old (I can't believe it). As a child he had a great interest in trains and butterflies. Thomas the Tank Engine was everywhere in our house. We read butterfly books at night, and even had a butterfly garden. As he got a little older he took an intense interest in the violin. He started playing the violin at 8 years old and still plays today. He competed in several competitions, was first chair first violin at Roy High School. He was also able to join the Weber State Symphony Orchestra. Currently, he plays for enjoyment and still has weekly lessons.

Adam has younger twin siblings (boy & girl) Jonah and Natalie. They are 22 years old. Adam has a strong support network, parents, siblings, and grandparents. Other interests he has is the outdoors. He loves camping and riding in the side by side. He also loves hiking in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter. He tries to get outside to take walks as much as possible, given the weather conditions.

From my perspective as his father, Adam is my angel. He keeps me grounded and helps me realize how important life is.

I was born in Utah...grew up in Sunset. I have lived in Roy now for the past 8 years. I have 1 daughter and 3 grandkids who are my life. I love animals and love that I get to work at Bridge. My co-workers are the best.

I am Sharon Feliciano. I have worked here at Bridge Elementary for almost 4 years now. I also have my other full-time job at the flight line on Hill Air Force Base for more than 8 years. I have two kids here at Bridge. One is in fifth grade, and the other one in 1st grade. I love to travel. My family and I love to go on Cruises! . I have visited six countries and 10 states. I can speak four languages. Cooking is my favorite thing to do.

I am Michaela Page. I am 31 years old. I’ve been married for 6 yrs. I was born in California and moved to Utah. My favorite hobbies are singing and dancing. I love working here at Bridge Elementary. Disneyland is my favorite place.

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Each week students attend a Visible Learning class where they learn about traits of a good learner. Next week students will review all of the six traits:

1. Reflection - look back on my learning.
2. Enthusiasm - put my whole heart into everything I do.
3. Flexibility - adjusting to change with a good attitude.
4. Initiative - recognizing and knowing what needs to be done before I need to do it.
5. Thoroughness - taking care of details and doing my best.
6. Determination - overcome obstacles in order to meet my goal.

By using these visible learning traits each day students will become lifelong learners who are set up for success. Please use this same verbiage at home and recognize when your student is using this trait.

Although we have had the visitor check in system since the beginning of September, some parents seem to have not received the information. When you visit Bridge to volunteer or have a meeting with your child's teacher, including a PLP meeting or an IEP meeting during school hours, you MUST bring a valid state ID and scan it into our check in system. The system will complete a background check to ensure the individual is allowed to be on the campus of an elementary school. If the the individual does not pass the background check the child's teacher can come to the office for the meeting. This is just one more step in protecting the safety of all our students.

The calendar for the school year can be accessed on our website using the link below:

https://www.bridgecharter.org/2023-2024-calendar

We LOVE parent and grand parent volunteers at school! If you would like to volunteer, please check with your child's teachers. If you want to volunteer but aren't excited about coming into the school, we have LOTS of opportunity for outside volunteer work including:

• Cutting Watch Me Learn tickets (stop by the office).
• Pulling weeds in the rock areas and park strips (we have all the area in front of the school and up 4800 S along the school fence).
• Sorting construction paper into like colors (stop by the office).
• Using rakes and shovels to redistribute the gravel from the bottom of the retention area in front of the school to the top area to cover the black landscape screen.
• Parking lot duty before and after school (just check in at the office, put on a yellow vest and talk to Travis in the crosswalk for instructions).

Once your family has volunteered 30 hours they can stop by the front office and ask for a VOLUNTEER FROG. There is no formal tracking program - just track the hours yourself. Then, write your family's name on the frog and tape the frog on our volunteer pond in the front foyer.

If you want to volunteer but do not have the time, you can donate $90 to cover the 30 hours. If you choose to donate, complete the volunteer form. You can donate in the office or by using our DONATE icon on the home page of our website.

Volunteering or donating is OPTIONAL and is not required to be a student or a parent of a student at Bridge Elementary.

Absences MUST be excused within 24 hours of the absence. You can do this by leaving a message on the Attendance line at school (801)499-5180 or by using the Excuse Absence online form. You can find this on our website by clicking on the Excuse Absence icon or using the link below:

EXCUSE ABSENCE

Weber Human Services SMR is available for 24/7 crisis support and short-term stabilization. To request help or make a referral, dial 988. Weber Human Service's works with families to improve functioning, develop and maintain healthy communication, and enhance ability to cope with future crisis.

Bridge Elementary is committed to maintaining a school climate that is safe, welcoming, and free of harassment and discrimination. The School prohibits all forms of harassment, and it does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, marital status, or disability.

We encourage anyone who believes they (or someone else) have been subjected to harassment or discrimination at the School to file a complaint with the School’s Principal, Lani Rounds. The School will promptly investigate and resolve all such complaints in accordance with School policy.

If you would like to learn more about how the School handles complaints of harassment or discrimination, please review the School’s Notice of Nondiscrimination, Civil Rights Policy, and Bullying and Hazing Policy on the School’s website at https://www.bridgecharter.org/policies-procedures

Title I was initially passed in 1965 under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). It is the largest federal assistance program for public schools. These supplemental funds provide students the opportunity to receive a fair, equitable and high-quality education to help close achievement gaps.

Bridge Elementary receives our Title I funding based on the percentage of students that qualify for free or reduced lunch. For this reason we encourage ALL families to apply for Free/Reduced lunch through Aspire to ensure every single student receives the services needed, including access to free or reduced meals if appropriate.

Title I provides avenues for parent input and participation. We do this through our surveys and the link to the form on our website which allows parents to submit questions and suggestions.

You can find more information about Title I as well as a form to ask questions or provide suggestions regarding Title I, on our website at:

https://www.bridgecharter.org/school-events

The mission of Bridge Elementary is to provide students with a personalized learning experience and empower them to take personal ownership and accountability for their own academic performance.

Email: info@bridgecharter.org
Website: bridgecharter.org
Location: 4824 Midland Drive, Roy, UT
Phone: (801)499-5180
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgeCharter

Principal - Lani Rounds - Lani@BridgeCharter.org

Assistant Principal - Sara Tucker - Sara@BridgeCharter.org

Student Support - Stacey Archuleta - Stacey@BridgeCharter.org

• Morning Supervision and BASE
• Behavior Support and Bullying
• 504 Plans

Lead Secretary - Lalani Williams - Lwilliams@BridgeCharter.org

• Aspire
• Lottery
• Registration

Social Worker - Chelsea Silverwood - Chelsea@BridgeCharter.org

School Nurse - Vicki Ross - Vicki@bridgecharter.org

Special Education

Dianne Kelsey SpED Teacher - Dianne.Kelsey@BridgeCharter.org

Chad McBride SpED Teacher - Chad@BridgeCharter.org

Julie Christensen SpED Director - Julie@BridgeCharter.org

ELL Coordinator - Nichol Lloyd - Nichol@BridgeCharter.org

Meal Issues - Jodi Jensen - Jodi@BridgeCharter.org

Classroom Teachers - see website - https://www.bridgecharter.org/teachers

• Daily activities for your child
• Student progress
• Questions about student schedule or issues in the classroom