Principal Chat
I hope you had a fabulous week! The weather last weekend and Monday gave me hope that SPRING might actually be on its way! I am also hopeful the sun will start rising earlier so it isn't dark at 7:30 am when some of our students start arriving at school.
Last week Mrs. Toponce, our curriculum specialist and I attended the PCBL Summit (personalized competency based learning). We learned about so many great ways we can improve Bridge's PCBL journey as well as being validated for so many of the great things we are already doing. We are super excited to put some changes in place for next year and to share them all with our students. This week's bulletin explains PCBL and shows pics of the many ways Bridge implements the PCBL framework.
OPEN POSITIONS THIS SCHOOL YEAR - we are looking for a full time para-educator for 2nd grade. Interested parties should send a resume to Lani@BridgeCharter.org
HIRING STAFF FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR - Please see our website https://www.bridgecharter.org/open-para-educator-positions for a listing of all positions. Interested applicants should email a resume to Lani@BridgeCharter.org
FIELD DAY is coming soon. It is hard to believe but we only have 10 school weeks until this school year ends. Our Field Day is a huge party complete with bouncy toys, a magician, games and prizes, face painting, a fabulous lunch and water games.
We are requesting donations of the following items for Field Day. 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.
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. Click on the picture further down in the newsletter to order your student's yearbook.
STAFF HIGHLIGHTS - This week we highlight our 3rd grade Para-Educators. Please read further below in the newsletter for information about these amazing people that help our littles in the classroom!
ICYMI - this is the link to our website for all previous news bulletins:
https://www.bridgecharter.org/bridge-bulletin
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
- April 1 - 5 (Spring Break)
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Thursday, Mach 21 - Spring Pictures and FREE Dress Down Day
- March 30 - Easter Party hosted by CWC at Bridge - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- Wednesday, April 10 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Weber County Water Fair noon - 2:00 pm
- Monday, April 15 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Wizard of Oz play at Bonneville High School
- Monday - April 15 - UMA Drill Team Assembly
- Monday, April 22 - Roy City Fire Department assembly 9:00 am
- Tuesday, May 14 - Classic Skate Night 5:30 - 8:30
- Thursday - May 30 - Field Day (last day of school and short day)
- Wednesday, June 26 - 5 pm FREE Skating at Neptune Skating in Ogden
PCBL (Personalized Competency Based Learning) in Action
Utah has a framework and a grant process to support schools who wish to implement PCBL. The framework has five essential components from which schools can choose to implement processes aligned with PCBL:
- Learner Agency - goal setting, self-assessment, choice in learning
- Customized Supports - accessible learning based on student data
- Social Emotional Learning - acquire and apply knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for managing emotions, setting goals, showing empathy, decision making, maintaining positive relationships
- Demonstrated Competency and Assessment - applying knowledge and essential skills to progress through learning
- Culture of Learning - structure, policies and practices to support and engage learners
This year Bridge received a competitive grant from Utah's PCBL department to help us implement the PCBL initiatives at Bridge. As a personalized learning school we had many of these areas in place; however, the funding through the grant helped us improve on our PCBL processes. We are completing another grant to enhance PCBL at Bridge next year.
FREE Online Program for Incoming Kindergarten Students
Waterford Upstart is an award winning program that helps prepare children for kindergarten. You can register your pre kindergarten student today! https://www.waterford.org/upstart/
Social Emotional Learning and Visible Learning - Family Connection
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!
FIELD DAY DONATIONS NEEDED
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.
KIDS READ NOW Grant
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:
FFVP - Weekly Snacks
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.
Sandra Shepherd
I am a mom, grandma, and great-grandma. My grandchildren keep me busy with all of the sports they play. I enjoy camping and swimming. My husband and I have 4 dogs at home. They are our fur babies, and they are very spoiled.
Stephanie Shaw
Jenny Stark
Emily Verschuren
Hello there, I’m Ms. Emily and here is a little introduction about myself. I’m one of the newest additions to the wonderful 3rd grade pod as a para! I’m really grateful and happy I have the opportunity to work with such amazing and passionate teachers and to be able to form part of their team, helping kiddos with their learning process through visible learning traits, reinforcing expectations and making sure I’m there for them!
I’m 23 years old and I grew up in Venezuela. Spanish is my first language, I can also speak read and write a little of Italian.
One of my hobbies that I love is dancing. Since I was little I have been been in flamenco, ballet and contemporary dance classes and played music as well. Growing up I was in a choir and played viola in an orchestra for a couple years. I love art and I also used to draw a lot.
Right now my hobbies have changed since I don’t live in a tropical setting anymore, since years ago I learned how to adapt to a different culture, language, and weather which is completely opposite to what I was used to, I found myself loving winter season and the snow so much that I learned how to snowboard on my free time! In summer I love riding bikes and hiking any trail that I can encounter! I always like trying new things and having fun with the process! I also love reading and watching new movies! Going to the movie theater is something I really enjoy and would never change!
I love my family and my two cats, both males. One is named Tarzan and the other one is Casper. They are the most lazy and spoiled cats ever! After a bad day they always make it better.
My parents always encouraged me and my siblings to try out different kind of disciplines and creative activities that we liked so we could learn new things and acquire new knowledge! They let us know it has always been important to experiment and explore to be able to create and become who you want to be :)
Visible Learning - Thoroughness
I will...
- Plan my work.
- Pay attention to details.
- Make a list so I don't forget.
- Finish what I started.
- Clean up along the way.
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.
Check In System
2023-2024 Calendar
Volunteers
- 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.
Weber Human Services - Stabilization and Mobile Response (SMR)
Title I
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:
About Bridge Elementary Charter
Email: info@bridgecharter.org
Website: bridgecharter.org
Location: 4824 Midland Drive, Roy, UT
Phone: (801)499-5180
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgeCharter