The Colt Express
September 1, 2024
Principal's Message
Greetings Colt Families,
We completed another busy week in Colt Country! We are done with the month of August and are headed into a very busy September! On Wednesday, Mr. Guzman kicked off the season of flag football for our 3rd - 6th grade scholars! There were some exciting plays in the first couple of games of the season! This is what every second grader dreams about, a chance to play in their 3rd grade year, and this year's 3rd graders are showing a lot of raw talent! Good luck to all the teams this season and a HUGE thank you goes out to Mr. Guzman!
It is my goal to get into every classroom each week and support wherever needed. This week our scholars were finishing up their beginning of the year assessments and jumping right into reading, writing, science, social studies, music, movement and dance, physical education, and other visual and performing arts enrichment. Our hard working teachers and staff are delivering high quality and rigorous lessons that are engaging and relevant. Scroll down to the Colts in Action section to browse for some familiar faces!
This coming Saturday, September 7th, join Bonsall Unified, in conjunction with the Bonsall Chamber of Commerce, as we celebrate our local first responders with a special program at the Patriot Day bike parade at Bonsall Elementary School, 31555 Old River Road, Bonsall CA! Decorate yourself, your helmet, and your non-motorized bike, scooter or wagon in red, white and blue! All participants should have their mode of transport decorated and in the designated staging area by 8:50 AM. Please go to THIS LINK to register your TK-6 student/s for the Patriot Bike Parade.
Our students dropped their 3rd edition of The BW Colt News. They have conducted interviews, wrote their own stories, and continue to work on public speaking, film, editing, and most importantly, giving the student body a voice! Please CLICK HERE for the latest edition! Also, remember, this is only the beginning and we are still waiting on our new iPads to be delivered! We hope you enjoy our BW Colt News!
Lastly, if you are a first responder, military, law enforcement, fire and or rescue, we want to invite you to our 9/11Ceremony at Bonsall West Elementary. Please contact JoAnn Carruego in our front office or email her at Joann.carruego@bonsallusd.com. The ceremony will be held in the MPR at 8:30 AM.
What to expect each regular full day:
TK school day FIRST Semester - 8:15 AM - 12:30 PM
K school day - 8:15 AM-2:35 PM
Grades 1st - 6th school day - 8:15 AM-2:45 PM
Front gate opens at 7:45 AM
Back Gate Opens at 7:55 AM
Running Club & Reading Room begins at 7:55 AM
Drop Off & Pick Up Remains the Same
PTA Updates:
Check out our PTA Corner for other important information.
I am thankful to lead such an amazing school and I look forward to greeting you personally before each day of school.
As always, scroll down to our Colt's in Action section of the newsletter for pictures!
Sincerely,
Mr. Dominic Camacho
Principal, Bonsall West Elementary School
DREAM BIG BONSALL WEST AND RIDE WITH PRIDE
For additional information on any of our announcements, please contact JoAnn Carruego.
Safety
Drop off/Pick up Procedures:
To ensure a smooth and safe drop off in the mornings, please do not leave your car unattended or wait too long after your children get out of the car to exit. We want everyone to have enough time to get to class on time each day.
Drive thru or park and pick up for all grades will take place at the front side gate near the TK/K playground. You may park or line up while remaining in your car to wait for your child(ren) to be dismissed from school. No student pick up at the main gate. Only students with a walker ID Tag will be allowed to exit the main gate. If you are wanting to pick up at the back gate they must follow the walker requirements.
Walker Requirements:
· Must be in 1st - 6th grade, TK/K can if they are accompanied with older sibling/s.
· A “Walker” permission slip is sent home with children the first week of school each year and must be filled out yearly.
· All registered walkers are required to have a bracelet keychain, distributed by BWE.
· Registered walkers with their bracelet keychain can exit the main gate in front of the school or the back gate.
E-bikes continue to be a concern on campus - All visitors and students are expected to walk your bike or e-bike on campus. Helmets are required so please be sure that those on the bikes are correctly wearing helmets. Parents/Guardians, it is still being witnessed that older students are riding their e-bikes with younger students on them who are not wearing helmets. Safety is extremely important to the entire Bonsall West community. A big thank you to those of you who are walking your bikes and e-bikes on our school campus.
Dogs - Dogs are not permitted on campus at any time, including outside the campus gates.
Thank you for your attention to these important safety reminders!
Jog-A-Thon
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
September 2: Labor Day - No School
September 7th: First Responders Appreciation & Patriot Day Bike Ride
September 11th: 9/11 Ceremony Honoring our First Responders
September 17th: Fall Pictures - Dress to impress!
September 18th - 20th: Fall Scholastic Book Fair
September 20th: Lunch on the Lawn
September 20th: Kickoff for Jog-A-Thon
September 23rd: Teacher Professional Development - No School
September 27th: "Begin the End in Mind" Awards - 8:30 MPR
October 14th: Indigenous People's Day - No School
9/11 Ceremony
Join Today - Make a Difference for All
The Bonsall West PTA membership drive is on, now through September 13th! Please join us at bonsallwestpta.org and become a member today. If we meet our goal of 150 members, the whole school will get a popsicle party! Our first General Association meeting is Sept 19th, if you were a member last year, you can still vote through the end of October. We hope you renew your membership so together we will continue to make a difference for our students.
Yearbook Sales!
Spotlight on Staff
Refining our Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Classroom visits!
Music Class
Movement and Dance
September Birthdays
13 – Kristen Stegmiller
21 – Angela Galindo
22 – Bryanna Kinlicheene
Bonsall Farm
Colts in Action!
School Spirit is very important to us at Bonsall West and we celebrate the following each week:
Thursdays - College shirt day!
Fridays - Bonsall West spirit shirt day!
TK/K Colt Prize Winners!
Weekly Colt Award Winners!
Flag Football
What's for Breakfast and Lunch?
Breakfast and Lunch Menu
* Menu subject to change *
English Language Advisory Committee
BWE - Caroline Carcamo
Please click on the link below for additional resources for students of all ages.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Caroline Carcamo at caroline.carcamo@bonsallusd.com
Please email our PTA President at bonsallwestpta1@gmail.com with any questions.
We cannot do the work we do without you, the parents and guardians. You are an important piece in your child’s academic success and your child’s first teacher. Now, more than ever, we need to work as community partners to support each and every child. One way to continue with support is by joining the PTA on Totem: https://jointotem.com/ca/oceanside/bonsall-west We have been very fortunate to have a strong relationship with our PTA and receive significant financial support for our students.
Hello Bonsall West Friends and Families!
We want to thank everyone who participation in the elections for next year and we are proud to recognize next year's board! Congratulations and thank you for making our school the greatest!
President: Liz Dale
Executive VP: Stacy Serafine
1st VP: Athena Dhawan
2nd VP: Stefanie Holmes
Treasurer: Suzanne Coyne
Secretary: Andrea Cowsert
Historian: Mason Szuberla
Membership: Gina Towle
Parliamentarian: Jennifer Elliott
Communications: Melanie Dudik
Ways and Means Committee: Robyn Graham
Ways and Means Committee: Jenn Hogarth
If you are wondering where the money goes from all of our family supporters then check out the flyer below! Thank you so much for all your ongoing support. We have a wonderful school because of you.
Many thanks,
Bonsall West PTA
**Check out the Parent Resource Guide for any questions you may have about school, bell schedules, pick up/drop off and more!
Volunteer Information
We encourage parents, guardians, and other members of the community to share their time, knowledge, and abilities with students. Volunteer assistance in schools strengthens the schools' relationships with the community.
If you wish to volunteer please read through the Volunteer Handbook as it defines the procedures to protect the safety of students and adults as well as conform with laws related to tuberculosis testing and criminal record checks as required by law. The forms needed in order to be a volunteer are in the handbook. Please complete the forms and turn them in to your student’s school site office manager for processing. You will also need to obtain a LiveScan request for fingerprinting, please contact the Human Resources Administrative Assistant by
e-mail at meghann.cate@bonsallusd.com or by phone: 760-631-5200 x1013
BUSD Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Districts receiving Title I, Part A funds are required to jointly develop with, agree upon with, and distribute to parents and family members of children participating in Title I, Part A funded programs, a written parent and family engagement policy.
Bonsall Unified School District has jointly developed with, agreed on with, and distributed to, parents and family members of children participating in Title I, Part A funded programs, a written parent and family engagement policy. The policy describes the district’s plan, how families are involved in the joint development of district and school plans, how parents are involved in the annual evaluation of the policy, strategies for supporting effective family engagement, and how families at school not receiving Title I funds are also engaged.
Outreach/Resources
BUSD Bilingual Community Liaison, Leonor Rodriguez
Check out her monthly newsletter below:
Contact information: leonor.rodriguez@bonsallusd.com or (760)631-5200 Ext: 1000
Go to our PTA Corner for the Parent Resource Guide for additional resources.
Community Partners
Bonsall Education Foundation
The Bonsall Education Foundation wants to remind you that through their Support Our Students program, we raise money for BWE classrooms. All donations go directly to BWE. If you are interested in donating, parents/guardians can use the QR code or go to www.bonsallschools.org. 100% of donations will go back to your school for teachers to use.
The Leader in Me
At Bonsall West Elementary School we are focusing on the Leader in Me to build lifelong leadership skills.
We want our students to focus on the 7 habits:
1. Feel empowered to be proactive and be in charge of themselves.
2. Set goals and begin with the end in mind,
3. Focus on work first then play with put first things first.
4. Have an abundance mindset and think win-win.
5. Listen to our peers and seek first to understand, then be understood.
6. Work collaboratively and synergize.
7. Have school work/life balance and sharpen the saw.
We have a couple of resources that explains the paradigm shifts and habits that we focus on and will get them to you soon.
All students will attend a BWE expectations assembly this week. We will review schoolwide expectations/rules and answer any questions.
BWE Mission Statement
At Bonsall West, everyone is inspired to do their best, be respectful, work hard, think of others and dream big!
BWE Vision
At Bonsall West, we will focus on the future by setting goals and collaborating to create a culture of leaders that respectfully serve the community.
Bonsall West Elementary
Email: info@bonsallusd.com
Website: bw.bonsallusd.com
Location: 5050 El Mirlo Drive, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760-721-8001