Principal's Message
Dear VBCS Families,
Thank you to the Pala Fire Department who joined us at our Friday Flag Raising. Pala Firefighters shared Halloween safety tips with the students and led them in the Red Ribbon Pledge. They also shared that the Pala Fire Department will be hosting an Open House tomorrow from 10-2. There will be food, fire safety booths, tours of the fire station, fire truck demonstrations and much more! Thank you Pala Fire Department for playing an active role at our school campus and keeping our students safe.
Students of the Week
The following students were recognized at Friday Flag Raising as our Students of the Week. They were selected by their classroom teachers for demonstrating outstanding effort and citizenship for the week. Keep up the great work Eagles!
Eagle Ticket Winners
Every Monday morning we draw an Eagle Ticket winner from each classroom. Students earn Eagle Tickets by demonstrating appropriate behaviors on campus by being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible. Students who are selected are recognized on our office Eagle Board. Congratulations to our Eagle Feather winners!
Lexia Superstars
Congratulation to our Lexia Superstars! The following students were recognized for completing a Lexia Level this week. Lexia Reading provides a systematic and structured approach to six critical areas of reading. The program creates personalized learning paths for students of all abilities through an adaptive placement and scaffolded activities that align to rigorous standards.
Culture and Community
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta!
Thank you to all of our families and friends who joined us on Friday to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on campus. Students showcase their beautiful art work inspired by the Latin culture. VBCS's very own Folklorico dance team performed for our enjoyment. We were also treated to a beautiful singing performance by 5th grade student Anahi Romo. If was a wondaful afternoon being together and celebrating the Hispanic culture! Thank you all in attendance.
Student and Family Survey
We are looking for feedback to help improve your school experience! We thank you and your family for being our valued partners as we work together to educate the children in our district. Over the next several weeks, we will be asking for students in grades 3-5 to reflect on their school experience and on their own mindsets and approaches to learning via an online questionnaire they will be completing at school. The questionnaire shouldn't take more than 20 minutes to complete.
The questionnaire will ask students to self-reflect on Student Competency and Well-Being Measures (such as growth mindset and self-efficacy) and on Student Supports and Environment (such as school safety, sense of belonging, and school climate). The questions can be previewed here:
Students Grades 3-5: English here or in Spanish here.
Students Grades 6-12: English here or in Spanish here.
We are asking that all of our students participate, as their responses will provide invaluable insights into their experiences and how we can improve and adapt our district to their needs. If a student doesn't feel like they have enough information to answer a question, they will be able to skip the item altogether. The responses to the individual questions will be completely confidential. If you would like your student to opt out of taking this questionnaire, please complete this Google Form by Sunday, 10/8.
In addition, we are asking that our parents/guardians respond to questions about their experiences and perceptions of their child’s school. Your participation is completely confidential and anonymous, which means that no one at your school will ever see your individual responses. Please take your time to give honest and thoughtful answers.
You may use a computer, tablet, or smartphone to access the questions.
Please click the following link and enter the access code for your child's school: The questionnaire will be open from 10/11-10/27
Link to Questions: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/bonsallusd/login
Vivian Banks School Access Code: 5773655768
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (760) 742-3300.
Thank you for your participation and for being a valued member of your school community.
ELO - Expanded Learning Opportunities
The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) is an afterschool and intersession enrichment program for TK-6th grade students. The purpose of Vivian Bank’s Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) is to provide all VBCS’s students access to 9 hours of instructional and enrichment programming per day for 180 days of school, as well as 30 days of intersession or summer programming.
The Expanded Learning Program will focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of pupils through hands-on, engaging learning experiences. If you are interested in participating please see Nancy in the school office. There is no cost to participate in ELOP.
2023-2024 ELO-P Program Hours
Regular School Program - August 16, 2024 – June 7, 2024 – Dismissal- 6:00pm
Intersession Days – November 1, January 2-5, January 8, February 19-23, March 25-29- 8:00am – 5:00pm
Summer Program - June 10, 2024 – June 28, 2024 - 8:00am – 5:00pm
Bonsall Farm Field Trips
This program has been made to provide hands-on experiences in agriculture for all elementary school students in the Bonsall Unified School District. Our farm is located on the Bonsall Elementary School field next to the district office. All elementary classes were given three dates in the school year to be able to attend the school farm. Lessons and activities that are presented on the farm will be based on California Science Standards. Each farm experience will be a unique opportunity for students to engage with plants, gardening, food, nutrition, and the outdoors. The farm space is essentially an extension of the classroom, and we hope to bring students fun, and engaging lessons that keeps students interested and happy!
Transportation: Vivian Banks Charter School students will be transported to and from the
Farm location by bus. All farm dates and times are worked in and around all recess and lunch breaks.
Permission Slips: Permission slips for each student are essential and required for students to
attend the farm.
The students first visit will include a safety lesson, where staff will go over rules, tool safety, and expectations. Following that portion, kids will take a tour of the farm. Students will then go on a scavenger hunt where they will be broken into two groups to complete. Concluding the scavenger hunt, students will plant a succulent to take home with them.
Vivian Banks Charter School
Email: eric.kosch@bonsallusd.com
Website: https://vb.bonsallusd.com/
Location: 11800 Pala Mission Road, Pala, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 742-3300