Bridge Bulletin

I hope you all had a fabulous fall break and are buckled in for a quick ride to winter! This is a super short newsletter this week with just one new addition, STAFF HIGHLIGHTS. Each week for the remainder of the year we will highlight a staff member or a team.

This week we highlight Chelsea Silverwood, our social worker. This is a new position added this year at Bridge and Chelsea has been a tremendous addition to our staff!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

NO SCHOOL

• November 20 - 24 (Thanksgiving Break)
• December 18 - Jan. 1 (Christmas Break)

UPCOMING EVENTS

• October 25 - 1st and 2nd Grade BASE Championship Martial Arts Visit
• Friday October 27 - $2 Dress Down Donation Day
• October 28 - Harvest Fest sponsored by CWC
• October 31 - $5 Halloween Costume Dress Down Donation (no masks)
• November 1 and 8 - 3rd & 4th Grade BASE Championship Martial Arts Visit
• November 13 - 17 Book Fair (3:30 - 5:00 pm M - TH and 1:30 - 2:30 F)
• November 15 and 29 - 5th and 6th Grade BASE Championship Martial Arts Visit
• November 15 - FREE Skate night at Classic Skating for Bridge families (5:30 - 8:00)

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

This week's fresh fruit and vegetable program brought our students Goose Berries, bananas and sweet peppers The bananas were a favorite! We are super happy 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 Bridge families! I have been so thrilled to join Bridge this year to support student social, emotional and mental well-being. I am a trained child therapist that has worked with children and families to help navigate life's challenges through a strengths-based perspective. I am so appreciative of the opportunity to bring my background and skills to Bridge with the aim to foster healthy connections and empower students to succeed in all aspects of their lives, both in the present and for future success.

In my role as school social worker, I am committed to provide a safe and nurturing environment where students can explore their feelings, develop healthy coping skills, and inspire lasting personal growth. I firmly believe in a collaborative approach between teachers, parents and students to meet the unique needs of each child. In addition to providing individual support, I facilitate small groups throughout the year that focus on improving social skills and gaining a deeper understanding of mental health challenges. One of the things that I am most excited about bringing to Bridge is a research-based social-emotional curriculum. Twice a month, each grade participates in a discussion on various emotional regulation and executive functioning skills. Students learn how to create and maintain healthy relationships, understand and process their emotions, and utilize effective problem-solving techniques.

When I'm not at Bridge, you can find me managing a caseload at a small private practice or enjoying quality time with my family. My husband, our two children, and I share a passion for exploring the stunning beauty of Utah, particularly through hiking or simply taking scenic drives through our gorgeous mountains. We love playing with our 8 year old husky and taking her for walks. I'm also a huge bookworm so I spend a great deal of free time reading, ideally with an iced coffee or Dr. Pepper to sip on!

I can't wait to spend the year with your amazing kids and get to see them learn and grow! Don't hesitate to reach out to me with questions or concerns!

Each week students attend a Visible Learning class where they learn about traits of a good learner. Next week students will be learning about Initiative - "Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it."

I will -

• Do what is right before I am told.
• Not put off until later what I can do now.
• Do my part for the team.
• Be a part of the solution rather than the problem.
• Look for ways to help others.

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.

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

Principal - Lani Rounds - Lani@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 Lead SpED Teacher - Dianne.Kelsey@BridgeCharter.org

Nancy Fulmer - Part Time SpED Teacher - Nancy@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

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