Wildcat Weekly

Hello, Wildcat Families and Students!

As we approach the end to the Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to all of you. This time of year reminds us to reflect on the blessings we have, and I am truly thankful for the wonderful community of families that make Sullivan such a special place. We are fortunate to work together to support the growth and success of our Wildcats.

Your partnership in their education, whether through attending conferences, volunteering, or simply encouraging their efforts at home, makes a world of difference. It is because of your commitment and support that we can continue to foster an environment of learning, kindness, and growth.

I am also deeply grateful for the trust you place in us as educators, allowing us to guide your children through these pivotal years of their academic journey. We know that it takes a village, and we are so thankful to be part of your child's story.

As we enter this season of thankfulness and the holidays, I hope you and your loved ones enjoyed a joyful and restful Thanksgiving. My hope that it was a time of connection, gratitude, and warmth.

Thank you for being an essential part of the Wildcat family.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Angie James,

Your Proud Principal!

As a reminder, your student will be coming home and reviewing his or her student portfolio which is a collection of reflections about his or her work over this past semester. Please make sure to fill out the survey so your student can get credit for presenting the portfolio.

Here is the link to the survey: https://forms.gle/HQRsysB1vPz3QfdZ9

As a reminder next week is Thanksgiving Break and we will not have school. Students will return on Monday, December 2.

Important Links:

DISTRICT CALENDAR.

Wildcat Families,

As we approach the final weeks of the year, we want to emphasize the importance of consistent attendance. The period after Thanksgiving break and prior to winter recess is crucial for maintaining academic progress, staying connected with classmates, and finishing the year strong.

During this time, students will be engaging in important lessons, projects, and assessments that will set the foundation for success in the new year. Missing school, even for a day or two, can cause gaps in understanding and create unnecessary challenges for both students and teachers.

We understand that this is a busy time of year, but we ask that families prioritize school attendance. If there are holiday obligations that cannot be altered please immediately reach out to your school’s attendance team to schedule for a short term independent study contract. The team will provide you with the details for the process.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students stay focused, engaged, and on track for success. We look forward to completing the first half of the school year, together!

Respectfully in partnership,

Angie James, Principal

Congratulations to Emma Schaffer and Sofi Totovic for being recognized at our board meeting for their outstanding student leadership at Sullivan Middle School.

Emma has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and dedication to our school community. Emma has consistently demonstrated exceptional initiative, responsibility, and a willingness to go above and beyond for the benefit of others. She is a Purple Star Ceremony student speaker, on the BUSD design team, and ASB student representative. Emma's positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate is true testament to her leadership.

Sofi embodies the qualities of a true leader by inspiring her peers as the president of our ASB, leading by example, and contributing positively to the Wildcat Spirit. Whether through her participation in the school site council, ASB, Superintendent Advisory Council, and organizing events, Sofi has shown a commitment to making Sullivan a better place and an inspiration for all of us.

**Sees Candy PTO Fundraiser ends on Friday 12/6! Make sure to order your candy now!**

1. STAR Assessments for Math and ELA will start this week and next week!

2. December 3, Tuesday: Sullivan sings for the Fallbrook Women's Club.

3. December 4, Wednesday: ROAR Awards

4. December 5, Thursday: Sullivan's Holiday Performance @ Pala Administration Building.

5. December 7, Sullivan's Show Choir will be at the Fallbrook Christmas Parade.

1. December 9, Monday: PTO meeting at Sullivan 8:30 to 9:30

2. Love on Your Back Winter Collection ends Monday 12/9.

3. December 11, Wednesday: Show Choir sings at the Sheriff's Station Holiday Luncheon.

4. December 11, Wednesday: ELAC Meeting

5. December 17, Tuesday: Sullivan's Winter Performance at Sullivan.

6. Winter Break starts 12/23 Monday until 1/6. STUDENTS WILL RETURN ON TUESDAY 1/7.

7. End of the semester will be 12/20. Students need to make sure all work is turned in before the end of the semester.

MINIMUM DAYS: SCHOOL IS OUT AT 12:45

12/18, Wednesday

12/19, Thursday

12/20, Friday

Make sure to order your candy by Friday, 12/6!

Click the QR code or click on this link: https://www.yumraising.com/secure/sullivanms_sullivan_middle_pto_winter_fundrai3/Tistat9410/candy

Love on Your Back (LOYB), a local non-profit, is collecting new blankets and stocking stuffers for Bonsall Unified Families in need for the holiday season. Donations will be accepted until Monday, December 9th.

Where to Donate: Bring items to the school office and place them in the marked LOYB bin.

Stocking Stuffer Ideas (anything that can fit in a stocking):

• $5 to $10 gift cards(McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Starbucks etc)

• lip gloss, chapstick, nail polish, hair accessories

• bracelets, keychains, small wallets

• scented body lotions, body sprays (girls and boys),

• tiny toys, cards

• crayons, markers

• packs of gum, mints

If you are donating gift cards, please place them in a marked envelope for LOYB and hand them directly to the office staff.

After school tutoring can be for any subject. I just ask that the students please come prepared. It'll be every Thursday from 2:45-3:45 unless I have to cancel for whatever reason. Please let students know my expectations when arriving.

Thank you and have a great night,
Veronica Toscano
Norman L. Sullivan Middle Math teacher
veronica.toscano@bonsallusd.com

Saturday Academy is open to all SMS students. Please take advantage of these opportunities to get caught up on your schoolwork, study and prepare for tests, and enhance their learning. Saturday Academy is also used to clear up an absence and/or tardies! Learners will be credited for their presence. Research shows students who come to school are more successful. When a student falls behind or has an excused or unexcused absence, your student is encouraged to attend Saturday Academy to get caught up.

It is a positive environment focused on support. Saturday Academy helps all students achieve success!

Saturday Academy dates are as follows:

December 14th

Saturday Academy is from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Students need to sign up in advance.

Students must check in at the front of the school by 7:55am.

WHAT YOUR STUDENT SHOULD BRING:

• Charged Chromebook

• School work

• Snack

• Water

We thank you ahead of time for working hard to plan your vacations, appointments, and other important events when school is not in session. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Laura at (760) 631-5209 or Laura.Vera@bonsallusd.com

Best Regards, Laura Vera
Attendance Registration Clerk
Norman L. Sullivan Middle School
(760) 631-5209 Ext. 1301
laura.vera@bonsallusd.com

Time to Honor our Wildcats!

Students were invited by their teachers to have lunch in the library as the teachers celebrated and honored each student by reading a write-up about how much each student is cared for and appreciated!

Wildcats,

Please check the MPR for a list of students on JV and Varsity teams! Congratulations Wildcats!

**Attention parents**

There will be practices 4 to 5 days a week after school. The games will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with parents being responsible to pick up their child and take them to the game or arrangements with other parents can be made.

Any questions please email me: andrea.breuninger@bonsallusd.com

CLICK HERE TO GO TO OUR WEBSITE FOR ALL INFORMATION REGARDS SPORTS.

CLICK HERE FOR A PDF OF STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS OF WHAT IS NEEDED AND HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR ATHLETES INFORMATION.

CLICK HERE FOR A PDF OF THE SPORTS PHYSICAL.

Thurs., Dec. 12

Tues. Jan. 7

Thurs., Jan. 9

Tues., Jan. 14

Tues., Jan 21

Tues., Jan 28

Wed., Jan. 29

Tues., Feb. 4

ZAP(Zeros Aren't Permitted) started last week with students being assigned to after school from 2:45 to 3:45; ZAP sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to give our Wildcats the opportunity to make up classwork and homework. If your student is assigned, they will bring home a ZAP reminder.

Parent Liaison: Leonor Rodriguez

Welcome to another school year 2024-2025/Bienvenidos a otro año escolar 2024-2025

Mensaje de la Cordinadora de Enlaces Comunitario

The Bonsall Unified School District and I welcome you back to school for the 2024-2025 school year.

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El distrito escolar unificado de Bonsall y yo les damos la bienvenida de regreso a la escuela para el año escolar 2024-2025.

• Workshops at the district office #4
• BUSD all school's schedule
• Next board meeting
• 3RD. Annual Car Show at BHS
• 3RD. Annual Multicultural Night at SMS
• Breakfast and lunch menu (all schools)
• Safe storage of firearms state memorandum (Spanish included)
• Local library resources
• Local health resources
• Local food pantry resources
• BUSD Hiring website and contact information
• Joining PTA Information
• BEF information
• Transportation information
• Public Health Updates from the County
• My contact information (all information is in both languages, English and Spanish)

Thank you all for your support. Please continue to send me referrals of parents and students who need support and assistance in any area. Our goal is to assist, support, and guide parents and students to a successful education.

Please access Leonore's newsletter at the following link: https://secure.smore.com/n/v92x8

Grief Support Group at School in Partnership with The Elizabeth Hospice

Creating a safe and meaningful space for students to share about their loved one who has died provides an opportunity to gain support from peers who have a shared experience. There are many benefits to facilitating a grief support group at school. These include students learning about grief and loss, developing coping skills and tools, honoring and memorializing loved ones, and sharing grief experiences with peers.

What to expect?

• Each group will have 8-15 students at your school site.
• Each person in the group has also experienced the death of a loved one.
• Group will run for 7-8 weeks, meeting weekly during school.
• Each group follows the same structure: an opening exercise, an activity to write and/or draw about loved ones and grief experiences, an opportunity to share, a closing.
• Group is meant to be a safe space where children can share their feelings, thoughts, memories, experiences about their loved one and grief as well as who and what supports them in coping with their grief.

To ensure the participation for your student, please sign the authorization link below. One form per student is required. Our team will confirm receipt of consent. For any other questions, please reach out to Kyliegh Fox, School Psychologist, at kyliegh.fox@bonsallusd.com.

o Student Authorization

o SPANISH - Student Authorization

About Love On Your Back

Love On Your Back was founded by Carol Wood, a teacher who taught in the Bonsall School District for 32 years. Upon retirement, Carol started the non-profit organization, along with the help of many others, to address the issue of Bonsall students who may have minimal access to food. The backpack program supplements food for low income families or children whose families are in crisis. These students rely on free or reduced breakfasts and lunches at their schools. Love On Your Back supplements these children by filling backpacks with nutritional food to last over the weekend when they are not in school. It is our belief that children need proper nutrition in order to learn. The goal of Love On Your Back is to fill that need for any student in the Bonsall Unified School District who is food compromised. No child should go hungry.

If you want to register for our program, please do so at your child's school in the front office. All children in the family can be registered on one application.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

Hello AMAZING Wildcat Families!

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year. As you know we are always needing Parent volunteers. The Volunteer Packet must be completed every school year. If you already have the Lifescan (fingerprints) with BUSD, you do not need to get new ones. If your TB test is over 3 years old, we will be asking you for an updated negative TB Test result. You will need both of these extra forms along with the volunteer form to volunteer on campus or on field trips where you will be or could be alone with students. If you would be open to being a driver for sports, we will need all of the above and the drivers form.

I've attached all the forms to this email. Please feel free to complete them and scan them back to me..

Please let us know if you have questions. You can reach our AMAZING OFFICE MANAGER, LINDA PIPE at linda.pipe@bonsallusd.com

Thanks for all you do,
Sullivan Middle School

• Download Bonsall Unified School District Transportation Private Driver Registration Form (field trips, sports, performances, etc.) (1).pdf

• Download SMS Volunteer Packet (4).pdf

Sullivan Middle School hosts a Lunch on the Lawn monthly for parents and families to eat lunch with their students on campus. Parents and families are welcome to bring lunch, chairs, or a blanket and eat lunch on the front lawn of Sullivan. Parents will be asked to check at the Welcome Booth before entering the campus.

As a reminder, Sullivan will not be accepting any third party delivery for any students. Lunch on the Lawn is for Parents and guardians to spend time with their Wildcat during the school day and enjoy lunch together. I have schedule this once a month so families could attend as many as they would like or could attend. Please refer to the student and parent handbook for more information or you may call the office. Thank you in advance.

Here are the dates for Lunch on the Lawn:

December 13- Friday

Lunch A - 10:27 to 10:57

Lunch B - 11:13 to 11:43

January 17 - Friday

Lunch A - 10:27 to 10:57

Lunch B - 11:13 to 11:43

February 14 - Friday

Lunch A - 10:27 to 10:57

Lunch B - 11:13 to 11:43

March 14 - Friday

Lunch A - 10:27 to 10:57

Lunch B - 11:13 to 11:43

April 11 - Friday

Lunch A - 10:27 to 10:57

Lunch B - 11:13 to 11:43

May 16 - Friday: LAST LUNCH ON THE LAWN

Lunch A - 10:27 to 10:57

Lunch B - 11:13 to 11:43

Exciting news!: Students will be able to eat for free during the 23-24 school year!

CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION FROM NUTRITION SERVICES and lunch menu.

School starts every day at 8:00 am and can be dropped off as early as 7:30 am. Please make sure to drop your student off in the lower parking lot because the upper parking lot will be closed to allow our students to walk across the walkway safely.

Your student will receive his/ her class schedule on the first day of school. All of the 6th grade and half of the 7th grade will have first lunch and follow Bell Schedule A.

All of 8th grade and half of 7th grade will have second lunch and follow Bell Schedule B.

ATTENTION PARENTS!

Only emergency vehicles, buses, those with handicap placards, and those with other special placards have access to the upper lot, emergency lane closest to the front of our schools. You will need to show your placard to Campus Security.

We ask that If you have a parking pass because your student received the ROAR Award for that month you may continue to have access to the upper lot at the end of the school day. Please do not park in the bus lanes or block the handicap spaces.

This decision to enforce our existing parking lot plan aligns with the recommendations of our community safety partners and will increase our ability to maintain a safe and secure site:

• When dropping students off, please use the lower levels of the parking lot.
• When visiting either the middle or the high school office, please park in the lower levels, bring your ID to the front, and check in with the appropriate staff.

Gates accessing the upper lane will continue to be closed to secure the campus. We appreciate your partnership and support in our efforts to provide the highest levels of safety for our students

Website: https://sm.bonsallusd.com
Location: 7350 West Lilac Road, Bonsall, CA 92003, USA
Phone: 760-631-5209