Wildcat Weekly

Hello, Wildcat Families and Students!

I hope everyone had a wonderful and family filled spring break!

Thank you to our parents and community members for making our 2nd Career Day such a huge success! Pictures to come next week!

We have state testing, CAASPP Testing, starting Monday, 4/28, with the students starting with ELA. Please make sure your student has his/her Chromebook charged every night and goes to bed early so each student can be prepared and ready to do their best on the CAASPP Test.

Thank you, families for your input with our LCAP survey! Please make sure to fill out the last survey of the year, California Healthy Kids Survey for Parents.

Please make sure to check below for the "TO-DO's" for our parents and guardians.

To-Do's:

**Mark your calendars for May 3rd and 4th and plan to come up to help Beautify Sullivan! Click here to sign up: https://my.northcoastchurch.com/serveyourcity/

1. California Healthy Kids Survey: California Healthy Kids Survey will be administered to 6th grade students next week. Parents we are asking for your participation now.

Parent Survey Link: Parent Survey Link

2. PTO Board is looking for new members.

PLEAE SEE BELOW FOR UPDATED ATTENDENCE INFORMATION AND INDEPENDENT STUDY CONTRACTS.

3. 7th Grade students and families ONLY: Science teachers will start the Positive Prevention Curriculum the week of 4/28th, If you would like to opt out your student please make sure to fill out the Google Survey. Here is the link: https://forms.gle/KofN148tuRyMfJzx5

Check out our school calendar on our Website! Thank you to Mrs. Pipe for updating all of our information! Parents, you can now see a monthly view of all the events.

https://sm.bonsallusd.com/apps/events/

Have a wonderful week!

Angie James,

Your Proud Principal!

Dear Sullivan Middle School Community,

We are excited to share that North Coast Church has selected Sullivan Middle School as one of their Service Weekend project sites, and we are truly honored by their partnership!

North Coast Church and SMS is seeking volunteers to support various campus improvement efforts, including painting classrooms and more during the weekend of May 3–4. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our school environment for our students and staff.

To sign up, please visit:

https://my.northcoastchurch.com/serveyourcity/

Unfortunately, there is not a direct link to Sullivan, or any project for that matter. Please sign up by going to the “search by keyword” box, in the upper left corner and type in Sullivan Middle School. There all the projects will come up that you can sign up for.

Our students and staff really appreciate your willingness to donate your time and talent to make Sullivan the best for the best.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Angie James, Principal.

CONGRATULATIONS SUPERSTAR WILDCATS!

ROAR Awards: 4 students per grade level are picked by the teachers at each grade level. The students that are picked are chosen because they represent Sullivan's Character Traits of

R - Responsible

O - Organized

A- Can Do ATTITUDE!

R- Resilient

Parents are invited in the morning to help recognize and honor their Wildcat for this accomplishment. We have a light breakfast with juice, coffee, and water offered for our Wildcats and Families during this time in the morning.

The students receive:

1. Front of the lunch line pass

2. Get out of school 3 min early pass

3. Parents get a placard so you can drive up to the top, past the gates to pick up your Wildcat right at the front, ROCKSTAR STATUS!

This event happens once a month and the passes are good everyday for that entire month!

1. Tuesday, 4/22 Basketball and Soccer play at Double Peak Middle

2. Wednesday, 4/23, Mural Unveiling for SMS and BHS.

3. Thursday, 4/24, Track and Field Event at San Elijo Middle School.

4. Thursday, 4/24 Basketball and Soccer play at San Marcos Middle School.

5. Thursday, 4/24 Tomlinson Games @ BES

6. Friday, Mrs. James meets with the Wildcat Council during lunch.

1. 4/28- ELA CAASPP Testing starts on Monday and runs through Friday.

STUDENTS WILL BE ON BLOCK SCHEDULE. Please check the testing schedule for more information.

2. 4/30- BWC/BUSD Spring Art Show from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

3. 4/29- Basketball and soccer play at Valley Center.

4. Sullivan Beautification Weekend: May 3rd and 4th.

5. Show Choir and Guitar compete at Universal Studios, May 3rd.

4. 6th grade camp- May 6 - May 9.

5. 5/10, Saturday- BEF Golf Tournament at California Golf Club.

Dear Wildcat Families,

Every year, California students take several statewide tests, such as the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). When combined with other measures such as grades, class work, and teacher observations, it provides families and teachers a more comprehensive picture of their child’s learning. You can use the results to identify where your child is doing well and where they might need more support.

Sullivan Middle School will be starting two and a half weeks of State Testing on April 28, 2025 (CAASPP). Weeks one and two will encompass all students taking the CAASPP:Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and Math and Week 3 will be for

CAASPP: California Science Test (CAST) for 8th grade students only. 8th grade will take the science test on Tuesday: May 6, 2025

Starting April 28 through May 2; SMS will be operating on a different Bell Schedule with starting/ending times remaining the same as they have been this year (M,T,W,TH 8:00am -2:45 pm and Friday 8:00am -1:15 pm). Within those starting/ending times will be a number of Block Schedules. The Bell Schedule calendar is included in this communication.

May14 through May 26: Students will continue testing in ELA and Math classes.

Please make sure to get your Wildcat to school on time because there is no advisory this week:

• NO ADVISORY.

• STUDENTS WILL ONLY SEE 3 OF THERE PERIOD TEACHERS THAT DAY.

• THERE WILL ONLY BE 1 LUNCH.

TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS (ONLY BLOCK SCHEDULE)

Block

Period 2 or 3

Nutrition

Period 4 or 5

Lunch

Period 6 or 7

Testing Days that follow this schedule will alternate between attending Periods 2,4 and 6 on certain days and 3,5,and 7 on other testing days. All students will follow the testing schedule, even if they aren’t actively participating in testing that day. On Block Days all students will either attend periods 2/4/6 only or 3/5/7 only. On “regular” days students will attend all periods 1 through 7 as usual. The block schedule will allow the students enough time to complete and focus on the specific testing section.

CAASPP FAQ’s:

CAASPP: Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and Math

Who takes these tests? Students in grades 3–8 and grade 11.

What is the test format? The Smarter Balanced assessments are computer-based.

Which standards are tested? The California Common Core State Standards.

Students will be answering questions, writing short responses, and completing essays for both Math and ELA portions of the test.

CAASPP: California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) for ELA and Math

Who takes these tests? Students in grades 3–8 and grade 11 whose individualized education program (IEP) identifies the use of alternate assessments.

What is the test format? The CAAs for ELA and math are computer-based tests that are administered one-on-one by a test examiner who is familiar with the student.

Which standards are tested? The California Common Core State Standards through the Core Content Connectors.

CAASPP: California Science Test (CAST)

Who takes the test? Students take the CAST in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school, either in grade 10, 11, or 12.

What is the test format? The CAST is computer-based.

Which standards are tested? The California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS).

CAASPP: California Alternate Assessment (CAA) for Science

Who takes the test? Students whose IEP identifies the use of an alternate assessment take the CAA for Science in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school, either in grade 10, 11, or 12.

What is the test format? The CAA for Science is a series of four performance tasks that can be administered throughout the year as the content is taught.

Which standards are tested? Alternate achievement standards derived from the CA NGSS.

The California Healthy Kids Survey for Parents/Guardians:

Sullivan Middle School needs our parents/guardians to complete an online survey to learn more about your opinions about Sullivan Middle School. This survey is an opportunity to communicate your perceptions about your child's school. Below will explain the purpose of the survey. If you have any questions about this survey, contact angela.james@bonsallusd.com.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY!

Your participation is voluntary. It is also very important. The information you provide will help guide district and school efforts to promote safety, enhance learning supports, and improve student achievement.

· This is an anonymous survey. It is designed so that no one can be identified from the data. You do not have to respond to any questions that you feel could be used to identify you. Simply skip any such questions.

· All questions apply to this school only.

· The results are for the use of your district. The California Department of Education and WestEd will preserve data confidentiality and refer any data requests to the district.

Wildcat Families,

On Wednesday, April 30, Sullivan's 7th graders will start our Positive Prevention Curriculum in their science classes. The instruction will be from April 30 until May 9. Positive Prevention is the curriculum that Bonsall Unified School District has adopted to meet the requirements of the California Healthy Youth Act.

Your student will bring home a copy of the information below, and we will send multiple Aeries notifications.

You may opt your student out of this instruction. If you wish to opt your student out of this instruction, please complete the Google Form with your request that your student be opted out of the instruction no later than Sunday, April 27, 2025. This will allow us enough time to secure a substitute for the number of students who opt out of instruction. Your student's name will be on our master list, but please also inform your student that you are opting them out of this instruction.

Click here to fill out the OPT OUT SURVEY: https://forms.gle/KofN148tuRyMfJzx5

Below is a copy of what was sent home regarding the instruction and the California Healthy Youth Act.

Please call or email with any questions you may have.

Thank you for your attention to this.

Angie James, Principal

Sullivan Middle School

• Download 24-25 English CYHA Letter.pdf

• Download 24-25 Spanish CHYA Letter.pdf

Bonsall Unified Learner Profile:

Our Wildcats have been learning about the character traits from the BUSD Learner Profile each month. The Learner Profile was created with input from students, staff, and our families to help define BUSD's mission, vision, and values. Every month, Sullivan has a focus character trait that supports our Learner Profile.

Focus Character Trait: Critical Thinker

Congratulations to our Student Athletes! Come out to sport our teams!

**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.

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

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/x28pc

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.

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