Hello Bonneville Family,
I want to extend a huge shout-out for an incredible Hello Week! Our student leaders, Peer Leadership class, advisors, and stage crew did an outstanding job engaging both students and staff throughout the week. From daily dress themes and lunchtime activities to a fantastic assembly, the energy and enthusiasm were palpable. We truly had a great time!
I am also thrilled to announce the return of Spanish 1 to our school, made possible by increased enrollment and additional funding from the State. As a former Spanish teacher at Bonneville, I deeply understand the importance of maintaining our World Language programs. We are excited to offer one period of Spanish 1 starting Tuesday, September 3rd, right after the Labor Day holiday. If you are interested in your student taking Spanish 1 (must be in 7th or 8th grade), please email your school counselor. Looking ahead, we will be offering a Chinese Beginning Course for all students (6th, 7th, and 8th graders) starting in the second semester. More information on this exciting opportunity will be shared in November and December.
Congratulations to our Cross-Country team on their first meet! The team will compete at Hunter this week and then return home on Tuesday, September 10th, to host the Granite School District Junior High Schools. A big thank you to Coach Tripp for her dedication to our students’ success both in the classroom and on the athletic field. Our Boys’ and Girls’ soccer teams are also hard at work, with their games kicking off on Monday, September 9th.
Please mark your calendars for our Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences, which will be held on Tuesday, September 17th, and Wednesday, September 18th, from 4-7 pm both nights. Conferences will be held in person in the teachers’ individual classrooms. If you prefer a virtual meeting with your student’s teachers, please reach out via email to request this option, and our teachers will send you a virtual meeting link.
Lastly, I want to revisit the important topic I shared last week about the dangers of comparison among our students. This habit can deeply impact their self-esteem, as it often becomes a measure of their appearance, performance, and potential. Comparison is a pervasive influence on our kids’ opinions about almost everything, affecting every detail of their lives and guiding their choices. So, how can we help our kids understand the negative impact comparison can have on their mental health and well-being? It starts with developing awareness.
Encourage your child to notice when they are comparing themselves to others. This behavior is often automatic, so helping them recognize it is crucial. Comparison can distort their perspective, leading to a skewed view of themselves and their abilities. By teaching your teens to tune into their thoughts and catch themselves in the act of comparing, we can help them break free from this habit.
One practical step is to track how often they fall into the comparison trap. Logging these instances can help make them aware of the frequency and start the conversation about how to change this pattern. Journaling can also be a powerful tool in this process. For more insights, I recommend visiting Parenting Teens & Tweens.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and school community. We look forward to another amazing week at Bonneville!
I love ALL our Vikings!
Mr./Señor Bailey
Student Information for Parents
To keep parents informed and engaged with what’s happening in our classrooms, we will update the grade-level documents each week. Teachers will also include a question you can ask your student to spark discussions about their learning at home. Simply click on the grade-level “button” below to access the document.
Upcoming Events
Labor Day is Monday, September 2nd and there is No School
PTA September Meeting on Tuesday, September 3rd at 1pm in Room 101
Cross Country Meet on Tuesday, September 3rd starting at 3pm at Hunter Junior High School
Sammy’s Buddies on Wednesday, September 4th during both lunches. See Mr. Porter for more information.
Intervention/Extension Schedule on Thursday, September 5th
- Intervention and Extension time is a proven practice designed to offer students personalized support in areas where they are working toward proficiency. It also provides opportunities for students to practice and strengthen their skills in math and literacy. Additionally, this time allows us to offer targeted extensions for students participating in our Gifted and Talented program, ensuring they are challenged and engaged.
Boys and Girls Soccer Begins! All Games kick off at 3pm
- September 9th: Boys @ Eisenhower Jr and Girls Home vs. Eisenhower Jr
- September 11th: Boys @ Churchill Jr and Girls Home vs Churchill Jr
Viking Way Quarterly Party on Thursday, September 12th instead of Intervention/Extension
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival on Thursday, September 12th from 5p – 7p at Oakwood Elementary School
Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, September 17th and Wednesday, September 18th from 4 – 7pm both nights. All conferences are in person and will be in teacher’s individual classrooms. If you desire to meet virtually with your student’s teachers, please email the teacher for a virtual meeting link.
Boo to the Flu Clinic (flu shots) both nights of Parent Teacher Conferences from 4 – 7pm in outside the school’s auditorium.
Community Council Meeting on Thursday, September 19th from 6:30am – 7:30am in Room 101. Link to agenda and other information about our school’s community council can be found by selecting here.
Panorama Beginning of Year Survey given to all students who have opted into the survey on Thursday, September 19th
- Social skills are essential for success in school, careers, and life. Panorama’s student survey assessment tools help us measure and support each student’s development of crucial soft skills, including growth mindset, self-efficacy, social awareness, and self-management.
No School Friday, September 20th as it is a Compensation Day for Parent Teacher Conferences
LIA Parent Night on Wednesday, September 25th from 5 – 6pm
Extracurricular Activities for our Vikings
PTA Reflections
Welcoming all current 6th-8th grade Bonneville students (all abilities) to enter 2024-2025 Utah PTA Reflections! This years theme: “ACCEPTING IMPERFECTION”
Each student can enter once in each category and each entry should focus on interpreting the theme!
Dance choreography
Film production
Literature
Music composition
Photography
2D Visual Art
3D Visual Art
Prizes for all Bonneville Student entries and a chance to move on to region, state, and nationals!
Entries are all submitted online starting September 1, 2024 and due by October 1, 2024!
LINKS:
Opens September 1st, 2024
Due October 1st, 2024
*Please submit entries through a parent account or have parent fill out permission form and upload to student account.
Video to learn more about reflections
Counseling Corner
If a student or parent wishes to meet with their school counselor, please visit their website to book an appointment today. Select here for the Counseling Webpage.
Other Miscellaneous Items
School Bus Pass – please select here for more information
Locker – Would your student like a locker this year? Please submit your request by selecting here. Locker number and combination will be emailed to you within 48 hours. It is not necessary for students to have a locker.
Personal Electronic Device Policy – In accordance with the Granite School District’s personal electronic device policy, all personal electronic devices are not to be seen from the 1st bell to the last bell of the day. To ensure that we can fully focus on learning, personal electronic devices will not be allowed during the school day. We believe this policy will help create a more focused and productive environment for everyone. Students are not required to bring a personal electronic device to school and Bonneville Jr High is not liable for lost or stolen items. If you choose to bring a device to school, please keep it in your backpack or locker on silent. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Bonneville Jr High will allow students to use their personal electronic device during their lunch period in the cafeteria or courtyard. Once lunch has concluded, students are to place their device either in their locker or backpack on silent. Students who wear a smart watch can wear this device during the school day as long as it does not become a mode of communication.
Cell phones are not permitted in restrooms on campus. If policy is not followed, then students may have their phone turned into the main office and a parent may be required to pick up the phone.
Design a bookmark for a chance at a $2,000 scholarship
September is National College Savings Month. At my529, that means it’s time for Utah students to make their mark — and possibly earn a college scholarship in the process.
Students can create an original bookmark for the 2024 my529 Make Your Mark contest for a chance at a $2,000 my529 college savings scholarship account from my529 and the Utah System of Higher Education.
Utah students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade — or home-schoolers — are eligible to take part in Make Your Mark. The contest runs September 1 through September 30, 2024. Eight total winners will be selected, with two winners chosen within each of four grade categories (K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12). Previous Make Your Mark winners are not eligible.
Click on the Make Your Mark logo above for a downloadable entry form with rules for the contest.
To enter:
- Design your bookmark in the blank space on the entry form using the art medium of your choice.
- Completely fill out the Student Information box on the entry form.
- Submit your entry to my529 by 11:59 p.m. MT, September 30, 2024.
- Submit your entries via mail or WeTransfer, a free internet-based file transfer service, at my529.wetransfer.com.
Vaccination Clinic at Cottonwood High School
If you have not already submitted your up to date immunization record &/or need to complete some more vaccinations, please plan to attend the Vaccination Clinic at Cottonwood High School on September 10th from 4pm – 6:30pm. You can then turn in your updated record to Mrs. Erickson in the Attendance/Registrar’s Office. When you do visit Mrs. Erickson, remember to say thank you for all the good she does to take care of our Vikings!
