Wildcat Weekly

Hello, Wildcat Families and Students!

What a fun week we had at Sullivan! School spirit was in full effect during our first Spirit Week. Students showed up in their themed outfits, and cheered on their friends. It was awesome to see so many Wildcats taking part and making memories together!

We ended the week with our first school dance, and it was wonderful to see students enjoying the music, spending time with friends, and celebrating as a school community. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a fun event.

A special thank-you to all the families who joined us for our first Lunch on the Lawn. Sharing lunch with you was another highlight of the week. Your presence and support mean so much to our students and staff.

Weeks like this remind me what makes Sullivan special: students, families, and staff coming together with Wildcat pride.

It's A Great Week to Be a Wildcat!

We look forward to seeing you and sharing more about the wonderful year ahead at Sullivan!

A few important reminders:

• 1ST QUARTER ENDS ON 10/15. CHECK AERIES NOW FOR UPDATED GRADES.

Please contact the office with any questions you may have!

Important Links:

DISTRICT CALENDAR.

BHS Legion Landing

Gratefully,

Angie James, Proud Principal ~ Click to email.

Sullivan Middle School and Bonsall High School

THIS WEEK:

Monday:

Volleyball @ Potter

4:30 Varsity/ 5:30 JV

Tuesday:

Have a great day!

Wednesday:

Have a great day!

Thursday:

• Volleyball @ Woodland Park
• 3:30 Varsity/4:30 JV
• Football @ Woodland Park
• 3:30 Varsity/4:30 JV
• Cross Country @ San Marcos 4pm

Friday:

Have a great weekend!

UPCOMING:

Dear Sullivan Middle School Families,

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. At Sullivan Middle School, the safety, health, and well-being of our students remain our highest priorities. I will be pushing into classes this week to discuss signs to look for in others and where to get support.

Middle school is a time of big changes for young adolescents. Friendships shift, bodies grow, and academic pressures increase. These normal changes can sometimes feel overwhelming. Because mental health matters just as much as physical health, we want to partner with you to support our students.

What We Are Doing at School

Throughout this month and the entire school year, our counselors and staff are working to:

• Teach students how to identify stress and big emotions.

• Encourage kids to speak up if they or a friend feel unsafe or very sad.

• Remind every student that trusted adults are always here to listen.

Signs to Watch For At Home

As parents and caregivers, you are often the first to notice when something changes. Watch for signs that your middle schooler might be struggling:

• Sudden and lasting changes in mood, such as ongoing sadness, anger, or irritability.

• Pulling away from friends, family, or favorite activities.

• Changes in sleep or eating habits.

• Talking about feeling hopeless, helpless, or like a burden to others.

• Expressions of wanting to "disappear" or statements like "it would be better if I wasn't here".

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How You Can Help

• Listen openly: Ask your child about their day and listen without judgment. Let them know it is okay to feel sad or stressed.

• Talk about it: Research shows that talking openly about mental health and asking directly about suicide does not put ideas in a child's head. It shows them you care.

• Stay connected: Know who your child’s friends are and keep an eye on their phone and social media use.

Immediate Support and Resources

If you are worried that your child is in crisis or thinking about self-harm, help is available right now:

• Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, confidential, and available 24/7).

• Text HOME to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line.

• Contact our school counseling office directly at 760-631-5209 x1385 or email keri.gresbrink@bonsallusd.com for local referrals and support.

Working together, we can create a safe, supportive community where every middle schooler knows they matter.

Thank you to all our wonderful families who joined us for Lunch on the Lawn! It was a special opportunity to welcome you to Sullivan, share time with our students, and enjoy being together as a school community. We loved seeing so many families on campus!

Thank you for making the day so memorable!

Our first school dance was amazing! Students embraced the Y2K theme with fun outfits and spent the evening dancing, playing games, and taking pictures in the photo booth. It was wonderful to see our Wildcats having such a great time with their friends. Thank you to everyone who helped make our first dance a success!

To help keep our Wildcats safe and ensure a smooth arrival and dismissal each day, please review the following important reminders.

Morning Drop-Off:
Parents and guardians should drop students off in their designated 6th, 7th, or 8th grade drop-off areas. Please do not drop students off in the bus drop-off area at the top of the parking lot. This area must remain clear for our buses to safely enter, unload students, and exit campus.

Afternoon Pick-Up:
To ensure the safety and supervision of all students during dismissal, starting at 3:15 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, all students who are still waiting to be picked up will be moved to the 6th-grade parking lot. On Thursday, our early release day, students will be moved to this area beginning at 1:40 PM.

If your 7th- or 8th-grade student has not been picked up by these times, they will be directed to the designated supervised area in the 6th-grade parking lot, where families can pick them up.

Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and partnership in helping us keep our Wildcats safe during our busy arrival and dismissal times!

We are excited for our 8th-grade students to attend the College & Career Fair at Bonsall High School! This is a great opportunity for our students to begin thinking about their future and explore the many possibilities available to them after high school.

Students will have the opportunity to learn about colleges, universities, career pathways, and other postsecondary options while beginning conversations about their own interests and future goals.

As our 8th graders prepare for the transition to high school, experiences like this help them see the connection between the choices they make today and the opportunities available to them in the future.

We are excited for our Wildcats to visit the high school and start exploring what comes next!

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.

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

Director: Jannet.villareal@bonsallusd.com

LINK: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

Sullivan Middle School Before and After School Program (BASP) is located in Room 14. You can reach Room 14 by dialing 1-760-631-5209 ext. 1314.

BASP Hours:

6:00am - 7:30am Monday - Thursday

2:45pm - 6:00pm Monday - Thursday

1:15pm - 6:00pm Friday

Fees:

SMS BASP fees schedule is a flat rate and you may use days at your convenience. Your student is not obligated to attend every day, but the fee will not change if you use less days.

• $175/month (August, December and June are a flat $125) for unlimited AM/PM use or PM only usage.
• $65/month for AM only usage (6-7:45 am)
• $65/month for BHS Siblings PM (2:45-4pm and 1:15-2:15pm on Thursday)
• This option is for middle school students waiting for high school siblings. For 75 minutes, your student will receive homework support, snacks and supervision. Students may not remain on campus during this time without supervision from BASP staff.
• A Late Fee of $30 will be assessed for any student picked up AFTER 6 pm. Please avoid this fee by making arrangements to pick up your student prior to 6:00 pm.
• Payment is due on the 1st of each month.
• Courtesy reminder call/email will be made to remind about late/missing payments on the 8th day of the month.
• Late payment fee of $15 will be assessed after the 10th day of the month.
• If payment hasn’t been received by the 11th day, the student may not attend BASP until full payment is received.

📵 Sullivan Middle School Cell Phone & Personal Device Policy

At Sullivan Middle School, our goal is to create a focused, respectful, and academically engaging environment. In alignment with California’s Phone-Free Schools Act (AB 3216) and regional best practices.

Cell Phones/Electronic Devices: Students are allowed to come to the office to use their cell phones to make a call.

• Cell phones must be turned off and out of sight while on Sullivan's campus (Unless required for a classroom activity and authorization is given by the teacher).

• Cell phones may be confiscated if they are visible during the school day and brought to the office to be kept in a locked cabinet for the day. It is YOUR responsibility to pick it up at the end of the school day in the front office.

• Cell phones will be returned at the end of the day to the student unless it is a repeated violation.

• Repeated violations - Parent pick up of cell phone in the front office.

• Students refusing to hand over their phone or electronic device to a staff member will be disciplined for defiance.

*Sullivan Middle School assumes no liability for lost, damaged, or stolen cell phones, earphones/buds, or electronic devices*

🎧 Other Electronic Devices

• Earbuds, headphones, and smartwatches are also considered personal devices and must follow the same “off and away” expectations unless authorized by a teacher.
  

• Listening to music, watching videos, or taking calls while on SMS Campus is strictly prohibited.

🚫 Enforcement and Consequences

SMS will implement a progressive discipline approach grounded in PBIS and Restorative Practices:

1. 1st Violation – Verbal warning and reminder of policy
   
   

2. 2nd Violation – Device is held by the teacher and returned at the end of the period
   
   

3. 3rd Violation – Device is turned in to the front office; parent/guardian is contacted
   
   

4. 4th Violation – Parent must pick up the device; student may lose device privileges for a designated period
   
   

5. Repeated Violations – Student may be restricted from extracurricular activities or subject to further disciplinary action

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

Sullivan Middle School hosts a Lunch on the Lawn every other month 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.

Here are the dates for Lunch on the Lawn:

November 19 - Thursday

Lunch A - 10:27 to 10:57

Lunch B - 11:13 to 11:43

January 14 - Thursday

Lunch A - 10:27 to 10:57

Lunch B - 11:13 to 11:43

March 25 - Thursday

Lunch A - 10:27 to 10:57

Lunch B - 11:13 to 11:43

May 20 - Thursday: LAST LUNCH ON THE LAWN

Lunch A - 10:27 to 10:57

Lunch B - 11:13 to 11:43

We discussed fundraising opportunities and fun events to start planning for our Wildcats and discussed classroom/ teacher needs for this school year.

Please check out our membership information. You can help by donating or signing up for any of our events.

Thank you for your support!

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Parent Liaison: Leonor Rodriguez

Welcome to another school year 2026-27/Bienvenidos a otro año escolar 2026-27

Mensaje de la Cordinadora de Enlaces Comunitario

The Bonsall Unified School District and I welcome you back to school for the 2026-27 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 2026-27.

Community Liaison Newsletter

Exciting news!: Students will be able to eat for free during the 25-26 school year!

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

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