Bonsall Bear News

Dear Bonsall Elementary School Community,

As we wrap up Staff Appreciation Week, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing PTA and all of our BES families for the incredible love and support you showed our staff this week. From the thoughtful notes and decorations to the meals, treats, and generous acts of kindness, every detail helped make our staff feel truly appreciated and valued.

Our teachers and staff work incredibly hard each day to support, encourage, and care for our students, and this week reminded us just how fortunate we are to be part of such a supportive and caring school community. Your generosity and thoughtfulness did not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for the partnership we share with our families and PTA.

As we celebrate this weekend, I also want to wish a very Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and special caregivers of our BES students. Thank you for the love, support, and guidance you provide your children each and every day. We appreciate all that you do and hope you have a wonderful and well-deserved celebration this weekend.

May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of emotional well-being and to remind our community that mental health is just as important as physical health. At Bonsall Elementary School, we are committed to supporting the social-emotional wellness of all students and helping them build the skills needed to navigate challenges, manage emotions, and develop healthy relationships.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Ms. Megan, our school counselor, has prepared a variety of activities and resources for students and families to engage with throughout the month. Please see below for ways to participate and support these important conversations at home.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR NEW INCOMING STUDENTS. Please see below for information and feel free to pass the information along to incoming BES families.

Check out the silent auction items below for the BUSD golf tournament!

Our Bonsall Golf Tournament in support of our student athletes is coming up! Grab your foursome and sign up for an afternoon of fun on the course. See the flyer below to sign up!

We are also still seeking auction items for the event. If you, or someone you know, works for a golf company, has access to a vacation home or cabin (think Big Bear or Palm Springs), or own a business that may be interested in sponsoring the tournament, we would love your support!

Thank you for helping us make this event a success for our student athletes.

If so, please reach out to our Athletic Director, Andrea Breuninger for more information!

Important Dates:

• 5/16 - Bonsall Golf Tournament
• 5/25 - Memorial Day - No School

With gratitude,

Allison Fortney
Principal
Bonsall Elementary School

Hello Bonsall Families - the Bonsall Athletics Golf Classic takes place this Saturday, May 16th at 1pm at the Golf Club of California. You can still sign up as a team by visiting bonsallschools.org OR BEF has teamed with Zeffy to auction off a two-night stay at 3 different cabins/cottages in Idyllwild. Please see the flyers below and click on the link below to be taken to the auction site and see the beautiful places you could stay if you win!

LINK to silent auction

Hello parents! We value your input. Each year, Bonsall Unified School District receives funding to support our Native American-connected students. We would appreciate your feedback on how you would like these funds to be used. Please consider taking a few moments to complete this short survey. Thank you in advance for sharing your voice and helping us support our students.

Survey Link

Get ready to serve up some fun for a great cause! Vivian Banks Charter School is hosting a Charity Pickleball Tournament on May 31st at 8:00 a.m. at the Jim Banks Sports Complex in Pala. Players of all levels are welcome, with youth and adult divisions available.

Winners will earn ultimate bragging rights and receive an exclusive Pickleball Tournament Championship Ring! Boxed lunches will be available through pre-sale, and healthy food, snacks, and drinks will also be available for purchase during the event.

All money raised goes directly back to supporting the students of Vivian Banks Charter School. Grab your paddle, bring your team spirit, and join us for a fun-filled day of community, competition, and support for our students!

For more information or to sign up, please contact John Machado “Bud” at 760-420-2265

The Community Advisory Committee is a state-mandated body that advises our SELPA (NCCSE) on programs and services for students with disabilities. It is made up of parents, educators, and community members from all member districts. The CAC gives parents a formal voice in how special education is planned and delivered across our region.

Please fill out the following FORM if you are interested in supporting BUSD as our Community Advisory Committee Parent Representative.

The May 15th deadline for the library closing to inventory is fast approaching. Please ensure your student's library books are turned in. Families will receive an invoice from the library if there are any missing or outstanding library books and/or fines.

Grab your friends and join us for the 3rd Annual Bonsall Athletic Golf Classic! This fun event at the Golf Club of California supports our BUSD Athletics Program. Mr. Fortney and I will see you there!

Registration for NEW STUDENTS is open. Please click the following LINK to be redirected to our district's registration page. Returning student data confirmation will open on June 1, 2026. If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the front office.

To enhance the learning environment and minimize disruptions, please utilize the following check-out procedure. We understand that students occasionally need to leave school early for appointments or other commitments. However, calling classrooms during instructional time to retrieve students can disrupt the learning process.

1. Advance Notification:

• Please notify the school office at least two hours prior to the desired check-out time.

• For example, if your student needs to be checked out at 1:00 PM, please call no later than 11:00 AM.

2. Information to Provide:

• When calling, please provide the following details:

• Student’s full name

• Student’s teacher

• Check-out time

• Reason for check-out

• Whether the student will return to school that day

• If your call is not answered, please leave a detailed voicemail with the above information.

3. Preparation for Check-Out:

• A pass will be delivered to your student’s teacher, allowing them to prepare your child for departure. This ensures the student has their belongings, including backpacks and homework, ready at the designated time.

• If the check-out occurs during lunch or recess, the student will still be prepared with the necessary items.

4. Final Steps at the Office:

• The student will arrive at the office with the pass at the designated check-out time.

• Parents or guardians must present valid identification and sign the student release pass to complete the check-out process.

It’s time to kick off our annual Support Our Students Campaign! Our goal is to raise at least $25 per student on every campus. Every dollar donated goes directly to supporting teacher and student needs right here at Bonsall Elementary.

BES takes pride in supporting our students and families. Attached is our 2025-2026 Parent/Student Handbook. This is to be used as guide to support our school community and a tool to answer questions you may have from school volunteering to dress code. Please take the time to review this important document.

BES Handbook

Our district has an amazing resource at the district office to support families, answer questions and suggest resources. Leonor Rodriguez is our Community Liaison. You can reach her by phone at (760) 631-5200 Ext. 1000 or by email at leonor.rodriguez@bonsallusd.com. Please click HERE to read her latest newsletter.

2025-2026TK/K Bell Schedule

2025-2026 Bell Schedule

Instructional Calendar

All students are entitled to a free breakfast and lunch for the 2025-2026 school year. Our lunch menu continues to be online. You can find both the breakfast and lunch menus HERE. You do have the ability to add any allergens through the link to ensure that if your student has any allergies, they know what to avoid. If your child has food allergies, be sure to fill out a medical exemption form that can be obtained in the office. This form must be signed by a physician.

As a Purple Star School, BES is committed to supporting the unique educational and social/emotional needs of our military students and families. I am tremendously proud of our commitment to the students and families connected to our nation's military. Thank you to our families, past and present who make so many sacrifices for our country. As the daughter and granddaughter of Veterans, I understand that sacrifice and I am eternally grateful. For more information, please click on the following link that will direct you to our webpage that offers information and support for military families.

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It's a great day to be a Bonsall Bear!

Email: allison.fortney@bonsallusd.com
Website: https://be.bonsallusd.com/
Location: 31555 Old River Rd. Bonsall, CA 92003
Phone: (760) 631-5205