Wildcat Weekly

Hello, Wildcat Families and Students!

We have an exciting week ahead at Sullivan Middle School! Our School Store Fundraiser begins this week, and our Student Store will open with Dippin’ Dots available for purchase. Thank you for supporting our school and the opportunities we provide for our Wildcats!

After-school Math Intervention continues for sixth- and seventh-grade students. We encourage students to take advantage of this extra support to ask questions, strengthen their skills, and build confidence.

We also look forward to celebrating our Wildcats at the ROAR Awards at 8:00 a.m. and offering students an opportunity to connect through Boys to Men at 8:00 a.m.

Looking ahead, after-school tutoring with Ms. Bonds started October 28, from 2:45–3:45 p.m.

Thank you for supporting our students and the experiences that make middle school memorable. Thank you for being part of our Wildcat community!

A few important reminders:

• 1ST QUARTER FINAL GRADES HAVE BEEN POSTED. PLEASE CHECK AERIES FOR THE 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

MONDAY:

• School store Fundraiser Starts
• After School Math Intervention- 6th grade

TUESDAY:

• Student Store Opening (Sell Dippin Dots)

• Afterschool Math Intervention 7th

WEDNESDAY:

• ROAR Awards 8am
• Boys to Men 8am
• 6th, 7th, and 8th Afterschool Tutoring - Bond

THURSDAY:

• Ballet Folklorico Practice 1:30 pm SMS

FRIDAY: Have a great weekend.

11/2: The School Store Fundraiser starts.

11/8: Last Day to Opt Students out of the Climate Survey

11/10 - 8th graders to Palomar College

11/12: NO SCHOOL -Veteran's Day

12/4: See's Candies PTO Fundraiser- Last day to order.

12/5: Fallbrook Christmas Parade.

At Bonsall Unified, we value the voices of our students and families. This November, we will be conducting our Fall School Climate Surveys to better understand what is working well in our schools and where we can continue to improve.

Student Survey (Grades 3–12)

Between November 9–20, students in grades 3–12 will complete a brief survey during the school day. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes and asks students about their sense of belonging, school climate, and experiences as learners.

Student responses will be confidential, and students may skip any question they do not wish to answer. You are welcome to preview the survey questions:

• English Student Survey

• Spanish Student Survey

If you prefer that your child not participate, please complete the Student Survey Opt-Out Form by Sunday, November 8.

Family Survey (All Families)

We also invite all parents and guardians to share feedback about their child's school experience. Your responses are anonymous and confidential, and your feedback will help guide our efforts to strengthen our schools.

The family survey will be open November 9–20 and can be completed on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

• Take the Family Survey – English

• Encuesta para Familias – Español

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for partnering with us to make Bonsall Unified a place where every student can belong, believe, and achieve.

If you have questions, please contact our District Office at (760) 631-5200.

Bigger and better than ever—the Bonsall Woman’s Club / Bonsall Unified School District Stages of Inspiration Art Contest & Show returns January 20, 2027, at SMS/BHS!

This year’s theme is “Building a Brighter Future.” All BUSD students (TK–12+) are invited to share their 2D/3D/Photography Art! January is right around the corner—start planning and making your artwork now!

Submit your entries December 1–16, 2026. Read the contest rules & complete the online submission form.

Meet the student artists helping spread the word!

Congratulations to the SMS and BHS art students whose art was selected to promote this year’s show; you will see their posters hanging at all BUSD school sites!

Winning Poster Artist: Charli Nguyen
Selected Poster Artists: Harper Ross, Selma Haven, Lily Winebrenner, and Jessica Clift-Crudo
Poster Contest Runners-Up: Chloe Ferrante, Kenia Delgado, and Brooklyn Knewek

Their creativity is just the beginning—we can’t wait to see yours!

Save the date: January 20, 2027 | SMS/BHS

Thank you to our sponsor, Nessy Burgers, for supporting the arts in Bonsall Unified School District!

The School Store Fundraiser starts this Monday, 11/2/26. The SchoolStore is an online fundraising program that helps our school earn money and provides classroom resources for teachers and students. Families and friends can support the school by shopping through participating retailer links or donating Caring For Classrooms gift cards, which teachers redeem for supplies, books, games, and other educational materials. Students can also earn prizes for participating.

Sullivan Parents & Athletes,

The Athletic Director Mr. Arteaga will be hosting a Q&A in room 19 Monday October 26th to answer all questions about winter sports. Please attend if you or your child is interested in participating in our winter sports. Meeting time will be from 4:30m to 5pm.The 2 sports offered in the WINTER are Boys Basketball and Girls Soccer.

Please bring an electronic device to join the TEAMREACH APP.

TRYOUT INFORMATIONWinter Sports Tryouts are November 16th - November 18th! **Your child may try out without being registered on Home Campus, but if they are selected for the team, they MUST be cleared by Friday, Nov. 27th, or their spot on the roster will be in jeopardy. Please have a plan to get them a sports physical NOW so you are prepared! The Physical must have a STAMP to verify they went to see a Doctor! Dr. Richard Uhler in Temecula, can do physicals for $40. He will get you scheduled within a day or two! His phone number is: 951-693-9678

Here are the links on how to clear your athlete as well as HOMECAMPUSSullivan Clearance Checklist
HOMECAMPUS

Boys' Basketball Tryouts will be Monday, Wednesday, Nov. 16,18th from 3:00pm -4:15pmand Thursday Nov 19th from 1:30 to 3:00pmFinal Roster Posted Friday

Girls' Soccer Tryouts will be on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Nov. 16th, 17th, and 18th on the upper field from 3:00-4:15pm. Final Roster Posted Friday Nov 20th

Practices will begin Nov 30th. You must be cleared in order to practice.
Please email Mr. Arteaga if there are any questionssierra.arteaga@bonsallusd.com

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Sierra ArteagaSullivan Middle School
Math Teacher | Athletic Director

Dear Sullivan Families,
This Thanksgiving, Love On Your Back (LOYB) is working to help local children and families enjoy a special holiday meal. We are currently serving 55 local families and are hoping to collect as many gift cards and monetary donations as possible to help make Thanksgiving a little brighter for everyone.
We are collecting $20 gift cards to Walmart or Grocery Outlet, allowing families to purchase the food they need for a Thanksgiving meal of their choice. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated and will help us support these families during the holiday season.
Every donation, big or small, makes a difference!
Please see the attached flyer for details on how to donate. Your generosity helps ensure that local children and families can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with the people they love.
Thank you so much for your continued kindness, generosity, and support of our Bonsall community!
With gratitude,
Love On Your Back (LOYB)
Together, we can make a difference! ❤️

Our sixth graders stepped into the past during Early Civilization Day, hosted by our sixth-grade team! Students crossed the “Nile,” practiced hunting for their own food, explored cave painting, and made crafts. These activities brought classroom learning to life and helped students imagine daily life in early civilizations.

A special thank you to our sixth-grade teachers for organizing this annual tradition and to all the families who volunteered their time to join us. Your support helps make this an exciting and memorable experience for our Wildcats year after year!

Every school day matters! Regular attendance helps students stay connected, keep up with learning, and build strong relationships with teachers and classmates.

Students are considered chronically absent when they miss 10% or more of the school days, including excused and unexcused absences. At this point in the year, missing just four days reaches that threshold.

When students are absent for any reason, our school offers an opportunity to complete an independent study agreement. Students must complete the missed work for their classes and have the independent study paperwork signed by each teacher. Students may use up to 15 independent study days, which, when properly completed and approved, do not count toward chronic absenteeism.

Ms. Carmen has been working with students and families to help them access this opportunity and stay on track with their learning. Please call the office with any questions about attendance or the independent study process. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our Wildcats learning and connected!

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!

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 18 - 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

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

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

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