Vivian Banks Charter School

Hello Vivian Banks Families,

Thank you families for joining us for a delicious meal at Cali-Kabob on Tuesday and for our Back to school night and BBQ on Thursday. It is always wonderful sharing a meal together to help build our community. We are so grateful to the Pala Fire Department for donating and grilling our food for back to school night, to the Learning Center and Pala Social Services for joining us in our 'It Takes a Village" approach to back to school night. We are so grateful to all of our partners in Pala.

We will be celebrating our amazing grandparents at our Grandparents day on Thursday, September 10th from 8:30-9:15. Grandparents are welcome to come read to their grandchildren, enjoy a light breakfast and take a free photo. Picture frames will be available for purchase for just $3 each in the office. Students can then personalize and decorate the frame for their photos.

Calling all first responders! We will be celebrating you at our 9-11 ceremony/Patriot day on Friday, 9/11 from 8:30-9:00. Please come join us!

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to a wonderful school year filled with learning, growth, connection, and fun!

Attendance Matters

Daily attendance is one of the most important ways families can support student success. We saw wonderful growth and improvement last year, and we want to continue building on that momentum. Thank you for helping your child arrive at school on time, everyday, ready to learn. Last school year was fantastic with student attendance hitting an all time high of 96.62%, the highest in the District! We hope that we meet this or exceed this rate this coming year.

At Vivian Banks, we truly believe it takes a village. We are grateful for your continued partnership, trust, and support. Together, we will make this school year one filled with learning, laughter, growth, and beautiful memories for our students.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to support you and your child every step of the way! If you fly with the eagles, you will soar!

Important Upcoming events:

9/7: Labor Day: No school

9/10: Grandparents Day celebration and breakfast 8:30 a.m.

9/11: 9-11 ceremony

9/14-18: Book Fair

9/18: California Native American Day and lunch on the lawn 11:20-12:30

9/17: Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee meeting @1:30

9/25: California Native American day: no school

Thank you families and friends of Vivian Banks Charter School for supporting our first dining night out for the year! We sold $777 worth of food and made $155! Thank you again for your support at Cali Kabob!

Shout out to Miss Nancy, Mr. Brian, Miss Jackie, and Miss Ana for preparing for our BBQ!

Shout out to Miss Lisa, Mr. Dennis, and Miss Bonnie for your hard work with ASES!

💛 Support Love On Your Back

Helping Bonsall Students in Need

Love On Your Back was founded by longtime Bonsall teacher Carol Wood, who served the

Bonsall Unified School District for 32 years. Upon retiring, Carol and a team of dedicated

volunteers launched this nonprofit organization to ensure that no child in our community goes

hungry.

The Love On Your Back Nutritional Backpack Program provides weekend food support for

Bonsall students whose families are facing financial hardship or crisis. Many of these students

rely on free or reduced-price meals during the school week, and this program bridges the gap

by sending home nutritious food to help families through the weekend. Currently we support 153

children in our program.

Our mission is simple but vital: to ensure every child in the Bonsall Unified School District

has the nourishment they need to learn, grow, and thrive.

Unfortunately, with food prices on the rise and limited supplies available from local food banks,

our funds are running low. We are reaching out to our community for help to keep this important

program going.

💛 How You Can Help:

● Make a monetary donation via Venmo: @LoveOnYourBack

● Or send a check to:

Love On Your Back

3597 Kellington Court

Oceanside, CA 92056

We also welcome corporate sponsorships, and we are happy to provide tax-deductible

donation receipts upon request. For more information about our program visit loyb.weebly.com

Together, we can make sure that no child in Bonsall goes hungry.

Thank you for your generosity and support!

- The LOYB Team

It’s that time again when we begin Our Support Our Students Campaign. Our goal is to raise a minimum of $25 per student for every campus. The funds we collect are line-items in our budget and 100% of donations go back to fund teacher requests at Vivian Banks. Parents, all money raised goes directly back to our students' classrooms. Thank you for your generosity!

Vivian Banks Charter School is proud to offer high quality after school programming to fit all students' needs.

ASES program

The After School Education and Safety ( ASES ) program in California, also know as Expanded Learning, provides safe, engaging and enriching activities for students in grades K-9 . These programs are designed to complement the regular school day by offering academic support, enrichment opportunities, and recreational activities, fostering students' social, emotional, and physical development. ASES programs are run in partnership with schools and community organizations.

ELOP: Extended Learning Opportunity Program: The District also offers after- school programming throughout the year to enrich our students.

Please contact Lisa Trujillo( lisa.trujillo@bonsallusd.com) or

Nancy Mata (nancy.mata@bonsallusd.com) to register your child.

Vivian Banks Charter School Honoring Tradition. Empowering the Future.

Each month students are here everyday will get a popsicle at the end of the month. Students who have perfect attendance from January-March, will also get a game truck experience in April. Thank you for ensuring your child comes to school each day and on time.

We want to take a moment to emphasize something that is absolutely essential to your child’s success—school attendance. To encourage our students to come to school every day, we are providing incentives. Students who attend and have perfect attendance each month will get a popsicle at the end of the month. If students have perfect attendance from the beginning of the year until December, they will earn a pizza party and go into a raffle to win a gift card.

Showing up matters. When students are present at school—on time and ready to learn—they are better able to access high-quality instruction, build meaningful relationships, and stay on track academically. Research consistently shows that attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student achievement, especially in the early years when foundational skills are built.

Why Attendance Matters:

Every minute counts in the classroom. Learning is cumulative, and when students are absent or arrive late, they miss more than just a lesson—they miss opportunities to ask questions, practice skills, engage in discussions, and connect with their teacher and classmates.

Let’s break it down:

Scenario 1 day absent per month = 9 days per year ( 2 weeks of school missing 60 hours of instruction)

2 days absent per month = 18 days per year: classified as chronically absent: equivalent to nearly 4 weeks of school

10 minutes late per day = over 30 hours per year: that's nearly a full week of lost instructional time

Leaving early once a week= over 20 hours per year: misses critical end of the day routines, homework review, and closure of daily learning.

• Missing just 2 days a month is 18 days a year, almost an entire month of school.
  
  

• Arriving 15 minutes late every day is the same as missing two full weeks of school over the course of a year.
  
  

Attendance and Student Success:

Students with consistent attendance are more likely to:

• Meet or exceed grade-level standards in reading and math
  
  

• Build strong social-emotional skills and friendships
  
  

• Develop healthy school habits that prepare them for middle school, high school, and beyond
  
  

Students who are frequently absent—especially in early grades—are at greater risk of falling behind, struggling academically, and eventually dropping out of school.

How Families Can Help:

We recognize that sometimes absences are unavoidable due to illness or emergencies. However, we ask for your support in making school attendance a top priority. Here are a few ways you can help:

• Schedule routine appointments outside of school hours when possible
  
  

• Ensure your child gets plenty of sleep and a consistent morning routine
  
  

• Avoid extended vacations during the school year
  
  

• Communicate with the school if you’re experiencing challenges getting your child to school—we’re here to help
  
  

Vivian Banks is Here to Support You

We are committed to partnering with families to ensure every child feels welcome, supported, and excited to come to school each day. If your child is facing any barriers—transportation, health concerns, anxiety, or other issues—please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. Together, we can find a solution. Let’s work together to make this a year full of learning, growth, and success—for every student, every day.

9/10: Grandparents day at 8:30 am

9/11: 9-11 ceremony for all first responders

9/13: Charter Council meeting at 1:30

9/18: California Native American day/lunch on the lawn 11:20-12:30

9/24: Indian Education Parent Advisory committee meeting 1:30

9/25: California Native American Day no school

Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a great resource and wonderful way for your child to get additional help with what they're learning in school or to learn something new. Check it out!

https://www.khanacademy.org/

Florida center for reading resources is a collection of research based/teacher created Student Center Activities for use in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms. The activities are designed for students to practice, demonstrate, and extend their learning of what has already been taught, sometimes with teacher assistance and sometimes independently. Students can complete the activities in small groups, pairs, or individually.

Accompanying these Student Center Activities is a Teacher Resource Guide that offers important insights on differentiated instruction and how to use the Student Center materials.

https://fcrr.org/student-center-activities

Bonsall Unified School District partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students, staff, and their family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of circumstance.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365
• Visit www.caresolace.com/bonsallusd and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

(Bonsall Unified School District se asoció con Care Solace para apoyar el bienestar de los estudiantes, el personal y sus familiares. Care Solace es un servicio gratuito y confidencial de coordinación de la atención que puede ayudarlo a encontrar rápidamente opciones de tratamiento de salud mental o abuso de sustancias que se ajusten a sus necesidades, independientemente de las circunstancias.

Si desea utilizar Care Solace para encontrar un proveedor:

• Llame al 888-515-0595 disponible 24/7/365 en cualquier idioma.
• Visite www.caresolace.com/bonsallusd y busque por su cuenta O haga clic en "Reservar cita" para obtener asistencia por video chat, correo electrónico o teléfono.

Mental Health Systems: TURN 858-573-2600

In addition, Care Solace offers mental health care coordination services and can help connect you and your child with appropriate community-based providers. Whether it's counseling, therapy, or other mental health services, Care Solace can assist you in finding the support your family may need.

To access Care Solace's coordination services, simply reach out using the following options:

Call 888-515-0595: Their multilingual helpline is staffed 24/7/365.

Visit www.caresolace.com/bonsallusd: On their website, you can explore mental health providers independently or click "Book Appointment" for personalized assistance through video chat, email, or phone.

Email: tina.calabrese@bonsallusd.com

Website: https://vb.bonsallusd.com/
Location: 11800 Pala Mission Road, Pala, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 742-3300

Follow us on instagram: vivianbankscharterschool