Inside the Bear Cave
February 2026

February: A Month of Grit and Grace
Dear Sierra Bonita Families,
February is a great time to pause, reset, and keep moving forward together. As the winter months continue, I love to see resilience from our students—trying again, working through challenges, and growing a little more each day. Those moments matter and make me incredibly proud. I encourage families to support this at home by celebrating effort, talking through setbacks, and reminding children that mistakes are part of learning.
It’s also a great time to encourage students to show kindness to everyone around them, making our school community even stronger. When school and home work together to model perseverance, optimism, and kindness, our students build confidence that will carry them far beyond the classroom.
To learn more on how to teach resilience at home visit Resilient You.
6th Grade Course Selection
🎓 Tuesday, February 3rd: Maple Grove Middle School counselors and administrators will meet with 5th grade students
📚 Students will learn about middle school classes and options
📝 Course selection forms will be sent home
👨👩👧 Please complete the form with your child and return it by February 10th
❓ Questions? Reach out to any 5th grade teacher
Community Connections: Spring Programs
Spanish Fork Recreation
Spanish Fork City Recreation has exciting spring opportunities to keep students moving and engaged! Registration is open for soccer, baseball, track, urban fishing, and more—and families can also enjoy the new Fit City Center. Staying active helps kids stay healthy, focused, and confident at school. CLICK HERE to register.
Boys and Girls Soccer
Boys and Girls T-Ball and Coach Pitch
Games will be played on weeknights beginning mid-May. Registration begins in January. Registration Information
Boys Baseball 3rd-9th Grade
Girls Softball 3rd-9th Grade
Utah Rec Sports
Walk & Roll Challenge
Students can win prizes like bikes, scooters, and helmets by completing a short safety survey each month! 🚲🛴 Walk & Roll Challenge
Calendar
📅**Check this calendar weekly as events change or are added.
Feb 3- PTA Meeting @ 9:30
Feb 3- 5th Maple Grove Course Selection Assembly
Feb 5- Science/STEM Fair 5th Grade @ 10:30
Feb 9th-13th- Val-o-Grams
Feb 11- District Science/STEM Fair
Feb 14- Valentine's Day
Feb 16- President's Day/No School
Feb 26- 3rd Grade Field Trip/Curiosity Museum
Feb 27- 5th Grade Field Trip/Biztown