Bee Keeper's Update from Dr. Balsbaugh

Dear Bonfield Families,

Step right up… what a fantastic start at school under the big top of learning! 🎉 Our students have learned the routines, are showing off their amazing learning behaviors, and we’ve gathered beginning-of-year data to help us guide each child’s unique journey. Together, we’re setting the stage for every learner to grow and thrive. Thank you for encouraging greatness at home—when school and families partner, the results are nothing short of spectacular! 🎟️✨

🎡 As we roll into fall, get ready for many fun events and happenings in our school community. Please check out the highlight dates below so you don’t miss any of the excitement!

🤹 And if you’d like to join the show by volunteering at school, for special events, or on field trips—but aren’t yet an approved district volunteer—we’d love to have you in the ring! 🎪 Click here for details on how to complete the process.

🎠 A quick reminder: if students are wearing devices or watches, they should not be able to access messages, photos, or the internet during the day. Students may not have devices with unfiltered internet during school hours. Additionally, if sent with students to school, phones should be turned off and in backpacks while at school and on the bus. Thanks for helping us keep the focus on learning and safety!

🐝 Proud to be a bee,
Dr. Balsbaugh
Principal, Bonfield Elementary

Upcoming Dates:

10/27-31 Red Ribbon Week

10/28 Bonfield's 6th Grade Spelling Bee

11/3 Picture Retake Day

11/5 PTO meeting 12:00

11/11 Red, White, and Blue Day

11/20 Trimester 1 Ends

11/21 Early Dismissal 10:45

11/24 and 11/25 Family Conferences

Great Things are Happening Under the Bonfield Big Top

We don't have to leave Lititz to travel the world and experience the wonders of nature.

Elementary Band students joined the High School Band this fall for an awesome collaborative marching performance.

In October, we had multiple learning opportunities to celebrate Fire Safety Month. We encourage you to discuss your family's exit plan at home this month.

Congratulations to all of our 6th grade spelling bee participants.

Cafeteria Volunteers

We are always grateful for extra hands to support in the cafeteria, especially at the beginning of the year, as students learn routines. Our volunteers who have assisted have loved the opportunity. We'd love any district-approved volunteers who are interested in assisting at the start (or throughout) the year, to sign up here to come in and volunteer over lunch.

Power Packs

Visit https://app.pantrysoft.com/login/powerpacksproject to sign up to receive weekly Power Pack food resources at school weekly. Power Packs Project provides weekend food and nutritional information to students and their families to have on the weekends when school breakfast and lunch programs are not available.

Free and Reduced Lunch supports

If Free and Reduced Lunch benefits would be helpful to your family, please check out the link to apply for these supports here.

SUPPORT MATH LEARNING AT HOME

You don’t have to be a math expert to help your child grow in math! Look for simple ways to make math part of everyday life—count ingredients while cooking, estimate time or distance on a trip, or play board games that involve numbers. Ask your child to “explain their thinking” when solving problems—this builds confidence and deep understanding. Small moments add up to big learning!

Warrior shine program

We are happy to introduce the Warriors SHINE staff recognition program to highlight the amazing staff we have here at Warwick. Staff members and the public may use this form to recognize any professional or support staff members who go above and beyond. Share the good stories and experiences you have!

Thank you for helping us recognize our Warwick superstars!

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