Bonner School District #14

TKM have been making journal entries! They are doing AMAZING!

I just want to send a huge shout out to my marketing students and our great community for coming together to make our birdhouse project a huge success. My marketing class wanted to take ownership in something they were passionate about, and through their hard work they were able to contribute $1000 toward this cause. The birdhouse alone brought in a whopping $770 dollars, and from money earned through our market we rounded up. I also want to thank all those that came out to bid on our houses, and my husband David Zimmerman for making and donating the materials and labor to make the bird houses. Happy birding, Tricia Zimmerman Marketing Class Advisor

Middle school band students played the theme to "Bluey" over the school intercom for some morning music with our announcements last week! It was fun to hear students throughout the school saying the cartoon character names with the song! We have also been busy preparing for spring concerts (Which will be happening on May 28th. ) Here are some photos of third grade students learning various rhythms on the drums.

The second grade classes took a field trip to the Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium. After learning about pollinators all week, we got to observe many of them and take our questions to the experts. We were also able to hang out with the Bug Ambassadors and fill out our own observation journals.

Bonner Families: PTA is hosting Movie Night tonight, Friday, April 25th! 🎬 Doors open at 5:30 PM, movie starts at 6:00 PM. Admission is free! 🍕 Pizza, 🍿 Popcorn, and 🍬 Candy – $2 each 💧 Water – $1 per bottle Follow the link below for more info about the movie! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tffndp52bMDa50414p0ba__ZtppjPhBG/view?usp=sharing

Bonner Families: PTA is hosting Movie Night this Friday, April 25th! 🎬 Doors open at 5:30 PM, movie starts at 6:00 PM. Admission is free! 🍕 Pizza, 🍿 Popcorn, and 🍬 Candy – $2 each 💧 Water – $1 per bottle Follow the link below for more info about the movie! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tffndp52bMDa50414p0ba__ZtppjPhBG/view?usp=sharing

ATTENTION 8th Grade Parents and Guardians! Here is an important message from Hellgate High School: Hello Future Hellgate Knights! We wanted to reach out regarding rising 9th graders who are interested in taking online courses over the summer. Please note that Hellgate does not provide or cover the cost of these courses. If a student or parent wishes to pursue an accelerated pathway, they must contact the student’s high school counselor via email. We generally advise against this option unless the student and family are fully prepared for the increased rigor and are seeking a more advanced academic pathway. High school counselors are the best resource for answering specific questions and helping determine whether this is the right fit. All coursework must be completed before the start of school on August 27, 2025, in order to advance in the subject area. Thanks! Hellgate High School Counselors Katie Boynton (Last Name: A-E) keboynton@mcpsmt.org Tri Pham (Last Name: F-K) tpham@mcpsmt.org Morgan Troutt (Last Name: L-Q) rtroutt@mcpsmt.org Aine Franczyk (Last Name: R-Z) arfranczyk@mcpsmt.org

Bonner School is being recognized by the National Council for History Education for its amazing local history project! In the fall, 6th graders did in-depth research on a Bonner topic working with community members and the Bonner-Milltown History Center and presenting their work both at parent-teacher conferences and a film premier in the school gym. Three of our students are featured in a podcast episode about historical research! Check it out! https://rss.com/podcasts/the-rural-experience-in-america-podcasts/1995650/

Bonner Families: PTA is hosting Movie Night this Friday, April 25th! 🎬 Doors open at 5:30 PM, movie starts at 6:00 PM. Admission is free! 🍕 Pizza, 🍿 Popcorn, and 🍬 Candy – $2 each 💧 Water – $1 per bottle Follow the link below for more info about the movie! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tffndp52bMDa50414p0ba__ZtppjPhBG/view?usp=sharing

Mrs. Zentgraf's class enjoyed ending our weather unit with a fun STEM project! We built houses, tested them, and brainstormed new ways of building them so that they could withstand strong winds.

Yesterday Close Up students visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to watch the changing of the guard. Their tour of Arlington Nat. Cemetery was eye opening, and our 8th graders did an amazing job showing GRIT.

24 students from the Bonner 8th grade class safely landed in Washington D.C. yesterday afternoon. Today we walked the National Mall, touched the Washington Monument, and visited the Holocaust Museum. We are ready to see and learn more!

BINGO is back!! For one night only! Join us tomorrow, Wednesday April 9th during conferences to win some books!

Second grade learned all about voting in the United States this week. After choosing two distinguished candidates, Duck and Grace, they put on an election. They campaigned, choose candidates to vote for, and counted votes together! What a great way to learn about being a good citizen!

Our market students have been working hard making birdhouses to raise money for new sport jerseys. Stop by the school and make a bid to support their cause! Bidding starts Monday, April 7th, and ends Thursday, April 10th. Open during school hours and during Parent Teacher Conferences.

Join us for one night of BINGO during conferences! We will be calling numbers and giving away Books on Wednesday April 9th. Stop by the cafeteria and play!

Bonner School is now enrolling for our Kindergarten classes for the 25-26 school year! Do you have or know a child who will be 5 years old before Sept 10th of 2025? Please see the attached flyer for details and contact Taylor Fritz at 406-258-6151 to schedule an appointment! Enrollment forms: https://www.bonner.k12.mt.us/page/new-student-enrollment

Happy St. Patrick's Day 2025!! Some of our Lumberjacks were fortunate enough to enjoy some Irish dancers! Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance ☘️

Bonner’s littlest lumberjacks got busy in the kitchen today, with the help of some of the 8th grade student council members! Many hands make light work, is a saying Mrs. C likes to use in her classroom. And today many hands were busy at work in the FACS room, making homemade pizzas! It was a wonderful morning filled with learning, laughter, and fun. Mrs. C’s class earned a whole class reward and voted to have a pizza party. Rather than purchasing premade pizzas, they turned it into a morning of fun the kitchen. Four 8th grade student council members helped these tiny lumberjacks roll, stretch, and press their homemade pizza dough into perfect kid sized pizzas! They picked their favorite toppings and lovingly placed each pepperoni, black olive, or piece of cheese atop their pizza. And then the hardest part- waiting for them to cook! All of their patience paid off, and the TK kiddos got to enjoy their very own pizza for lunch back in Mrs. C’s classroom. There were smiles all around and the kids seemed to enjoy their lunch in a special way— since they worked so hard to make it. “This is my favorite day!” “This pizza is delicious!” And “I’m a good cook!” are just a few comments from the kids as they ate! This is sure to be a day to remember for both the TK kiddos and their 8th grade helpers.

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