Bonner Book Fair shopping starts 3/9! Here is the Book Fair homepage if you are interested in online shopping, checking shopping hours, or would like to set up an E-wallet for your student. http://www.scholastic.com/bf/bonnerk8school
Hope to see you all soon.
ARRRGGGHHH! Be sure to join us!!!🦜🏴☠️
Chess Success! 7th graders have been mastering the art of chess while learning about medieval history.
Kindergarten and first grade students celebrated Dr. Seuss's Birthday with the classic book Green Eggs and Ham. We all got to try some, too!
Parents of 3rd-8th graders! We have a few big weeks of testing ahead.
Kids all across the state, including ours, will be taking the Smarter Balanced Assessments in the coming weeks. Your child will be taking this computer based summative assessment in the areas of English and Math. 5th & 8th Graders are also taking the Science Assessment.
Each grade will be testing over a period of two week with apx one hour of testing each day. It is imperative that your child is here during testing. Attendance is important! Students who are not here during testing will have to miss class time to make up the assessment. It’s also important that your child eat healthy fulfilling meals and get a good night’s rest prior to each testing day. Our lumberjacks are going to do great!
Feel free to contact me with questions. Katie Cotner, School Counselor kcotner@bonner.k12.mt.us 406.258.6151
Here is the following test schedule:
3rd Grade – April 4-7 & April 11-14
4th Grade- March 7-10th & March 14th-17th
5th Grade- April 4-7 & April 11-14
6th-- 8th Grade- March 7-10th & March 14th-17th
If you’d like more information please check out this website: http://www.smarterbalanced.org
Today the 8th graders hosted filmmaker Rowan Ings from Scotland (United Kingdom). Rowan, a Stanford graduate student, talked about the inspiration of her film, West Country, which is screening now at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. Rowan praised the 8th graders for asking the best questions she's heard yet.
Today the 8th graders hosted filmmaker Rowan Ings from Scotland (United Kingdom). Rowan, a Stanford graduate student, talked about the inspiration of her film, West Country, which is screening now at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. Rowan praised the 8th graders for asking the best questions she's heard yet.
Bonner students have been learning all about managing emotions, practicing a growth mindset, responding with empathy and teamwork. These topics were all put to use this month when students had to work together to solve a team task. They did great!
Check out the information below for free food distribution opportunities in both Bonner and Clinton!
Mrs. Burgess’s 2nd grade class spent all of 2-22-22 celebrating the once-in-a-lifetime date! We practiced alliteration, two-syllable words, words with double consonants and double meanings… and so much more! Being in 2nd grade on 2-22-22 is a big deal!
Mrs. Burgess’s 2nd grade class spent all of 2-22-22 celebrating the once-in-a-lifetime date! We practiced alliteration, two-syllable words, words with double consonants and double meanings… and so much more! Being in 2nd grade on 2-22-22 is a big deal!
I can’t wait to see you all in the morning!!! School resumes Tuesday, February 22, 2022! Don’t forget to wear your tutus, ties or tube socks!
February 15th was School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. Mr. Hamilton's second grade class drew pictures and wrote thank you cards to Deputy Ryan from the Missoula County Sheriffs Office. We are so happy you are apart of our school community and feel so grateful to see you in the hallways. Thank you!
Happy Valentine's Day! Shout out to the Middle School Student Council who organized the Valentine's Dance last Friday. It was the largest MS dance EVER with record attendance. Thanks to Mr. Howard, Ms. Quinn, Ms. Homer, Mr. Jacobsen, and Mr. Huisken for chaperoning, and a huge thank you to our custodians Ty, Craig, Kurt, and Bill for helping us set up and tear down.
Happy Valentine’s Day from 7th grade English! Today 7th graders went on “speed dates” with books in order to find their perfect match. 💕 During each round, they selected a “book date” and then practiced the art of noticing and wondering in order to form a first impression. By the end of the 5 minute date, they had to decide if the book was right for them, or if they should say “thank u, next.” Many left class with a new book in their hands! 😍
Spread the word to high school seniors who are also Bonner graduates!
There are two scholarships available!
The first is the Briggeman Scholarship- it isn't yet ready for entries but keep your eyes peeled as it will soon be posted on the MCPS scholarships site: https://www.mcpsmt.org/Page/13623
The second is the Bonner Development Scholarship- applications are due in April. Click the link to apply! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Elldvj0loq4NiGy-dco52bHwwmLuBusw/view?usp=sharing
Please spread the word and Go Lumberjacks!
We are down to our final two books of the Bonner Book Bowl. I can’t wait to see which book wins it all! Be sure to ask your k-5 student which book has been their favorite so far.
We are down to our final two books of the Bonner Book Bowl. I can’t wait to see which book wins it all! Be sure to ask your k-5 student which book has been their favorite so far.
This week 6th -7th- 8th graders learned to swing dance! The kids had SO MUCH FUN!
Parents of soon-to-be high school Freshman!
It is time to start planning for Freshman year. Last week I met with 8th graders and covered some of the ins and outs of high school. This week on Wednesday I will be meeting with 8th Graders again to help them pick out their courses for next year. Please chat with your child about their courses prior to Tuesday February 8th. This is when the Hellgate High School counselors will be visiting Bonner and assisting students in submitting their course requests.
Save the date! 8th Grade Parent Night- February 9th from 6:30-8:00 at Hellgate High School. Incoming students and their parents are welcome to attend!
To see what I presented to 8th graders last week please click on this link:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1P2Ky4T0H1LaJbDBkZkQTwsCEbApR8VYh/editusp=sharing&ouid=102132944993164088562&rtpof=true&sd=true
Freshman Course Request Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ylyq4efx9sx0260x1VtpIvI2hmBzifBB/view?usp=sharing
Hellgate High School Counseling Web Page: https://www.mcpsmt.org/domain/334
Freshman Course Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m8CrIB1EyJJ6Fwzkob7rL8C22iYPwdTQbyKbkGKsRbA/edit
Hellgate High School Course Guide: https://www.mcpsmt.org/domain/3609
Email or call me with questions! Katie Cotner, School Counselor
kcotner@bonner.k12.mt.us 406-258-6151
