We’ve Reached the End

Dear Bondar Families,

As we wrap up another school year at Bondar, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all of our students and families. This year has been filled with growth, learning, and memorable experiences. In the month of June we got to experience the energy and excitement of Sports Day, the spirit of celebration at our year-end picnic and a number of super fun field trips. These have all been opportunities for our community to come together in engaging ways. I am so proud of each and every student—their resilience, curiosity, and accomplishments have been truly inspiring.

A special thank you goes out to all the families who contributed to the Judi Ratzlaff Memorial Tree fundraiser. Thanks to your generosity, we raised $200 toward the purchase of a new tree that will be planted next fall in Judi’s memory. This tree will stand as a lasting tribute to her legacy and the values she brought to our school community.

As we celebrate the end of the year, we also take a moment to say goodbye to some members of our Bondar family. While it’s always hard to see people go, we are excited for the new opportunities that await them. Ms. Clutton will be taking on a new role as an Itinerant ELL Teacher, Mr. Gunther is moving on to new teaching adventures, and Mrs. Marko will be supporting new schools in her ELL role. Mrs. P has accepted a position with the Mission School District, which brings her closer to home, Mrs. Stapleton will be joining Mt. Lehman Elementary, and Mrs. Dhaliwal (EA) will also be moving on to a new school. We will miss them all dearly and wish them the very best in their new journeys.

As we head into summer, I hope each of you finds time to relax, recharge, and enjoy special moments with family and friends. May your summer be restful and rejuvenating. Before we know it, September will be here, and we’ll be ready to begin another exciting chapter together.

Warmest wishes for a wonderful summer!