We're heading into another busy spring week at Bountiful Elementary, with field trips, student performances, and continued testing. Spring weather can change quickly, so please help students come to school dressed for the day, including layers or jackets when needed.
As we wrap up Month of the Military Child and move into the final stretch of the school year, we encourage students to keep showing our P.A.W.S. expectations each day:
Practice Kindness
Act Responsibly
Work and Play Safely
Show Respect
This weekly update is designed to help families quickly spot the most important reminders and use our website for full details and updates. The following are three key tools you will want to use.
Events helps you plan ahead with our comprehensive, searchable school calendar.
News provides you with important information, announcements, and weekly updates.
Live Feed gives you visual reminders and highlights in an easy-to-access format - no social account required.
Stay Informed
For complete details and the most current updates, please use the links below to see what's happening at Bountiful Elementary this week and plan ahead for next week.
Reminders
Field Trips & Chaperones
Several fields trips and special learning experiences are coming up. Families planning to chaperone should make sure their background check is completed before the event. Please call the office with any questions or concerns.
Student Council for 2026-2027
Current 4th and 5th grade students interested in serving on Student Council for next school year must return completed applications to Mrs. Payne by Friday, May 1st. Late applications cannot be accepted.
For questions, families may contact Mrs. Payne at jespayne@dsdmail.net.
Spring Performances
Families of participating students should watch for details from teachers about this week's performances.
1st Grade Spring Sing: Wednesday, April 29th | Family performance at 2:30pm
4th Grade Utah Program: Thursday, April 30th | Family performance at 2:00pm
Please note: school-day assemblies are limited to students and school staff for security purposes. Families attending designated performances should check in at the office.
Celebrating Former Principal McDonough
Please join us in celebrating former Bountiful Elementary principal Kristen McDonough as she retires after many years of service in education, including five years as principal of Bountiful Elementary.
A retirement open house will be held on Friday, May 1st from 2:00-3:30pm at Valley View Elementary, 1395 South 600 East, Bountiful. Families and community members are welcome to stop by, say hello, and wish her well. Congratulations may also be sent to kmcdonough@dsdmail.net.
Family Resources
ParentGuidance.org
Each week we will be highlighting one of the free, on-demand courses from ParentGuidance.org. These courses offer practical tools families can use to support children's mental health, emotional well-being, and confidence at home.
This week's featured course focuses on how digital media can impact children's mental health. Topics include acceleration of anxiety and depression, talking with children about screen time, and strategies to protect children's mental well-being.
Learn How Digital Media Is Changing Mental Health For Children
Nurturing Healthy Relationships Workshop
No cost, 60-minute workshop on Tuesday, April 28th at 5:00pm at Creekside Elementary. Adults will be taught a framework to help strengthen their abilities to bond with children and learn how their interactions with children can help them live safer and healthier lives.
Register for Social Development Strategy Workshop
April Mental Health Series
Families can access the monthly virtual mental health series, with sessions offered at different times to support a variety of schedules. Topics may include parenting support, child development, anxiety, emotional regulation, mindfulness, technology and more.
Explore the April calendar!
Connect With Us
Follow Bountiful Elementary on Instagram or Facebook for additional highlights, and continue checking our website for school news, calendar updates, and reminders.