10/17/2026
A little snail mail is making some big connections at Bonner!
Our fifth graders are connecting with medical professionals through Scrubs & Scribbles! Each student is paired with a pen pal from UT Health Tyler or CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances, including doctors, nurses, technicians, and more. Teachers used the professionals’ biographies to match students with someone who shares their interests.
Now they’re getting to know each other the old-fashioned way: writing letters! They’re talking about school, asking questions about science and medical careers, and connecting classroom learning to the world around them.
Thank you to our medical pen pals for sharing your time and stories with our fifth graders!
Work in the medical field and want to get involved at Bonner? Complete our interest form to explore ways to connect with our students: https://forms.gle/PkdsGYbkPYmMYLPy6