December 10, 2019
Important Dates and Events

  • Wednesday: SGA Movie on the Bluff for Grades 9–12, 6 p.m.
  • Friday: Christmas Programs in Pilot Center Theatre—Lower School, 9 a.m.; Intermediate School, 10:45 a.m.
  • Tuesday, December 17: Regular uniform
  • Friday, December 20: Christmas Together, 9 a.m., Pilot Center Theatre; 11 a.m. dismissal
  • December 23–January 6: NO SCHOOL, Christmas Break
  • Tuesday, January 7: Students return to school
  • Thursday, January 9: Parent Association meeting, 2 p.m., Pilot Center Theatre
  • Wednesday, January 15: Blood drive

Please click on the buttons below for the comprehensive school and athletic calendars.
Division Updates
Christmas Together
We are excited to have the ability to provide a livestream video feed of Christmas Together on Friday, December 20 for anyone who is not able to join us in person. The program begins at 9 a.m. in The Pilot Center Theatre.

Please click here to access the feed.
Spring Play Auditions for Grades 4–7
The Bayside Academy Theater Department is thrilled to announce the spring play will be Annie, Jr. ! This is the first main stage production at Bayside where the cast is comprised solely of students in grades 4–7. What a fantastic opportunity for our young thespians! Auditions will be held immediately after Christmas Break on Wednesday, January 8 for Grades 4 & 5 and on Thursday, January 9 for Grades 6 & 7.

Please know that there are plenty of roles for both boys and girls. Additionally, we are looking for student volunteers for all crew aspects (backstage, costumes, sets, and tech). Audition packets may be picked up from Mrs. Tart or Mrs. Richards, in the Intermediate School office, or in The Shoppe on the Bluff.

We are also looking for a mid- to large-size dog that is sandy-colored to play Sandy. The dog must be very calm and well-trained (able to sit or come at command) and must be able to follow those commands from people other than the owner. The owner/handler must be available to attend the last week of rehearsals and all shows. Mrs. Richards will be available to see the dogs after school this Thursday (December 12) or next (December 19) , as well as by appointment before Christmas Break.
YDL Offerings for Students in Grades 3–6
Registration Now Open
YDL Soccer
January– March
There will be two practices per week with games on Saturday mornings.
YDL Track and Field
February– March
There will be two practices per week with meets on Thursdays.
Swim Team Brings Home Gold Medals at State!
Congratulations to the swim team for an outstanding performance at the state championship! Junior Kat Burns, freshman Marlee Moore, freshman Elizabeth Chen, and sophomore Grace Steele won gold medals for the 200-yard medley relay and the 200-yard free relay. Elizabeth placed first in the 200-yard IM and the 100-yard backstroke, and Marlee placed third overall in the 50-yard freestyle. These four swimmers finished third overall for Women Class 1A-5A and fifth overall at the AHSAA Swim Meet in Auburn.

Way to go, Admirals!
Christmas Camp Offerings
Registration is open for Scott's Tots Christmas Camp for children aged 5–12! The camp will be offered December 23 26, 27, 30, and 31 and January 2 and 3 from 7:15 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Contact Scott Johnston at (251) 338-6473 or sjohnston@baysideacademy.org with questions.
Registration is open for camp with Cindy Robles for Christmas Break for students in PK–4th grade! The camp will be offered on December 23, 30, and 31 and January 2 from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Contact Cindy Robles at (251) 338-6352 or crobles@baysideacademy.org with questions.
Bay Affair 2020
Mark Your Calendar Now for Saturday, March 28!
Thank you to Katherine Lapeyrouse (Annie '20 and Jay '22 Loper) and Stephanie Cain (Davis '22, Noah '26, and Roen '31) for agreeing to serve as the co-chairs of this annual event!
College Counseling
Reminders from the College Counseling Office:
  • Seniors who need to complete the Auburn University AUSOM portal for scholarships are reminded that this needs to be completed by the deadline.
  • Seniors must bring/send copies of their acceptances/scholarships to their assigned counselor in order to be recognized on Scholarship Day. Acceptances are reported in aggregate form on the Bayside profile.
  • Juniors and seniors can access their PSAT scores by following the directions in the e-mail sent to them by the College Board.

Additionally, the December newsletter is posted on the college counseling page of the Bayside website.

For students interested in the University of South Alabama , you will be glad to know that, effective immediately, USA will now use ACT superscores! All students applying for admission will be able to use their ACT superscore for admission and scholarship consideration. Scores must be on file with USA. Please submit any scores which may not be on file with the admissions office as soon as possible. This new policy will benefit all applicants for the 2020–2021 school year, as USA will create a composite superscore based on a student's highest subsection ACT scores across multiple test dates on file with USA.
Helpful Links for Parents
Thoughts? Comments?
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