January 8, 2019
Important Dates and Events

  • Friday: Deadline to order school pictures
  • Wednesday, January 16: Blood drive
  • Monday, January 21: NO SCHOOL, MLK Day

The Shoppe on the Bluff will be closed for the remainder of the day today and will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday) from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Please click on the buttons below for the comprehensive school and athletic calendars.
Division Updates
Outerwear Reminder
Please remember: Non-Bayside outerwear is allowed for students when the temperature at drop-off is below 40 degrees. Students must be in proper dress code in their classrooms, but non-Bayside jackets and raincoats are permitted over Bayside outerwear. Non-Bayside sweatshirts may not be worn. School shoes required (no boots).
Mobile Bay Magazine 's
40 Under 40
Congratulations to Head of Upper School Josh Montgomery for being named to Mobile Bay Magazine's 2018 Class of 40 Under 40 !

We loved seeing Bayside alumna Ann-Brooks Morrissette '07 and Bayside parents Sydney Cody, Dr. Ryan Ramagosa, and Dr. Jay Savage featured as well.
If You Have Not Yet Participated in Annual Fund:
Please Give or Pledge Today
Annual Fund is in the homestretch and we need your support to reach our goal!

100% participation is a gift from EACH and EVERY FAMILY at Bayside .  A gift, no matter the size, shows your support for our school. If you have not yet given to the Annual Fund for the 2018– 2019 school year, please consider your meaningful family gift TODAY!
 
The first grade level (PK– 12) to reach 100% participation will receive a visit from the
Ice Cream Truck! Out-of-uniform incentives are being offered in each division too!
 
 
Participation as of January 7, 2019
Pre-K: 64%
Kindergarten: 50%
1st grade: 81%
2nd grade: 57%
3rd grade: 63%
4th grade: 48%
5th grade: 48%
6th grade: 59%
7th grade: 52%
8th grade: 48%
9th grade: 52%
10th grade: 44%
11th grade: 41%
12th grade: 44%
Sports Physicals
Physicals will take place on Thursday, January 24 from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the gym. The physical fee is $25.00 and will be charged to your child's account. The doctors, Dr. Dan Matthews of AOSM and Dr. Jay Savage from Bayside Orthopaedic , give of their time and donate the fee back to the Bayside athletic department.

Parents of students in grades 6–12 need to log in to DragonFly MAX and update the preparticipation physical examination form for your child by Monday, January 14 . If you are registering for the first time, our school code is XAAP39.
Robin Hood Auditions
All 5th–12th grade students are encouraged to audition for the spring play, "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood." The play will be held in late March.

Auditions will be held on Monday, January 14 and Tuesday, January 15 at 3:15 p.m. in the Pilot Center Theatre. Upper School students are encouraged to audition on Monday and Intermediate School students on Tuesday. Callbacks will be Thursday, January 17 at 3:15 p.m. There is no need to prepare anything for the audition.
School Picture Proofs
This Friday is the deadline to order school pictures from Jim Owen Photography. Proofs for Lower School and Intermediate School students were sent home before the Christmas holidays, and proofs for Upper School students were sent home last week.
Father/Daughter Dance
The Annual Father/Daughter Dance for students in PK–6th grade will be held in the SAC on Saturday, February 9 . Tickets are on sale now through Thursday, February 7 . Click here or visit the Bayside website to purchase .

If you are interested in helping to plan the event, please come to a volunteer meeting this Thursday (January 10) at 2 p.m. Volunteers will not attend the dance as it is exclusively for fathers and daughters but will assist in the planning and set up.
Chess Mates Club
The Chess Mates Club for students in grades 3–6 will begin next Thursday (January 17) if there at least 14 students express interest. This FREE group is for students who want to learn how to play chess or for those who already know and want to hone their skills. Chess Mates is a stepping stone to becoming a member of the chess team in the future.

Click here for more information and an enrollment form. The deadline to return the form to your child's homeroom teacher has been extended to Monday, January 14. Please email Sally Kalaris at skalaris@baysideacademy.org with any questions.
Jewish Film Festival
In conjunction with the Mobile Jewish Film Festival opening this week, students in grades 7–12 watched the French film A Bag of Marbles this morning in the Pilot Center. Jospeh Joffo, the author of the memoir upon which the film was adapted, passed away in December at age 87, and you may read more about him here .

We are privileged to be able to hold our own screening of this film with our Upper School students here on campus and to have subsequent discussions in class relating to the struggles in the movie, Jewish film festivals, and the economics of bartering.
Reenrollment
Reenrollment will take place next month. Please contact Admissions Director Alisa Ascik at aascik@baysideacademy.org or (251) 338-6446 with any questions.

All current students must reenroll during February for the 2019–2020 school year.
College Counseling
Remember that Longfield National Flight Academy Scholarship applications for 10th and 11th graders are due Monday, January 14 .

Junior Reminders:
  • The Alabama Governor's School application is posted on the college counseling section of the website. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Willis by Friday, February 8.
  • Summer Scrubs applications and teacher recommendations are due Monday, March 4. Late applications and/or letters of recommendation will not be accepted.
Parents are asked to take this quick online survey as part of the Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning . This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and share your viewpoints as a parent about key educational issues, particularly concerning digital learning and the use of technology in schools.
Volunteer Opportunities
Please click on the buttons below to sign up for volunteer opportunities around campus: