January 29, 2019
Important Dates and Events

  • All Week: The Great Kindness Challenge
  • Thursday: Last day for parents to take the Speak Up survey
  • Friday: Spirit Day
  • February 1–28: Reenrollment for current students for the 2019–2020 school year
  • Thursday, February 7: Parents Association meeting, 1:30 p.m., Pilot Center Theatre
  • Wednesday, February 13: Noon dismissal for students; Spirit Day

Please click on the buttons below for the comprehensive school and athletic calendars.
Division Updates
100% in 100 Days
Tomorrow is the Day!

Tomorrow is the 100th day of school, and our goal is to reach 100% parent participation in the Annual Fund by the end of the day.

A gift, no matter the size, shows your investment in your child's education.
 
All classes reaching 100% participation by Thursday will have special out-of-uniform days on Friday:
Lower School — Dress Like a Super Hero
Intermediate School — Dress Like a Rock Star
Upper School — Free Dress
 
 
Reenrollment
Reenrollment will begin on Friday and continue until February 28 . Please contact Admissions Director Alisa Ascik at (251) 338-6446 or aascik@baysideacademy.org with any questions.

All current students must reenroll during February for the 2019–2020 school year. Please note all student accounts must be up to date to reenroll.
Final Days!

Parents are asked to take this quick online survey by this Thursday (January 31) as part of the Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning . This is your final 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. Please take a moment to submit your responses.
Father-Daughter Dance
The Annual Father-Daughter Dance for students in PK–6th grade will be held in the SAC next Saturday (February 9) . Tickets will be on sale through Thursday, February 7 . Click here or visit the Bayside website to purchase.
New to Beyond Bayside
A NEW Robotics and Engineering Camp is being offered by Ms. Robles on Friday afternoons for students in grades 1–6. Students will explore the world of robotics while building critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and teamwork skills in a fun, social setting. Click here or visit the Beyond Bayside page of the website to register.
Get Your Scissors Ready
It's that time again! The next deadline to submit Box Tops for Education is Thursday, February 28 . Be sure to start clipping if you haven't been already. This is such an easy way to earn extra money for our school.
Ty Kannegieter '19
Congratulations to senior Ty Kannegieter who has advanced as a Regional Finalist in the Coca-Cola Scholars Program ! Only 251 students (out of more than 200,000 applicants and more than 1,800 Semifinalists) were selected as Regional Finalists. This is an outstanding accomplishment, and we are confident Ty will do well in his interview, which is the next phase of the selection process.
The Bayside Open Chess Tournament
The chess team hosted its annual fundraiser, The Bayside Open, this past Saturday in The Pilot Center. The open tournament for children and adults drew 73 participants (including 19 Bayside students) from Alabama and Florida.

In the Unrated section, Brantley Turner (4th grade) and Bricen Turner (2nd grade) each took home medals. Playing in their first-ever tournament, each of them scored three out of a possible five points.

It was a clean sweep for Bayside in the K8 U800 division with Wilson Engeriser (8th grade) scoring a perfect 5–0 to capture the title and first place trophy. Forrest Smith (5th grade) took home the second place trophy on ties, and Finlay Lavelle (6th grade) scored four wins.

In the Scholastic Open section, David Klimjack (9th grade) and Rhett Montgomery (7th grade) tied for third with Rhett taking the trophy on tiebreaks and David winning a medal. Last year, these two players shared the championship of the K8 section.
First Bayside Lacrosse Club Takes to the Field
We are excited to have our own Bayside Academy Lacrosse Club! The club is comprised of boys in grades 9–12 who will make up both the JV and varsity teams. The club will foster the growth of the game and exhibit the values of a sport with a long and rich history. These values, coupled with the sport’s competitive nature, reinforce life lessons both on and off the field and reinforce Bayside’s Core Values of integrity, respect, and community. The game also emphasizes playing in the spirit of the game, honoring tradition, exhibiting good sportsmanship, and enhancing teamwork and camaraderie.

Come out and cheer on the Admirals for their first EVER game this Saturday (February 2) at 1:30 p.m. against Pascagoula and again on Sunday, February 9 at 1 p.m. against Ocean Springs. Both games will be played at the Highway 64 Complex.
University of South Alabama Coming to Bayside
Representatives from the University of South Alabama will be on Bayside's campus on the evening of Thursday, February 12 . This event is geared toward sophomores and juniors, and you do not have to be a Bayside student to attend. Feel free to invite your friends from other schools to attend the program in the Pilot Center from 6:00–7:15 p.m.
Lockdown Drill
A successful lockdown drill was held last week. We thank everyone for their support as we strive to make our campus as safe as possible. We will continue to review our protocol and practice drills throughout the year.
Volunteer Opportunities
Please click on the links below to sign up for volunteer opportunities around campus: