April 30, 2019
Important Dates and Events

  • Tomorrow: Parents Association Luncheon, 11 a.m., Fergus Home
  • Tomorrow: Upper School Band Concert, 6:30 p.m., Pilot Center Theatre
  • Thursday: Rising 7th Grade Orientation, 6 p.m., Pilot Center Theatre
  • Friday: Spirit Day
  • Next Week: Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Monday, May 6: Mr. Weiss's Student Spring Recital, 6:30 p.m., Pilot Center Theatre
  • Friday, May 10: PK–6 Field Day; noon dismissal for PK–6
  • Friday, May 24: Last day of school, 11 a.m. dismissal; Extended Day offered until 1:30 p.m.

Please click on the buttons below for the comprehensive school and athletic calendars.
Division Updates
Music Enrichment
We have two great opportunities for parents and students to see what our Music Enrichment program is all about:
  • The Upper School Band Concert will be tomorrow (Wednesday, May 1) evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Pilot Center Theatre.
  • Mr. Weiss's Student Spring Recital will be Monday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Pilot Center Theatre.

Please come support our talented students and hear them play!
Zoghby's Sale
Shop for 2019–2020 school uniforms May 6–24 at Zoghby's and receive 10% off your purchase. Additionally, you can shop now and put your items on layaway to purchase during tax-free weekend for even more savings! (You will receive the 10% discount in addition to the tax-free savings.) Click here for pricing information.

The updated uniform requirements may be found here . Please note that while we are returning to Zoghby's for all uniform items, any School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger clothing that meets the 2019–2020 uniform requirements will be acceptable.
PK–6 Field Day
Sign up now to serve as a station monitor at Field Day from 8:30–11:30 a.m. next Friday (May 10) . No experience necessary!

All new PK–6 students will have Field Day shirts delivered to their classrooms next week. If needed, returning students may purchase replacement Field Day shirts in The Shoppe on the Bluff for $10.
Summer Camps
We are thrilled to announce the 2019 offerings for summer enrichment and athletic camps ! Sign up today to reserve your child's spot. With the exception of the Jumpstart programs, the camps are open to all students on the Eastern Shore, so be sure to spread the word.
Chess Champions
A huge congratulations to the chess team for their success at the Middle School Chess Nationals in Dallas last week!

The US1250 team battled hard. They were tied for second place and brought home the third place trophy following the tie breaker. Rhett Montgomery (7th grade) placed 6th in the nation, and Ethan Dull (9th grade) placed 20th. This team played two teams from New York City and Brooklyn. David Klimjack (9th grade) and Michael Klimjack (7th grade) rounded off the team.

The US750 team tied for 9th place and won the 11th place trophy. Forrest Smith (5th grade) and Finlay Lavelle (6th grade) both received individual trophies. The other team members were Genevieve Magli (7th grade) , Nicole Nager (8th grade) , and Jared Dull (6th grade) .

We are so proud of these students!
Governor's School
Bayside nominated three juniors for Alabama Governor's School , a two-week residential program at Samford University that "provides academic, creative, and leadership experiences for gifted rising high school seniors in Alabama." Chris Miller and Anna Schmidt were selected, and Ryan Ross was named an alternate.

Pictured L-R: Chris Miller, Anna Schmidt, & Ryan Ross
Ignite by Elly Casey
Sophomore Elly Casey won Best of District I Photography at the state-wide Visual Arts Achievement Exhibition. Her photograph, Ignite , was displayed in the Alabama Artists Gallery in Montgomery.

Pictured: Elly's winning photograph, "Ignite"
Alex Fraccaro
Congratulations to senior Alex Fraccaro for earning the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America .

What a significant accomplishment!
Lacrosse Win
Congratulations to the Bayside lacrosse team for their win over St. Paul's before Spring Break!

They play UMS this Thursday (May 2) at 5:30 p.m. at the Highway 64 Sports Complex.
Senior Parent Reminder
Any senior who wishes to be recognized as a scholarship recipient on Scholarship Day must have provided copies of awards to Mrs. Willis by 3 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, May 1) .

Remember also that very few agencies/organizations/colleges will contact us to make presentations.
Volunteer Opportunities
Please click on the links below to sign up for volunteer opportunities around campus: