November 19, 2019
Important Dates and Events

  • Tomorrow: Deadline to submit school picture orders
  • Thursday: Kindergarten Thanksgiving Program, 11:30 a.m., Pilot Center Theatre
  • Friday: Deadline to bring coats for the Intermediate School Coat Drive
  • Next Week: NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break

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Division Updates
School Pictures
Deadline to Order is Tomorrow
The deadline to order school pictures is tomorrow (Wednesday, November 20) . Proofs have already been sent home with your child. You may return the order form to school or order online using the instructions on the packet.
Coat Drive
Deadline is Friday
The Intermediate School is collecting coats until Friday ! Clean, gently used coats of all sizes are needed. The donation bin is located in front of Mrs. Smith's desk just inside the Intermediate School doors. As the temperatures begin to drop, let's share the gift of warmth!

***All members of the Bayside community are invited to participate in the coat drive. You do not have to be an Intermediate School student to bring donations.***
Charleston Wrap
 Delivery This Week
Charleston Wrap will be delivering Bayside orders this week. If you ordered using the paper form, your stu dents sho uld bring home your order today or tomorrow . If you ordered online, you should have already received your order at home.
December Art Camps
Don't forget to sign up for December art camps!
  • Ms. Cindy Robles offers a pottery camp on Monday afternoons from 3:00–4:30 for students in PK–5th grade.
  • Ms. Haley Hall offers an art camp on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00–4:30 for students in grades 1–6.
Lacrosse Camp
Come try the game of lacrosse! Bayside Lacrosse Club Head Coach Zach Pall, former Division I lacrosse player and current Israeli National Team Member, will host an introductory camp for boys and girls in grades 1–10 the Monday and Tuesday after Thanksgiving Break (December 2 & 3) from 3:30–5:00 p.m. No experience or equipment necessary. Loaner sticks will be provided.
Thanksgiving & Christmas Camp Offerings
Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for Scott's Tots Thanksgiving and Christmas Camps for children aged 5–12!
  • Scott's Tots Thanksgiving Camp will be offered November 25–27 from 7:15 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Scott's Tots Christmas 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 now open for Camp with Cindy Robles for Thanksgiving and Christmas Breaks for students in PK–4th grade!
  • Ms. Robles's Thanksgiving Camp will be offered on Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26 from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
  • Ms Robles's Christmas 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.
Veterans Day
A group of fourth grade students traveled to USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park on Monday, November 11 to participate in the Veterans Day Celebration and Parade of Flags. Savannah Cochran, Riggins Hammock, Arthur Pouncey, Wells Smith, Wesley Wells, and Austin Pete Williams represented Bayside at the ceremony.
Catherine West Named 2019 Heisman High School Scholarship School Winner
Congratulations to senior Catherine West for being named a 2019 Heisman High School Scholarship School Winner .

According to the Heisman Trophy Trust, "The Heisman Memorial Trophy is annually awarded to the most outstanding college football player in the nation. The Heisman High School Scholarship extends the Heisman prestige to our nation’s most esteemed high school seniors by recognizing and rewarding outstanding scholar-athletes who understand that the most important victories not only happen on the field, but in their schools and communities. These remarkable young leaders set the example and make a game-changing difference every day, paving the way to greatness for everyone around them."
Lauren West Named Mobile Optimist Club's Runner of the Week
Senior Lauren West was selected by the Mobile Optimist Club as 1A–5A Runner of the Week for her performance at Sectionals. Lauren attended the Mobile Optimist Club’s luncheon on Thursday, November 14 to accept this recognition.
 
At Sectionals, Lauren finished 9th with a time of 22:16, helping the Bayside girls finish in second place overall.

Congratulations, Lauren!
Shrimp Festival Winners
Congratulations to juniors Hannah Wieland and Pace McLendon , along with 8th grader Gatlin Pitts , for their wins in the 48th Annual Shrimp Festival Youth for Art Show. The exhibition was open to all Baldwin County schools, and over 250,000 people attended the annual festival where the student art was showcased.
 
Hannah Wieland won Best of Show. Pace McLendon won 2nd Place for High School, and Gatlin Pitts placed 2nd in the Middle School category. All of the students were presented a check by officials from the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber. In addition, Bayside’s Visual Arts Department received a check for winning Best of Show.
National Letter of Intent Day
We are proud of the six seniors who signed on National Letter of Intent Day last Wednesday.

Division I
Alex Cook , Samford University (Track)
Tori Roush , University of North Alabama (Golf)
 
Division II
Jacque Martin , University of West Florida (Volleyball)
 
NAIA
Ashton Lambert , University of Mobile (Softball)
Ty Turner , University of Mobile (Soccer)
 
NJCAA
Lucas Alday , Coastal Alabama Community College (Baseball)
Scholars' Bowl
The Upper School Scholars’ Bowl team competed in the second round of Coastal Alabama Community College tournament on Friday, November 15. Congratulations to the JV team that maintained their undefeated record for this event (8– 0) and to the varsity team which has a 7– 1 record in the event. Varsity squad members for this event were seniors Elsa Engeriser (captain), Spencer Gaberino, and Chris Miller and sophomore Ty Hartman . JV team members were junior Henry Covington; sophomores David Klimjack, Angus Ladd (captain), and Ben VanDerHeyden; freshman Trey McKean; and 8th grader Wilson Engeriser . The next Coastal match is set for January.
Charlotte Longfield Flight Academy Scholarship
Former Bayside Academy Mathematics Chair Charlotte Longfield is offering to fund an opportunity for a current sophomore or junior interested in majoring in a STEM field in college to attend the National Flight Academy in Pensacola. Applications must be completed by Thursday and returned to Mrs. Willis or Mrs. Blackwell.
Parents of Seniors —Take Note!
December 1 is the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Many seniors have December 1 deadlines. Anything that must be submitted by December 1 must be given to the senior’s paperwork counselor no later than noon tomorrow (November 20). Neither Mrs. Blackwell nor Mrs. Willis will be available over the break, and the school will be closed.
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