Important Dates and Events
- Thursday: Holiday Family Movie Night, 5 p.m., Bayside stadium field (location may change due to weather)
- Friday: Christmas Together, Pilot Center Theatre, 9 a.m.; 11 a.m. dismissal
- Monday, December 17–Wednesday, January 2: NO SCHOOL, Christmas Break
- Thursday, January 3: Students return to school
Please click on the buttons below for the comprehensive school and athletic calendars.
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We just received word that Zoghby's is fully stocked with uniforms!
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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.
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The Shoppe on the Bluff has something for everyone on your list!
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Only 2 Saturdays until Christmas is here!
Last-minute shopping? Let us help! The Shoppe has so much more than just Bayside apparel! We can even wrap your gifts so they are ready to go directly under your Christmas tree.
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Some holiday lists are harder to fulfill than others. Bayside's looks like this:
- Engaging Classes for All. Size: XS
- Unforgettable Trips. Destinations include Alpaca Farm; local performances; Camp McDowell; Pine Mountain; Washington, D.C.; and more.
- One Breathtaking Campus. Must include 2-acre bluff complete with water access.
Whew! That's quite a list, and trying to find all of those items individually would be an impossible task.
FORTUNATELY, THERE IS
ONE GIFT
THAT HAS YOU COVERED! Make your Annual Fund gift or pledge by December 31 to check off all of these items and so much more.
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Holiday Family Movie Night
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Join us at 5 p.m. on
Thursday
for a special holiday family movie night to watch
Smallfoot
on the Bayside Jumbotron! We need parent volunteers to assist with concessions, set up, and clean up, so please sign up for a shift and come enjoy a beautiful evening at Bayside!
Admission is $5/person and includes popcorn and hot chocolate. Bring a picnic dinner, blankets, and chairs to join us for this wonderful new Bayside holiday tradition.
PLEASE NOTE: LOCATION MAY CHANGE BASED ON WEATHER. WE WILL SEND OUT INFORMATION CLOSER TO THE START TIME.
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We are excited to have the ability to provide a livestream video feed of Christmas Together on
Friday
for anyone who is not able to join us in person.
Please click
here
to access the feed.
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Save the date and mark your calendars now for Bay Affair on
Saturday,
March 30
.
We are thrilled to announce this year's co-chairs, pictured left to right: Kim Gross, Rebecca Roberts, and Ashley Rice Lieb. This event is not possible without many volunteers. Please sign up using the button below, and we will begin contacting volunteers after the holidays.
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Beyond Bayside Holiday Offerings
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Several camps with Ms. Robles will be offered to students in grades PK–5 during Christmas break. Holiday camps (making art, building, exploring, and cooking) are offered from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on
December 17, 18, and 19
, and a pottery camp is offered from 3:00–4:30 p.m. on
December 20
.
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Online registration is now available for Coach Scott's Christmas Camps for students in grades PK
–5
. The camps will be held from
7:15 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Monday, December 17 through Friday, December 21
and
Wednesday, December 26 through Friday, December 28
. Daily rates are available.
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Lunch ordering is now open for the 3rd quarter. We have added a turkey club to Friday's menu for students in grades 5–12.
Remember that the deadline for placing orders is 11 p.m. on Wednesday of the preceding week.
December 26
is the deadline to order lunch for January 3–4.
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It's time to sign up to help with lunch distribution for the second semester. We would love for everyone to take at least one day to help. It's easy and fun!
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The Chess Mates Club for students in grades 3–
6 will begin on Thursday, January 17 if there is enough 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 form should be returned to your child's homeroom teacher by
Thursday, January 10
. Please email any questions to Sally Kalaris at
skalaris@baysideacademy.org
.
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Sports physicals for student-athletes are coming up in early 2019. Be on the lookout for more information at the beginning of January.
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Reenrollment will take place during the month of February. 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.
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Head of School Michael Papa congratulates the Lower School students whose artwork was chosen for this year's Christmas card. Pictured left to right are
Vera Shamburger
(1st grade),
Annie Gross
(1st grade),
Emilynn Lieb
(1st grade),
Mr. Papa
,
Laura Jackson
(1st grade),
Zoey Shows
(2nd grade), and
Braxton Sellers
(2nd grade).
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College Board Opportunity Scholarships
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The College Board has created a $25 million scholarship program which will pay $5 million to selected students each year for the next five years, beginning with the class of 2020.
Students in the junior class are eligible to earn these scholarships by completing six action steps over the next year.
Juniors will have this explained in detail during group guidance sessions in January, but parents can read about it now by clicking
here
. Information is also included in the December College Counseling newsletter posted on the college counseling portion of the Bayside website.
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PSAT/NMSQT Scores for 10th & 11th Graders
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To access PSAT/NMSQT scores, students must go to
https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/home
. Students must either log in using an account they have established or sign up for an account. This site will also allow students to connect their College Board account with a Khan Academy account for valuable, free test prep. Juniors should have done this last year. Sophomores (and juniors who didn’t do this last year) should do this as the scores are scheduled to be released in three separate batches this week (so the website doesn’t crash).
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With the busy holiday season in full swing on campus, please be mindful of reserved parking spots for Future Admirals and faculty. Our campus has very limited parking areas. When possible, please park at May Day Park or on grassy areas. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
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Helpful Links for Parents
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