November 27, 2018
Important Dates and Events

  • Today–Wednesday, December 5: Coat Drive
  • Tomorrow: Grades 9–12 Movie Night on the Bluff, 5–7 p.m.
  • Monday, December 3: Junior exams begin
  • Friday, December 7: Christmas programs (check division updates for specifics)
  • Monday, December 10: Upper School exams begin
  • Friday, December 14: Christmas Together, Pilot Center Theatre, 9–11 a.m.; 11 a.m. dismissal, Christmas Break begins
  • 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.
Division Updates
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.
Bayside is taking part in the national #GivingTuesday movement. Join in with your gift to Bayside  TODAY !
Children's Artwork Notecards
Just in time for Christmas and perfect for everyone on your list! Enjoy a set of 15 notecards (5x7) with coordinating envelopes of your child's original artwork. Each set will be packaged to arrive by Thursday, December 13. Additional sets of 15 can be purchased as well. Order deadline is Friday, November 30 .
PK Watercolor Flower
Kindergarten Self-Portrait
1st grade Walter Anderson
2nd grade Matisse
Beyond Bayside Holiday Offerings
Pottery camps with Ms. Robles will be offered to students in grades PK–5 during Christmas break, and a Christmas art camp with Ms. Hall will be held on Saturday, December 8 for students in grades 2–6.
Registration Open for Camp Bayside
Online registration is now available for Coach Scott's Christmas Camps for students in grades PK –5 . The camp 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.
Give the Gift of Warmth
The Intermediate School division of the Student-Faculty Advisory Committee's coat drive is underway. They are collecting gently used coats and jackets to donate to a local school in need. You may place donations in the collection bins located in the Learning Center building through Wednesday, December 5 .
Upper School Movie Night on the Bluff
Upper School (grades 9–12) will have a movie night on the bluff tomorrow (Wednesday) night from 5–7 p.m. Wear your best tacky Christmas attire to go along with the Christmas theme! Be sure to bring money for concessions and a raffle.
College Counseling
Parents of seniors are reminded that all college applications should be completed by next week . December 1 is a scholarship deadline for many colleges. Please remember that recommendations are not written until all required materials have been submitted, and at least two weeks are generally needed to prepare the letters. Don't forget that the college counseling office will be closed during Christmas Break.

Parents of juniors and sophomores should remind their students to check their College Board accounts in December for PSAT scores. Additionally, students should pair their College Board account with a Khan Academy account for free, quality test prep that is student-specific.
Scholarship News
Congratulations to senior Nathan Cook for being selected to receive a Dollar General Bowl Scholarship sponsored by Regions Bank in the amount of $500.00. This one-time scholarship can be used for tuition or fees at the university of Nathan's choice. Nathan was recognized at the Dollar General Bowl Community Awards Banquet in Mobile on Wednesday, November 14.
Senior Ty Kannegieter has been named a semifinalist for the national 2019 Coca-Cola Scholarship Program and is moving on to the next stage of the selection process. Congratulations to Ty on this significant achievement, and good luck in the next round!
Down by the Bay Singers
The Down by the Bay Singers represented Bayside well at Bellingrath Gardens and Home last night. You may see a video of their performance here . Great job!
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas...
Thank you to the wonderful mothers who graciously volunteered their time to help decorate our campus yesterday for the Christmas season. We are sure you will notice how beautiful everything looks. From Christmas trees to poinsettias, holiday cheer is evident at Bayside.
Outerwear

Baby, It's Cold Outside!
Non-Bayside outerwear may be worn by students when the temperature is 40 degrees or below at drop-off. Please ensure your child has Bayside outerwear underneath for when he/she is in the classroom.
Watt Key '88
Watt Key '88, author of 7th grade summer reading book Alabama Moon and other critically acclaimed young adult books, participated in a student-led 5th–8th grade assembly on Wednesday, November 14. After an introduction by Millison Mixon (8th grade, pictured with Mr. Key) , Mr. Key discussed the process he went through to become a writer and also shared the engaging, autobiographical story behind the inspiration for his recently published work Deep Water. Our students asked questions of substance and relevance. As a thank you gift, Mr. Key was presented with a beautifully framed mind-map of Alabama Moon by Genevieve Magli (7th grade) who created it as her summer reading project. We were honored to have him back on campus.
Parking on Campus
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.

The Shoppe on the Bluff
All of Your Holiday Needs in One Convenient Location