March 19, 2019
Important Dates and Events

  • All Month: Youth Art Month art display, Lorna Huey Gallery
  • Thursday: Eastern Shore Chamber Young Professionals hosted on our campus, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
  • Friday: Bay Affair Pop-Up Show, Judges Square, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 27: Opening Night of The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, Pilot Center Theatre, 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 30: The Bay Affair

Please click on the buttons below for the comprehensive school and athletic calendars.
Division Updates
Interested in a Year of FREE TUITION?!
Enter now for your chance to win FREE TUITION for the 2019–2020 school year or $7,500 CASH!!!

One ticket is $75.00, or you can purchase three tickets for $200.00. The drawing will be held at The Bay Affair on Saturday, March 30 at 9:00 p.m. Only 500 tickets will be available for purchase, so be sure to get yours today!
Young Professionals Social Thursday
We are thrilled to be hosting the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Social this Thursday (March 21) at 5:30 p.m. Please come join us on The Bluff for this fun event catered by Will Hughes with live music by Mitch Johnston. YP Socials are free to attend.
Bay Affair Pop-Up Show Friday Night
Join us at Judges Square on Friday evening (March 22) from 5:00–7:00 p.m. to celebrate the Bay Affair Artist Pop-Up Show. 29 featured artists will have their beautiful works on display. Food and drinks will be served, and the Bayside Jazz Band will be playing as well. This is an event you don't want to miss! Children are welcome.
Please fill out a waiver for each player and return the form to Ms. Donna or an SGA member.
Bay Affair is Next Weekend!
Purchase Tickets

It's not too late to get your tickets for this fun-filled night next Saturday (March 30) . Click the ticket button today and make your plans to attend!

Join us at The Duet level and receive reserved parking, 2 tickets, 2 Heads or Tails game entries, and a commemorative patron gift !
Sponsors

Thank you to our wonderful Bay Affair Sponsors. (Click on the sponsorship button above to see a listing.) We are so grateful for their support!

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Advancement Director Taylor Houser at 251-338-6438 or thouser@baysideacademy.org .
Animal Art Show to Celebrate Youth Art Month
The Pilot Center Gallery has been transformed into a gallery of artwork from students of all ages. Please make sure you stop by to see the fabulous work our children have created.

The show will run through Friday, March 29 .
Pictured above: Anna Rose Naro and Avery Fergus with their books.
3rd Grade Authors
Our third graders have written, illustrated, and published three books: Adventures of a Bayside Admiral , Adventures of Tater , and Our Outdoor Classroom . To celebrate the publishing, a red carpet event was held on campus last week unveiling the students' work.

Ms. Best's class's book has been selected as a semi-finalist in the Studentreasures National Book Challenge © and may be considered for an award, including a possible $5,000 school grant. We are so proud of these students!
Middle School Cheer Tryouts
Middle School cheer tryouts will be March 25–28 from 5:30–7:15 p.m. A sign-up list is located at the front desk of each building. Contact Coach Tanya Best with any questions.
Civic Engagement Projects
The civic engagements classes completed some wonderful projects recently:
  • They collected toiletry items from 6th grade students to donate to the eight boys currently living at the Baldwin County Boys Ranch in Summerdale.
  • They collected used tennis shoes from Lower School students to donated to the Many More Miles campaign.
  • They collected makeup, toiletries, and hygiene items for women at McKemie Place. The students reached out to local hotels, doctor's offices, and dentists for most of their donations.
  • They held a park clean-up at May Day Park.
  • 7th and 8th grade students submitted pictures of their dogs with $5 to be donated to Maji Hope.
  • Students played rock and roll bingo with the residents of Homestead Village.
Sam Koby '19
Congratulations to senior Sam Koby for being named a Regional Winner of the Bryant-Jordan Scholar-Athlete Award ! Created in 1986 by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and the Alabama High School Athletic Association, the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Program awards over $800,000 in scholarship money. According to the AHSAA, The Scholar-Athlete Award honors high school seniors from AHSAA member schools who are both superior athletes and outstanding students. Selection considerations include scholastic standing, sport involvement, athletic honors, student leadership, and civic/church leadership. We are so proud of Sam!
Wardroom Reception
Enjoy an evening on the patio with Head of School Michael Papa at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 . Make or increase your Annual Fund gift to $1,500 or more to take part in this special event. For more information, please contact Taylor Houser at 251.338.6438.
Summer Opportunities & College Counseling Deadlines
There are many upcoming deadlines upperclassmen will want to note:
  • Seniors have scholarship deadlines approaching.
  • Program deadlines are nearing for the Eastern Shore Chamber Youth Leadership Program (only applications that are processed through the college counseling office will be eligible for Bayside's financial support for the program fee), the USMC Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy, and the Mobile FBI Teen Academy.
  • The Lions Club summer leadership opportunity will be posted this week. To be eligible to receive Lions Club and Bayside financial support for the program, the student's application must meet all Bayside deadlines and be processed through the college counseling office.
  • A Transitions Program will be held for 8th graders on Thursday, April 4.
Coach Lazenby's Hall of Fame Induction
Congratulations to Coach Phil Lazenby on his induction into the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame in Montgomery last night. We can't think of a more fitting person to be honored in such a way. We love you, Coach Laz!
Chess Team Has Strong Performance at Nationals
Congratulations to the Chess Team for their 8th place finish at the US Chess National High School Championship this past weekend in Schaumburg, Illinois. Eighth grader Wilson Engeriser placed 7th out of 434 players, and sixth grader Jacob Stallworth placed 30th out of 434 players. We are so proud of these students!

Pictured left to right: Jacob Stallworth (6th grade) holding his individual trophy, Nicole Nager (8th grade) and Genevieve Magli (7th grade) holding the team trophy, Wilson Engeriser (8th grade) holding his trophy, and a very proud Coach Eric Nager.
Save the Date for Field Day!
Who Will Win, BLUE or GREEN?
Sign up now to serve as a station monitor from 8:30–11:30 a.m. No experience necessary!
Volunteer Opportunities
Please click on the links below to sign up for volunteer opportunities around campus: