January 7, 2020
Important Dates and Events

  • Tomorrow: Auditions for Annie, Jr. for Grades 4 & 5
  • Thursday: Parents Association meeting, 2 p.m., Pilot Center Theatre; Auditions for Annie, Jr. for Grades 6 & 7
  • Friday: Spirit Day
  • Tuesday, January 14: School picture make-up day
  • Wednesday, January 15: Blood drive
  • Monday, January 20: NO SCHOOL, MLK Day
  • February 1–29: Re-enrollment for current students for the 2020–2021 school year

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Division Updates
Parents Association Meeting Thursday
The next Parents Association meeting will be held this Thursday at 2 p.m. in The Pilot Center Theatre. Head of School Michael Papa will be joined by Lower School Division Head Marilee Propst, Lower School STEAM Teacher Cindy Robles, Admissions Director Alisa Ascik, and Upper School Division Head Josh Montgomery to disc uss the Re ggio Emilila Approach and Depth of Knowledge (DOK). We hope you will make plans to attend.
Re-Enrollment
Don't forget that re-enrollment takes place in February. All current students must re-enroll during February to secure a space for the 2020–2021 school year. Please note all student accounts must be up to date to re-enroll.

Please contact the Admissions Office with questions: Director Alisa Ascik at (251) 338-6446 or Nikki Rider at (251) 338-6494.
Annie, Jr. Auditions Tomorrow & Thursday
The Bayside Academy Theater Department is thrilled to announce the spring play will be Annie, Jr. ! This is the first main stage production at Bayside where the cast is comprised solely of students in grades 4–7. What a fantastic opportunity for our young thespians! Auditions will be held immediately after Christmas Break on Wednesday, January 8 for Grades 4 & 5 and on Thursday, January 9 for Grades 6 & 7.

Please know that there are plenty of roles for both boys and girls. Additionally, we are looking for student volunteers for all crew aspects (backstage, costumes, sets, and tech). Audition packets may be picked up from Mrs. Tart or Mrs. Richards, in the Intermediate School office, or in The Shoppe on the Bluff.
Pickleball Tournament
This Sunday (January 12) , Bayside Academy will hold a pickleball tournament to support the chess program. The tournament will take place all day, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. The cost is $12 per player, and there is no charge for spectators. 
Picture Make-Up Day
Next Tuesday (January 14) is picture make-up day for any student who missed fall picture day. Homeroom teachers will have a list of any students who needs to take a make-up photo.

If your child needs to retake his/her picture, please click here to reserve a spot.
Baseball Clinic
A winter baseball camp for 1st and 2nd graders will take place next Tuesday–Friday, January 14–17, from 4–6 p.m. The camp will focus on the fundamentals of baseball. Drills will focus on footwork, glove work, and speed. The camp will also focus on proper throwing and hitting mechanics along with situational drills and practice base running.
Sadie Hawkins Dance
The Roaring 20s are back, and it's time to celebrate! The SGA will hold a Sadie Hawkins Dance for Upper School students on Saturday, February 1 . T-shirts are on sale now, so be sure to get yours today.
Beyond Bayside
It's not too late to sign up for January Beyond Bayside enrichment activities. There are offerings from art to homework labs and even new group guitar and ukulele lessons with Steve Weiss, so be sure to check out the website today.
Amazon Smile
Did you know that a percentage of each of your Amazon purchases can be donated to Bayside Academy?! All you have to do is select Bayside Academy as your preferred charity and shop at smile.amazon.com . It can't be any easier than that to support your child's school! Just think of how quickly those donations will add up...
Accelerated Math Award Winners
Congratulations to Mrs. Aymie Warner's 6th grade Accelerated Math award winners for the second quarter! Pictured left to right are Kyle Cooper, Brennen Yamane, Forrest Smith, and Bowdoin Hammock .
Helpful Links for Parents
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