September 4, 2018
Important Dates and Events

  • Thursday, September 6: First Parents Association meeting, 1:30 p.m., Pilot Center Theatre
  • Friday, September 7: Spirit Day (Bayside Spirit Day attire for grades PK–6, 80s attire for grades 7–12)
  • Tuesday, September 11: Dress Uniform for grades 1–12
  • Wednesday, September 12: Heart Screening for varsity athletes
  • Friday, September 21: Grandparents Day, 9 a.m., PK–6
*New this year: 6 p.m., PK–12 Grandparent Tailgate (ECC Deck)

Please click on the buttons below for the comprehensive school and athletic calendars.
Division Updates
Parents Association

The first Bayside Parents Association (BPA) meeting of the year will be held this Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Pilot Center Theatre. The general session will be held from 1:30–2:30, with breakout groups by division following from 2:30–3:00. Meetings generally will take place on the first Thursday of each month.

As a Bayside parent, you are a member of the BPA! The mission of the BPA is to support, encourage, and contribute to daily life at Bayside Academy. Our aim is to work alongside the administration, faculty, and students so that together we can experience the spirit of Bayside to its fullest extent. Visit our webpage for information on all of our programs including the Canstruction Food Drive, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Mentor Moms.

2018–2019 Board of Directors
President: Jennifer Jones
Vice President: Sondra Blackwell
Secretary: Caroline Pittman
Parliamentarian: Cindy Russos
Please contact Jennifer Jones at 251-295-8054 or jjones1227@bellsouth.net for more information.
Lunch Orders
Please remember that lunch orders must be submitted online by 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening for the following week . Now that we are into the fourth week of school, the number of walk-up meals available for purchase will be decreasing as all families should be ordering online ahead of time. If you plan for your student(s) to purchase lunch, please be sure to submit your order online prior to the Wednesday evening deadline. Please visit the Lunch Information page of our website for more detailed information.
2018 Hall of Fame Inductees
Bayside is pleased to announce the 2018 Hall of Fame inductees. The entire Bayside community is invited to the induction ceremony, scheduled for  8:10 a.m. on Friday, October 19 , in the Pilot Center Theatre.

Let's Go Admirals!
Bayside Cheer Clinic for PK–6 Hosted by the Varsity Cheer Squad
  • September 18, 19, 20
  • 3:00–4:30 p.m. on the Bayside football field (Girls must be signed out by a parent from the ECC playground at 4:30 p.m.)
  • $75/girl includes t-shirt
  • When registering your child, please add your child's shirt size next to their name in the name field (e.g., Susie Smith YS).

Girls will learn cheers and chants and perform during the first quarter of the T.R. Miller game on Friday, September 21 . That night, girls will need to report to the field at 6:40 p.m. wearing their cheer t-shirt (handed out at the clinic) and BLUE Bayside Academy spirit shorts (sold in the campus bookstore).
Heart Screenings for Varsity Athletes
All varsity athletes will receive a free heart screening on Wednesday, September 12 in an effort to potentially diagnose silent heart issues.

Volunteers are needed to help facilitate this effort. No medical experience is necessary to volunteer. Medical personnel will be conducting the screenings.
Charles Carey Named a Mobile Bay Magazine 2018 Wonder Kid
10 th grader Charles Carey was one of 10 students named as Mobile Bay Magazine 's 2018 Wonder Kids. Charles was recognized for his extraordinary theatrical talent. We are so proud of him!

Niall Yamane Wins Silver Medal at Jiu Jitsu World Championship
ECC Mixed Martial Arts teacher and Wrestling Club instructor Niall Yamane received the Silver Medal in the Black Belt Heavy Weight Master 6 Division at the 2018 World Master Jiu Jitsu Championship. The tournament took place in Las Vegas, NV, and there were 6,600 competitors from around the world. Mr. Yamane says these were the toughest matches he has had in 25 years, including the many high-level competition tournaments he competed in while practicing law in the prior years.
Niall Yamane is pictured with his sons, Kellan (2 nd grade) and Brennen (5 th grade), right after he competed at the World Championship.
Parking Spots for Future Admirals
Because Bayside’s Admissions Office is always busy and campus parking options are extremely limited, there are 3 parking spots specifically designated for potential new students and their families.

The parking places are in the gravel lot at the school’s main entrance, near the intersection of Dryer Avenue and Captain O’Neal Drive. The parking places are clearly marked with signage indicating that they are reserved for future Admirals. Please leave these spots open at all times so that future Admirals have a great experience and an easy time parking when they visit.

Parents are encouraged to park at May Day Park when visiting campus. Many parents do not realize that the parking places in the gravel lot are assigned to faculty/staff members. Most of these employees arrive on campus between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and need to be able to park and get to work. We thank you for your cooperation and help in showcasing our wonderful school to its best advantage!