January 21, 2020
Important Dates and Events

  • Friday: 7th & 8th grade dance, 6:30–8 p.m., SAC
  • February 1–28: Re-enrollment for current students for the 2020–2021 school year
  • Thursday, February 13: Innovation Fair
  • February 24–28: NO SCHOOL, Mardi Gras Break

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Division Updates
Honor Roll
Congratulations to our students in Grades 5 and above who have been recognized with Highest Honors or Honors! in Grades 5–8, Highest Honors are awarded to those students who have received all A's in numerically graded classes and Honors are awarded to students who have received all A's and B's in numerically graded classes. In Grades 9–12, Highest Honors are awarded to students with a 4.0 or higher weighted GPA and Honors are awarded to students with a 3.0 or higher weighted GPA.
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.
7th & 8th Grade Dance
The 7th and 8th grade dance will be held this Friday, January 24 , from 6:30–8:00 p.m. in the SAC. The theme will be "Out of This World." Please drop off and pick up your children from the back door of the SAC near the senior parking lot.
Tickets are $12 and may be purchased here.
Oh, Baby!
The Shoppe on the Bluff
Come find the perfect baby gift in The Shoppe on the Bluff. From rattles to bibs, we have it all.

Need a last-minute birthday gift? Call The Shoppe and have a wrapped gift ready and waiting for you to pick up during carline. It doesn't get any easier than that!
Annie, Jr. Cast List
The Theater Department is excited to announce the cast list for the spring play, Annie, Jr. Congratulations to all of the cast members!
Innovation Fair
The Innovation Fair will be held on Thursday, February 13 , and is open to students in grades 5–8. A workshop will be available on Wednesday afternoons from 3:05–4:00 p.m. in the library leading up to the Fair.

This is an opportunity for our 5th–8th graders to showcase their innovative thoughts. It is set up in the style of a traditional science fair, but the focus is on the process and ideation, rather than on the results of a particular experiment. Students can use this slideshow to prepare their projects.
Spring Fever Chase
The 2020 Spring Fever Chase will be held on Saturday, March 21 , and Bayside is a proud sponsor. We hope you will make plans to participate. You may print off registration paperwork online and return the completed forms to Bayside before March 8 . The entire family may register with "Bayside Academy" listed as the local school, and Bayside will receive a portion of each registration that is turned in through the school.
Alabama Governor's School
Information for Juniors
Juniors, the Governor's School application materials have been posted on the college counseling website . This is a first-rate, competitive program that requires an extensive application, demonstrated leadership, excellent grades, and strong test scores. It is highly selective. To be eligible for nomination from Bayside, juniors must have a completed application (all materials included the application itself, two teacher recommendations, and an approved essay) submitted to Mrs. Willis or Mrs. Blackwell by 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 13.
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