[BFS] The Splash Newsletter - Week of Nov 9
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This Week at Bay Farm
No School • Wed, Nov 11
Veterans Day πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

There's no school on Wednesday. Thank you to all who have served, and enjoy the midweek break!

Thank You for an Incredible Fall Fest! πŸŽƒ

Thank you to every volunteer, table host, sponsor, community partner, vendor, staff member, and family who made the night so special! If you haven't yet, please take our 2-minute survey to help make next year even better. And a special thank-you to TK family Megan Small Photography for capturing the evening!

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Dates at a Glance
  • WED, NOV 11: NO SCHOOL – Veterans Day
  • NOV 16–20: Early Release + Fall Conferences + Literati Book Fair
  • FRI, NOV 20: Last day of crayon recycling drive
  • NOV 23–27: NO SCHOOL – Fall Break
  • SUN, DEC 6: Garden Work Day • 9:30 AM
  • WED, DEC 9: Warriors ticket order deadline
  • THU, DEC 17: BikeMobile free bike tune-ups • 3:00–5:30 PM
  • SAT, JAN 9: Bay Farm Night at the Warriors • 5:30 PM • Chase Center
Upcoming Events
Literati Book Fair πŸ“š

Mon, Nov 16 – Fri, Nov 20 • Open daily until 4:00 PM

It's conference week, so stop by before or after your parent/teacher conference! Go cashless: buy digital gift cards for your child or their teacher, shop online, or shop your teacher's wish list. Every purchase supports our school!

Volunteers needed to run the registers during the fair. Each volunteer gets a coupon for one free book!

Shop the Fair Volunteer on Konstella →
The BikeMobile
Free Bike Tune-Ups with the BikeMobile! 🚲

Thu, Dec 17 • 3:00–5:30 PM • Bay Farm School

Flat tire? Mystery squeak? Bike collecting dust in the garage? Bring it to school! BikeMobile mechanics will fix flats, adjust brakes and gears, and replace worn parts like chains, seats, and tires, and they'll show you how to keep your bike running smoothly. (They can't replace missing wheels or gears.)

Bike or no bike, everyone is welcome! First come, first served; space is limited to 20 people.

View Flyer Facebook → Instagram →
Bay Farm Night at the Warriors
Bay Farm Night at the Warriors! πŸ€

Sat, Jan 9 • 5:30 PM tip-off • Chase Center • Warriors vs. Bulls

Join Bay Farm School at Chase Center to cheer on the Golden State Warriors! It's also Educators Night. Arena doors open at 4:00 PM, and your game ticket doubles as an all-day Muni pass.

Cache Creek Club $185 • Upper Level Sideline $105 • Upper Level Baseline $90 (taxes and fees included)

Order by Wed, Dec 9. Questions? president@bayfarmptsa.org

Buy Tickets View on Konstella →
Save the Date • Apr 24
Missing Trashion Fashion? ♻️

The Alameda PTA Council's climate team is putting on a Trashion Fashion show at the Circular Futures Festival on April 24. Start saving those recyclables and dreaming up designs!

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Get Involved
Love Our School Events? Help Keep Them Going! πŸŽ‰

Passport Around the World, Fall Festival, and Evening on the Green bring our community together and create wonderful memories for our kids, but they can't happen without volunteers. We need new leaders and committee members to keep these traditions going. Have a favorite event you'd love to help organize? We'd love to hear from you!

Email programs@bayfarmptsa.org
Join the Read-a-Thon Committee! πŸ“š

Help make one of our biggest fundraisers fun and educational for our Dolphins! It's a small commitment: registration starts in January, and the Read-a-Thon runs Feb 1–12.

Email the Committee
Ways to Support Bay Farm
Fundraising Goal: Let's Make a Splash! πŸ’™

$53,000 raised of our $200,000 goal (26.5%)

   

We've still got some swimming to do! Every donation, big or small, helps bring amazing programs, resources, and opportunities to our Bay Farm students. Let's rally together and close the gap!

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TreeRing Yearbooks
Order Your Yearbook!

Every year, families forget to order (or think they already did!), leaving disappointed Dolphins. Check it off your list today! Choose hardcover or softcover, with 2 FREE personalized pages. Every purchase supports the PTSA!

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Community Reminders
Squirt's Safety Patrol
Keep the Bike Lane Clear on Aughinbaugh Way! 🚲

The emergency parking area on the east side of Aughinbaugh Way only has room for about three cars. We've seen cars trying to squeeze into this space and blocking students biking to school.

Please do not stop or park in the bike lane, even briefly. Our students need a clear, safe path to school. If the parking area is full, please find another place to park.

Please share with family and caregivers, and review Squirt's Safety Patrol Guidelines. Our kids are watching the example we set!

Girl Scout Troop 32881 crayon recycling drive
Recycle Your Crayons! πŸ–οΈ

Now through Nov 20 • Bay Farm School office

Alameda Girl Scout Troop 32881 is collecting used crayons to keep them out of landfills and recycle them through The Crayon Initiative. Questions? Ask 5th graders Nina Dandavati and Amber Amstutz, who are earning their Bronze Award and will be visiting classrooms to promote the drive!

About The Crayon Initiative →
Reminder: Check the Lost and Found!
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