The PTSA Post, Vol. 10
Thu, Jan 23 9:28am

The PTSA Post

January 23, 2025 | Vol. 10
Official publication of Bay Farm PTSA
501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization EIN: 94-3158930

From the President 

Happy Thursday Bay Farm Families,

We are moving our February PTSA meeting from the 5th to the 13th because we didn't want to conflict with literacy night.  Please mark your calendars and join us on the 13th 

Last night's Karaoke night was a success.  We have a lot of talent in the Bay Farm students!

All lost and found items will be donated at over President's Week.  Please take an extra look through the items and make sure to take what is yours.  Additionally, I need a volunteer to pick up the “lost and found” clothing etc., wash it and then donate it.  Please let me know if you would be able to do this.

Finally, I wanted to let everyone know that the Bay Farm PTSA now has ShopRaise.  You can shop at almost 1000 retailers and the PTSA will receive 10% on each transaction.  It is as simple as downloading an app and can be used for everything from gift cards at retailers like Amazon and Home Depot to individual purchases.  If you are purchasing products for the PTSA be sure to use it!

Rachel

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Mark Your Calendar       

Konstella Calendar

Love the new calendar, but need it on your phone? You can now view, subscribe to, and import the Google calendar on our Events page. Thanks to Cynthia Chan (TK Parent) for making this!

January-February

  • 1/28 Kindergarten Tour 9:00 AM
  • 1/28 TK Tour 10:00 AM
  • 1/29 Minimum Day 12:10 PM Dismissal
  • 1/30 Kindergarten Tour 9:00 AM
  • 1/30 TK Tour 10:00 AM
  • 2/1 Family Garden Work Day 9:00 AM Garden
  • 2/3- 2/14 Read-aThon
  • 2/5-2/14 Book Fair
  • 2/5 Minimum Day 12:10 PM Dismissal
  • 2/5 Literacy Night 5:30 PM
  • 2/12 Minimum Day 12:10 PM Dismissal
  • 2/13 PTSA General Membership Meeting 6:30 PM MPR
  • 2/14 Valentine's Day
  • 2/17- 2/21 President's Week- no school
  • 2/26 Minimum Day 12:10 PM Dismissal

Help Wanted                   

We need your help!
The PTSA has so many great volunteer opportunities and we need you to keep it all going! Fill out this form and we’ll work on finding the perfect opportunity that matches your interests and schedule.

Community                  

Join the Fun and Cross the Finish Line: Enroll in Girls on the Run!
Creating future leaders, one practice at a time.
  • Girls on the Run is an after-school program that uses the power of running to build healthy, confident girls. At each practice, teams focus on a critical skill for next-generation leadership, including confidence, motivation, self-awareness, growth mindset, boundary-setting, and empathy. 
  • Trained coaches use our curriculum to guide discussion and fun games that bring the day's topic to life. The active games lead to a running workout that incorporates elements of the day's lesson. Physical fitness and strong team relationships are built throughout the season. 
  • The culminating event is a 5K run/walk celebration that brings together 75+ Girls on the Run teams from across our 5-county region. 
  • Girls on the Run is one of only 3 programs recognized by the Harvard Graduate School of Education as a top social-emotional learning (SEL) experience. 
Hear from our participants about why Girls on the Run is great!
GRADE LEVELS: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades combined on one team using an age-appropriate curriculum AND 6th-7th-8th grades on a separate team 
DATES:
start practices March 11 - practice every Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:45pm, with Spring Break off, and end with a 5K on Saturday, May 10
LOCATION: Earhart Elementary School
REGISTRATION: Team is limited to 16 participants, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up by March 1

CONTACT: Margaret Hosokawa, 510-325-7074, mchosokawa@yahoo.com

Sponsors                         

Would your company be interested in sponsoring the Bay Farm PTSA?  Email fundraising@bayfarmptsa.org