The Splash Newsletter - Week of Nov 2
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This Week at Bay Farm
Bay Farm PTSA Fall Online Auction
🚨 Extended! Now Closes Sun, Nov 8 at 10 PM
Fall Online Auction! πŸ”¨

Between Halloween, sugar highs, and the time change, we figured everyone could use a little extra time! Bid for your student to be principal or a specialist teacher for a day (these won't be offered at the end-of-year auction), or for your own reserved spot in the staff lot for the rest of the year, generously donated by Mr. Slez.

Bid Now
Don't Forget to Vote! πŸ—³

Election Day is Tomorrow Tue, Nov 3. Make your voice heard and get your ballot in by 8PM!

Reflections - What My Culture Means to Me
Deadline Extended • Fri, Nov 6
Reflections: What My Culture Means to Me 🎨

A little more time to create! Every participant will be honored at school. To advance to the district and state levels, entries must relate closely to the theme and follow the guidelines for your category. Artist statements go on the online entry form, not on the artwork. Questions? reflections@bayfarmptsa.org

Learn More & Submit
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! From the packed Trunk-or-Treat to the nonstop Carnival Game Zone, it was wonderful to celebrate together on the Bay Farm campus.

While it's fresh in your mind, 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!

Share Feedback πŸ“Έ View the Photo Gallery →
Dates at a Glance
  • TUE, NOV 3: General Election Day
  • FRI, NOV 6: Reflections Entries Due + Principal Chat following morning ceremony
  • SUN, NOV 8: Garden Work Day • 9:30 AM + Fall Online Auction closes • 10:00 PM
  • WED, NOV 11: NO SCHOOL – Veterans Day
  • NOV 16–20: Early Release + Fall Conferences + Literati Book Fair
  • NOV 23–27: NO SCHOOL – Fall Break
  • SUN, DEC 6: Garden Work Day • 9:30 AM
  • WED, DEC 9: Warriors ticket order deadline
  • 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 →
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!

Learn More →
Get Involved
Have a great idea to support Bay Farm? Share with the PTSA! πŸ“š

If you have a great idea that supports the Bay Farm School community and you want to lead it, reach out to us! We would love to chat with you to make your ideas come to life!

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

$58,000 raised of our $200,000 goal (29%)

   

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!

Donate Today
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!

Order Your Yearbook
Community Reminders
Squirt's Safety Patrol
Calling Safety Patrol Volunteers 🚲

We’re looking for more 4th and 5th graders to join our amazing Safety Patrol team! Current members are ready to train new recruits, and the team is working on fun projects, including a safety video, coloring book, and school assembly.

Volunteers must arrive at school by 8:00 AM. We’ll begin recruiting responsible 3rd graders in March!

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

Now through Nov 21 • 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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