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Bay Farm FOMO Alert
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Room Parent Info Session Is Tonight!
MON, AUG 17 • 7:30 PM • VIRTUAL
Interested in being a room parent? Learn more about the role and how you can support your classroom and teachers. Teachers will assign Room Parents by August 28th.
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Don’t Miss Your Classroom Updates!
Make sure your child is added to their Konstella classroom so you don’t miss important messages, and save our Room Parent leads from tracking everyone down!
Your name > Your Children > select your child’s classroom
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Back to School Night: Grades 1–5
WED, AUG 19 • 6:00–7:30 PM
Meet your student’s teachers, learn about curriculum and classroom routines, and ask questions. Choose either 30-minute session: 6:00–6:30 PM or 6:35–7:05 PM with questions for the principal until 7:30 PM outside the main office.
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Only 5 Family Photo Sessions Left!
SUN, SEP 27 • SHOOTT FAMILY PHOTO FUNDRAISER
Book now before the remaining sessions are gone. Sessions are free to book, take about 30 minutes, and your photo purchase supports Bay Farm PTSA.
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Dates at a Glance
- AUG 10–SEP 19: PTSA Membership & Donation Drive
- MON, AUG 17: Room Parent Virtual Info Session • 7:30 PM
- WED, AUG 19: Grades 1–5 Back to School Night • 6:00–7:30 PM
- THU, AUG 20: Safety Patrol Info Meeting • 11:40 AM • Portable 3
- THROUGH WED, AUG 26: Donate gently used children's books
- FRI, AUG 28: FIRST Friday Morning Ceremony • 8:20 AM
- THROUGH AUG 31: Kindergarten Early Release
- AUG 31–SEP 9: Used Book Sale
- TUE, SEP 1: Picture Day
- FRI, SEP 4: Panda Express Dine & Donate • West End
- SAT, SEP 19: Dolphin Fun Run • 9:00 AM • Shoreline Park on Aughinbaugh
- SUN, SEP 27: Shoott Family Photo Sessions Fundraiser
- WED, SEP 30: Passport Around the World Heritage Night • 6:00 PM
- WED, OCT 14: PTSA Association Meeting • 8:30 AM • MPR
- FRI, NOV 6: Reflections Entries Due
Be a Part of It
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Volunteer at Bay Farm
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Interested in helping as a room parent, in the garden, with the PTSA, or in another school role? We’re consolidating volunteer interest in one place and will work with teachers to coordinate volunteers. Please complete the interest form by Thursday, Aug. 20 so we can get started.
Not every PTSA role requires AUSD clearance, but any role that works with students during the school day does. Review the requirements now so you’re ready when opportunities come up.
Check your employee benefits, too: some employers make charitable contributions for volunteer hours, and Bay Farm PTSA volunteer time may qualify.
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123 Members and Counting!
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MEMBERSHIP DRIVE • THROUGH SEP 19
We're at 123 PTSA memberships–we have 500+ students and 900+ parents.
Let’s come together, support our school, and show these kids what we can do! 💕
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$7,800 Raised — Help Us Reach $50K!
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DONATION DRIVE • THROUGH SEP 19
We’ve already raised $7,800 of our $50,000 goal! Your donations support programs students love, including Environmental Science & Garden, intervention, classroom and school supplies, and much more.
Don’t forget employer matching! There are plenty of creative ways to give.
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Donate Your Gently Used Children's Books!
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Cleaning out your bookshelves? Donate gently used, lightly worn books to the Bay Farm Library for our upcoming used book sale.
Proceeds benefit the PTSA and help us support the Dolphin Cove Library. Put your donated books in the wagon in front of the office.
Donations accepted through Wednesday, Aug. 26.
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Panda Express Dine & Donate
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FRI, SEP 4 • PANDA EXPRESS • ALAMEDA (WEST END)
One less thing on your to-do list! Order Panda Express today, set a reminder for Sep. 4 pickup, and Friday dinner is handled. Even better, your order supports Bay Farm!
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Passport Around the World Heritage Night
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WED, SEP 30 • 6:00 PM • BAY FARM SCHOOL
Back by popular demand! Celebrate the cultures and traditions that make our Bay Farm community special. Table-host signups are open now, and everyone is invited to come explore.
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What’s Happening at Bay Farm
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Reflections: What My Culture Means to Me
ENTRIES DUE FRI, NOV 6
All Bay Farm students, including TK, are invited to create original work inspired by this year’s theme: “What My Culture Means to Me.” Students can enter in six arts categories, and Bay Farm winners may advance all the way to the national competition.
Our Bay Farm submission form is coming soon, so start creating now!
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Bay Farm Updates
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Thank You for Coming to Our PTSA Meeting!
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Want to learn more about the ELA curriculum changes discussed at our August meeting? Catch up with our slides, reports, and draft minutes, or check out the schedule for upcoming PTSA meetings.
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Friday Mornings + Rajio Taiso!
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STARTING FRIDAY, AUG 28 • 8:20 AM
Morning ceremonies are moving to Fridays! This year, we’ll use Rajio Taiso, a series of simple Japanese radio exercises, to stretch and get our wiggles out before putting our listening ears on.
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Keeping Our Students Safe
Our community has done a great job helping the drop-off lane flow during the first week of school. Thank you for working together so students, families, and staff can arrive safely and on time.
Please keep observing the 4 B’s: Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Kind, and Be an Ally. If you have questions about where to stop or park, ask one of our volunteers in an orange vest.
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4th & 5th Graders: Join Safety Patrol!
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THU, AUG 20 • 11:40 AM • MR. SLEZ’S CLASSROOM, PORTABLE 3
We’re recruiting our fabulous 4th and 5th graders for Safety Patrol! Interested students should bring their lunch to the info meeting to learn how they can help keep Bay Farm safe while building leadership skills. We’ll provide popsicles and Goldfish. Questions? Visit the website or email programs@bayfarmptsa.org.
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Show Your Dolphin Pride
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Start the year in Bay Farm style! Check out our school-pride gear for our Dolphin fans.
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Get to Know Your Candidates
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Candidate forums for Alameda Mayor, City Council, and School Board are coming up. Hear directly from the candidates and be an informed voter this November!
See the Forum Schedule |
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Support Bay Farm Together
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Join
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Donate
Donate cash or stock to support field trips, teachers, and programs. Don't forget employer matching.
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Volunteer
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Bay Farm PTSA • www.bayfarmptsa.org
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