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Read time: 5 min |
Dates At A Glance
Action Needed
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Last day for Read-a-thon Donations!
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- Per-minute pledges emails were sent last Monday. Payments must be received today.
- Checks: All checks must be received in the school office by today.
- Matching Donations: Outstanding employer matches will be counted if we receive email confirmation by 4PM today. Forward them to: read-a-thon@bayfarmptsa.org.
Kindle Drawing Tickets
We will distribute earned Read-a-thon "Raffle" tickets to teachers this week. Each ticket must be filled out and returned to the jar in the Library by the award ceremony on Monday, March 2.
Questions? Email read-a-thon@bayfarmptsa.org
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Parenting Book Club Update
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Due to low participation, tonight’s book club is canceled. Future sessions will depend on interest.
If you’d like the book clubs to continue, please RSVP. We will hold each session if at least 5 people RSVP “yes.”
Please RSVP in Konstella by Friday, March 13 so we can plan accordingly.
Upcoming Dates & Books
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Events & Announcements
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Parents’ Night Out: Happy Feet
FRI, FEB 27, 2026 | Rated PG
Happy Feet follows Mumble, an emperor penguin who can’t sing like the others — but can tap dance like no one else. A fun, music-filled movie about being yourself, friendship, and finding your groove.
Drop the kids off for movie night at Bay Farm, and enjoy a night out. The kids will have happy feet by the end — and parents might too. 🐧
Register Now
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Golden Sneaker Week
March 2–13
Golden Sneaker encourages students to walk, bike, scooter, carpool, or take transit to school.
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Bay Farm Talent & Art Show
Friday, March 13
Calling All Bay Farm Creators!
Do you sing, dance, tell jokes, perform magic, or create amazing art? The Bay Farm Talent & Art Show is your chance to shine! Performance and art submissions have been extended through Thursday, February 26... but spots are limited. Join us on Friday, March 13 in the MPR and show the school what you can do!
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2025–2026 Yearbook
Check this off your already long to-do list and give your child something they’ll truly love looking back on — a full-color keepsake capturing class photos, school events, and everyday moments from the year.
Ordering closes Friday, March 27. Yearbooks are ordered in a single main print run, and additional copies aren’t guaranteed.
Order code: 0321NQ
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Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is a fun, empowering after-school program that builds confidence, teamwork, and healthy habits through movement and discussion — and finishes with a celebratory 5K!
Grades: 3–5 (one team) and 6–8 (separate team)
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30–6:00 PM, starting March 10
Where: Earhart Elementary School
The season concludes with a community 5K on Saturday, May 9 (no practices April 14 & 16).
Space is limited to 16 participants and registration is first come, first served. Sign up by March 1.
Learn more, enroll, or apply for financial aid
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Science & Engineering Fair Update
- Open to all K–5 students - Students can work by themselves or form groups of up to 4 students!
- Deadline to request a board: March 30, 2026
- Deadline to register your project: April 1, 2026
Learn more on our Website
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Dine and Donate @ Jollibee
WED, MAR 25 from 10 AM - 10 PM
Jollibee @ Alameda Landing (near Target)
2670 Fifth Street, Alameda
- Ordering in person? Mention “Bay Farm PTSA” at the counter.
- Ordering online? Use code JOLLIGIVE on Jollibee's website.
Order Now
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Free Easy Street Cycling Class
Monday, April 6 • 6:30–8:00 PM • Bay Farm School MPR
A fun and informative class (videos, slides, and discussion) covering common crash avoidance, bike laws, riding comfort, and theft prevention.
- No bikes required (classroom setting)
- Great info for teens learning to drive, too
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Safety Reminder for Cyclists
Cyclists are required to stop at the new all-way stops on Kofman, Sea View, and Robert Davey. These stops help ensure people can cross safely.
Thank you for your cooperation, and please talk with your young cyclists.
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Get Involved with the PTSA
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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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Plan Ahead for Parents’ Night Out
Future-you called and would like some time to yourself. Dates are set for the rest of the year, so you can plan ahead and register today.
Each registration link below covers both students and volunteers.
Bay Farm PTSA • www.bayfarmptsa.org
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