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The Splash Newsletter -- Week of January 12
Mon, Jan 12 8:54am


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Week of Jan 12-16 Read time: 6 min

January Dates At A Glance

Action Needed

Family Volunteer & Field Trip Survey

The school needs your feedback on school volunteering opportunities & field trips.

Please submit as soon as possible so the staff can take family feedback into account as they plan for next year!
Registration Drive Starts Today
Win the 2026 Read-A-Thon Shirt Design Prize
Last year's winning Read-A-Thon t-shirt design
Last year's winning shirt

The first class to reach 100% registration or the class with the highest % registered by Friday, Jan 23 wins.

Register now so your reader can start collecting pledges right away.

Read-A-Thon dates: Feb 2–13
Prefer step-by-step? View the registration instructions .
Help Wanted: VP of Membership

We are looking for a new VP of Membership, as our membership chair recently moved. Most of the work is already set up for this year, but we would love someone who can attend meetings, get to know the process, and be in a strong position to lead this work next year.

Contact us as soon as possible to learn more about the role, expectations, and share your vision for the PTSA.

Events & Announcements

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Farmer Marianne's Fresh from the Garden Cookbook

Farmer Marianne has been teaching the kids some great, simple recipes with ingredients from the Bay Farm Garden.

Check it Out
TK and K Information Night + Tours
  • TK Information Night
    • WED, Jan 14 @ 6:00–7:0 | Amelia Earhart MPR
  • Kindergarten Information Night
    • THURS, Jan 15 @ 6:30–7:30 | Bay Farm MPR
  • TK & K Tours
    • TUES, JAN 20 at 9:00 AM at Bay Farm School's flagpole
    • THURS, JAN 22 at 9:00 AM at Bay Farm School's flagpole

ENROLLMENT OPENS JAN 27.

AUSD Enrollment Volunteer to Lead Tours
Kids playing at a school
Tahina Dine & Donate Cover
Dine and Donate @ Tahina

TUE, JAN 20 @ 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Alameda Marketplace 1650 Park Street. Alameda CA 94501

Love Tahina? Grab lunch or dinner, mention Bay Farm PTSA, and a portion of your meal will be donated to the PTSA. It's a delicious way to support your PTSA!
Passport Around the World Heritage Night

WED, JAN 21 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | BAY FARM SCHOOL MPR

Get ready to travel the globe without leaving school! 🌎

This special evening is all about exploring and celebrating cultures, traditions, and stories from around the world while learning together as a school community. When students arrive, they’ll receive their very own passport to begin a world-tour adventure and a chance to win a cultural gift basket!

LEARN MORE

Passport Around the World Heritage Night Poster
Sing! Movie Poster
Parents' Night Out: Sing!

FRI, JAN 23 @ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | BAY FARM SCHOOL MPR

Need a night off? Let your kids sing their hearts out while you enjoy a little quiet time (or a rare dinner that stays hot).

We’re also looking for parent and middle/high school volunteers.

Learn more & Register

Events may be cancelled if fewer than 20 students register.
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.

Happy Feet Poster Feb 27, 2026
Happy Feet (PG) 		Moana Poster Mar 27, 2026
Moana (PG) 		My Neighbor Totoro Poster Apr 24, 2026
My Neighbor Totoro (G) 		How to Train Your Dragon Poster May 29, 2026
How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
Parenting Book Club: Raising Multiracial Children

MON, JAN 26 @ 7:00 PM | BAY FARM SCHOOL LIBRARY

Raising Multiracial Children gives caregivers the tools for exploring race with their children, offering practical guidance on how to initiate conversations; consciously foster racial identity development; discuss issues like microaggressions, intersectionality, and privilege; and intentionally cultivate a sense of belonging.

RSVP

Bike Mobile flyer
Safety Update

We are so excited the pavement markings are going in! It will still be another 4–6 weeks until everything is completely filled in and the delimiters are installed in the buffer, but things are coming along!

Sheffield Way Update: This intersection is scheduled to get flashing beacons, but the contractor ordered too few, so this project will be implemented later when the beacons arrive.

Limerick Lane drop-off area No U-turn reminder

Tillman Park/Kofman Pkwy Reminders

Many families are avoiding the loop by dropping off or parking near Tillman Park. Thank you for choosing an alternate route! There have been dangerous behaviors here, so please:

  1. Drive Slowly
  2. Watch for people crossing between Limerick Ln & Tillman Park
  3. Instead of making a U-turn on Kofman, take a left on Dublin Way to exit from Limerick

The Kofman Pkwy & Aughinbaugh section is changing! Please follow the new configuration (a single lane) and look both ways before turning on to Aughinbaugh!

Additional Resources

Reminders

  • Lost and Found
    • Check Lost & Found outside the main office — it’s bursting with jackets and water bottles. Items will be donated soon if not claimed!
Tillman Park RAP Program Reminder

The Alameda Recreation & Parks Department after-school program at Tillman Park is currently under-enrolled, and ARPD has indicated the Winter session at that site may be canceled if enrollment does not increase. Families who intend to register but have not yet done so should enroll as soon as possible.

ARPD has also shared that they may explore consolidating the program at Leydecker Park, which could include staff walking students there after school.

Questions about the program or enrollment should be directed to ARPD at cbailey@alamedaca.gov .

Get Involved with the PTSA

Join
Help us hit our membership goal. Join the PTSA today.
Donate
Donate cash or stock to support field trips, teachers, and programs. Don't forget employer matching!
Volunteer
Join the fun and make a difference. Explore committees or email volunteer@bayfarmptsa.org.

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