The Splash Newsletter -- Week of March 2
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Week of Mar 2 – 6 Read time: 5 min

Dates At A Glance

Action Needed

Parenting Book Club Update

Please RSVP by Friday, March 13 if you're interested in attending the following book clubs. We will hold each session if at least 5 people RSVP “yes.”

Upcoming Dates & Books

Help Us Celebrate Aughinbaugh Improvements

We will have some special guests from the City at next week's morning ceremony and we want to present them with a Thank You collage.

We are collecting images of kids walking, biking, and using the new infrastructure on Aughinbaugh Way, as well as notes and drawings to include in a collage we’ll present as a thank you.

Please upload submissions by THIS Wednesday, March 4.

Submit Photos or Notes
Join Our PTSA Financial Dream Team

Our PTSA is looking for three detail-oriented volunteers to join our financial team for the 2026–2027 school year. If you're organized and comfortable with numbers, this is a meaningful way to support our school behind the scenes.

Open Roles:

  • Treasurer – Leads the budget, pays approved expenses, and manages required filings
  • Financial Secretary – Tracks and records incoming  funds
  • Auditor (CPA required) – Conducts independent reviews of the books

Flexible roles. Real impact. Deep satisfaction when the numbers balance.

Email to Learn More

Events & Announcements

Read-A-Thon Winners & Celebration

Thank you, Bay Farm families! This year we raised $61,219 with 390 participants.

Top Earning Grade: Kindergarten
Top Reading Grade: 4th Grade
Top Earning Class: Ms. Weber’s 1st Grade
Top Reading Class: Mr. Nguyen’s 4/5 Combo
Top Earner (Overall): Tenzin Wu (4th Grade)
Top Reader (Overall): Isabella Pancoe Gurney (1st Grade)
Top Earners by Grade
TK: Nyles Nguyen
K: Adeleine Janes
1: Isabella Pancoe Gurney
2: Marlon Ho
3: Hue Wickstrom
4: Cora Piper
5: Serena Chatterjee
Top Readers by Grade
TK: Nyles Nguyen
K: Jase Toy
1: Isabella Pancoe Gurney
2: Aarya Samant
3: Caelan Piper
4: Tenzin Wu
5: Evan Martinez
Kindle Drawing Winners:
  • Tuck Bonsmith (Wilson)
  • Oliver Bieser (Geis)

Questions? read-a-thon@bayfarmptsa.org

Harmony Monsters Music

Congratulations on raising over $61,000! I’m excited to bring a Harmony Monsters concert to Bay Farm on March 17. As a Bay Farm parent and TK music teacher, sharing music with your kids is truly the highlight of my week. Harmony Monsters has been serving schools across Alameda and the East Bay for nearly 10 years, and I’ve shared a Spotify playlist so your kids can start singing along.

Learn More
Spotify Playlist
Golden Sneaker Week
It's the Golden Sneaker Contest!

March 2–13

The Golden Sneaker Contest is designed to encourage students to walk, bike, scooter, carpool, or take transit to school.

Ways to participate:
Golden Sneaker Bike Bus

MON, MAR 9 • Meet 7:45 AM • Mecartney Fire Station

Join us in celebrating the completion of Aughinbaugh's protected bike lanes by riding to school with us! Come to the Mecartney Fire Station at 7:45 AM. We’ll leave at 7:55 AM to ride to school together.

Bike Bus
IEP / 504 Affinity Space Meeting

Another month down — and we’re moving forward together. Our next Affinity Space meeting is THIS WEDNESDAY, and we’d love to see you there.

WED, MAR 4 • 7:00–8:00 PM • Otis Elementary Library
3010 Fillmore St., Alameda

Light snacks provided. This is a relaxed, supportive space for parents and caregivers navigating IEPs and 504 plans — whether you’re new to the process or have years of experience.

RSVP (if possible) to sami.m.soogian4@gmail.com — drop-ins are always welcome.

Please share the attached flyer with anyone who may be interested. The more families we reach, the stronger our community becomes.

2025–2026 Yearbook flyer
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

Volunteer for the Science & Engineering Fair

The Fair is almost here, and we’d love your help to make it a fantastic day for our students. It’s a celebration of creativity and innovation — and we can’t do it without our amazing volunteers.

Please sign up in Konstella. Minimum Level 1 volunteer clearance is required for all roles.

Volunteer Opportunities
  • Classroom Runners (12 spots)
    Escort students to and from the MPR for their science fair interviews and cheer them on.
    8:20 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Table Set-Up & Sign-In (4 spots)
    Help check in projects, label boards, and get everything ready for the day.
    7:45 AM – 8:20 AM
  • Coffee & Pastries Pickup (2 spots)
    Pick up donated coffee and breakfast treats from Bay Farm Starbucks and drop them off at school.
    7:30 AM – 7:45 AM
  • Judges (16 spots)

Register your project, request a display board, and find more details below.
Deadline to request a board: March 30, 2026

Volunteer
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Dine and Donate @ Jollibee

WED, MAR 25 • 10:00 AM–10:00 PM • Jollibee @ Alameda Landing

  • Ordering in person? Mention “Bay Farm PTSA” at the counter.
  • Ordering online? Use code JOLLIGIVE on Jollibee's website.

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Parents’ Night Out: Moana

FRI, MAR 27, 2026  |  Rated PG

Moana follows a brave young voyager who sets sail to save her island and discover her true calling. Packed with adventure and unforgettable songs, it’s a movie full of heart and courage.

Drop the kids off for movie night at Bay Farm and enjoy a well-earned evening out.

We need at least 20 paid registrations to host the event, so please sign up early to help make the night happen.

We’re also looking for parent volunteers and middle/high school helpers. Students and volunteers should register below.

Register Now

Moana movie poster
Easy Street Cycling Class
Free Easy Street Cycling Class

MON, APR 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
Save the Date: Bay Farm Annual Gala

SAT, APR 25 • 7:00–10:00 PM • The Star on Park

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening in support of our school!

Ticket Pricing: $100 per person. The evening includes a full dinner with dessert, two complimentary beverages (wine, beer, or soft drinks), and helps ensure our beloved teachers and staff can attend at no cost as our honored guests.

Bay Farm Gala Save the Date

Need Child Care? We’ve arranged a private Parents’ Night Out at Swings & Wings. Space is limited and available for kids ages 4–9. Sibling discounts available.

Financial Concerns? We never want cost to be a barrier to participation. Scholarship funding is available. Please use the confidential form to request assistance. Submit by March 18 to be included in the first round of reviews.

More details and Gala ticket sales coming later in March. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Request Financial Assistance
Talent & Art Show
Bay Farm Talent & Art Show

New date: Friday, May 1 (moved from 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. We’ve moved the show to Friday, May 1, and performance and art submissions have been extended. Spots are limited — sign up below to participate!

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 our volunteer coordinator.
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.

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)

Bay Farm PTSA •  www.bayfarmptsa.org