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| WEEK OF MAY 25–29 |
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Reminder: Early Release Next Week
Students will be on early release schedule all next week. The last day of school is Thursday!
Bay Farm FOMO Alert
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Summer Movies + PTSA Fundraiser
Grab tickets to the Alameda Theatre Kids Summer Movie Series and support the Bay Farm PTSA at the same time! Each pack provides one ticket to each movie in the series.
Ticket packs are $10 each and include one ticket to every movie in the series. Each child and adult attending needs their own ticket pack.
Tickets are limited and only on sale until Wednesday, June 3.
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Dates at a Glance
- JUN 1–4: Early Release
- JUN 2: Vote by Tuesday, June 2
- JUN 3:
- 5th Grade Promotion
- Last day to buy Summer Movie Series tickets
- PTSA expense submissions due
- JUN 4: Last Day of School
- JUN 10: PTSA General Meeting on Google Meet @ 6:30 PM
- AUG 2: Bay Farm Goes to the Valkyries
- AUG 10: Back to School Expo from 3:30 – 6:30 PM
- AUG 11: First Day of School
Be A Part of It
Reminder: Vote by Tuesday, June 2
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Showing up matters! Voting is a powerful way to support our community and model civic participation for our kids. Be sure to return your ballot by mail or at a local drop box, including Bay Farm Library or Alameda City Hall, by Tuesday, June 2.
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PTSA Expense Submission Deadline
If you led a PTSA-funded activity, and have outstanding expenses, please submit them by Wednesday, June 3, so we can close out the fiscal year and ensure all checks clear by June 30.
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Help Build Classroom Furniture
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We are looking for a few volunteers to help assemble furniture for our teachers before the school year ends, including bookcases, a sit/stand desk, and a light-up table.
If you have a spare hour, stop by the office anytime between 8:00 AM–4:00 PM and help build something for our fantastic teachers!
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Volunteer Newsletter Writer Needed
Love combining design, HTML/CSS, and communications skills all in one place? We are looking for a volunteer to help put together the weekly PTSA newsletter next year and help get the word out about everything happening in our Bay Farm community. We will provide the copy and templates — unless you would like to help write too! Interested?
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Lost & Found Overflowing!
Our Lost & Found is packed with sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch boxes, and more. Please check for missing items before the end of the school year before everything is cleared out for summer.
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Community Events
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Bay Farm Night at the Valkyries
SUN, AUG 2 • 5:30 PM • Chase Center
Join the Bay Farm community for a fun night cheering on the Golden State Valkyries!
Our main sections are 209 and 210.
Get your tickets ASAP as we only have 18 tickets left in those sections!
Tickets are $40 including taxes and fees.
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Calling All Graduating 5th Graders!
AEF's new Middle School Sports Camps help rising 6th graders build confidence, sharpen skills, and connect with future coaches before the school year begins.
Coaches are the same educators leading middle school teams during the year, giving students a great opportunity to prepare for upcoming sports seasons. Need-based scholarships available.
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Save the Date: Back to School Expo & Playdates
MON, AUG 10, 2026 from 3:30 – 6:30 PM
Kick off the school year with a fun afternoon at Bay Farm! Meet families, learn about school programs, grab a popsicle, and let the kids play. We are planning even more for this year—stay tuned!
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Keeping Our Students Safe
Did you know? Bikes and e-bikes are amazing ways to get around Alameda, replace short car trips, and help families stay active. A few safety reminders help keep our island community moving safely.
Helmets matter. California law requires riders under 18 to wear a helmet, and kids are much more likely to wear one when adults model the habit too. You only get one head, and helmets are one of the simplest proven ways to reduce serious injuries.
Cyclists using bike lanes are still expected to follow traffic rules. At the three-way stops around Bay Farm, cyclists riding in the bike lane are expected to stop at stop signs. The City even painted "STOP" in the bike lane as a reminder. This is especially important on faster e-bikes, which can take longer to stop and may make it harder to see pedestrians or other riders approaching intersections.
Thinking about getting an e-bike? Some motorized vehicles are marketed as "e-bikes" even though they may not be street legal or may require a driver's license to operate. In California, there have been cases where parents faced legal consequences after allowing children to ride vehicles that were not legally classified as e-bikes, particularly when crashes or injuries occurred. Before purchasing an e-bike for yourself or your child, check Alameda's guide to legal e-bikes and scooters here: City of Alameda E-Bike Guide.
We encourage families to keep biking and rolling around our wonderful island — just be safe about it.
Summer Help Opportunity
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Need a Helping Hand This Summer?
Farmer Marianne is available for summer work including babysitting, gardening, cooking, housepainting, and odd jobs.
Reach out at m.olneyhamel@gmail.com or text 510-847-4127.
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Support Bay Farm Together
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Donate
Donate cash or stock to support field trips, teachers, and programs. Do not forget employer matching.
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Bay Farm PTSA • www.bayfarmptsa.org
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