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| Week of Nov 17–28 | Read time: 5 min |
🛠️ Quick Update:
A small correction. We briefly published an early version of this newsletter by accident. You are now reading the correct and updated version. Thank you for your patience and for being part of our amazing Bay Farm community.
Get Ready for Family Game Night
Grab your ugliest holiday sweater and your best (or very questionable) trivia skills. Whether you know how many bones are in the human body or the name of Bluey and Bingo's mom, just come ready to have fun as we take over the MPR with a giant trivia showdown.
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Join us Thursday, December 4 from 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Order dinner ahead from Kingpin Katsu (orders close Wednesday, December 3) and it’ll be waiting warm and ready. Tickets are below—we can’t wait to play with you! |
School Closures + Early Release
- Nov. 17–21: Early release at 12:10 PM for Conferences
- Nov. 24–28: No School: Thanksgiving Break
- Dec. 22–Jan. 2: No School: Winter Break
Announcements
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In the spirit of thankfulness, we want to celebrate you. Thanks to our amazing Bay Farm families, we have already reached 44% of our annual fundraising goal. Your support keeps field trips, enrichment, and classroom resources going for every student. So far you have helped us raise approximately:
Thank you for helping our school community thrive. |
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who will be the hero who solves our manga quest?
We are so close to completing our quest! Only $152 left to raise and we unlock a full set of new manga and graphic novels for the Bay Farm library. Every contribution helps our students go on amazing adventures, discover new heroes, and fall in love with reading. |
Dates At A Glance
- MON, NOV 17
- Parenting Book Club — 7:00 PM | Bay Farm School Library
Note: No Book Club meeting in December.
- Parenting Book Club — 7:00 PM | Bay Farm School Library
- WED, DEC 3
- Mobile Bike Repair (Bike Mobile) — 12:10–3:00 PM | Bay Farm School
- DEC 3–12
- Literati Book Fair — Bay Farm School Library (Volunteers Needed!)
- THUR, DEC 4
- Family Game Night — 6:15–8:15 PM | MPR
- THUR, DEC 11
- Dine & Donate @ Famous Dave's — 12:00–8:00 PM | 2690 Fifth St, Alameda
Events
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TONIGHT: Parenting Book Club
MON, NOV 17 @ 7:00 PM | BAY FARM SCHOOL LIBRARY How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish. This best-selling classic offers fresh insights and proven communication strategies to help parents solve everyday challenges and build lasting relationships with their children. There will be no Book Club meeting in December. We will resume in the new year. |
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We are pausing Parent’s Night Out in December to catch our breath during the holiday rush. But we are back in action this spring with five fun Friday movie nights.
Kids can enjoy pizza, games, and a cozy movie night while you get a well-deserved break. Want your child to join for free or need volunteer hours? Sign up!
Each link below registration form covers both students and volunteers.
- January 23, 2026 – Sing! (PG)
- February 27, 2026 – Happy Feet (PG)
- March 27, 2026 – Moana (PG)
- April 24, 2026 – My Neighbor Totoro (G)
- May 29, 2026 – How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
Events may be cancelled if fewer than 20 students register.
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Mobile Bike Repair
WED, DEC 3 @ 12:10 PM – 3:00 PM | BAY FARM SCHOOL The Bike Mobile will be on campus on Wednesday, December 3 from 12:10–3:00 PM. Space is limited, first come–first served. |
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Literati Book Fair
WED, DEC 3 – FRI, DEC 12 | BAY FARM SCHOOL LIBRARY Get ready, book lovers. The beloved Literati Book Fair is popping up Wednesday, December 3 through Friday, December 12. You can shop online, or swing by during lunch or pick-up time all week long to browse shelves bursting with new adventures. And do not forget to sneak a look at your teachers’ wishlists. You might just make their bookish dreams come true. Best part? Every purchase helps support our school library. Volunteers are always appreciated and needed to staff this event and make it a success.
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DINE & DONATE @ FAMOUS DAVE'S
THUR, DEC 11 @ 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dine-in or carry-out at Famous Dave's at 2690 Fifth St. Mention the Bay Farm PTSA, and 20% of your bill will support the PTSA. Order anytime throughout the day, including lunch. Location: 2690 Fifth St near Target, Alameda |
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Thank you to those who have been following our best practices!
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☔️ Walk in the Rain Walking or biking to school is a great way to stay active, even when it rains. Grab rain jackets and boots, splash in puddles, and skip the drop-off line entirely. A dry pair of shoes in the backpack solves everything. |
🚫 No U-Turns U-turns on Aughinbaugh block kids, bikes, and fellow parents trying to drop off safely. Please turn around in the neighborhood and help keep each other safe. |
🗣️ Speak Up for Safety
If you see someone doing something unsafe, say something. Most people do not realize they are creating a problem. A quick, friendly reminder can prevent an accident.
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!
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Get Involved with the PTSA
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Join
Help us hit our membership goal. Join the PTSA today.
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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
Join the fun and make a difference. Explore committees or email volunteer@bayfarmptsa.org.
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Bay Farm PTSA • www.bayfarmptsa.org