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School Closures + Early Release

• Nov. 10–11: School closed for Fall Break
• Nov. 17–21: Early release at 12:10 PM for conferences
• Nov. 24–28: School closed for Thanksgiving

🚗 AUGHINBAUGH CHANGES

You may have noticed new markings appearing along Aughinbaugh — exciting progress toward safer streets around our school! The bike lane and parking configuration have changed to make it safer for students walking and biking to school.

Parking-protected bike lanes The new design places the bike lane next to the sidewalk, with parked cars acting as a protective barrier between cyclists and moving traffic. This helps children and families bike safely without being exposed to passing vehicles.

Street-level configuration changes Car travel lanes are narrower, and U-turns are now impossible. These changes are designed to slow traffic and prevent unsafe maneuvers, creating a calmer environment for drop-off, pickup, and daily walking and biking routes.

Drop-Off Loop Reminder

With these changes on Aughinbaugh, we anticipate more families will use the school’s front drop-off loop. Please remember that this area is for active drop-offs only — not for parking or leaving your vehicle unattended.

If you park and get out of your car in the drop-off lane, you’re blocking classmates, making neighbors late for work, and adding to unsafe congestion in front of the school. We can all do better. Use the loop only for quick, active drop-off.

Community Resource: FOOD availability

AUSD Food Availability
School meals will still be available even if SNAP is delayed. As a reminder:

• All students in AUSD can get one free breakfast and one free lunch per day at their schools. 
• Students who miss the breakfast served before school can get a “second chance” breakfast during their first recess. 
• All school cafeterias offer “share tables” during lunch where children can pick up unopened school meal items that other students didn’t eat to snack on or bring home.
• Students in our ELOP afterschool program receive either a dinner or a snack every day.

Bay Farm families have reached out to Ms. Rahima to think about ways to support families in need. Because of this kindness, we have created a form to match families who need support with families who can offer support. Whether you need support or can offer support, please fill out this form. We will reach out to you with next steps. Also, please free to share this link with anyone you know who may need/can offer support.

Alameda County Food Availability

• Receive food at the Alameda Food Bank via its “Island Community Market” at 677 W. Ranger Avenue.
• The Alameda County Community Food Bank connects you to sources for groceries, prepared meals, and food delivery via their FoodNow website or their helpline (1-510-635-3663).
• Alameda County’s 211 website lists dozens of resources. Calling 2-1-1 connects you to a live Community Resource Specialist; confidential help is available in more than 300 languages.

Community Resource: Bay Resistance

Bay Resistance is a Bay Area community network offering information and training on how residents can stay informed and connected during times of heightened immigration enforcement activity.

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Dates at a Glance

• Mon, Nov 10
  • Disordered Eating Workshop (4:00–6:00 PM)
• Thu, Nov 13
  
  • Dine & Donate @ Mod Pizza
• Fri, Nov 14
  • Yearbook Cover Contest Submission Due (template available in the office)
  • Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
  • Parents’ Night Out — Migration (6:30–9:00 PM, MPR)
• Sat, Nov 15
  • Reflections Art Contest Submission Due Date
• Mon, Nov 17
  • A Wickedly Good Afternoon — 12:10–3:30 PM (Library)
  • Parenting Book Club — How to Talk So Kids Will Listen… @ 7:00 PM (Library)
• Wed, Nov 19
  • Books Inc. Night — 5:30–7:30 PM