Happy Friday Bayside!
So many exciting things happened this week, it is hard to know what to focus on! All classes celebrated Earth Day with our grade 5s leading the way with a community clean-up. Our grade 2 classes welcomed mystery eggs to their classrooms and are eagerly waiting to see what will hatch. Many of our grade 4 students began their Patrol training to prepare for grade 5 Safety Patrols. We celebrated Support Staff Appreciation Week, honouring the incredible support staff at Bayside.
We finished off an awesome week by welcoming Volunteers to our third annual Volunteer Tea today. Our committee decided on a “Bee” theme which was great fun and also aligned with Earth Day on April 22. Our students learned about pollinators and created beautiful spring time and bee-themed art. There may have been a few bee puns shared during the festivities. Much like bees, those amazing garden helpers, our dedicated volunteers play a vital role in helping our school community to thrive. Their hard work, generosity, and support are the pollinating force that help make Bayside a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Updates and Reminders:
Election Day, Monday April 28: Bayside School will be a polling station on Monday April 28 for the federal election. We are expecting a high voter turn-out and it is possible there will be line-ups beside the school. As this is a regular instructional day, we have had to make some adjustments to our regular routines to ensure things run smoothly for everyone.
On Monday, voters will be entering the gym via Door D. Doors D and E will not be in use for students. We ask that students in grades 2 and 3, as well as Mr. Corriveau’s grade 5 class enter the school in the morning through the FRONT ENTRANCE. After school, grade 2 and 3 teachers will bring their classes outside to meet parents and caregivers in the small field near the outdoor learning space (the circle of boulders next to our playground). All other grades/ classes will enter and exit the school as per their normal routine.
Families should expect that parking will be at a premium on April 28 as Elections Canada workers and voters will be seeking to find a parking spot near the school. We strongly encourage parents and caregivers to give yourselves a few extra minutes on Monday morning and after school. Planning to park a short distance from the school and walk your child to their door will help to start your day off right!
Swimming: Our first week of swimming at Seton YMCA begins on Monday April 28! All swimming forms should have been returned to your child’s teacher. If you have not yet paid for lessons, you can do so online through MyCBE Account. A confirmation email was sent to volunteers this week (There is one volunteer spot left on May 6, see below to sign up!). Thank you to all the volunteers who have signed up to help! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. McAsey djmcasey@cbe.ab.ca.
A few reminders to help everyone have a fun and successful week of swimming:
- Send your child dressed with their bathing suit underneath their school clothes and underwear packed in their swimming bag
- Please provide a specific swimming bag other than their backpack as backpacks will stay at school.
- Send a labelled large zip lock bag for your child’s wet bathing suit.
- Send a towel.
- EpiPens & Inhalers should be packed in their swim bag (or in your child’s fanny pack if they normally wear one).
- Please label every single item with your child’s name.
- Please remind your child to not bring valuables or any unnecessary items to the pool such as water bottles as there are water fountains available.
- Practice getting changed at home, as your child should be able to change independently.
School Council and BSFA:
CASINO
The casino is still in need of a few volunteers, these dates are mostly on the Monday, June 9th in the evening and especially for the back-up volunteers (which will only be called in case of emergency!) Please consider helping out as this is one of the most important fundraisers that Bayside will do!
Volunteer for the Casino here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BACAA29A3FFC61-53082960-bayside#/
SWIMMING
Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 8:45am-11:30am is the last remaining slot! Thank you to all our volunteers for filling these spots so quickly!
Volunteer for Swimming here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BACAA29A3FFC61-55737365-swimming#/
HEALTHY HUNGER
May 22, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm for handing out school lunches. We need one more volunteer to help. Please sign up below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D45A8A62BA1F58-51601424-healthy
Coming Up:
April 28: Federal Election (See above for changes to entry and exits)
April 28-May 2: Swimming week 1, grade 1 (Dennis, Mumford, Gannon, Buist), & grade 3 (Mask, MacLellan, Morden, Gartner)
May 5-9: Swimming week 2, grade 1 (Barrow) and grade 2 (MacKenzie, Fernandez, McNabb, van Runt, Robinson)
May 5: Iafolla, Do, and Moore at Weaselhead Wetland field trip
May 6: Grade 3 Celebration of Learning, 8:30 AM & 1:45 PM (grade 3 parents, watch for an invitation from your child’s teacher)
May 7: Hats on for Mental Health
May 14: Yoga
May 15: Mumford, Barrow, and Dennis (gr. 1) Teacher’s Pet Workshop
May 15: Lakeshore Grade 5 (Next Year grade 6) Presentation
May 16: Professional Learning Day, No School for Students
May 19: Victoria Day Holiday, No School
May 21: Buist and Gannon Teachers’ Pet Workshop
May 22: Healthy Hunger, A&W
May 23: Nickle Grade 5 (Next Year grade 6) Presentation
May 23: AM Kindergarten Field Trip to Calgary Farm Yard
May 27: Grade 2 Celebration of Learning, Corriveau Leighton Art Centre Field Trip
May 28: Gartner and Morden Telus Spark Field Trip
May 29: MacLellan and Mask Telus Spark Field Trip
May 29: Welcome to Kindergarten, 4:30- 6:20 PM (Information coming soon!)
Have a beautiful weekend!
Darby and Vanessa