January 17 Parent Message
Happy Friday Bayside!
Since returning from Winter Break, teachers have been focusing on Assessment and reporting and preparing report cards for the end of the month. The report card is one way teachers will communicate with you about your child’s learning and progress mid-way through the year. Information about the reporting process can be found on the CBE Website.
In addition to report cards, teachers in Kindergarten- grade 3 are currently conducting universal screening assessments in literacy and numeracy with all students. Universal screeners are assessments that measure a learner’s proficiency in different skills. They do not replace day-to-day teacher observations and classroom assessment and do not have any impact on formal reporting processes such as report cards. Rather, the results of universal screeners help inform planning for next steps such as targeted interventions or instructional planning and are not used to determine grades. At Bayside, we will use the information gathered from the Universal Screeners to monitor our progress towards goals identified in our School Development Plan and to help identify students who may require additional intervention. Parents are encouraged to reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
Updates and reminders:
School Calendar for 2025-2026: School Instructional Calendars are now available online for the 2025-2026 school year.
Report Cards Report Cards will be available online beginning Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, through MyCBE.
Registration for 2025-2026
- Kindergarten registration opened Monday, January 13, 2025 in SchoolEngage and is ongoing. Remember to register before February 11, 2025
- Students must be at least 5 years old as of December 31, 2025 to start kindergarten in fall 2025.
- Grades 1-5 registration is also open for 2025-2026
- Kindergarten Information and Registration Links
- Information regarding Mahogany Lottery Process can be found on the Mahogany Website.
Grade 5 students going into grade 6: All students that are attending Bayside School and are living in Auburn Bay or Mahogany will automatically be rolled over to Lakeshore to be put into their lottery process. Parents are not required to do anything further in their MyCBE account, unless you are looking at an alternative program and need to submit an online Expression of Interest form (in you MyCBE Account). If you know your child will not be attending Lakeshore for Grade 6, please feel free to let their office staff know via email to lakeshore@cbe.ab.ca.
For more information about Lakeshore School and the lottery process, please see their website:
https://lakeshore.cbe.ab.ca/news/update-to-parents-week-of-january-13-2025-20250112195423
School Council & BSFA Updates
Casino June 8 & 9: Our casino fundraiser is fast approaching and we need to fill some key positions ASAP! Looking for Banker, General Manager, Chip Runner, Courtroom supervisor, cashier, count room staff and back up volunteers…
Please check out our instagram (@baysideschoolcommunity) for all the details about these positions and how you can help! Please note: You do NOT need CBE volunteer clearance for this!
UPCOMING CYBERSAFETY Seminar, February 11, 2025: Join us for an engaging and interactive Cyber Safety Seminar designed for parents of grade 3-5 students. This seminar will help students explore gaming and social media safely, learn key tips for cyber safety and security along with tips and tricks on how to build smart online habits.
Please join us at 6:30pm on February 11th, 2025 (immediately following our next council meeting) and help empower your child to navigate the digital world responsibly! Sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BACAA29A3FFC61-54486194-cybersafety
February School Council and BSFA meeting: Due to the Cyber-safety seminar at 6:30 pm, our Council and BSFA meetings will begin at 5:00 PM on February 11. Dinner will be provided for parents who attend the 5:00 PM meeting. Our Kindergarten team will be sharing about their learning and Mrs. McAsey will be asking for feedback on the school development plan and fees. We hope to see you there!
HEALTHY HUNGER: !Hola Parents!
Did you remember to order your little taquito a fun lunch this month?
Well Mucho Burrito is coming in muy caliente (that means “hot” for those of you who don't speak Spanish)! With freshly made burritos, cheesy quesadillas, crisp salads and even some sweet churros for dessert. How could you pass up the chance to serve your kiddo a hot lunch?
Deadline to order is January 18, 2025 @ 12:00pm, with fun lunch being delivered on January 23, 2025.
Order a delicioso lunchtime fiesta for your student today! Olé! www.healthyhunger.ca
Coming Up:
January 20: Grade 1 field Trip to Telus Spark (Dennis and Mumford)
January 23: Mucho Burrito Healthy Hunger
January 27: Report Cards available for viewing in MyCBE, Spirit Day- dress as your favourite book character
January 29: Lunar New Year, Grade 4 field trip to Telus Spark (All classes)
January 30: Spirit Day- Jersey Day
January 31: Non-Instructional Day (No school for students)
Have a terrific weekend everyone! Stay warm!
Darby and Vanessa