Happy Friday Bayside!
Next week is Family Literacy Week and Bayside will be starting it off with a “Dress as your favourite book character” day on Monday January 27. I am looking forward to talking with students about their favourite books and characters! In addition, the Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday January 29 and we will be learning about this celebration that is important to many of our families. It is the year of the Snake which symbolizes wisdom and transformation, offering opportunities for personal growth and learning. What a wonderful way to finish off the month of January!
Reminders and Updates:
Report Cards Report Cards will be available online beginning Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, through MyCBE. Students will IPPs will be bringing them home on Monday to accompany the report card.
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 (New Students Only, students already attending Bayside do not need to register again)
- 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
February is Kindness Month: Bayside will be celebrating kindness and friendship during the month of February. With Valentines Day and Pink Shirt day on February 26, we will have many opportunities to focus on cultivating a community of kindness. Check out our School Spirit Page for more information and specific guidelines around Valentines.
Snack Shack: The grade 5 students will be running the Snack Shack again this year! The Snack Shack will be open on Friday February 7 and Friday February 21 for certain grades. Money raised will support the grade 5 farewell celebration at the end of the year. More information coming soon.
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!
Coming Up:
January 27-31: Family Literacy Week
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)
February is Kindness Month!
February 6: McNabb and van Runt Heritage Park field trip
February 7: Snack Shack (more info soon)
February 11: School Council & BSFA meeting (5:00 PM- note earlier time), Cyber-safety seminar 6:30 PM
February 12: Hilarious Hair Day, Bayside Valentines Day
February 12: MacKenzie & Fernandez Heritage Park field trip
February 13 & 14: Teachers Convention, no school
February 17: Family Day Holiday, no school
February 18: Secord and Singh Telus SPARK field trip
February 20: Corriveau and Sorensen Telus SPARK field trip, Healthy Hunger Via Cabo
February 21: Snack Shack (more info soon)
February 25: Secord and Singh Heritage Park Field Trip
February 26: Pink Shirt Day
February 28: Professional Learning Day, No School for students
Have a terrific weekend everyone!
Darby and Vanessa