Happy Friday Bayside!
Wow! I can’t believe we will be entering our last month of school next week! This time of year is always full of exciting activities and events. We were able to meet students and families who will be coming to Kindergarten next year at our Kindergarten Orientation yesterday. It is always so fun to connect with our new families and to see the excitement of the children as they explore their Kindergarten classroom and meet the staff.
Many other year-end special events are coming up… swimming lessons, Sports day, grade 5 farewell, Kindergarten Teddy Bear Picnic, and much more. These kinds of activities and events help our students to stay engaged and excited about school and also help to build a sense of closure as we head into the final month. We look forward to ending the year strong together!
UPDATES & REMINDERS:
Volunteers Needed!:
Swimming Lessons: We could use 1 more volunteer for swimming on Tuesday June 9th in the morning. Please email Mrs. Cassan if you have a current volunteer clearance and are available. amcassan@cbe.ab.ca
Sports Day: We can also use 4-5 more volunteers for sports day on Friday June 19th.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45ACA62AA4F4CF8-64005834-bayside
Transportation Reminder: Families are now able to apply for yellow school bus service for the 2026-27 school year. Service levels and fees are outlined on the CBE website. Registration is available through your MyCBE account. (If you do not already have an account, learn how.)
Families must apply by Sunday, June 14, 2026 for students to be added to routes for the start of the next school year. We continue to accept registrations after the deadline; however, students are added to the closest existing bus stop with available space. Processing times for registrations submitted after the June 14 deadline will be delayed. It may take until mid-October before your child is able to ride the bus.
Confirmed routes will be posted in MyCBE in August. Click here for more information
Sunscreen and Bug Spray: We are so happy our families are being sun smart! We do have a request… please do not send aerosol or spray-type sunscreens or bug sprays to school. If you would like your child to reapply sunscreen during the day, we request that you send them with a small bottle of lotion-type sunscreen that they can apply independently. Spray sunscreens or bug sprays can damage the surfaces in our school and it is too challenging for staff to monitor and supervise application (especially with the spray bottles) while also supervising our students’ learning and play. A hat and a light, long sleeve shirt are also great for sun/ bug protection. Thanks again!
Lost and Found: Our Lost and Found is overflowing! Classes will be touring the lost and found over the coming weeks to try to match students up with their belongings. Parents are encouraged to come check the lost and found as well… please just check in at the office and we are happy to have you take a look! Items remaining at the end of June will be donated to Good Will so we can have a fresh start in the fall.
Summer Fun Day and Kona Ice: June 11 will be a day to remember at Bayside with a Summer Fun Spirit day and a special treat provided by BSFA and School Council.. Kona Ice! Wear your favourite summer outfit and don’t forget the sunglasses! Each year, the BSFA uses proceeds from Healthy Hunger to provide a special treat for Bayside students. For the second year, Kona Ice will be coming to visit on Thursday June 11 to bring their icy deliciousness to our students! Each of our students will receive a small shaved ice treat. Thank you to School Council and BSFA for this delightful treat!
Final Snack Shack: Our Final Snack Shack is happening this week. Details are on our website!
Thursday June 4 – PM Kindergarten
Friday June 5- AM Kindergarten, Grades 1, 3, 5A, 5B
Grade 5 Farewell: We are excited to welcome the families of our Grade 5 students to celebrate with us on June 18, 2025 1:00-2:15 PM. Your teacher will send you an invitation. Doors will open at 12:45 PM. The Assembly will begin at 1:00 PM, followed by light refreshments for grade 5s and their guests.
We ask that families limit guests to no more than 4 people.
Thinking Forward to grade 6…
If you are a grade 5 student, there is an upcoming BearFest event at Lakeshore School on June 4th, 2026 from 2:40-6:00pm. There will be food trucks, games and loads of prizes! Come out to this great community event!
Nickle School is offering two dates for school tours for families who will be new to Nickle next year and who missed the Open House:
- Wed June 3 at 2:45 PM
- Fri June 19 @12:15 PM
PLEASE RSVP to nickle@cbe.ab.ca if you wish to attend a school tour. Please include:
- School Tour Date (June 3 OR June 19)
- Student Name
- Student Next Year Grade
Bayside Staff Update: Mr. Hebenton will be at another school next week, returning to Bayside on June 8 until the end of the year. We will welcome Mrs. Edie Reichardt to Bayside for the week of June 1-5 as acting Assistant Principal.
SCHOOL COUNCIL & BSFA NEWS:
This week will be our last snack shack of the year on June 5th! We want to send out a huge thank you to our grade 5 students and parent volunteers who went above and beyond to make this Snack Shack a great success! Thank you! 🙏
The last Healthy Hunger of the year is coming up on June 19th with Panago Pizza! Please sign up at www.healthyhunger.ca
Mark your calendars! On June 11th, the Bayside Council is treating all our students to a Kona Ice treat! We are so excited to give back to our students and thank them for just being plain awesome! 🤩
COMING UP:
June is National Indigenous History Month as well as Filipino and Italian Heritage Month
June 1-4: Swimming lessons (Dennis, Gannon, McNabb, Mumford, Finn, Hartmann, Mask, MacLellan)
June 2: Techsperts after school
June 4: Every Child Matters Group (PM)
June 5: Snack Shack (AM K, Grades 1, 3, 5A and 5B)
June 8-11: Swimming Lessons (Barrow, Walker, MacKenzie, Fernandez, van Runt, Milburn)
June 9: Patrols Picnic
June 11: Kona Ice, Summer Fun Spirit Day!
June 14: Registration deadline for 2026-27 transportation to be added to routes for the start of the school year.
June 15: Track & Field Day (grades 4 & 5)
June 16: Techsperts after school, PM Kindergarten Sports Day
June 18: Grade 5 Farewell, 1PM, Healthy Hunger (Panago)
June 19: Sports Day, Juneteenth
June 21: Fathers Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Summer Solstice
June 24: van Runt, Fernandez, MacKenzie, & Mumford at Seton Library
June 25: McNabb at Seton Library, Report Cards available online
June 26: Last Day of Classes
June 29: Appeals Day (no school for students)
June 30: Last day for staff (no school for students)
Have a beautiful weekend,
Darby