Please join us in our school wide Thanksgiving Feast! This years feast will be provided by Jim Shirley, owner and chef of The Bay Restaurant! In order to provide an accurate count for food, please RSVP here.
Volunteer Sign Up:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F4FAAA72FA3F49-baythanksgiving
Our meal is catered, but we need your help with the extras! Please sign up here to bring a dessert, drinks, rolls, paper products or to offer support. Questions? Email info@bayboosters.com
Happy Fall Bay Boosters!
October is full of fun at BES! Bay Boosters committees have been busy preparing for a few SUPER fundraisers and exciting school programs! Read more about our first EVER Math with Mom, the big kick-off for our 3rd Annual BES FUN RUN, and details for the Red Ribbon Week makeover!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH – 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Math with Mom during STEM Night!
Our first EVER Math with Mom program will offer a unique approach to math through weights and measurements with ice cream! This program will be held during STEM Night and is a fun way to work with your 2nd – 4th grader on their ice cream and math skills! Of course, ALL students attending STEM night are welcome too to join in for Math with Mom!
VOLUNTEER by clicking here!
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WEEK OF 10/10
BES FUN RUN kick-off is happening!
On Your Mark! Get Set! GO!
This week our Bay Boosters FUN RUN Committee has been hard at work with the kick-off of our 3rd Annual BES FUN RUN! Committee members have been visiting students in their PE classes to explain how FUN RUN works and how each student’s hard work and participation will earn money for their school! Now, it’s the parents’ turn to learn about FUN RUN! The fundraiser’s letter and pledge envelope went home in backpacks this week! Encourage your BES Student to ask their family members and neighbors to pledge either a flat amount or p/lap amount for their participation in FUN RUN! Pledges can be accepted by check, cash and now, through our online race system, 99 PLEDGES. To get started, click here!
The actual FUN RUN is Friday, October 27, 2017 during the school day – check out the grade level run times and plan to come out to cheer on your runner!
KG – 7:55 – 8:45
1st – 12:00 – 12:50
2nd – 1:00 – 1:50
3rd – 11:00 – 11:50
4th – 10:00 – 10:50
PARTICIPATION IS AWARDED WITH A COOL RAFFLE!
FUN RUN is based on student participation. In addition to raising money by running, students are awarded a raffle ticket for every five laps they complete. The raffle makes your student eligible to win an AMAZING outdoor hobby item like a bike, razor scooter, or maybe a skim or surf board. DONATIONS are being accepted for a new hobby item! Our goal is to secure 25 items – one for each classroom! Contact our Fun Run Committee Chairpersonif you’re interested in donating a new raffle item for your classroom.
VOLUNTEERS MAKE THE DREAM WORK!
While you’re on the field cheering on your runner, please sign up to support the event! There are lots of great ways to get involved – check them out here!
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 16th
Fall Box Tops are Due to School!
Please send in the Box Tops you’ve collected by placing them in a zip top bag labeled with your student’s name, teacher and grade! More details to come on great prizes as we continue to collect for our school!
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WEEK OF 10/23
Super Star Week!
National Red Ribbon Week is getting a makeover and will be honored by BES with SUPER STAR WEEK where students will learn about healthy choices and being kind to others. During the week students can get involved by dressing up to maximize the fun and be ‘SUPER’!
Monday – S is for “School Spirit” day!
Wear your team’s favorite colors.
Tuesday – U is for “Unbelievably Healthy Habit” day!
Bring your favorite fruit or vegetable.
Wednesday – P is for “Pledge” day!
Wear Orange for National Unity Anti-Bullying Day. Students will take a pledge to make healthy choices and be kind.
Thursday – E is for “Extra Exercise” day!
Wear tennis/athletic shoes.
Friday – R is for “Run Toward Health” day!
Wear tennis/athletic shoes for our FUN RUN! Our new 2017/18 BES Free Student shirts will be handed out in classrooms prior to the grade level runtime.
Get Involved! Our next general meeting is in January 2018. Get involved by joining a committee or volunteering! Just send us an email!
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The FUN continues in November & December!
11/9 – Veterans Day Program
11/13 – 2nd Grade Sponsored Teacher Lunch
11/17 – Thanksgiving Feast
11/2017 – Bay Eats
12/7 – Sweets with Santa Fundraiser!
12/16 – Teacher Holiday Luncheon by Bay Boosters
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Links
Volunteer for Math with Mom – http://www.signupgenius.com/
Volunteer for Fun Run –http://www.signupgenius.com/
Fun Run Info –http://bayboosters.com/
Email Us – info@bayboosters.com
Hello Bay Boosters!
We hope you had a fantastic Spring Break and are getting back into the swing of spring!
Our officer elections will be held during our Spring Semester General meeting TOMORROW, Thursday, March 23rd at 8:30 a.m. in the BES Cafeteria. If you’re interested in joining our Bay Booster Team, please do one of the following:
1.) Nominate a friend for a position by emailing their name, email address and position of interest to info@bayboosters.com.
2.) Express your own interest in becoming more involved with our Bay Boosters Team by emailing info@bayboosters.com.
3.) Attend tomorrow’s meeting! (If you are interested and cannot attend tomorrow’s meeting, please call Lindsey Harp at 850-240-1433.)
Here is a list of OPEN POSITIONS:
We hope you can join us tomorrow! Please email info@bayboosters.com or contact Lindsey Harp directly with any questions.
Happy Fall Bay Boosters!
October is wrapping up to be a very busy month for our school. Here are some important dates and details to include on your calendars. Remember you can always be in the know when you visit www.bayboosters.com.
Red Ribbon Week | 10/24 – 10/31
Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign to encourage students against drugs and bullying. During the week, students will be dressing up daily and will be taking part in classroom activities related to the YOLO theme.
Red Ribbon Week Dress-Up Days!
Monday 10/24 | Red Day (wear red)
Tuesday 10/25 | Team Jersey/Crazy Socks
Wednesday 10/26 | Inside Out
Thursday 10/27 | Camouflage
Friday 10/28 | School Spirit (Students will get their new Bay t-shirts!)
Monday 10/31 | Favorite Storybook Character
Bay Boosters Semester Meeting | Thursday, October 27th @ 5:30 p.m.
Each semester Bay Boosters will hold an evening meeting as opportunity for parents who cannot make the monthly morning meetings. This meeting will be quick and give an informative look of programs and fundraisers.
Our wonderful librarian, Ms. Heather O’Toole, will also be giving a presentation about the Accelerated Reader (AR) program during the Bay Boosters Semester Meeting. Come hear about this awesome program!
Room Parent Meeting | Thursday, October 27th @5:30
A short and informative Room Parent meeting will be held in the cafeteria during the Bay Booster Semester Meeting. Here we will review upcoming programs and events and also be available to answer any questions you may have about being a Room Parent and volunteer.
FUN RUN IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th!
FUN RUN takes places during the school day. Each student athlete will be given their new Bay Boosters/Bay Elementary t-shirt and will run laps in the field to raise money for Bay. For every 5 laps run offers an entry to win grade-level prizes like a gift card, BIKE or KINDLE FIRE!
Fun Run Grace Level Times
Friday, October 28th Fun Run Schedule
4th Grade | 7:55 – 8:45
3rd Grade | 8:45 – 9:35
1st Grade | 9:55 – 10:45
2nd Grade | 11:05 – 11:55
Kindergarten | 1:00 – 1:50
Pledge Options
Pledges can be made as a flat participation amount or by a per lap amount. Payment can be accepted by cash, check or NEW this year ONLINE! Click here to check our new online donation page. https://squareup.com/st
Volunteer!
Click here to sign-up to volunteer for Fun Run!
Veterans Day
The Veterans Day Celebration will be November 10th at 8:15 a.m. in the BES Gym. Veterans and guests may arrive at 7:45 a.m. Veterans and their guests are invited to stay for a reception on the tennis courts following the program when students return to class. Watch for more information coming home in backpacks soon!
Dinner with Santa
Dinner with Santa is December 8th from 4:30-7:30. Look for more information coming home in backpacks mid-November!
The Dinner with Santa committee is requesting old newspaper donations. Newspapers can be dropped off in the school lobby.
The next DWS committee meeting is November 2nd at 8:00 in the Bay Elementary school cafeteria. It’s not too late to get involved with this exciting fundraiser! Please email the event chairpersons Brooke Shattles and Renee Friesen at info@bayboosters.com with any questions!
Bay Eats Pizza By The Sea | November 1st
Dine-in or Carry-out at any of the three Pizza By The Sea locations and they will donate a percentage of sales to Bay Boosters! Just say BAY at checkout!
Box Tops
Don’t forget to continue to send in box tops!
Have a great week!!!
TGIF parents! We hope your first full week of school was a smooth transition for everyone in your family.
We would like to take a moment to welcome you to Bay Elementary School and to Bay Boosters! Bay Boosters has a number of exciting events scheduled for the school year. To help you stay informed, we will be sending our our bi-monthly Boosters newsletter which will offer a quick snapshot of event details, fundraiser needs, possible changes and volunteer opportunities within Bay Elementary and with Bay Boosters. For our full Events Calendar and important details, you can visit our website at www.bayboosters.com anytime!
We are a 501(c)(3) Organization!
Bay Boosters is newly approved 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation making us able to provide tax deductible opportunities for all sponsorships and donations. For more information please contact Lindsey Harp atLRHarp1@gmail.com.
Have a great weekend!
~ Bay Boosters
Bay Elementary and Bay Boosters are wrapping up the school year with grade-level end of the year programs and grade level art auctions. Over the final days of school, each grade level will host their end of the year program and immediately following Bay Boosters will have an Art Auction.
The Art Auction includes individual self portraits with rocks and canvas collaborative art works. They are fantastic, so be sure to buy, bid and take them home! A special thanks to Mary Brandman, Liza Snyder and Jackie Ward for your hard work including EVERY Bay Elementary student in these projects.
End of the Year Program and Recognition Schedule (all programs are at 8:30 a.m.):
Thursday, May 19th – First Grade
Friday, May 20th – Second Grade
Monday, May 23rd – Third Grade
Tuesday, May 24th – Fourth Grade
Funds raised from the Art Auction will help Boosters purchase the software and programs needed to start the 2016/17 school year.
Thank YOU for your support this year!
Hello Bay Boosters!
Here we are cruising into Spring Break and if you can believe it, our fundraising work and school programs are not winding down! There are many programs and events planned before school ends in May, so get out your calendars and let’s end this year with a BOOST!
MARCH
Booster Meeting – Next Thursday!
Thursday, March 24th @ 8:15 a.m.
We will be planning our final fundraisers: Spring Fling (4/24); a new fundraising opportunity, “Bay Eats!”; and our Art Auction. We will also discuss plans and ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week, Morning with Mom, Box Tops and our grade-level end of the year programs.
Box Tops for Education Deadline – April
Friday, March 25th
March 25th is the first deadline for classroom credit for Box Tops. Congratulations to the current First Place Class, Mrs. Martin (3rd Grade) and to the current First Place Student, Mackenzie Shattles!
APRIL
“Bay Eats!” – Happening throughout the month of April!
This is a new fundraiser where Bay families and friends are invited to dine at select restaurants throughout the month of April and Bay Boosters will received a donation percentage of those profits. We are working on restaurant partnerships for this fundraiser. If your restaurant is interested, please contact Lindsey Harp at lrharp1@gmail.com or call/text 850-240-1433.
FSA Testing for 3rd and 4th Grades
April 4th – 14th
Bay Boosters will provide testing snacks for 3rd and 4th grades. If you are available to distribute the snacks, please let Mary Brandman know at Mary_Brandman@yahoo.com.
Box Tops for Education Deadline – April
Friday, April 15th
April 15th is the final deadline for Classroom submissions. For questions about Box Tops, please email Stacy Murphy at stacyhenkelmurphy@gmail.com
Spring Fling!
Friday, April 22nd @ 3-5 p.m.
Save the date! We are gearing up for our favorite spring-time fundraiser! Join us for games, concessions, and a lot of fun! Sponsorship opportunities are available – please contact Committee Chairperson, Beth Roberts at elizabethwroberts@gmail.com.
Final Bay Booster Meeting!
Thursday, April 28th @ 8:15 a.m.
Be a part of our Leadership Team! Leading up to our final Booster meeting of the school year, we will be taking nominations for parents who are interested in joining our Leadership Team. You may nominate a friend or yourself! Please email nominations to info@bayboosters.com.
MAY
Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 2nd – 6th
Let’s show our Teachers how much we truly appreciate all they do for our kiddos! Look for more information from your Room Parent about ways you can say, “Thanks!”
Morning with Mom!
Friday, May 6th
We will host Morning with Mom to show our Moms how much they’re loved! We will use a staggered schedule much like our Donuts with Dad program. Look for the schedule to be released soon!
Volunteer Breakfast!
Wednesday, May 13th (Time TBD)
Our Bay Elementary Teachers and Staff want to say thank you to our parents! As a volunteer you’re invited to a beautiful Volunteer Breakfast hosted by our very own school.
Box Tops for Education Deadline – May
Friday, May 13th
Final deadline for individual student submissions.
End of the Year Programs & Art Auction!
The Bay staff are working hard preparing grade level end of the year programs for every kiddo! Please connect with your Room Parent about opportunities to support your teacher and plan the program. All programs are at8:30 a.m. Grade Level art work will be displayed during these programs and available for purchase. For more information about the Art Auction or to volunteer in art creations, please contact Mary Brandman a tmary_brandman@yahoo.com.
End of the year program times:
Wed. 5/18 – Kindergarten Program
Thurs. 5/19 – First Grade Program
Fri. 5/20 – Second Grade Program
Mon. 5/23 – Third Grade Recognition & Program
Tues. 5/24 – Fourth Grade Recognition & Program
Have a great week and we look forward to seeing you at the March Booster NEXT THURSDAY, 3/24 @ 8:15 a.m.!
~Bay Booster Leadership Team