Hello Bay Parents! Thank you for all you did to support this year’s Bay Elementary Fun Run.
Although the weather did not want to cooperate with us this year, we made it happen and you
all showed up in a big way to help us pull it together and cheer on your students. We are so
grateful for your help!
Because we had to hold the Fun Run in the gym, many students completed significantly more
laps than the average 20 from past years on the outdoor track. For those who made “per lap”
donations, this could become a bit expensive! We have decided to cap the per lap donations at
25 laps. So, if you donated $2 per lap, you will not be charged for more than 25 laps, no matter how many laps your student ran. However, if you have any questions or if you wish to leave
your donation as is with the actual number of laps (could be as many as 40 laps for some
students), please e-mail us at info@bayboosters.com.
Thank you again for making this another successful Fun Run!!
Bay Boosters Executive Council
Sara Reese, President
Beth Roberts, Secretary/Vice President
Elizabeth Trapp, Treasurer/Vice President
Bay Fun Run Committee
News
18/19 Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you for your consideration in supporting Bay Boosters and Bay Elementary School! The 501(c)(3) Bay Booster Organization, teachers, administration, and parents appreciate the impact your efforts make on our children’s educational and developmental experience. For the 2018-2019 school year your sponsorships, along with our fundraisers and parent involvement, will directly support instructional resources for our classrooms, recess equipment, continued support of our music and art programs, digital mystery science resources for all grade levels, and a resource to help guide our math instruction. Our goal is to enhance the experience at Bay Elementary School this school year while also investing in resources that will travel with us to Dune Lakes Elementary in August 2019!
This year, we are acquiring sponsors for the entire year right at the beginning! This will allow you as a local business or family, to choose the best option for you and allow Bay Boosters to get a jump start on our year and our goals!
Please view all our sponsorship opportunities below and complete the form at the end. Please remember all sponsorships are on a first come, first serve basis! ALL Sponsors will have logo placement on our website! Please contact Bay Boosters President, Sara Reese, with any questions 850-420-0425. Submit all forms and logos to info@bayboosters.com.
Click here to view and download the Sponsorship Form!
Bay Boosters 18/19 Officer Elections
WE NEED YOU!! Consider joining Bay Boosters in a leadership role for the 2018-2019 school year. We have some great areas depending on your interest for you to jump in a create a difference at our school.
We are looking for nominations or volunteers for the following leadership roles:
Volunteer Coordinator
Communications Committee Chairperson
Hospitality Committee Chairperson
Teacher Support Chairperson
School Programs Chairperson
Please email info@bayboosters.com with questions, to volunteer or to nominate a fellow parent!
Thanksgiving Feast RSVP
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
October News and FUN RUN Information!
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.
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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
2017-2018 TShirt Order Form
Bay Boosters is excited to offer a FREE t-shirt to all student and staff for the 2017-2018 school year. Please fill out the form HERE and turn it into the front office by Thursday, September 28. If you are not ordering any extra t-shirts ($10 child/$15 adult) you can also email your Child’s name, Grade, Teacher and Tshirt size directly to Beth Roberts, elizabethwroberts@gmail.com.
Bay Boosters Officer Elections
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:
2017/18 Bay Boosters: The term for the 2017/18 officers will begin on 6/30/2017 with our new fiscal year.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Chairman/President
Lindsey Harp (eligible for reelect to 2nd term)
Treasurer
MH Carr (eligible for reelect to 2nd term)
Secretary
POSITION OPEN
POSITION OPEN
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LEADERSHIP TEAM:
Volunteer Coordinator Committee
Co-Chair – POSITION OPEN
Co-Chair – POSITION OPEN
Teacher Support Committee
Co-Chair – Lauren Justiss, (eligible for reelect to 2nd term)
Co-Chair – POSITION OPEN
School Programs Committee
Co-Chair – POSITION OPEN
Co-Chair – POSITION OPEN
Non-elected Positions:
Dinner with Santa Committee
Co-Chair – POSITION OPEN
Co-Chair – POSITION OPEN
Bay Fun Run Committee
Co-Chair – POSITION OPEN
Co-Chair – POSITION OPEN
2018 Spring Fling Committee
Co-Chair – POSITION OPEN
Co-Chair – POSITION OPEN
We hope you can join us tomorrow! Please email info@bayboosters.com or contact Lindsey Harp directly with any questions.
Bay Boosters, Inc.
Stay informed of important dates and more at www.bayboosters.com. Email us to get involved or ask questions atinfo@bayboosters.com
Bay Boosters October Newsletter
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!
Thank you Restaurant Paradis, Menchies, and Pizza By The Sea
A big thank you to Restaurant Paradis for providing a gift card for the drawing during Open House.
Congratulations to Kylie Bucalo for being our winner!
Another big thank you to Menchie’s and Pizza by the Sea for providing gift cards for Fun Run raffle prizes!
A big thank you to Restaurant Paradis for providing a gift card for the drawing during Open House.
Congratulations to Kylie Bucalo for being our winner!
Another big thank you to Menchie’s and Pizza by the Sea for providing gift cards for Fun Run raffle prizes!
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!!!
Bay Boosters, Inc.
Stay informed of important dates and more at www.bayboosters.com. Email us to get involved or ask questions atinfo@bayboosters.com
Bay Breeze Sept 9, 2016
Booster Newsletter – Aug 19, 2016
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.
Sponsors Welcome for Our Bay Elementary T-Shirt Fundraiser
Great news! The sponsorship deadline has been extended through next week! Our Guppy Level (Logo, $325) and our Reef Level ($125, Family or Business Name) each have spaces available. Our Barracuda Level and our Gulf Level opportunities have been filled. Thank you to the businesses and families who have already confirmed your sponsorship. If you are interested in sponsor our school t-shirt, please see the attached sponsor form. You can also contact Lindsey Harp at LRHarp1@gmail.com or email INFO@bayboosters.com.
Volunteer Meeting + Bay Booster Meeting = A great use of time!
Wednesday, August 24th @ 8:45 a.m. – Parents who are interested in volunteering at Bay should attend this meeting. To make the best use of your busy schedules, we will host our first Bay Boosters meeting immediately after the Volunteer Meeting. We hope you will make plans to attend both meetings. We promise to keep the meetings brief and informative.
Wednesday, August 24th @ 8:45 a.m. – Parents who are interested in volunteering at Bay should attend this meeting. To make the best use of your busy schedules, we will host our first Bay Boosters meeting immediately after the Volunteer Meeting. We hope you will make plans to attend both meetings. We promise to keep the meetings brief and informative.
Bay Elementary Parent Survey
Parent input matters! If you were a parent of Bay Elementary during the 2015/16 school year please take a moment to complete the online climate survey. Begin the survey by clicking here!
Have a great weekend!
~ Bay Boosters
Bay Boosters, LLC