🐬BAYSIDE ELEMENTARY NEWS🐬

Dear Bayside Families,

I don’t know about you, but I am shocked that it is already October and that we have officially entered the fall season!

October is a wonderful time to pause and celebrate the progress we are already seeing across Bayside. Our students are becoming more confident in their classrooms, developing independence, building relationships, and working hard to grow as learners. All students have completed their beginning-of-year math and reading diagnostics, which provide valuable information to help us identify strengths and areas for growth. These diagnostics will be administered again in December so that we can monitor student progress and continue to provide targeted support in the classroom, as well as in the Flex and small group setting.

Thank you to our families for your continued partnership and support. Whether you are helping with homework, reading together, encouraging your child to do their best, or simply asking about their school day, your involvement makes a difference. Strong school-family partnerships are an important part of student success!

As the weather begins to change, please remember to send your child to school dressed appropriately for cooler temperatures. We also encourage families to continue reviewing school expectations with their children, including hallway, bus, and assembly expectations. When we work together to reinforce these expectations, we help our students make positive choices and contribute to a safe, respectful, and welcoming school community.

We have quite a busy month ahead for our students, and I am excited to see all that they will learn, experience, and accomplish. Thank you for trusting us with your children and for being such an important part of our Bayside family.

As always, our emails, phones, and doors are always open!

With Appreciation,

Mrs. Deighan

October 6, 2026-Fall Pictures

October 8, 2026-Grandparents' Day

October 16, 2026-School Closed-Professional Development

October 23, 2026-1/2 Day of School

October 28, 2026-1/2 Day of School & Fall Parties

October 29, 2026-1/2 Day of School/Halloween Parade/Conferences

October 30, 2026-School Closed-Conferences

Reagan Klem- President, Everleigh Smith- Vice President, Finn Martin-Public Relations , Violet Hamilton-Secretary

Please take a moment to complete this brief survey to let us know how the beginning of the school year has been for you and your family! https://forms.gle/DZYn4wbT772o2xvA8 The survey will be open until October 22.

Are you a good communicator, adaptable, and compassionate? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students?

If so, we need YOU!

We have a 5-hour Instructional Assistant position opening in October at Bayside Elementary School!

If you think you would be a great fit for our team, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to Mrs. Deighan for more information!

Some of our amazing teachers have created a lending library at the end of the 3rd and 4th grade hallway. Students are welcome to visit it during their homeroom to borrow a book to read. Books can be taken home and brought back when finished. Enjoy!

October is Bullying Prevention Month—a time for our school community to remember that kindness, respect, and inclusion matter every day!

At school, we are learning how to recognize bullying, stand up for ourselves and others, and make sure everyone feels safe and welcome. Being an upstander can be as simple as including someone in a game, speaking up when something isn’t right, or telling a trusted adult when we need help.

Remember: Be kind. Be an upstander. Be part of the solution!

Click the link below for an easy bullying reference guide for parents.

A Bullying Guide for Parents

We started our October Attendance Competetion this week! Let's see which class wins it all by the end of the month!

Do you want to take the Gulf Stream to the front of the pickup line? We are selling raffle tickets to win The Pod Pile-up Pass! You get to skip the line and pick up your student(s) first! Our first winner was chosen. Raffle #2 will begin on December 1st!

Click here to sign up to help make our day one to remember... https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D49A8AD2EA3FE3-66143327-2026?useFullSite=true#/

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We want to hear your questions, concerns, shout-outs, and feedback—both positive and constructive. This survey is anonymous, but you have the option to share your name and contact information if you’d like. Click above or HERE to access the survey. Thank you for sharing!