Marlin Pride
BHS Home of the Marlins Vol. 25, Issue 9, 10.27.23
A Message from the Principal
I would like to recognize two exceptional educations here at Bayside high School. Mrs. Devan Smith is our 2025 Teacher of the Year and Mrs. Robin Copeland is our 2025 Distinguished Educator. Both of these staff members support our staff and students across multiple departments and make a difference every day they step foot in our building. Congratulations to both you!
Relationships
- Staff Celebrations - I Make a Difference, Student & Staff Spotlight, Birthdays
- Annual Mandatory Training (Action Needed - Due November 7)
- Track or Treat Information
- Lunch for Veterans
- PAC Input Due
- United Way
- Win a Quilt!
Routines
- November 3rd Staff Day Schedule
- Lunch - Tardy Students
Rigor
- Flex Day Procedures (Action Needed)
- Digital Citizenship Lessons (Action Needed)
- Instructional Look-fors
- Daily Instruction
Reprint
- Bayside Hospitality Committee
Important dates
November
Native American Heritage Month
World Kindness Day - November 13
National Parental Involvement Day - November 16
American Education Week- (celebrate all substitute teachers/ educators) - November 13 - 17
Activities
Upcoming Competitions
Check Beach District VA Calendar for more information
I Make a Difference
Ms. Williamson thank you so much for the recognition, I am also looking forward to you showing me what a tennis racket looks like 🙂.
I would like to recognize Ms. Tasha Chavious, our Data Tech, in the School Counseling Office for her sense of humor, upbeat and always positive attitude whenever I am passing through guidance. These types of interactions in the workplace are what makes working here at Bayside High School a pleasurable experience. Her sidekick in the office is awesome as well. It is also a pleasure helping her rearrange her desk when needed, thanks for letting me help Ms. Chavious. I know I speak for many in saying THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!!! -Coach Harrington
Previous Recipients: Mr. Harrington, Mrs. Williamson, Ms. Centaure, Mrs. K. Fly, Ms. Singer, Mr. Marks, Mr. Jones, Ms. Schesventer
Staff Spotlight
Thanks so much to Ms. Fly (Government), Ms. Babcock, Ms. Holmes, Ms. Eggleston & Ms. Illa, Ms. Derickson & Ms. Stroud, Ms. Pirtle & Ms. Raguini, and Ms. Brown for hosting some of our “new to Bayside” teachers for learning walks last week. We witnessed great teaching strategies, engaged students, and welcoming classroom environments. Thanks to all for your hard work and dedication to our students AND to our newest Marlin teachers!
New Marlin Spotlight
Annual Mandatory Employee Training
The training window will conclude on November 7, 2023.
Free Lunch for Veterans
The Cafeteria would like to honor our veterans with a free lunch. These may be redeemed on either November 8th or 9th. If you cannot make it to the café during lunch, please email Mrs. Schesventer (carol.schesventer@vbschools.com) your order, location and delivery time preference. Choices for those two days will include:
WEDNESDAY
- BUFFALO CHICKEN CHEF POCKET
- CHICKEN WINGS W/ROLL
- CHEESEBURGER (MAY DO BACON CHEESEBURGER IF DESIRED)
- CHEF OR SPINACH/STRAWBERRY SALAD
- YOGURT PARFAIT
- STUFFED SANDWICHES (HOT POCKETS-PEPPERONI)
THURSDAY
- WILD MIKES INDIVIDUAL PIZZA
- CHICKEN PATTY SANDWICH
- MAC&CHEESE
- CAESAR SALAD
- CALZONES
- YOGURT PARFAITS
- HAM & CHEESE SUBS
PAC Input Form - Due Tuesday, October 31st
United Way
Win a Quilt!!
The Independent Living classes worked on their Textile Art skills and crafted 3 quilts that will be available for teachers and staff to win! Tickets will be sold starting on Monday, October 30th and the winner of each quilt will be pulled on November 13th. Tickets are $2 and will be sold by IL students and Mrs. Fly. You will be able to see the quilts on display starting Monday the 30th in the upstairs, 900 Hall Staff Room. Pick your favorite and enter all your tickets into the drawing for just that quilt or spread your tickets out amongst all 3! If you would like to purchase tickets but a student doesn’t come by to see you, please email E. Fly!
All funds donated will go towards supplies for the students individual Textile Art project. We appreciate your support!
November 3rd - Staff Day
7:00 to 8:00 AM - Planning
8:00 to 9:00 AM - Staff Meeting (Auditorium)
9:00 to 1:00 PM - Planning
12:30 to 2:30 PM - Movie, Candy, and Popcorn (Auditorium)
We will provide the movie, popcorn, and drinks. We want staff to bring in the leftover candy you don't want for everyone to eat during the movie!
Lunch - Tardy Students
1. Do not let students in late without a pass
2. Do not allow students to join your class who are not signed up
Flex Day for Nov. 6
Staff who do not wish to work on the Nov. 6 flex day may extend the workday beginning Monday, Oct. 30, through Friday, Nov. 10 documenting using the Flex Day log.
Digital Citizenship Student Lessons
During lunch, in the coming weeks, our students will be engaged in the VBCPS Digital Citizenship lessons that are designed to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. These lessons are integral to their education and safety and fulfill VDOE Digital Learning Integration Standards of Learning. Please see the schedule and the lesson materials below.
Wednesday, 10/25 (block 3/3B) - Student Lesson #1
- Lesson 1 Slideshow
- Lesson 1 Student Exit Ticket
- Lesson 1 Facilitator Exit Ticket
Wednesday, 11/1 (block 4/4A) - Student Lesson #2
- Lesson 2 Slideshow
- Lesson 2 Student Exit Ticket
- Lesson 2 Facilitator Exit Ticket
Wednesday, 11/15 (block 1/1A) - Student Lesson #3
- Lesson 3 Slideshow
- Lesson 3 Student Exit Ticket
- Lesson 3 Facilitator Exit Ticket
We understand the importance of your role in delivering these lessons, and we deeply appreciate your commitment to our students' well-being.
Instructional Look-fors
- Student engagement through the Bayside High School instructional framework.
- Accountability for students to be engaged throughout the lesson.
- Classroom community and culture.
Daily Instruction
- Before Learning: APK, Learning Target
- During Learning: Visible Thinking, Literacy, Collaboration, and Questioning Strategies
- After Learning: Metacognition, Formative Assessment
Professional Learning Communities: Staff should engage in collaborative planning that leads to highly effective learning experiences for all students in all classrooms.
BIG IDEAS of PLC WORK
- Focus on Learning
- Build a Collaborative Culture
- Focus on Results
CRITICAL QUESTIONS
- What do want our students to learn?
- How will we know if they learned it?
- What will we do if they don't learn it?
- What will we do if they already know it?
Reprint
Partners in Education Request
Contributions to the Marlin Pride
If you would like to contribute to the Marlin Pride, please send your submissions to Michalle.Holloway@vbschools.com and Kabhir.Marks@vbschools.com by Wednesday of each week.
Bayside High School and Health Sciences Academy
Principal Troy Walton
Email: troy.walton@vbschools.com
Website: https://baysidehs.vbschools.com/
Location: 4960 Haygood Road, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Phone: 757.648.5200
Twitter: @BHSMarlins