Bay Haven Parent Newsletter
August 14-18, 2017
Afternoon Pick-Up Schedule Changes
Due to changes in bus routes, we had to make some changes to our afternoon pick-up schedule. After the first two days of school, administration met to make adjustments to car pick up procedures.
Please read carefully the procedures for picking up your child so we can ensure their safety. Here are the changes taking place:
K-2 STUDENT PICK-UP ONLY: ELEMENTARY SIDE
Parents with students in grades K-2 ONLY may start arriving on campus prior to 2:30 pm
K-2 AND 3-5 STUDENT(S) PICK-UP: ELEMENTARY SIDE
Parent with students in K-2 AND 3-5 should not arrive on campus prior to 2:55 pm.
3-5 STUDENT(S) PICK-UP: ELEMENTARY SIDE
Parent with students in 3-5 should not arrive on campus prior to 2:55 pm.
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH K-3 SIBLINGS: ELEMENTARY SIDE
Parents with both K-3 AND middle school students should not arrive on campus before 3:15 pm.
***MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH 4TH AND/OR 5TH GRADE SIBLINGS ONLY: MIDDLE SCHOOL SIDE***
Parents with both 4th and/or 5th-grade student(s) AND middle school students should not arrive on campus before 3:15 pm.
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY: MIDDLE SCHOOL SIDE
Parents with middle school students should not arrive on campus before 3:15 pm.
WALKERS:
Parents wishing to have their student walk home will need to complete the following:
- Contact the front office for permission form.
- Provide proof of residency to front office
- They will provide a walking tag
PARENT PICK-UP:
Parents wanting to walk to elementary pickup to get your student, we ask that you bring your car tag. While our new employees are in the process of learning names and families, it will expedite the process if we had tags to know which adults are allowed to pick up students.
Also, in order to alleviate the crowds on the elementary side, we would ask all parents wait on the kindergarten side of pickup while staff members bring students to you.
In addition to the normal beginning of the school year traffic, the construction on 389 has had traffic held up in all directions. We ask that you be patient and flexible while we try to find the best plan for car pickup. We realize every year things are always a little chaotic the first two weeks of school but hang tight, we promise it will get better.
Thank you for your flexibility and patience!
Important Dates
Mon Aug 14, 2017
Rotation 1: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
6:00pm - 7:15pm Mandatory Parent Meeting (Volleyball)
6:30pm - 7:15pm Mandatory Parent Meeting (Football)
Tues Aug 15, 2017
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Middle School Open House
Thus Aug 17, 2017
5:00pm - 6:00pm Open house for 1st and 2nd grades
6:30pm - 7:30pm Open house for 3rd - 5th grades
*Dinner will available for purchase to make this night easy on you.
*Childcare will be provided in the cafeteria during the open house.
Tues Aug 22, 2017
5:30pm - 6:30pm PTSP Meeting
Thus Aug 31, 2017
6:00pm - 7:00pm 8th Grade DC/Williamsburg Mandatory Participant Meeting
7:00pm - 8:00pm 8th Grade DC/Williamsburg Mandatory Chaperone Meeting
Attention Kindergarten Parents
Welcome Guidance Counselors!
Lee Carter is our returning Guidance Counselor and she will be serving Kindergarten-4th Grade.
Debbie Johnson is new to Bay Haven but brings many years of experience to our school. She will be serving 5th Grade students and special services.
Teri Frazier is also new to Bay Haven, but not new to guidance. She comes with twenty years of experience. She will be serving 6th-8th grade students.
Welcome to Bay Haven!
School Start and End TImes
The start and end times for this school year are listed below.
Kindergarten-2nd Grades
7:30-2:30
3rd-5th Grades
7:30-2:45
6th-8th Grades
7:45-3:05
Change Request Forms
If you need to request a schedule change, please follow the link below to submit a request. The deadline for request changes is August 14, 2017.
Parent Portal
Parent Portal Directions-to create an account or change password
- Go to bayhaven.org
- Click the Bay Haven K-8 Icon in the top left corner
- Scroll to the bottome of the webpage to “News and Announcements”
- Click PARENT PORTAL DIRECTIONS
PTSP Needs Your Help
2017-2018 Registration Forms
Registration forms were sent home on the first day. Please return all forms and documentation to your homeroom teacher by August 18, 2017.
Lunch Menus
Important Information
School Supply Lists
*Remember*
If you purchase your school supplies online through AmazonSmile, our school receives cash back from your purchases!
Yearbook Notes
Thank you for helping us make the 2017-2018 yearbook the best ever!
Tommy Hilfiger Update
Tommy Hilfiger is offering 15% through Tuesday, August 15th. Place your order soon!
Follow the link below to purchase school approved uniforms.
https://www.globalschoolwear.com/school-search/
Our in town uniform provider is still Zoghbys so feel free to visit them to purchase uniforms as well. They are very helpful and will assist you in finding the appropriate uniform for your child.
Although we are no longer offering uniforms through Land's End, we will continue to honor all Land's End uniform purchases made this summer.
We are targeting August 2020 for full implementation of the Bobcat logo.
Go Bobcats!
A Message from Miss Holmes-Music Teacher
I look forward to seeing each of your kindergarten through 5th graders during their special area music time this year!! Please see the attached syllabus for music this year to find out info about what we will be working on the classroom as well as special music opportunities for your students. A few procedures are a little different than what we have done in previous years, so please read.
Hope you and your students have a great year!!
Elementary Music Syllabus
Buccaneer/Bobcat Soccer Academy
Buccaneer/Bobcat Soccer Academy will be starting Wednesday, August 14th and will run through September 20th. Sessions will be every Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 and is being offered to boys and girls 3rd-6th grade. Spots are limited so sign up today! View the attached form for registration and more details!
After Care Registration Packets
Packets are available on our website and in the front offices of each school.
The NBH Aftercare contact is Amy. She can be contacted by calling 630-6463.
The BH Aftercare contact is Traci. She can be contacted by calling 596-0820.
Health Room Update
If your child will take a daily medication during the 2017-18 school year, a "Permission to Administer Medication" form is required for each medication. Please plan to drop their medication off during the supply drop off days just prior to the first day of classes.
I look forward to seeing how much they've grown over the summer!! - Nurse Brannon
Support Williamsburg
2017-2018 Calendar
Why do we start so early?
- Start August 10th
- We will still observe national holidays, Sept. 4th, Oct. 9th, Nov. 10th, Jan. 15th, and Feb. 19th.
- In addition, we will have Thanksgiving November 20th thru 24th and Spring Break March 19th thru 23rd.
- Christmas holidays will be Dec. 21st (half day) thru Jan. 8th. That's 18 days off with 3 weekends included! Enjoy!
- Students will finish the first semester prior to Christmas break and the third nine-weeks prior to Spring Break. . . meaning, these breaks will be family time without the worry of studying for exams!
- All students and teachers will complete the school year before Memorial Day!
2017-2018 is going to be the best year yet!
Jamie Vickers, Principal Bay Haven Elementary and Middle School
Email: vickejl@bayhaven.org
Website: bayhaven.org
Location: 2501 Hawks Landing Boulevard, Panama City, FL, United States
Phone: 850-248-3500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bay-Haven-Charter-Academy-151454618238732/?fref=ts