Bay School Family Guide

2022-23 School Year

Scroll down for Covid Protocols, Drop off/Pick Up and School Site Information!

Dear Bronco families,


Welcome to the 2022-23 school year at Bay School! For those who were with us in previous years, welcome back, and to all our new Bronco families...WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU! We are looking forward to a wonderful year here at Bay and your children are what makes our year so great. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions after reviewing this guide.

Bay School Information

The first day of school is Thursday, August 18 and it’s a minimum day!

  • TK-5th grade students will attend 8:40 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.


For the first day of school, staff will be on the yard to help direct students and meet them face to face.


Hopefully this guide will answer some of your questions but if not, feel free to utilize this form and someone from Bay will get back to you as soon as possible. Bay Family Contact Remember, today and every day, it’s great to be a Bronco! --Mrs. W. and the Bay Staff

Bay School On Site Information:

Only essential visitors will be allowed on campus during school hours.


Before arriving at school:

  • Have your child use the restroom at home before leaving for school.

  • Please dress your child in clothing he/she can easily navigate independently (e.g., no complicated belts or buttons, etc.)

  • Bring the following items:

    • A refillable water bottle filled with water

    • Any materials you’ve been asked to bring for class.

    • One-two masks to wear and one-two masks for back-up (strongly recommended)


After School Care

Boys and Girls Club will be providing after school care at all San Lorenzo Unified elementary schools this year. They are currently working to hire staff and the start date for Bay is unknown. There will be no before school care. If you are interested in being added to the waiting list for Boys and Girls Club, apply here https://bgcsl.org/program/after-school/. If you are interested in working for Boys and Girls Club, please apply here https://bgcsl.org/join-our-team/.


Attendance

Students are expected to attend class and complete assignments daily. If your child is not able to attend school, please call the Bay School Attendance line at 510/317-4399 or email bay.att@slzusd.org to let us know why.


Recess

Students will have recess during the day, prioritizing time to play outdoors. During rainy day recess, teachers will facilitate indoor activities.


Snack

Students may bring snacks to eat outside during recess or designated snack times. No food will be eaten inside the classroom.


Bathrooms

Each building will have designated bathrooms for student use. Teachers will review procedures in class and signs will be posted as reminders. Students will wash hands before leaving the bathroom.


Drinking Fountains

Students are urged to bring their own water bottles to campus. Students should clearly label their water bottles with first and last name and room number. Students will be able to use the water fill stations to fill bottles during recesses and lunch.


Lunch Time

Students will eat lunch daily in the cafeteria or in an outdoor eating area. Lunch will be provided free of charge for all students, although families are welcome to send lunch if they like.


Late Arrival or Early Pick Up

Please do your best to arrive on time in the morning and to schedule appointments so your child can remain on campus for the entire learning experience every day. If you arrive late and your normal drop off gate is closed, please go with your child to the front doors of the school. There, your child will be checked in and escorted to class. If you need to pick your child up early, call 510-317-4301 ahead of time so we can retrieve your child from class. Also, when possible, let your child’s teacher know. When you arrive, please go to the front of the school and let the office assistant know.


Late Pick Up

Please do your best to arrive on time to pick up your child. If a parent is late, the teacher will walk the child to the front of the school where he/she will wait for his/her parent. Parents will need to check students out at the glass doors.

SLZUSD COVID Protocols

Masking

Face masks are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED but not mandated for indoor K-12 learning environments.


Daily Home Health Checks

We ask all students, staff and community members to monitor themselves for symptoms daily prior to coming to our campuses. Anyone displaying any of the following symptoms that are new or different from what they usually have should stay home and test.

  •  Loss of taste or smell
  •  Difficulty breathing
  •  Vomiting
  •  Diarrhea
  •  Fever (100 Degrees or Higher)
  •  Cough
  •  Severe Headache
  •  Sore Throat
  •  Runny Nose

Individuals with Symptoms Individuals with symptoms should stay home and test. Individuals with symptoms are allowed to return to campus once they receive a negative test result, have been fever free for at least 24 hours without medication, and all other symptoms are subsiding. Students returning, please complete the self- attestation form and report to the office to receive an admit slip. Staff returning should complete the self-attestation form and email it to their direct supervisor before returning to campus.


COVID 19 Testing Rapid Antigen Testing

We encourage all students and staff to test prior to returning to campus on the first day of school. On a first come first serve basis, subject to availability test kits will be available for pick up between 4pm-6pm on Tuesday 8/16 or Wednesday 8/17 at the following locations:

  •  Bohannon Middle School
  •  Edendale Middle School
  •  Washington Manor Middle School
NOTE: According to the FDA guidance, the shelf life on certain test kits have been extended.


PCR Testing for Students and Staff

CORE will continue to provide free PCR testing for students and staff at the District Office, 15510 Usher Street on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30am-4pm.


Positive Cases

Students and Staff members who test positive still need to stay home and isolate. Positive students and staff should retest for COVID-19 using an antigen test on Day 5.

  •  If the result is negative, they can return to campus on Day 6 with a completed Self Attestation form and must wear a mask through Day 10.
  •  If the result is still positive, they must remain in isolation until Day 11 unless they test negative between Day 6 and Day 10 which would allow them to return to school with a self attestation form.

Notification of Positive Cases

  •  Principals will send schoolwide notifications to families and staff about positive cases
  •  Students and staff should monitor themselves for any newly developed symptoms
  •  Rapid Antigen tests will be available in school offices


Vaccinations

SLZUSD continues to encourage families, students, and staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get boosters if they are eligible. SLZUSD plans to continue to provide vaccination opportunities this coming year. Families and District staff should turn in copies of student and staff vaccination records as they are updated.

Pick Up and Drop Off Information!

SDC Preschool

SDC Preschool Teacher: Ms. Emily (echavez@slzusd.org)

Preschool students will enter Bay campus through the side door off of the parking lot. (Click on map to see larger)


Preschool SDC: Tuesday-Friday

Morning Class: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Afternoon Class: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.


DROP OFF: When you arrive to drop off your child, please wait outside the 100 hallway door. Only one adult should accompany each student. Staff will come out to get your child from you and escort him/her into the building. Bus riders will be picked up from the bus. No parents will be allowed on school grounds or in the school building.


PICK UP: When you arrive for pick up, please wait outside the building door. Staff will bring your child to you outside the 100 hallway. Please be on time for pick up. Bus riders will be returned to the bus. No parents will be allowed on school grounds or in the school building.

SDC TK-5th Information

Special Day Class Teachers:


Students in SDCs will enter Bay campus through the door at the end of the 200 hallway

  • TK/Kindergarten Schedule 8:40 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.; 8:40 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wed.

  • 1st-5th Grade Schedule 8:40 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.; 8:40 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wed.


DROP OFF: When you arrive to drop off your child, please wait outside the 200 hallway door. Staff will come out to get your child from you and escort him/her into the building. Bus riders will be picked up from the bus. No parents will be allowed on school grounds or in the school building.


PICK UP: When you arrive for pick up, please wait outside the building door. Staff will bring your child to you outside the 200 hallway door. Please be on time for pick up. Bus riders will be returned to the bus. No parents will be allowed on school grounds or in the school building.

TK-K Drop Off/Pick Up Information

Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Teachers:


Students in TK-K will enter Bay campus through the Bockman Gate (preferred) or the Bay School Loop.


Beginning of Year Schedule:

  • TK/Kindergarten Schedule 8:40 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.; 8:40 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wed.

Starting Monday, October 10, TK and K students will be split into early bird and late bird groups. More information about those schedules will be shared by the teachers well in advance.


DROP OFF: When you arrive to drop off your child, please wait outside Bockman Gate. Teachers will be on the yard to help direct students. Bus students will be picked up from the bus and delivered to the teacher. No parents will be allowed on school grounds or in the school building.


PICK UP: Please bring a name card which includes your child’s name and teacher. Student Name Placard Template K pick up will be at the Bockman Gate. TK pick up will happen at the front doors of the school. Hold your child’s name up in front of you and staff will release your child to you. Please be on time for pick up. Bus students will be returned to the bus. No parents will be allowed on school grounds or in the school building.

1st-5th Drop Off/Pick Up Information

Teachers:


Students in 1st-5th grade will enter and exit Bay campus through the Bockman gate or the Loop (preferred).

  • 1st-5th Grade Schedule 8:40 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.; 8:40 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wed.

If you are walking, you can walk your child to the loop gate. Your child will enter the gate independently. Please follow the same protocol for pick up and wait for your child outside the loop gate.


THERE IS NO SUPERVISION IN THE LOOP BEFORE 8:30 A.M. NO DROP OFF BEFORE 8:30 A.M.

DROP OFF: When you arrive to drop off your child, please drive into the Bay loop and stay in your car in order to maintain social distancing. Bay staff will be in the loop to greet students. Students will exit cars when directed by staff and walk to their classroom doors or lines. Staff will be on the yard to help direct students. Bus students will be picked up from the bus and delivered to classrooms. No parents will be allowed on school grounds or in the school building.


PICK UP: If you are driving to pick up in the loop, please place a name card which includes your child’s name and teacher on your dashboard. Student Name Placard Template When you arrive for pick up, please wait in your car in the loop with your dashboard sign visible. Students will exit classrooms and line up next to the loop gate. Please be on time for pick up. Bus students will be returned to the bus.