Admin Corner- September 7

Posted Date: 9/07/25 (3:00 PM)

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Bi-Weekly Newsletter

September 7, 2025

Reminders & Important Information:

Picture Day Retakes are on Tuesday, Sept. 16 — 9:00 AM at Upper School and 1:00 PM at Lower School. If you only received an access code for one child, please email our photographer Robert at robert@shutterbugmonterey.com. He will send you the code quickly.

BVA Short Term Independent Study Request, Independent Study Policy, en español

Start logging any volunteer hours in ParentSquare. Reach out to a staff member if you need help.

2025-26 BVA Family Handbook, Spanish 2025-26 BVA Family Handbook

September Lunch Menu

2025-26 School Calendar

📚 Bookmobile Visits

Lower Campus (2:15–3:30 PM): Sept. 19, Oct. 17
These visits will take place into the after-school hours, so families are welcome to stop by with their children!
Upper Campus (9:50–10:55 AM): Sept. 26, Oct. 31

If you don’t yet have a library card, here is the application form in English & Spanish.

📅 Important Dates Coming Up!

9.8.25 CVO Meeting 6 pm
9.10.25: Governance Meeting at Lower at 4:30 pm
9.10.25: Board of Directors meeting in art room at Lower at 6:15 pm. Hybrid meeting: Zoom Meeting ID: 844 4695 9691 Passcode: BVA
9.12.25 English Learners Advisory Committee ( ELAC) meeting from 2-3 pm in the art room at Lower School, Hybrid meeting: Zoom Meeting ID: 792 831 0909 Passcode: BVA
9.14.25 BVA Family Picnic at Mount Madonna
9.16.25 School Site Council meeting
9.17.25 Monterey Chipotle Dine & Donate
10.1.25 Celebration of Learning at Lower School from 5:30-7 pm

Meeting agendas will be posted 72 hrs prior to meeting on our website's Home page, the Agendas and Minutes page.

Fall Camp Registration Open

Bay View Academy will be hosting Fall Camp for students in grades TK–6 at the Lower School, 222 Casa Verde Way, from October 6–10. The camp will be STEAM and Robotics focused.

Cost: $200 per week (includes breakfast, lunch, and snack)
Sibling Discount: $20 sibling discount
Camp Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Open only to Bay View Academy students
Scholarships are available: Families may qualify for free camp through the ELO program if they receive free/reduced-price meals, are English Learners, experiencing homelessness, or in foster care. Contact us to confirm eligibility at ronda.griffith-harman@bayview-academy.org
7th/8th Grade: Students in grades 7 and 8 are welcome to enroll (standard fee applies)

BVA Events!

Join us next Sunday at the BVA Family picnic at Mt. Madonna!!!

Hello!! Please mark you calendars and plan to join us at our whole-school BVA FAMILY PICNIC on Sunday, Sept. 14th from 11a-Sunset.

We would love to spend the day getting to know each other, playing, and relaxing in nature. Bring your games, books, hiking shoes, or just yourself! There are not necessarily any planned activities other than just having a good time together:) Sign up to bring something and RSVP (suggested but not required)

Community Events

DISCLAIMER: The activities, products, or services advertised in this section are not sponsored or endorsed by BVA.

Free Social Media and Teen Mental Health Online Class

Empower your teenager to navigate the digital world in healthy and positive ways. This free class provides insights into how parents can support their teens in using social media wisely.

Registration required. A link to join the online training will be sent on the same day as class. Please check your spam folder for any missed correspondence. Free

Support for parents — Raising healthy, resilient children

Find trusted resources to help you support your child’s mental health, encourage open conversations, and prevent substance misuse. Learn effective parenting strategies, tips for building strong family connections, how to talk with your child about drugs and alcohol, and where to turn for help if needed. You are not alone—these tools are here to guide and empower you every step of the way.

Monterey County Office of Education Parent Resources

The Monterey County Office of Education is committed to creating opportunities to support students in their educational journey. Parents are our most important partners, and MCOE looks for ways to connect with them and the community. This page is a resource to provide parents with information and support the success of our students.

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