Bay Park Families - 

Our biggest fundraiser of the entire year, the Jog-A-Thon, is only 4 weeks away on Friday, November 14th!
Please find the following Jog-A-Thon email which may have landed in your Spam folder.
We are forwarding this email to ensure students can raise the funds needed to support their school. 

Keep an eye out for more weekly Jog-A-Thon updates! 

There are only 4 weeks till the 2025 BPE Jog-A-Thon on 

Friday, November 14th!

It’s time to set-up your Jog-A-Thon website to help us raise funds for BPE’s programs like science, art, music, library and PE!

If every student raises just $100, we’ll beat our financial goal— and we’ll make BPE an even better home for our Stingrays! 

Each student has a fundraising website, which can be found at https://raceroster.com/events/2025/110807/the-2025-bay-park-jog-a-thon/search-pledgees.

Donate, then share your link with family and friends so they can donate to you and sponsor your achievements in a few simple clicks. 

• Visit https://raceroster.com/events/2025/110807/the-2025-bay-park-jog-a-thon

• Click the DONATE TO PARTICIPANT button found at the left side of the page (desktop) or at the top-right menu (mobile).

• Follow the prompts to submit payment and share your unique URL with family and friends!

• Optional: Sign In to Race Roster (top right; use the parent’s email address on-file with the school) to customize your page by adding a fundraising goal, a profile photo, and a personal message.

LET’S GET READY TO RUN & RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT BPE!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:

A positive diagnosis of head lice is made only when live lice are found. Lice, although a nuisance, have not been associated with any disease process. Head lice can affect anyone in all the socioeconomic groups and do not represent poor hygiene. 

Definition and Cause: 

       Head lice are small, tan-colored insects (less than 1/8" long) that live on blood they draw from the scalp. The eggs (nits) are gray/white and about the size of the head of a pin. The lice and eggs are found on the hair. Lice can live only 1-2 days away from the scalp. Head lice crawl; they do not jump or fly. One sign of lice is an itching head. 

How Head Lice are spread: 

They are spread from one person to another by direct contact with hair or head gear of infected people; or by the sharing of items such as combs, hats, and other clothing. They are spread only by crawling lice (not nits). 

Incubation and Contagious Periods: 

       Incubation: 6-10 days from laying to hatching of eggs. Lice can reproduce 2-3 weeks after hatching. 

       Contagious period: until treated with a chemical that kills lice and viable eggs have been killed or removed. 

Treatment: 

• Apply head lice treatment (over the counter or prescription) specifically made for killing head lice. Parents should be encouraged to call their child's doctor for a treatment recommendation. Treatments come in a variety of forms such as shampoo, cream rinse, and gel. Follow the directions on the label as recommended by the manufacturer. 

•  After the hair has been treated, all eggs should be combed or hand picked from the hair. 

• While hair is still damp, comb hair through to remove tangles. Then remove nits from the hair shaft. You will need a bright light (and magnification, if available) to see the nits; a fine-toothed comb, preferably made of metal, to strip the nits; a good book or video may assist in keeping the child occupied. Comb the hair from underneath, small sections at one time. To prevent re-infestation, it is essential to inspect the hair daily for one week. Continually strip any nits you may have missed by running your fingernails down the hair shaft. Although complete removal of nits is time consuming, it is necessary. 

• Inspect all family members and treat if live lice are found. Children under 2 years of age and pregnant mothers should not be treated without consulting with a doctor. 

• Lice infestations on people can be quickly and easily treated. However, unless the sources of re-infestation are also eliminated, you can become re-infested. Lice can survive in the environment for 24-48 hours. The following environmental treatments are recommended: 

                A. Excessive housecleaning is not necessary; however, you should vacuum furniture, rugs, and floors. 

B. Wash all recently used bedding & washable clothing in hottest cycle for 20 minutes. 

C. Heat pillows, blankets, or other fabric items in clothes dryer at hottest cycle for 20 minutes. If dryer is not available, or for items that cannot be laundered with hot water, these items can be kept in a plastic bag for 10 days, if there is a concern about lice having crawled from an infested child onto these items. 

                 D. Clean child's combs, brushes, and other hair accessories such as clips and 

                    barrettes in hot water for 5 minutes; or solution of 1/4 cup bleach in 1 gallon of water for at least 10 minutes. 

               E. Spraying an insecticide on furniture, rugs, or pets is not recommended. 

Prevention: 

Encourage children not to share hats, brushes, jackets, hair ties, towels, and stuffys. 

                     Provide storage so that clothing or personal items of one child do not touch the other (eg. Hooks placed wide apart, plastic bags for personal items). 

                     Encourage parents to incorporate inspecting child's hair as part of their regular hygiene routine. 

Parents to notify the school whenever their child has head lice. 

School Management: 

                    Educate caregivers, families and designated school staff how to recognize lice and nits. Check children observed scratching their heads for lice; check all close contacts (e.g. siblings if at same school). Mass screenings (school-wide or whole classrooms) is not evidence based practice and not recommended by national pediatrician and school health professional organizations 

Have parent/guardian consult their healthcare professional for a treatment plan. Follow environmental treatments listed above, as applicable. 

                    Parents or groups of parents may not be used to inspect students for head lice. This is a violation of student confidentiality. 

School Exclusion and Readmission: 

Children with identified live head lice are referred for treatment at the end of the school day. Until the end of the school day, avoid activity that includes head-to-head contact with other children or sharing of any headgear. 

Return to school after the child has received the treatment recommended by the child's health professional. A School Nurse/Health Tech(Ms. Jerica) will need to check students head prior to returning to school after treatment. 

Hello Future Marston Families!

We are off to a great start here at Marston Middle School and we look forward to having your child here soon! In each of the past 3 school years, we recorded our highest neighborhood enrollment on record. We have the BEST People, Programs and Campus. Our staff is kind, caring and committed to giving your child the best learning experience possible. Many of you toured our campus last spring, but a reminder that we also host tours every month. Our next monthly tour is scheduled for Friday, November 7th at 9:15 a.m. This school year, all 4th graders will visit Marston on 3/5/26 and 5th graders will visit on 2/19/26.

Marston Head Counselor Joni Moravec is visiting all 5th grade classes in our cluster this month. Please read this letter about articulation and general 6th grade information.  

Please access these links to learn more about our school, including some recent accomplishments:

Flyer
Marston Website
Marston Brochure
After School Programs (programs available for students in grades 4-8)
Directory of Marston Staff

Please reach out to us with any questions. Thank you and take care! 

Jon Gollias
Marston Middle School Principal
jgollias@sandi.net

Safety is always our top priority at Bay Park Elementary. Students are welcome to ride eBikes to school; however, eMotorcycles are not permitted to be ridden to or from school. For everyone’s safety, bikes and eBikes should never be ridden on campus, please walk them once you arrive and park them in the designated area. Bikes should remain there and be left alone during the school day. We also strongly recommend that all riders wear a helmet every time they ride to and from school. Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe!

SDPD eBike Guidance

Our Health Office is in need of a few supplies to support our students. We are looking for sandwich or snack-sized baggies, boxes of tissues, and hand sanitizer. Any donations can be dropped off directly at the Health Office. Thank you for your generosity and continued support in helping us care for our students. 

Families are asked to log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal to review the 2025-26 Family Resource Guide (formerly Facts for Parents). Please complete the one-question confirmation form and the Universal Form. 

Starting Friday, September 19th families need to complete the form.

Completing these required forms (Universal Form, LCFF) ensures your child can fully participate in classroom and school activities, including media coverage or opportunities for their work to be showcased.

Need support with Parent Portal? Visit the Parent Portal resource webpage or contact our school office. 

California changed its school funding model over 10 years ago by adopting the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). Under this system:

• Basic Aid Districts: A small percentage of districts (like some parts of San Diego) are extremely affluent and receive basic aid, not participating in LCFF

• LCFF Districts: The vast majority of districts, including San Diego Unified, are funded based on:

  • Number of students enrolled

  • Daily attendance rates

  • Different funding rates for elementary, middle, and high school levels

Supplemental and Concentration Funding

Beyond core funding, districts receive additional money through supplemental and concentration funds based on the number of students who are:

• English learners

• Homeless or foster youth

• Eligible for free and reduced lunch (most important for funding)

The Financial Impact

San Diego Unified receives over $150 million annually in supplemental and concentration funds based on student income eligibility. This funding pays for:

• Teaching positions

• Classified positions

• Software and technology

• Training programs

• Safety measures

• Counselors

• Field trips

• Programs and services

The $8,500 Per Student Reality

Once a district reaches the 55% threshold for unduplicated pupil count (students qualifying for services), every additional qualifying application generates approximately $8,500 per student. San Diego Unified consistently exceeds this 55% threshold, making each form extremely valuable.

Last year's success: The district's improved LCFF collection process resulted in an additional $10 million in annual revenue.

Why We Use LCFF Forms Instead of Lunch Applications

Since California now provides free meals to all students, the traditional free and reduced lunch application became obsolete. The state gave districts the option to use household income forms (LCFF forms) instead, which serve the same funding qualification purpose.

LCFF Parent Letter

LCFF Collection Job Aid

If your child will be absent, you can always call the main office to let us know. Another quick and easy option is to email Ms. Kristen at kbeatty@sandi.net 

We work to update attendance by 10:30 each morning. Please keep in mind that if you only notify the teacher, the office may not get the message and you could still receive the automatic absence call.

🎃 Get Ready for BPE’s Halloween Carnival! 🎃

Our annual Halloween Carnival is almost here, and we still need YOUR help to make it spooktacular!

We Need Volunteers!

There’s Still Time to Volunteer! 

Join us in creating magical memories for our students:

• Setup Day: Friday, October 24 – Help transform our school into a Halloween wonderland

• Carnival Day: Saturday, October 25 – Run game booths, assist with activities, and spread the fun

Every volunteer makes a difference! Sign up today and be part of the excitement.

Get Your Wristbands Online

Beat the rush and purchase wristbands in advance through Konstella or you can purchase on campus this week after school through Wednesday, 10/22. They’ll also be on sale at Wednesday Morning Opening (10/22). 

Candy Donations Needed

Help us stock our prize bins! We're collecting individually wrapped candy donations in the bin located in the hallway across from the office. Every treat brings a smile to a child's face.

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BOO GRAMS!  Brought to you by the 5th Grade Class of 2026 

👻Say BOO! to a BPE classmate, friend, teacher or staff member!👻

Grams are $1 each or $20 for a whole class (teacher included.)

Simply fill out all the recipient/sender information, and we'll do the rest!  Your child's gram will be delivered to the intended recipient(s) on Friday,  Oct 31st🎃 with a special treat attached. Treats will be delivered in personalized, handmade Boo Bags.  ** Please note if your child has an allergy, you can email Stephanie Dalto at Stephdalto@outlook.com, and we’ll do our best to ensure that only small toys (rather than candy) end up in your child’s bag. 

Konstella sales starting Oct. 13th through Oct. 25th.

In person sales start October 20, during the following times:
10/20 — after school, 3:30 - 4p

10/21 — after school, 3:30 - 4p

10/22 — before school at morning opening 8:40 - 9:15a, and after school, 12:55 - 1:15p

10/23 — after school, 3:30 - 4p

10/24 — after school, 3:30 - 4p

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Recycling Days are Back at BPE ♻

PTA will be collecting plastic bottles and aluminum cans the first Wednesday Morning Opening of EVERY month. Drop off your bag of rinsed out recyclables to the coffee table area - the first collection is Wednesday, October 1. Redeemed recyclables go toward supporting PTA initiatives like our ice pop handouts- our goal this year is to raise $300! 

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BPE SPIRIT DAYS - FRIDAYS

Every Friday is a chance to celebrate BPE Spirit Day! If you’d like to stock up on new gear, check out the 25% off Back-to-School sale happening now in our Stingray Spirit Store. The shop is open year-round and offers stylish shirts, hoodies, jackets, socks, and more for the whole family—even infants! Be sure to look under the Accessories tab for stadium seats, water bottles, backpacks, and more. Best of all, 12% of every purchase supports the BPE PTA.

https://apparelnow.com/bay-park-elementary-apparel/

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Learn more about the BPE Garden!  

To learn about opportunities in the BPE Garden, please join the Konstella group, Friends of the BPE Garden. You can find the group under Committees on the Konstella app. If you are already signed up on Konstella as a Garden Parent for your child's room, please also sign up under Friends of the BPE Garden. We want to have a central place to exchange ideas and post opportunities for involvement. Thank you!  

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Neurodivergent Families Group 

Mark your calendars for our upcoming play dates at Western Hills Park!

October 20, 10am

November 16, 10am

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Konstella
Konstella is a PTA-sponsored platform the whole school uses for communication. Every Student should have at least one guardian registered on Konstella. Please remember to assign your Student to their classroom.

Click here to view registration instructions