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. 

Parent Portal Sign-In

The Critical Importance of LCFF Data Collection

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

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. 

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 or text if you have received a text message from Ms. Kristen or Ms. Holly

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.

The Annual Bay Park Elementary Holiday Store is Back! 🎁 

December 16th-18th students can shop for gifts for the whole family before and after school in the Library. We’ll have a variety of items at different price points - something for everyone! Cash and credit cards will be accepted - be sure to stop in and get those last gifts crossed off your holiday list! All proceeds benefit programs for students sponsored by the PTA. 

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Don't Forget Your Holiday Shopping at the Stingray Spirit Store!

It's the perfect time to snag some early holiday gifts for the whole family. Score BPE spirit gear like T-shirts, sweatshirts, baseball caps, cozy plaid pajama bottoms, striped scarves, and more. Plus, every purchase gives 12% back to the BPE PTA!

Pro tip: Photos show one color option, so click on items to explore all available colors, patterns, sizes, and BPE logo styles!

Questions? Contact Dawn Buse at dawnbuse@yahoo.com

Show your Stingray Spirit and shop today!

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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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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