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.

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 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

This past week, Mrs. Wood met with students in grades 1–5 to review our BPE Expectations. She shared important reminders about everything from behavior expectations to cell phone policies. We’d like to share the slides with families so you can review them together at home. Be sure to ask your Stingray what they remember from the presentation!  Expectation Slideshow  

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! 

Please become a Stingray Supporter and fund critical programs at Bay Park Elementary!

Log into Konstella and help us exceed our goal of $25,000, earn some cool swag and help us fund: field trips, science programs, jogging club and all of the fun things we do at Bay Park Elementary! 

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/

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!  

Neurodivergent Families Group 

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

October 20, 10am

November 16, 10am

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