Principal News

Dear Parents and Families of Bayview Elementary School,  

Welcome to the last week of March!  

Safety First - As academic and enrichment camps continue as well as club meetings, please ensure that our front office and the classroom teacher is informed (by a parent) for any dismissal change.  

Third Quarter Report Cards - This is a reminder that Report Cards and IEP/EP Progress Reports are available since Friday, in the District’s Student Information System, Focus. To view your child’s Report Card and IEP/EP Progress Reports, visit the Reports tab in the Focus Parent Portal. Detailed instructions on accessing and viewing Reports are available at browardschools.com/parentfocushelp. For additional information on how to use Focus, including getting access to the Parent Portal, visit browardschools.com/focus.  If you are unable to find the answers you need, the Focus Support Team is ready to assist you, please Email focuscommunications@browardschools.com. 

 

Please take a few minutes to review and reflect on the academic and behavioral areas of these progress reports and continue to communicate with your child(ren)'s teacher(s) and any member of the support and leadership team.

F.A.S.T. Assessments Begin This Week  - There has been a change to the administration date of this year's B.E.S.T. Writing Assessment for Grade 5 students (from Wednesday, April 1st to TUESDAY, MARCH 31st).  In order to accommodate all students and test groups, we needed to make a change during the three-day testing window.  This assessment is 120-minutes; however, students will be able to utilize one-half of the entire school day to complete.  Once the administration begins, children cannot be admitted into the classroom.  Students are well-prepared and we are very proud of them. The complete schedule is outlined below:

March 31 - B.E.S.T. Writing State Assessment (Grade 5)

April 1 - B.E.S.T. Writing State Assessment (Grades 4)

April 21 - S.T.A.R. Reading (Grade 1)

April 22 - S.T.A.R. Reading (Grades K and 2)

April 29 - S.T.A.R. Math (Grade 1)

April 30 - S.T.A.R. Math (Grades K and 2)

May 5 - F.A.S.T. Reading (Grade 5)

May 6 - F.A.S.T. Reading (Grade 4)

May 7 - F.A.S.T. Reading (Grade 3)

May 12 - F.A.S.T. Math (Grade 5)

May 13 - F.A.S.T. Math (Grade 4)

May 14 - F.A.S.T. Math (Grade 3)

May 15 - Statewide Science Assessment (Grade 5)

As Testing Season is here, please follow these tips to help students manage stress and build confidence:

• Get a good night's sleep.  Aim for 9 - 11 hours of rest.

• Have a healthy breakfast.  Fuel your brain for the day!

• Listen carefully.  Ask if unsure about instructions.

• Read all of the questions.  Don't rush, take your time. 

• Answer every question.  Make your best choice for each.

• Relax and do your best.  You got this!  Stay calm.

• Practice with samples.  Try fun games and practice.

• Positive self-talk.  Believe in yourself.   Tell yourself  "I can do it!"

Congratulations second grader Mikkael Pitselnikov! - Mikkael's poster has been selected by a panel of judges to be honored at the county level in the National School Breakfast Week Poster Contest. The selected posters will be displayed in the Board Room of the Kathleen C. Wright Administrative Building during the week of April 20–23, and a special reception to honor students will be held in the Board Room.  Congratulations to you on this wonderful achievement!

Club Bayview Continues - Students may bring a snack to have in our courtyard at 2:00.  Clubs begin promptly at 2:15. At 3:15 dismissal, please use the car dash (blue) signs that were provided.  Aftercare students will be dismissed back to Bayview Bunch. Club dates for Mondays are March 30, April 13, 20, 27 and May 4. Friday dates are March 27, April 10, 17, 24, May 1 and 8.  

 

Character Education • Self Control - You are displaying self control when you:

• wait patiently at the bus stop or car rider area staying in line and listening for your name.

• say no to friends that invite you to play while you are doing your homework or finishing a chore.

• think before you speak

• discuss rather than argue

• learn to be objective about criticism.

• stay calm under upsetting or stressful times

Students of the Month - We are recognizing March's Students of the Month for Character Education (Self Control) on Thursday for Grades K - 2 and on the following Wednesday for Grades 3 - 5 on WBAY with awards and treats. Parents received an invitation.  

 

National Child Abuse Prevention Month — the Lauren’s Kids Walk in My Shoes on Saturday, April 4, 2026

📍 Location: FTL War Memorial

⏰ Registration begins at 8:30 AM

🐣 Easter Egg Hunt at 8:55 AM

🚶 Walk begins at 9:30 AM

👉 Register here: https://LaurensKidsWalk.org

 

Take a Child to Work Day is Thursday, April 23 - This national campaign provides parents, guardians, and other adults with the opportunity to showcase their workplaces, explain their job responsibilities, introduce their co-workers, and discuss the various career opportunities available at their workplaces to students in grades 2 through 12. The Elementary and Secondary activity packets are available on the Junior Achievement (JA) website, https://tacw.ja.org/. 

Make Your Voice Count During the Upcoming 2026 BCPS Customer Survey for Parents and Guardians - Please take time to complete this year's BCPS Parent Survey. We value your opinion and ask that you please take time to complete it. Copy and paste the link or scan the QR Code (see attachment). The survey is currently open through Friday, May 15th. The surveys are available in multiple languages.

Calendar and A Look Ahead

Monday, March 30 - Club Bayview, Orff and Debate 2:15, Grade 5 Science Camp invitations 

Tuesday, March 31 - B.E.S.T. Writing State Assessment (Grades 5), Soaring Scholar's Math Camp 

Wednesday, April 1- Autism Awareness Month,  B.E.S.T. Writing State Assessment (Grades 4), Passover (Begins at Sunset)

 

Thursday, April 2 - K-2 Kids of Character Recognition, Soaring Scholar's Math Camp 

 

Friday, April 3 - No School – Holiday

 

Monday, April 6 - No School - Employee Planning, Talent Show Rehearsal at FTL High School 2:30-5:30

 

Tuesday, April 7 - Soaring Scholar's Math Camp, Talent Show Rehearsal at FTL High School 3:50-6:30

 

Wednesday, April 8 - 3-5 Kids of Character Recognition, VPK/Kindergarten Field Trip (Flamingo Gardens)

 

Thursday, April 9 - Soaring Scholar's Math Camp (Last Class), Talent Show at FTL High School 6:30 (UPDATED DATE - See attachment)

 

Friday, April 10 - Club Bayview, SECME 2:15 

 

Monday, April 13 - Butterfly World (Grade 1 Field Trip), Parker Playhouse (Grades 4 AND 5 Field Trip), Orff Ensemble, SAC/SAF Meeting 2:15

 

Tuesday, April 14 - In-House MAD Science (Grade 2), Science Camp Begins (Grade 5)

 

Thursday, April 16 - Science Camp (Grade 5), PTA's Family Bin"glow" Night (See attachment)

 

Friday, April 17 - Spring Photos, SECME Club

 

Saturday, April 18 - SECME Regional Competition 

 

Monday, April 20 - Orff Ensemble, Club Bayview 2:15

 

Tuesday, April 21 - S.T.A.R. Reading (Grade 1), Science Camp 2:15 

 

Wednesday, April 22 - S.T.A.R. Reading (Grades K and 2), Debate Competition (Western High School), Spring Orff Concert 6:00

 

Thursday, April 23 - Take Your Child to Work Day (Grades 2-12)

 

Friday, April 24 - SECME Club Celebration, Club Bayview 2:15 

 

Save The Dates

April 27 - Staff Appreciation Week 

May 20 - Meet The Masters Night - 6:00

May 21 - Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast - 9:00

June 1 - Grade 5 Graduation Ceremony

 

It's going to be a spectacular week!

Mr. Breslaw :)

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