Happy Hanukkah! For the next eight nights, Hanukkah (often called the Festival of Lights), takes place for our Jewish friends. The celebration centers around lighting candles on the menorah while also enjoying food, music, and games. #pcssdproud #serveall
about 7 hours ago, PCSSD
hanukkah
Have you heard the news? Baker Elementary was named #1 Elementary School in the state of Arkansas by U.S. News & World Report!! We can hardly contain our excitement! This distinction is thanks to so much hard work by our students and staff. Read more about Baker and 4 other schools in PCSSD recognized in the 2024 report: https://baker.pcssd.org/article/1369900
about 7 hours ago, Baker Elementary
baker us news world report
In 1994, the United States Congress declared December 7, National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance. Memorials and events are held each year at Pearl Harbor as well as across the nation honoring the 2,403 Americans killed and the nearly 1,200 injured. #pcssdproud #serveall
about 16 hours ago, PCSSD
National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance
Today begins Computer Science Education Week. This vastly growing field of study plays a vital and necessary role in our of lives. How do you see computer science represented in your daily life? #pcssdproud #serveall
1 day ago, PCSSD
Computer Science Education Week
December is Read a New Book Month! We asked our teacher librarians to share a recent book and why they loved it. Lani Allenbaugh from ROBINSON HIGH read "Be That Way" by Hope Larson. She enjoyed reading about the life a high school student in the late 90s. #pcssdproud #serveall
1 day ago, PCSSD
Read a new book month
Throughout December, we'll share tips on how important proper nutrition is for all ages. Tip #1: Foods that are rich in fiber, protein, & healthy fats keep the body feeling full longer, providing energy to focus and stay alert throughout the day. Source: https://trst.in/EMho2z. #pcssdproud #serveall
2 days ago, PCSSD
student nutrition
Baker 5th-grade students were excited to participate in awesome learning that was truly out of this world last week! Click the link to see highlights of their learning activities from StarBase. A huge thank you to 5th-grade teachers, parents, and students for making this such an engaging and memorable learning experience! https://bit.ly/bakerstarbas23
3 days ago, Valencia Essel
It's that time of year again! Please join us tomorrow evening for our Anunnal Baker Bazaar economics event in the Robinson Middle School Cafeteria from 5:30-7:00 pm. It's a cash-only event, so stop by the ATM before arriving. Shops usually sell out very quickly, so get there early to be sure you get access to students' handmade goods! Click the link or scan the QR code for more information about this year's shops and goods. https://bit.ly/BakerBazaar23
4 days ago, Valencia Essel
Baker Bazaar QR Code
Today is World AIDS Day. It's a day of awareness and support for those who are battling and those who have lost their battle with AIDS. "Let Communities Lead" is the theme for World AIDS Day 2023. #pcssdproud #serveall
7 days ago, PCSSD
aids day
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge those experiencing homelessness. As many as 2.5 million youth per year experience homelessness. Learn how to help, email Dr. John McCraney, PCSSD homeless liaison: jmccrane@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #serveall
9 days ago, PCSSD
homeless awareness
GivingTuesday is a worldwide day of giving, so why not give back to our teachers? Every donation you make to a teacher’s classroom request on DonorsChoose will be matched by at least 50% today! Let's help our PCSSD teachers! https://www.donorschoose.org #pcssdproud #serveall
10 days ago, PCSSD
donors choose giving tuesday
On November 28, all projects on DonorsChoose will be matched by at least 50%! We hope you'll make plans to find a PCSSD teacher and help with a project. Don't see your teacher on the list? Encourage them to make one before Tuesday! https://trst.in/CgozTe #pcssdproud #serveall
14 days ago, PCSSD
donorschoose giving tuesday
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy this break and spend time with loved ones. What's your favorite dish at Thanksgiving? Let us know! #pcssdproud #serveall
15 days ago, PCSSD
thanksgiving
November is National American Indian Heritage Month (NAIHM). In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November as NAIHM. Check out interesting and historical about Native American culture: https://www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov #pcssdproud #serveall
17 days ago, PCSSD
naihm graphic
Have you heard the news? Baker Elementary will receive $35,800 from the Arkansas Department of Education (DESE)! Baker finished as Top 5% Performer on student assessment results from the 2022-2023 school year. The amount that Baker received was based on student enrollment. More details: https://baker.pcssd.org/article/1345497
17 days ago, Baker Elementary
school recognition
Just a reminder, schools will be closed November 20 - 24 and district offices will be closed November 23 - 24. Enjoy the week off! We'll see you back in school on Monday, November 27. #pcssdproud #serveall
18 days ago, PCSSD
thanksgiving closed
Planning a trip can be stressful for kids, so why not include them in the process? When your kids are actively involved in the planning process, they're more excited once the trip takes place! Check out how Molly of Denali uses reading and writing skills to help her family plan a trip. https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/planning-a-trip-let-your-child-help
19 days ago, PCSSD
pbs trip planning
National Adoption Day aims to raise awareness of those children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States. On this day, courts and organizations across the country open their doors to finalize and celebrate adoptions from foster care. #pcssdproud #serveall
20 days ago, PCSSD
adoption day
Week 2 of high school playoffs continues tonight. We have one team standing in the playoff race - MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH! Good luck, Comets, against Parkview High. Don't forget you can catch all games on our live stream: https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network #pcssdproud #serveall
20 days ago, PCSSD
football friday
We are so thankful for our amazing substitute teachers! Our subs provide a critical link in educating our school-children by continuing to provide quality education to students in the temporary absence of regular classroom educators. #pcssdproud #serveall
21 days ago, PCSSD
national sub day