It's Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Every October, we have the chance to celebrate and empower our students with Down syndrome. #pcssdproud #serveall
Baker's very own Jace Perry is raising awareness about dwarfism as a published author! With the help of his mom, Jace recently wrote a book called "Jace Steps Up" where he talks about living with dwarfism. He wants to encourage others to accept differences and not make fun of people because of their size. Check out his book to find how those with dwarfism can conquer simple everyday tasks while being small: https://jacestepsup.com/
Way to go, Jace!
Our first graders are learning all about collecting and graphing data! For this delicious activity, they voted on their favorite snacks! Sour Gummy Worm FTW!
Sorry not sorry, Mr. Staswick's room smelled like cabbage and vinegar last Thursday. Students in 5th grade are learning to construct experiments and gather data to determine if unknown substances are acidic. 🧑🔬
October is Polish American Heritage Month. Celebrate by learning more about the contributions of Polish Americans. For starters: Did you know that Pulaski County is named after Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish-born Continental Army officer? #pcssdproud #serveall
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bystanders play a crucial role. Did you know changing the subject or using humor can help diffuse a bullying incident? Learn more here: https://trst.in/Jmrydx
#pcssdproud #serveall
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to mourn the loss of domestic abuse victims, connect with others to create change and celebrate progress to overcome. Find out how you get involved and provide support: https://trst.in/u3gA1R #pcssdproud #serveall
BAKER’s Dr. Essel remembers a great teacher. “I was moved from my K class to a GT Class (which was great), but I missed Mrs. Jackson. In 3rd grade, I got her again. She made me feel like a long lost relative & it was one of my favorite years of elementary!” #pcssdproud #serveall
Here is the updated link for our parent night. So sorry for the issue with the previous link: https://forms.gle/7s8t58ejsSRT2Rfq5
Baker Families, please join us next Tuesday, October 15 from 5:30 pm-7 pm for our Parent Night: Donuts with Grown-Ups. You will get to know more about AVID, PBIS, Economics, and even get Parenting Tips from the counselor. We'll cap off the night with door prizes and a sweet treat. Don't miss it! Please RSVP by Monday, October 14. (RSVP Link https://forms.gle/VhH7JshWdTUwqs67A)
PCSSD wishes our Jewish community an easy fast on this Yom Kippur. For traditional Jewish people, this holy day is primarily centered on atonement and repentance.
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Attention PCSSD students and staff. In honor breast cancer awareness month, we're having a districtwide Pink Out day next week. Join us in showing your support of breast cancer awareness by wearing something pink on Friday, October 18.
ICYMI: Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Garmon showcased economic lessons on the news last night! You can watch here: https://trst.in/F3nrom
For World Mental Health Day, we come together as a community to raise awareness about the importance of mental health for students & staff. Let's prioritize self-care, support one another & break the stigma around mental health. It’s OK to ask for help! #pcssdproud #serveall
Last week, we invited community helpers to speak to our students about career opportunities! We learned all about nurses, business owners, pet groomers, musicians, and more!
Good Evening! Our 1st PBIS event is on October 18th, and we need some help getting popcorn. Here is a Sign Up Genius if you would like to help out. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040544AEAF2FA0FC1-52214851-pbis
Apple week takeover in Kindergarten! We have been learning about our five senses and this week we took a deep dive into all five senses!
It’s Filipino American History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of the Filipino American community. Families can learn more about the Filipino culture by sampling Filipino food, reading books or researching famous Filipino Americans. #pcssdproud #serveall
Now Hiring! BAKER ELEMENTARY has a few positions open and we'd love for you to join our team! Check out our openings and apply today. https://pcssd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Today is National Coaches Day! Established by President Nixon in 1972, he said, "A coach can help a young person learn how to win gracefully and how to grow from defeat." Thank you to all the PCSSD coaches who help our students grow on and off the field. #pcssdproud #serveall
