Good evening Baker Families! This is a reminder that we will have our Baker Open House tomorrow night, August 10th. We will have staggered times based on last names. Please see the attached schedule for your family's time to meet your new teacher.
Today is National Book Lovers Day! What is your favorite spot to curl up with a good book?
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One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Imagination Library has a list of books for all grade levels.
https://imaginationsoup.net/summer-reading-list-for-kids/
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PCSSD recently participated in the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt, receiving more than $8,700 in unclaimed property from the State of Arkansas. Thank you Auditor Dennis Milligan for spearheading this campaign to bring this money back to PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall
Last week, we celebrated some schools that demonstrated top growth (top 20%) in the state for the 2022-2023 school year. Shout out to SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH and BAKER and SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY. DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY was also recognized for beating the odds. #pcssdproud #serveall
The ESOL team traveled to the Comprehensible Input Summit in mid-July. This 5 day workshop focused on teaching students through acquisition-driven instruction. They brought back skills and techniques to improve community connections with our EL families. #pcssdproud #serveall
BAKER ELEMENTARY's leadership team recently gathered to prep for a new school year. We are ready to welcome all students and staff for an amazing school year filled with intentional practices and critical thinking! #pcssdproud #serveall
Sadly, Baker Kindergarten families, due to the stormy weather, we must cancel our Popsicles on the Playground event scheduled for this evening. Please keep an eye out for future fun activities!
WillSub (ESS) is hiring for substitutes for PCSSD for the upcoming school year. Choose your schedule based on when and where you want to work. There are ongoing training opportunities, weekly pay and benefits. Apply today at www.ess.com. #pcssdproud #serveall
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Information about school immunization requirements is available at pcssd.org, including where vaccines are available and exemption information.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/immunization-requirements
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PCSSD teachers focus on educating the whole child, and EVERFI programs have helped us do that. We are honored to earn EVERFI K-12's Empowered District Seal!
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1185044
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It's a Friday Funny!
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Arkansas' tax free weekend starts tomorrow!! If you haven't already, now is the time to purchase your child's school supplies. Find a full list of school supply lists here: https://trst.in/5lNzKq.
Details on tax free shopping found here: https://trst.in/KgDrOG
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School starts back in 10 days! We've created a back to school guide with quick links to important information to ease the transition from summer to school year. We can't wait to see you on August 14! Click here to view the guide: bit.ly/PCSSD_backtoschool23-24
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Baker Elementary will host its open house on Thursday, August 10 at staggered times based on last names in the schedule below.
A-H 4:45-5:15 p.m.
I-N 5:30-6:00 p.m.
O-Z 6:15-6:45 p.m.
This is your chance to visit the school and ask any questions before the first day of school (which is August 14).
Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends giving kids positive feedback for their daily acts of kindness and compassion.
https://trst.in/6balUw
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One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Chuck E. Cheese has a reading rewards calendar - read books get free play points!
https://trst.in/LFzyY5
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Want to help a teacher stock his/her classroom this year? For one day only, all donations toward a teacher's wish list will be matched by 50% by DonorsChoose. Find a teacher at your student's school by clicking here: https://trst.in/GWrodH #pcssdproud #serveall
July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Director of Educational Accountability and Special Projects, Dr. Yolaundra Williams, says: "Sometimes in life, we make poor choices, but everyone deserves the opportunity to make it right."
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Calling all new Kindergarten Baker Broncos! Please join the Baker Kindergarten Team for an informal gathering on the back playground on Monday, August 7 from 4:30-5:30. All new Kindergarteners can enjoy a cool popsicle, meet the Kinder Crew, and hopefully make a new friend. We hope to see you there!
