BAKER ELEMENTARY Instructional Coach Lisa Byrum is a book lover! She is showing off her favorite book for National Book Lover's Day. What is your favorite book? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Saturday and Sunday are tax-free shopping days in Arkansas! Now is the time to get your school supplies and other school-related items without paying the extra sales tax. Check the DFA website for full details/rules: http://ow.ly/dFn950FLlp9
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Attention Baker families: we are excited to host an open house for enrolled students next Thursday (August 12).
Due to COVID-19 concerns, space is limited. Please only come during your designated time (see picture below). This event is for parents and enrolled students. Masks are also strongly encouraged. Thank you for understanding.
Communities in central Arkansas are looking for ways to help the 2021-2022 school year to be a success. Here are a few back-to-school fairs and health clinics happening prior to the first day of school on August 16.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/501819
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Registration is still open for all K-6 students interested in playing football. The team, as part of the CAYFL League, will practice on weekdays following varsity practice, with games on Saturdays. Students are encouraged to join regardless of skill level and are responsible for their own equipment.
For more information email futuresenatorFB@gmail.com or call DeMone Gillette at 501-891-1200.
Summer is a great time to be outdoors. One way to have some outside fun is to arrange a scavenger hunt. Give clues and have kids hunt for indoor and outdoor objects.
http://ow.ly/uq2R50F0soL
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Kids often fall victim to the summer slide, but we want to offer some tips to prevent the slide. Take advantage of programs offered by local libraries and museums.
http://ow.ly/BOoW50F0snf
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PBS Kids is offering some fun ideas for families to cool off AND learn during these hot summer days. Teach children how to make glow water with these tips:
http://ow.ly/Vb3x50Fv3m1
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Reminder - class supply lists are available on the BAKER ELEMENTARY website. Check out the most up to date supply list here: https://baker.pcssd.org/o/baker-elementary/page/school-supply-lists
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Internet and social media safety is very important for students and families. This summer, we want to provide some resources from @ArkansasEd to learn about sexting and its dangers.
http://ow.ly/2G5o50F0sjN
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Our communications team has been busy this summer! The PCSSD website got a little refresh to better share information with our stakeholders. We hope you like the new look! https://youtu.be/QVM3d3akZfA
You can also download our PCSSD app!
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The 2021 Tokyo Olympics kick off tonight with the Opening Ceremony.
Which sport are you looking forward to watching the most this Olympics?
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Summer is a great time to be outdoors. One way to have some outside fun is to make homemade goop. Goop can shape into balls or ooze between fingers - and it is only 3 ingredients!
http://ow.ly/vgvY50F0scT
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Kids often fall victim to the summer slide, but we want to offer some tips to prevent the slide. Employ stealth learning. Find teaching moments in everyday activities from cooking to writing the grocery list.
http://ow.ly/e90N50F0sb6
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REMINDER: @RRMetro (Rock Region Metro) is offering free rides along route 10 & 18 in NLR to get your vaccination through July 31. Just show the operator verification of your vaccination appointment and you'll ride free to/from your appointment. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PBS Kids is offering some fun ideas for families to cool off AND learn during these hot summer days. Teach children about water flow and how to build a dam with these tips: http://ow.ly/o6cj50Fv2Nz
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Internet and social media safety is very important for students and families. This summer, we want to provide some resources from @ArkansasEd to learn about safe web surfing.
http://ow.ly/uh9i50F0s87
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Did you know there are less 170 days left in the year?! Check out the countdown to these popular holidays. Which one are you looking forward to most? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Did you know the date on the calendar emoji is July 17? That makes today World Emoji Day!
REMINDER: PCSSD is offering weekly boxes of 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches for Pulaski County children at 7 PCSSD school locations. This week (week 1), nearly 2300 meals were served to Pulaski County children!! Details: http://ow.ly/tznL50F2mG1
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