It is National Handwashing Awareness Week. According to the CDC we should watch our hands before AND after:
- Touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
- Touching your mask
- Entering and leaving a public place
- Touching a surface that may be frequently touched by other people
The Little Rock Zoo is opening their Zoofari Virtual Winter Break Camp this December so that students can continue learning while away from school for a couple of weeks. Find out more information at: https://www.pcssd.org/article/355473?org=pcssd
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4th grade science students at BAKER ELEMENTARY are studying animal adaptations and how they help living things survive. Students modeled bird beaks, bird food and learned how different shaped beaks help birds eat their food. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD will offer a full-time, 100% online school for students in K-12 next school year (different than our virtual template this year). DRIVEN Virtual Academy will provide flexibility with self-paced options, mentoring programs, and more. If you are interested in DRIVEN Virtual Academy, please complete this survey: https://forms.gle/7QyEFXtzrcec8kMFA
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November is Native American Heritage Month. Some well known inventions by Native Americans include anesthetics and topical pain relievers, corn, and kayaks. But some lesser known contributions include syringes, cable suspension bridges, hammocks, baby bottles, and mouthwash.
November is Child Safety Protection Month. There are some important steps to take to keep children safe outside like checking play areas to ensure lawn equipment, tools, or other yard items, like branches, are put away to prevent injury. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The annual Gingerbread Extravaganza with Treatment Homes, Inc. is going virtual this year! Baker students have done very well in this coloring contest and gingerbread contest in years past. Here are the details to participate! https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/1082619/schools/45625
Baker Elementary is grateful for all our volunteers!!!! A special thank you to our PTO and All Pro Dads!
Here's a reminder about the virtual pivot schedule for schools and district offices next week. Hope you have a great weekend!
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It's time to report your volunteer hours (March 2020- Present). The image explains everything that's considered volunteer opportunities. Click on the link to report your volunteer hours. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ5qHygDzgFJBjvyD1hUlqSu34dat2tp6rYqESeRVG5QSuWg/viewform
BAKER ELEMENTARY ALPHA students were asked to make the tallest pumpkin tower with only 30 toothpicks and 30 pumpkins. Some quickly realized that building a sturdy base was key to success. The tallest tower was 10 inches tall. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Educational Support Professionals Day! Thank you for your dedication to our students and families! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Volunteer Hours from March -November are due Friday, November 20th. All volunteer hours can be entered into the Google Form found on the website. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ5qHygDzgFJBjvyD1hUlqSu34dat2tp6rYqESeRVG5QSuWg/viewform
Volunteer winners finally received their plaques during the district's Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, November 10. Thank you, Dr. Whitfield, for accepting on behalf of our Baker Bronco volunteers!
Harold Measel Awards are awarded to the elementary and high schools with the highest number of volunteer hours per student. The elementary school with the most hours per student (41) is Baker Elementary.
It is American Education Week! We want to send a big THANK YOU to teachers & parents for prioritizing education this year as we navigate uncharted territory with COVID-19. And, let's not forget our rockstar students who have adapted to change! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
November is Native American Heritage Month. President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed one week in November as "American Indian Week" in 1986. And in 1990, President George H.W. Bush was the first to designate November as "National American Indian Heritage Month."
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. This year's theme is Taking Care of Youth Who Have Diabetes. Tips include manage blood glucose levels, healthy habits, stay prepared for emergencies & seek mental health support if needed.
According to Classlink, all logins into the PCSSD portal are now working. Classlink identified the issue and will continue to monitor the system. Thank you for your patience this morning!
Status Updates: https://status.classlink.com/#
PCSSD Portal / Classlink Update: The Classlink team is still working with AWS. Several other sites are experiencing similar issues with error code 500. We will continue to update you on our progress. https://status.classlink.com/#
The PCSSD portal, managed by Classlink, is currently down nationwide. Classlink is investigating the issue and we will update as soon as have more details. You can follow status updates here: status.classlink.com. Thank you for your patience.
