Baker Parents, we need your help! Our candy monster is still quite hungry. If you haven't already, please send a large bag of candy to school with your student for our annual Wants and Needs event tomorrow. If your schedule allows, we could really use some additional help with volunteers for Wants and Needs and volunteers for the PBIS Kickoff on Friday afternoon as well. Click the links below for more information about volunteering for either event. Thank YOU for playing such a critical role in supporting the work of the Baker Family!
Wants and Needs:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0E44AAAC23ABFDC70-52615835-wants
PBIS
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/9040C45ADAC23A5FD0-51534614-pbis
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Did you know dyslexia affects about 1 in 5 students, making it the most commonly diagnosed learning disability? Learn more about dyslexia here: https://trst.in/SJ6qlP
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Baker Families,
We’re excited to introduce a new Google Form designed for you and your child to share shoutouts for our teachers and staff. This is a simple way to recognize the dedication and hard work of our team, and your messages will be shared directly with staff to brighten their day!
Use the link below to help us celebrate the incredible people making a difference every day. Whether it's for extra help in class, a kind word, or going above and beyond, we’d love to hear your stories. Thank you for partnering with us!
https://bit.ly/4hkXfVT
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and that includes cyberbullying that takes place online. Parents and teachers can learn the warning signs of cyberbullying to help students who are involved here: https://trst.in/rRnxeB
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Meet Two Visionary Pioneers of Baker Elementary!
4th graders Demi Washington and Sophia Stricklin dreamed big and made it happen! These two passionate leaders took the initiative to propose a Student Council for Baker Elementary Pulaski County Special School District!
Spending time outside of school to build a solid plan and presentation, they sent their proposal to Principal Dr. Valencia Essel and Counselor Doris Brown. Thanks to the encouragement of Dr. Essel and Mrs. Brown, who value student voices and promote leadership among all students, Demi and Sophia were given the green light to make their dream a reality!
Now serving as Student Council President, Demi Washington and Vice President, Sophia Stricklin, are thrilled to kick off the journey of establishing the council.
Stay tuned! Information on next steps will be coming home for students in grades 3rd-5th and their parents. Let's celebrate this incredible example of student leadership!
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Baker Elementary students wore green in honor of Dwarfism Awareness Day. 💚 Our very own Jace read the book he wrote to his fellow 3rd graders. They all enjoyed learning more about dwarfism!
We're rounding out the week with an important reminder about the Bus Danger Zone: It’s difficult to see children 10 feet on either side & 10 feet in front of a bus. Make sure your children are aware of this zone!
Learn more here: https://trst.in/821OqQ
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Baker Families, please remember to wear green tomorrow in support of Dwarfism Awareness Day!
Students and teachers wore pink to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. Some students wore pink to specifically represent loved ones who have been impacted by breast cancer.
Here's Bus Stop Safety Tip #4: Tell your child to stand 15 feet (or nine GIANT STEPS) away from the street when waiting for the bus. Learn more here: https://trst.in/GsFak8
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What do you do when you are blessed to work with the Number 1 Staff of Professionals in the entire state of Arkansas?! Well, you let them know that they are POPPIN', of course! Dr. Essel, Mrs. Sierra, Mrs. Varner and Mrs. Brown set up a popcorn bar and served each Baker teacher and staff member. Baker teachers and staff are POPPIN'!
Here’s Bus Stop Safety Tip #3 for National School Bus Safety Week: Teach your child to stop, look left, right, and then left again before crossing the street.
Learn more here: https://trst.in/I57moQ
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We hate to see empty desks... except when it's because kids are all over the room in groups teaching each other! We learn best when we learn together.
It’s National School Bus Safety Week, so we'll be sharing daily bus stop safety tips.
Tip #1: Children should wear bright coats or put a piece of high-vis, reflective tape on coats & backpacks.
Learn more here: https://trst.in/R2HZx7
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It’s National School Bus Safety Week and here is Bus Stop Safety Tip #2: Remind your child to walk on the sidewalks or out of the street, single file, facing traffic, & as close to the edge of the road as possible.
Learn more here: https://trst.in/821OqQ
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1st grade visited the apple seed farm where they learned about the different food groups, explored the garden and made their own smoothie!
Baker Families, tomorrow we swap out our Baker blue for orange as we stand together against bullying. Let’s be united in the fight against bullying!
Baker's 5th Grade Green Team members are rocking new vests and heading outside to help keep our playgrounds looking good!
Does your child need a ride to the school health clinic? We've got you covered! Our school-based health center with Mainline Health now offers FREE transportation to the health clinic (located behind Mills Middle School) for students who need a ride.
Your child's health is important, and we're here to help. Call us to schedule a ride and get them the care they need! 📞 Contact the clinic at 501-234-2020.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Focus on social-emotional education. These lessons can help students develop social skills that reduce the chances that they will be bullied or bully others. Learn more here: https://trst.in/tAlUVk
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