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
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
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
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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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!
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
ICYMI: Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Garmon showcased economic lessons on the news last night! You can watch here: https://trst.in/F3nrom
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.
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!
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
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
October is National Bullying Prevention Month & we’ll be sharing weekly prevention tips. First up: review the definition of bullying. Plus, learn the types, typical location and frequency here: https://trst.in/02GODJ #pcssdproud #serveall
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
It's easy to celebrate World Teachers Day in PCSSD because we just happen to have some of the very best teachers in the world! Thank you to all of our educators! We appreciate the hard work you put in every day with our students. #pcssdproud #serveall
Students created a replica of a business in Little Rock for their Box City Project. The students discussed possible consumers and producers for their business. Can you spot some of your favorite places to get your needs and wants?
It’s a great day to get brand new books into the hands of students! Every donation for books on Donors Choose will be doubled, while funds last. Let’s help students explore the world through the page-turning magic of books! #pcssdproud #serveall
Our third grade students took part in a Science Experiment to explain the Scientific Method. The question: "In which solution will the gummy bear grow the most?" The control was water and the solutions were vinegar, salt, and sprite. The students collected data by weighing the gummy bears in grams and measuring the gummy bear's height in centimeters before and after placing the gummy bears in a solution.
