Baker Elementary

The United Nations established the International Day of Friendship in 2011 to encourage peace and build bridges between communities. You can celebrate by simply reconnecting with a friend or take things up a notch by hosting a party. #pcssdproud #serveall

Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this tip from Michele Pickett of ROBINSON ELEMENTARY: "While traveling, play games. Finding the letters of the alphabet from signs and license plates helps students practice reading and learn about the world around them!"  #pcssdproud #serveall

The Olympics are officially in full swing! Want to incorporate your own version at home? PBS Kids has you covered with 9 backyard games to create your own Olympic games at home. Try them out and tell us which one is your favorite: https://trst.in/VsfFbh #pcssdproud #serveall

Today is the official opening of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. You can watch the opening ceremony this afternoon at 12:30pm (TV: https://trst.in/r8pyc7). There are at least 24 Olympians with ties to Arkansas representing 8 different countries in this year's Games. https://trst.in/MbPyna #pcssdproud #serveall

It's National Make a Difference to Children Month. Here's how Lisa Smith of CRYSTAL HILL makes an impact: "I recognize that childhood trauma exists & work to make trauma-informed decisions that promote safety, transparency & increased time in the classroom." #pcssdproud #serveall

SAVE THE DATE! Our back to school open house will take place on Thursday, August 15 at Baker Elementary. Time slots are broken down by last name as follows: A - H -- 4:45pm - 5:15pm I - N -- 5:30pm - 6:00pm O - Z -- 6:15pm - 6:45pm We look forward to seeing you on Aug. 14 to kick off the new school year!

Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this tip from Stephanie Franklin of SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH: "Engage students in activities that use math in everyday activities like helping with the household budget, measuring ingredients or calculating gas mileage."  #pcssdproud #serveall

We love our partnership with Economics Arkansas! Our very own Mrs. Garmon was invited to speak and present three very talented former students with her to the event. Cashel Deere, Simon Wu and Emma Gulick represented their former 2nd grade class and talked about the Baker Bazaar and how economics is an everyday life skill that all kids can learn! Principal, Dr. Valencia Essel, was also invited to the event and had the chance to hear from Steve Forbes as the keynote speaker! Way to go, Baker!

It's National Make a Difference to Children Month. Here's how Morgan Dickerson of MAUMELLE HIGH works to make an impact: "I always try to give scholars the tools to be better. ... When I see an opportunity to offer help and suggestions to them, I do." #pcssdproud #serveall

Taking cues from the calendar emoji, World Emoji Day is celebrated on 📅 July 17 📅. This fun holiday is the perfect time to send an emoji-filled message to your friends and family. Drop your 3 most recent emojis in the comments! #pcssdproud #serveall 

Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this tip from Michelle Camp of ROBINSON HIGH: "A summer job for high school students provides valuable real-world experience, teaching them responsibility, time management and the importance of a strong work ethic. Summer jobs can enhance college applications by demonstrating initiative and experience." #pcssdproud #serveall

Here’s a fun holiday to celebrate: Global Hug Your Kids Day! This day helps remind parents and caregivers to hug their kids daily. Bonus: hugs can help reduce stress and improve emotional connections.  #pcssdproud #serveall

Our school-based health clinic is opening in just a few weeks! Our partners at Mainline Health have an opening for a Patient Support Specialist the clinic that will located behind the MILLS MIDDLE campus. Check out the position: https://trst.in/U2gbem #pcssdproud #serveall

With more nearly 7,500 hours of instruction, PCSSD ranks in top 10% nationwide for commitment to whole-child education. This instruction focused on topics like financial literacy, health, careers and more. Learn more about this award: https://trst.in/LIbChD #pcssdproud #serveall

It's National Make a Difference to Children Month! Here’s how Stacy Bottoms of CATO works to make an impact: "Through positive relationship building, educators can shape a child's future and help them succeed academically and personally." #pcssdproud #serveall

We've got a NEW online payment portal for PCSSD students - EZ School Pay! This can be used to make payments for student nutrition, school events, chromebook fees and more. Set up a free account and check out all the app features: https://trst.in/w3Aycs #pcssdproud #serveall

Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this simple tip from Anjelica Evans of COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY: "READ, READ, READ! 15 minutes of listening to your child read every day will make a major difference in your child/children's academic abilities." #pcssdproud #serveall

Celebrated in July, French-American Heritage Month commemorates the contributions and influence the French have made in our everyday lives. Everything from art, laws, cuisine, culture, etiquette and so much more! Merci beaucoup! #pcssdproud #serveall

We get it. It's hot outside. How are you supposed to help your kids release all that energy when the temps are so high? Our friends at Arkansas PBS have some great indoor activities to get those wiggles out! Check them out: https://trst.in/4CQQ2Y #pcssdproud #serveall

School may be out for the summer, but the first day of the new school year will be here before you know it! Make sure you're ready and get your school supplies early. Find your child's supply list here: https://baker.pcssd.org/page/school-supply-lists. Exciting news - you can order everything you need right from our website from your favorite retailer!