“Congrats to the 2nd Grade, Team Princess Peach! You are in first place after Day 1 of Change Wars and have won a special prize to be distributed in your class! Don’t forget to continue to add pennies, dollars, checks or donate online to further your team’s score and use your silver coins to sabotage other teams throughout the week. We are currently at $633 of our $7,000 Goal. Could 2nd grade win again this year or will a sabotage effort stop them? It's too soon to tell! Thank you to all who have participated so far! Click here to donate online:
https://broncobunchpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/263232"
It's American Education Week! This week, we celebrate our public school community. Festivities honor the team of people who work in our nation’s public schools - in the classroom and behind the scenes. Check out ways to celebrate: https://trst.in/KdeWHq. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is World Kindness Day! This international observance is an invitation to help make kindness the norm in your home, school and workplace. It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement. What random act kindness will you do today?
#pcssdproud #serveall
Hello Baker families! Tomorrow starts the PTO fundraiser, Coin Wars! To kick off the week in Super Mario fashion, students can wear Super Mario-themed shirts or don their team colors (check the flyer or link below for your mascot!).
Send pennies, dollars and checks to “Bronco Bunch PTO” for positive points in your child's jar and silver coins to SABOTAGE other grades! Check out the link for direct online donations in favor of your child’s class points!
Daily texts will keep you updated on the leader! Let the games begin!
https://broncobunchpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/263232”
Happy Diwali! Diwali is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. #pcssdproud #serveall
The KinderCrew didn't make it to the Pumpkin Patch 2 weeks ago. The rain showed up so we had to "Monitor & Adjust." Needless to say our Kinder Friends were so disappointed 😞 but they were ALL SMILES yesterday when the Pumpkin Patch arrived at Baker!! 🧡 #TheWonderfulWorldOfKindergarten😊 #BakerRocks 🐎 💙 💛
Today is Veterans Day. This is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service and dedication to our country. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're officially in the playoffs! MAUMELLE and ROBINSON HIGH are both on the road tonight, while MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES will host their opponent. Good luck to all three! Don't forget you can watch these games live: https://trst.in/eUvuKC #pcssdproud #serveall
Shout out to Coach Todd Eskola for receiving the Trailblazer Award from the Office of Innovation for Education. We all know that Coach Eskola is an advocate for students in the Robinson feeder. His hard work and dedication to the DRIVEN School of Innovation continues to pay off. Congrats on this honor and achievement, Coach Eskola!
This month we highlight our student-athletes. Our student-athletes excel in sport as well as the classroom.
"I have a group of girls I can depend on and run to when I need. This is a unique opportunity only sports provides me.” -Kathryn Mizzel, ROBINSON HIGH
#pcssdproud #serveall
This week we highlight the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. This year's theme, "Let's Grow Together," recognizes the importance of personal and shared strengths in our growth as individuals and school communities all year. #pcssdproud #serveall
Baker Families, please be sure to RSVP for Family Day lunch by Thursday, November 9 using the following link: https://forms.gle/Q8PmEczu1iPbJu7y9
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed tonight. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. - meaning you "gain" an hour of sleep. There are only two states that don't observe DST: Hawaii and Arizona (with the exception of Navajo Nation). #pcssdproud #serveall
It's the final week of the regular season! Good luck ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH on the road, while MAUMELLE and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH aim to protect the home turf. Let's end the season on a high note! Livestream available: https://trst.in/gktbpl #pcssdproud #serveall
REMINDER: Join us for family day lunch on Thursday, November 16 Meals are $5 per adult (outside food is strongly discouraged).
The full menu will include: Turkey Roast & Gravy, Cornbread Dressing, Fresh Seasoned Green Beans, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Strawberry Cup EXTRAS: Side Salad, Carrots/Celery
November is National Military Family Month, a recognition first established in 1996. Since then, November is a time to acknowledge the tremendous sacrifices our military families make. Thank you, military families, for your dedication and service. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is celebrated as the Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos). This is a widely recognized Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. #pcssdproud #serveall
Reminder: there is no school tomorrow for students. Teachers have a professional development day. District offices will be open. School will resume on Thursday, November 2. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Halloween! Did you know: Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. What kind of costume will you be wearing tonight (to ward off ghosts, of course 👻)? #pcssdproud #serveall
2nd graders showed off their creativity by turning pumpkins into book characters! Students were tasked with picking a character from one of their favorite books then transforming a pumpkin into that character. Wow! We are impressed!
