Baker Elementary

Today is Human Resource Professional Appreciation Day. We are so appreciative of our team's hard work and dedication to PCSSD staff. Thank you! #pcssdproud #serveall

Good morning, Baker Families! There is no school for students today since teachers will be conducting parent teacher conferences throughout the day.

Today is the International Day of the Deaf. This year's theme from the World Federation of the Deaf is: A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere! The organization encourages all people to learn sign language. #pcssdproud #serveall

PCSSD wishes our Jewish community an easy fast on this Yom Kippur. #pcssdproud #serveall

September is Attendance Awareness Month. More than 25% of students were chronically absent last year, putting them at higher risk of not learning to read and eventually dropping out. That is up from 15% before the pandemic. https://trst.in/iWO4ud #pcssdproud #serveall

It's officially the first day of Fall! #pcssdproud #serveall

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Did you know that suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 10-14 year olds? It is also the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S. https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults #pcssdproud #serveall

It's football Friday and all 4 high schools are in action! Good luck MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS! Reminder: tickets can be purchased online (https://gofan.co/) and games are live-streamed (https://trst.in/rqkbXA) #pcssdproud #serveall

REMINDER! Schools will be closed on Monday, September 25 for parent/teacher conferences. Conferences are open from 12 - 6 pm at each school. District offices will be open for normal business hours (8 am - 4:30 pm). #pcssdproud #serveall

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The CDC encourages families to model healthy lifestyles by establishing sleep routines, developing health eating habits, and moving more as a family. #pcssdproud #serveall

PCSSD is seeing growth in areas of education related to STEM. The district has seen math proficiency scored 4 times that state average and some elementary schools are seeing proficiency growth by as much as 30%! #pcssdproud #serveall

September is Better Breakfast Month. HealthyChildren.org has a few suggestions for breakfast rather than cereal: hardboiled eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt, smoothies, granola bars, and bagels with cream cheese. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Breakfast-for-Learning.aspx #pcssdproud #serveall

Today is National IT Professionals Day. Thank you to the PCSSD IT Department for their work to keep things running smoothly across the District. #pcssdproud #serveall

Today is National Voter Registration Day! You must fill out a voter registration application and receive a voter ID card from your county clerk in order to be eligible to vote. Learn more here: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information #pcssdproud #serveall

Support the Robinson softball team and order a Senator athletics shirt today! This is a fundraiser for the softball team. Order your shirt no later than October 1 and the shirts will be delivered on October 13. Click here to order: https://rhsaschoolshirt23.itemorder.com/shop/product/34459858/

Baker Families: Bronco Bunch PTO will be hosting a Spirit Night at the Purple Cow on Chenal Pkwy on Wednesday, September 20th from 4:00-8:30 p.m. You must mention Baker Elementary upon ordering for our school to earn 10% of sales on premium shakes, burgers, sandwiches, and more! Come out and enjoy the fun while helping us earn some funds!

This week is Arkansas Peace Week! The theme this year is "Make Peace our Natural State." Check the school Facebook pages for Peace Week activities in our schools. https://arkansaspeaceweek.com/ #pcssdproud #serveall

This is National Security Officers Appreciation Week. PCSSD is thankful for our security officers and their dedication to protecting our students and staff across the district. #pcssdproud #serveall

Today is Constitution Day, commemorating this day in 1787 and the signing of the United States Constitution by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. #pcssdproud #serveall

Today is Thank a Police Officer Day! Thank you to the dedicated men and women who serve and protect our communities across central Arkansas. #pcssdproud #serveall