Baker Elementary

STEM is an important initiative across PCSSD that encourages students to collaborate, persevere and think critically. The monthly STEM is LIT challenges combine reading with STEM lessons to understand how everything works together. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Mrs. Phillips, our AVID Teacher/Interventionist, taught a lesson in 2nd grade using AVID strategies. Students were divided into groups and worked together to annotate the text in order to find the central idea. The students then summarized the story and shared similarities and differences with their classmates.

Need a pick me up to boost your mood this week? This week's Mood Boost Cafe word is HAPPY. Eating bright-colored vegetables will not only make your body happy, but it will brighten your mood too! https://www.pcssd.org/page/chartwells-k12 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD has been implementing PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) to teach kids behavioral expectations, just as we teach about other subjects. This system has improved learning and behavioral outcomes for all students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Did you know that PCSSD is an AVID school district? We emphasize career and college readiness through strategies and programs at each grade level to encourage critical thinking and practice organizational and note taking skills. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Good morning Baker Parents, Since we have recently ended the 2nd quarter, we wanted to share a few reminders regarding Baker's Honor's Assembly awards. Have a wonderful day!

January is School Board Appreciation Month. Thank you to Eli Keller for his service to PCSSD and our students. In his spare time, Mr. Keller enjoys exercising. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

January is School Board Appreciation Month. Thank you to Heather Smith for her service to PCSSD and our students. In her spare time, Ms. Smith enjoys fishing, hunting, golfing and traveling to the lake an beach with her family. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD is committed to providing students with learning experiences to prepare them for college/career readiness. If you would like to join our PCSSD family, school choice applications are accepted through May 1. https://www.pcssd.org/page/school-choice #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is Kid Inventors Day! PBIS Kids recently sent instructions for making a bottle thermometer - what a fun way to incorporate STEM into at-home activities! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the impact he had on our country. He was a leader in the Civil Rights movement and across America. Today we celebrate his life and lasting impact. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Join us on Monday, February 13 from 5:30 pm - 7 pm for an OPEN HOUSE at Robinson Middle School! What to expect: •Live Entertainment throughout the evening! #The Senex Jazz Band, Senator Cheer, The #SingingSenators 7th/8th Choir, and featured speakers will perform on the RMS cafetorium stage! •6-8th grade students currently attending RMS and families will enjoy perusing the building, visiting displays showcasing programs' recent student work, and will turn in course selection forms for 2023-24 year. •5th graders at Baker, Chenal, Lawson, & Robinson Elementary can explore elective course offerings, meet teachers, and turn in their course selection forms.

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking is a broad term meaning the use of force/fraud/coercion to exploit another person for the purpose of forced labor or sex trafficking. www.state.gov/what-is-trafficking-in-persons #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Just a reminder PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. We will resume operations on Tuesday, January 17. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD and Chartwells have developed an engaging program called Mood Boost Café designed to help students make a correlation between their food and their mood: Alert, Calm, Confident, Happy, Smart & Strong https://www.pcssd.org/article/960493 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy Friday! We are dancing into a 3-day weekend! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

January is School Board Appreciation Month. Thank you to Tina Ward for her service to PCSSD and our students. In her spare time, Ms. Ward enjoys kickboxing and spending time with friends and family. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

For families not zoned for PCSSD but wish to attend one of our schools, School Choice is an option. School Choice allows students K-12 to attend school in a nonresident district. Applications are accepted through May 1. https://www.pcssd.org/page/school-choice #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

K-2 Parents: We will continue our Winter NWEA Map testing tomorrow morning. Please be sure that your student's device is plugged in tonight so that they bring them to school fully charged tomorrow. Be sure to ensure a good night's rest for your student so they are ready to go for Math testing tomorrow. Thank you!

Today is National Arkansas Day! We celebrate our beautiful state and all it has to offer. https://trst.in/8iVNnz #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence