Baker Elementary

🎓 AVID Wednesday Spotlight: WICOR in Action! ✏️📚

The foundation of AVID techniques is the WICOR framework — Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading — and it was on full display at Sylvan Hills High School.

In Mrs. Bridges’ history class, students explored industrialization and its impact on countries worldwide. After reading about the topic in class, they dug deeper through research, organized their findings into visual models, collaborated on large‑scale posters, and used inquiry to understand how global events shaped the modern world.

👕 Don’t forget to wear your college or career shirt tomorrow and celebrate the strategies that help our scholars think critically and dream big.

#AVID #WICOR #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 4 hours ago, PCSSD

Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground

Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground as she researches from a laptop. Other students are researching behind her.

Students putting their desks together to research on laptops and write on a large paper.

Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground as she researches from a laptop. Another students is researching beside her.

The Pulaski County Special School District Health Center is open and ready to serve you with unmatched convenience. Mainline Health partners offer comprehensive care for both students and staff:
🩺 Primary Care: Quick, easy access for physicals, sick visits, chronic care management, immunizations, and general wellness.
🧠 Behavioral Health: Confidential, on-site support for your mental health needs.
👇 Watch this video to see hours, services, and book your visit today using the link in the video description:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgcFuUsvj5M
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 8 hours ago, PCSSD

It’s National School Breakfast Week, and you don't have to try green eggs and ham like Mrs. Neal's class. 🍳 Breakfast is FREE for every single student in PCSSD starting this school year!

According to the School Nutrition Association, students who eat breakfast are more likely to:
📈 Reach higher achievement levels in reading and math
📝 Score higher on standardized tests
🎯 Have better concentration and memory
🏃‍♂️ Maintain a healthy weight and stay alert

We are proud to fuel our students' minds and bodies! Way to go, Mrs. Neal and Sherwood Elementary, for this fun memory. #PCSSDProud #ServeAll #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #ReadAcrossAmerica

4 days ago, PCSSD

A student in a green t-shirt takes a bite of green scrambled eggs from a white plate that also holds a slice of ham.

A white paper plate on a wooden desk contains a serving of bright green scrambled eggs and two slices of ham, served with a teal plastic fork.

A smiling student in a maroon dress sits at her desk, holding a teal fork with a bite of ham as she prepares to eat.

A teacher smiles while holding a stack of Dr. Seuss books, including The Cat in the Hat, Fox in Socks, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, and Green Eggs and Ham.

A young student in a white hoodie sits at a desk, looking down at a plate of green eggs and ham with a hand over her mouth, appearing amused or surprised.

The Spring Book Fair is coming to the Baker Media Center March 2–6! Sign up today to volunteer!

Create an eWallet or preview the fair using the link below. Volunteer info will be shared soon.

Thanks for supporting our Book Fair!

11 days ago, Georgette Sierra

PCSSD is aware of the concerns being raised by Lifetouch. PCSSD had an agreement in place prior to all of this new information being released, and the process for providing all school photos had already begun. PCSSD is currently reviewing for potential changes with the agreement, and the district will be considering other options for the next school year.

11 days ago, PCSSD

18 days ago, Georgette Sierra

📚 ATLAS Interim 2 Testing Begins Tomorrow! ✏️
Baker’s 3rd–5th grade students will be taking the ATLAS Interim 2 assessments February 17-20. Testing begins each morning at 8:15 a.m. ⏰

📝 Schedule:

Tuesday: Reading

Wednesday: Writing

Thursday: Math

Friday: Science

✨ Make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and arrives on time each day so they can shine! 🌟

22 days ago, Georgette Sierra

REMINDER: School is closed today for parent-teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences will be held at each school from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Students will return to classes tomorrow. District offices will remain open.

22 days ago, PCSSD

📚 ATLAS Interim 2 Testing is Coming Up! ✏️
Baker’s 3rd–5th grade students will be taking the ATLAS Interim 2 assessments February 17-20. Testing begins each morning at 8:15 a.m. ⏰

📝 Schedule:

Tuesday: Reading

Wednesday: Writing

Thursday: Math

Friday: Science

✨ Make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and arrives on time each day so they can shine! 🌟

23 days ago, Georgette Sierra

School will be out on Monday, February 16, for parent-teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences will be held at each school from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Students will return to classes on Tuesday, February 17. District offices will remain open.

25 days ago, PCSSD

Robinson Wrestling is building a powerful legacy under Coaches Keilan and Grant Patterson — the only all-Black high school wrestling coaching staff in Arkansas. Their leadership has helped propel Robinson athletes to the State Wrestling Tournament, which begins tomorrow. 💪🏽🤼‍♂️

Read a special submission from PCSSD parent Kelly Bittle about their impact on and off the mat: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2705335

#BlackHistoryMonth #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #GoSenators

26 days ago, PCSSD

A photo shows two people sitting close together and smiling at an event. A quote is displayed beside them from Keilan Patterson, Joe T. Robinson High School wrestling head coach, saying their goal is to build athletes’ character beyond winning medals. The graphic includes the PCSSD web address and a “Find Out More” prompt.

📸✨ Baker Picture Day is Coming Up! ✨📸

Mark your calendars! Individual and class pictures will be taken on February 27th.

Parents can visit mylifetouch.com to purchase picture packages.

We can’t wait to see all those bright Baker smiles! 😁💙

26 days ago, Georgette Sierra

Mrs. Anderson was so impressed by how engaged her 2nd-grade art class was while practicing still life drawing! #BestInTheWest

26 days ago, PCSSD

2nd grade practice Still Life drawings. Several students with pencil and paper sitting at a table drawing fruit and flowers.

The Spring Book Fair is coming to the Baker Media Center March 2–6! (The flyer may show Feb 25–Mar 6 for set-up, but shopping begins March 2.)

Create an eWallet or preview the fair using the link below. Volunteer info will be shared soon.

Thanks for supporting our Book Fair!

about 1 month ago, Georgette Sierra

All PCSSD schools and offices will be open and operating on a normal schedule for Tuesday, February 3. After-school activities are expected to resume, but please contact your individual school for confirmation. We know that some students may still be unable to safely travel to school. If your student will be absent, you should contact the school registrar or attendance clerk.

Our maintenance and transportation teams have worked diligently for several days removing snow and ice at our facilities, as well as assessing neighborhood routes for our buses. We have identified several bus routes that will be impacted due to lingering hazardous road conditions. A separate communication will be shared at approximately 6 p.m. for families on impacted bus routes. All other transportation routes will operate normally. Thank you for your incredible support and patience during this latest round of winter weather.

about 1 month ago, PCSSD

Tuesday, February 3. Pulaski County. Schools and offices are OPEN.

All PCSSD schools will be closed on Monday, February 2. Our maintenance crews have made great strides in clearing walkways and parking lots at our facilities, as well as monitoring travel on city and county roadways, and we appreciate their hard work. Due to continued concerns about hazardous road conditions, schools will remain closed. PCSSD Central Office staff and some district employees will return to work. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make these difficult decisions. We plan to continue monitoring the weather and will provide future updates as needed.

about 1 month ago, PCSSD

Monday, February 2. Pulaski County. Schools will be closed. Central Office open.

With a dominant 19–1–1 record and a 4A championship run, Todd Eskola has been selected as NFHS Section 6 Girls Soccer Coach of the Year. Only one coach receives across Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2666524

about 1 month ago, PCSSD

Article cover for Todd Eskola selected as Coach of the Year. The image shows Eskola holding his award certificate

All PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Friday, January 30, due to continued hazardous road and weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. The increased temperatures and sunlight have helped to thaw roadways, and our maintenance crews continue to make progress clearing sidewalks and parking lots at our facilities. Even with these improvements, many of our students and employees would still face potentially dangerous travel conditions. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these difficult decisions. We plan to continue monitoring the weather and will provide future updates as needed.

about 1 month ago, PCSSD

Friday, January 30. Pulaski County. Continued Hazards. Closed.

Cooking at home while the ice melts? You may have a sous chef to chip in. Many elementary students have participated in cooking activities as recently as last week, thanks to Apple Seeds, Inc. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 1 month ago, PCSSD

Students cutting at a table with kale in the foreground

Students at a table with cutting vegetables

A close up of a student cutting a sweet potatoe

A student dumping her cut vegetables into a skillet

A student placing his cutting board in water

A close up of a student using measuring spoons with paprika

An Apple Seeds worker engaging with students at a table

Students measuring out salt and using a lemon squeezer

⛄❄️ Snow Day Alert! ❄️⛄
There will be no school tomorrow due to the hazardous roads.
Stay safe, bundle up, and enjoy a cozy day at home! ☕🧣

📝 We are currently working on an updated testing plan and will share it with families very soon.

💕 From Mrs. Sierra’s family to yours—wishing you a cozy, joy-filled snow day! ❄️☕

about 1 month ago, Georgette Sierra