Today begins Computer Science Education Week. This vastly growing field of study plays a vital and necessary role in our of lives. How do you see computer science represented in your daily life? #pcssdproud #serveall
December is Read a New Book Month! We asked our teacher librarians to share a recent book and why they loved it. Lani Allenbaugh from ROBINSON HIGH read "Be That Way" by Hope Larson. She enjoyed reading about the life a high school student in the late 90s. #pcssdproud #serveall
Throughout December, we'll share tips on how important proper nutrition is for all ages.
Tip #1: Foods that are rich in fiber, protein, & healthy fats keep the body feeling full longer, providing energy to focus and stay alert throughout the day.
Source: https://trst.in/EMho2z.
#pcssdproud #serveall
It's that time of year again! Please join us tomorrow evening for our Anunnal Baker Bazaar economics event in the Robinson Middle School Cafeteria from 5:30-7:00 pm. It's a cash-only event, so stop by the ATM before arriving. Shops usually sell out very quickly, so get there early to be sure you get access to students' handmade goods! Click the link or scan the QR code for more information about this year's shops and goods.
https://bit.ly/BakerBazaar23
Baker 5th-grade students were excited to participate in awesome learning that was truly out of this world last week! Click the link to see highlights of their learning activities from StarBase. A huge thank you to 5th-grade teachers, parents, and students for making this such an engaging and memorable learning experience!
https://bit.ly/bakerstarbas23
Today is World AIDS Day. It's a day of awareness and support for those who are battling and those who have lost their battle with AIDS. "Let Communities Lead" is the theme for World AIDS Day 2023. #pcssdproud #serveall
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge those experiencing homelessness. As many as 2.5 million youth per year experience homelessness. Learn how to help, email Dr. John McCraney, PCSSD homeless liaison: jmccrane@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #serveall
GivingTuesday is a worldwide day of giving, so why not give back to our teachers? Every donation you make to a teacher’s classroom request on DonorsChoose will be matched by at least 50% today! Let's help our PCSSD teachers! https://www.donorschoose.org #pcssdproud #serveall
On November 28, all projects on DonorsChoose will be matched by at least 50%! We hope you'll make plans to find a PCSSD teacher and help with a project. Don't see your teacher on the list? Encourage them to make one before Tuesday! https://trst.in/CgozTe #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy this break and spend time with loved ones. What's your favorite dish at Thanksgiving? Let us know! #pcssdproud #serveall
November is National American Indian Heritage Month (NAIHM). In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November as NAIHM. Check out interesting and historical about Native American culture: https://www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov #pcssdproud #serveall
Have you heard the news? Baker Elementary will receive $35,800 from the Arkansas Department of Education (DESE)! Baker finished as Top 5% Performer on student assessment results from the 2022-2023 school year. The amount that Baker received was based on student enrollment.
More details: https://baker.pcssd.org/article/1345497
Just a reminder, schools will be closed November 20 - 24 and district offices will be closed November 23 - 24. Enjoy the week off! We'll see you back in school on Monday, November 27. #pcssdproud #serveall
Planning a trip can be stressful for kids, so why not include them in the process? When your kids are actively involved in the planning process, they're more excited once the trip takes place! Check out how Molly of Denali uses reading and writing skills to help her family plan a trip. https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/planning-a-trip-let-your-child-help
National Adoption Day aims to raise awareness of those children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States. On this day, courts and organizations across the country open their doors to finalize and celebrate adoptions from foster care. #pcssdproud #serveall
We are so thankful for our amazing substitute teachers! Our subs provide a critical link in educating our school-children by continuing to provide quality education to students in the temporary absence of regular classroom educators. #pcssdproud #serveall
Week 2 of high school playoffs continues tonight. We have one team standing in the playoff race - MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH! Good luck, Comets, against Parkview High. Don't forget you can catch all games on our live stream: https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network #pcssdproud #serveall
National Family Literacy Month is celebrated during the month of November. National Family Literacy Month is an opportunity for families to learn and read together. It also celebrates the work literacy programs do to empower families. #pcssdproud #serveall
Tomorrow is the last day for Coin Wars! It has been such a tight race all week. Today the 1st grade pulled a win, followed very closely by Kindergarten and 2nd grade. It’s still any grade’s game if they “show out” tomorrow! Who will win that grand prize of a December party and bragging rights of Coin Wars champ?
Today’s online contributions are still SABOTAGE only. Starting tomorrow AM, online will be positive points only. Donate here for that last attempt for a win by 1 PM.
https://broncobunchpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/263232
These funds will be used all year long to directly benefit students and staff. We truly appreciate all the support this week!
Good evening Baker Families! Please see the flyer for tomorrow's modified lunch schedule. If you have students in multiple grade levels, be sure to let the staff members know when you check in so we can pull each student to join you for lunch at the same time. Be sure to bring cash or check for meal payment tomorrow. There won't be an option to pay online or use a card for payment during the scheduled lunch times. We can hardly wait to have you join us!
