BAKER ELEMENTARY
Friday, September 16 -- 2022
Welcome to the conclusion of our 4th week together! We are beginning to get into routines that support learning and pour into the relationships forming with your child(ren).
In August, all staff members had the opportunity to attend a training entitled, Capturing Kids' Hearts. Here, we were able to dig into the goal of Capturing Kids' Hearts: Through experiential training, expert coaching, a character-based curriculum for students, and personalized support, Capturing Kids' Hearts equips professionals in K-12 education to implement transformational processes focused on social-emotional wellbeing, relationship-driven campus culture, and student connectedness.
This month, we are focusing on empathy. Please view the monthly family newsletter below. Each month our teachers will pour into these character traits with their students. Additionally, our art teacher, Mrs. Spicer, will create a feature wall, highlighting the trait and engaging students in further discussion.
Thank you for partnering with us as we take a dive into capturing your child's heart. Please join us in having conversations surrounding empathy.
Respectfully,
Rachel Cimek
Check out these Baker Smiles!
Food Fun!
A wonderful example of a Kindergarten classroom social contract
Choice Time is Always a Favorite in Mrs Neely's class!
Having fun in gym class
Enjoying the beautiful weather
Look at our fabulous recess crew!
Amazing handwriting!
Upcoming Dates
SEPTEMBER
Mon, Sept 19 - 6:30pm WEPA Meeting at Steeby's Library
Fri, Sept 23 - Muffins in the Morning (more info coming)
Fri, Sept 30 - WEPA Walk-A-Thon
Fri, Sept 30 - Homecoming Football Game
Fri, Sept 30 - Progress Report Published to Infinite Campus Parent Portal
OCTOBER
Wed, Oct 5 - Fall Count Day - Please ensure your child is here today!
Mon, Oct 10 - NO SCHOOL - No Students - Professional Learning for Staff
Mon, Oct 10 - Parent + Teacher Conferences
Wed, Oct 12 - Parent + Teacher Conferences
Mon, Oct 17 - 6:30pm WEPA Meeting at Steeby's Library
Wed, Oct 26 - Flu Clinic (more information coming)
NOVEMBER
Thurs, Nov 3 - Picture Retakes
Wed, Nov 9 - Literacy Night
Fri, Nov 18 - Report Cards published to portal
Mon, Nov 21 - 6:30pm WEPA Meeting at Steeby's Library
Wed, Nov 23 -- Fri, Nov 25 THANKSGIVING BREAK
Parent Drop Off Reminder
Please make sure your child is ready to exit the vehicle when you are between the large cones.
This includes being out of seatbelts/carseats with backpacks on and last kisses and hugs completed.
If your child cannot exit the vehicle independently (open the door, climb out of the vehicle) please park in the front lot or across the street and walk your student to the drop off door.
Please do not park in the staff parking lot.
Give a Pair!
Sometimes extras are needed if a student wears sandals on gym day or if their shoes get wet or muddy during the school day.
School Times 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Drop Off Lane - Begins at 8:55 AM
Pick Up - Gates open at 3:55 PM - All students should be picked up no later than 4:00 PM. We will close the gates at 4:00 and begin making calls home to ensure we are able to dismiss buses at a reasonable time.