Baker Buzz, April 1
All Things Baker!
Principal's Message!
Most of all I realized that I am so thankful for everything and everyone that touches my life. I realized that I do not tell the people that impact me that enough. So my promise for the rest of the year is to let you know how thankful I am for you all! I am so very thank you for continuing our journey to make Baker Elementary, Where Kindness is King . . . Simply the Best!
Danielle Wallace
Hope Squad Coming to Prosper...
In Prosper ISD the social and emotional health of our students is a top priority as evidence of our Prosper ISD Strategic Plan. We collectively worked together with students, staff, parents, Prosper ISD School Board, and the community to decide what our school district found to be of utmost importance.
Born out of our Prosper ISD Strategic Plan was a call to implement a program at the middle school and high school level to combat the stifling effects of mental health. A large group of PISD leaders and teachers attended training to learn more about Hope Squad coming to Prosper. The team was blown away by Hope Squad which is a peer-to-peer program that partners with local mental health and community agencies. Hope Squad is about shifting the culture of schools and making it acceptable to openly discuss mental health in an effort to gain assistance before making a life-changing decision. Students nominate students to be part of Hope Squad. These students are then trained to be active listeners so they may help and respond to peers who are struggling with emotional issues such as depression and suicide.
Please join us on April 3, 2019, at 6:30-7:30 pm for a follow-up collaborative Town of Prosper meeting that will discuss the next steps in Prosper ISD and the Town of Prosper will take to work on suicide prevention. The meeting will be held at Prosper Town Hall.
Drew Watkins
Prosper Eagle Theatre Co Presents "To See The Stars"
April 2nd
Based on real people and true events, "To See The Stars" is about the Shirtwaist Strike of 1909, where 20,000 women decided to stand up to their bosses, society and the law. Come see this relevant tale of what these women won and the price they paid for fighting for is right. April 2, 3, 4 at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $10 Adults and $8 for students, in the Prosper High School Black Box.
Date: April 2, 3, 4
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: PHS Black Box
Incoming Kindergarten Information!
We will use our online student information system, Infosnap, for student registration. This process allows us to better serve our new families joining Prosper ISD. The link for Infosnap will be made available to families Monday, April 1, 2019, on the Prosper ISD website at www.prosper-isd.net.
PISD Athletic Summer Camps
- Registration will open April 1, 2019
- Credit Card payment required at time of registration
- Processing fees apply
- No Refunds
- Sign your child up for camps based on his/her Fall 2019 grade level
- All camps will be held at Prosper High School athletic facilities
- All PISD coaches are certified in First Aid and CPR with AED and have maintained annual concussion training.
Parent Education Opportunity!
(For Parents of Students with Special Needs)
April 4th
Come hear about important legal issues that special needs families should be aware of, including guardianship, supported decision making, special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, and more. Tresi Weeks from the nonprofit Texas GPS will be our guest speaker. Event will be held at the Prosper ISD Administration Building in the Board Room, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2019
Time: 6:30 - 8 PM
Location: Prosper ISD Admin Bldg - Board Room
Please RSVP HERE or email Julia Chalker by April 3rd.
Childcare is also available by reservation HERE.
Bond Information, FAQ!
Click the link below to view the UPDATED frequently asked questions online.
Relay for Life Information and Dress-Up Days!
Camp Pursuit!
June 3rd
Prosper ISD GT Department is excited to announce this summer's Camp Pursuit. Camp Pursuit promises to feature our STEAM-iest, most creative, and most inspiring courses yet. And as a valued NuMinds partner, we're delighted to offer Gifted Minds Prosper members $25 off admission. All families can enjoy an additional $25 early bird discount when they enroll by Friday, March 1st at 11:30 p.m.
Camp Invention!
June 17th
Camp Invention® is returning to Prosper Independent School District! In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF), Prosper ISD GT Department is pleased to offer the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention® program to ALL children entering first through sixth grade. It’s an exciting, weeklong summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Children work together to create solutions to real-world problems and build critical 21st-century skills while rotating through several high-energy, hands-on modules. The week begins on June 17, 2019, with Natalie Stevens serving as Director of the ALL-NEW 2019 program, Supercharged!
Download Flyer
Register today using promo code INNOVATE25L to save $25 (expires 3/22) or PLAY15LISTING to save $15 (expires 5/10) OFF $275. Every registration includes a complimentary Camp Invention t-shirt. Availability is limited, so visit www.invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to secure your child’s spot today!
Rock N' Roll Rocketry Event!
It’s science! It’s math! It’s history...and quite literally, it’s a BLAST! In our Rock ’n' Roll Rocketry event, students will explore some of the principles of Newton’s Laws of Motion and the aerodynamics of flight as they construct and fly their own model rockets. We’ll discuss the critical issues of safety, collaboration, and design as we work to tackle the rocket challenge-- culminating in a spectacular launch party!
This event is for 4th - 8th graders. See the flyer for more information and register at:
Parenting in the Digital Age!
Presented by Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County, please follow the link below to get more information!
Green Tickets and Baker's Best!
Daddy Daughter Dance!
World Down Syndrome Day Recognition!
Special Guest Dallas Cowboy, Blake Jarwin!
Exploring Animal Characteristics!
Kinder Hard Work!
2nd Grade Scholars!
Service Project!
Ms. Harrison's Classes!
Upcoming Dates!
April 1-5 - Relay for Life Dress Up Week (see specific days below)
April 1: Sportswear Day: Let's tackle cancer!
April 2: Western Day: Give cancer the boot!
April 3: Crazy Day (crazy hair, socks, etc): PISD is CRAZY to find a cure!
April 4: Luau Day: Let's lei away cancer!
April 5: Pajama Day: Put cancer to sleep!
April 5- 4th grade Austin trip
April 8-12 - National School Library Week, We love Mrs. Calhoun and Mrs. Manning!
April 9-10- STAAR Testing (4th and 5th Grade): Campus Closed all week to visitors, no visitors for lunch from April 8-12. Thank you for your support!
April 19 - No School (Student & Staff Holiday)
April 22 - No School (Bad Weather Make-Up Day)
April 26- Baker's Best 8:00 AM, Gym
John A. Baker Elementary School
Email: dlwallace@prosper-isd.net
Website: https://www.prosper-isd.net/baker
Location: 3125 Bluewood Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: 469-219-2120
Twitter: @BakerElem