BAKER ELEMENTARY
Friday, October 2, 2020
Hello Baker Families -
As you are aware, Dr. Christina Hinds' letter distributed on Wednesday stated all elementary students will be required to wear a mask while in school. Per our Governor's most recent Executive Order, this mandate will begin Monday, October 5. In preparation, many classrooms began wearing their mask more often this past week. Students will be able to remove their mask at meal times and when playing outside.
Dr. Christina Hinds brought this resource to your attention in her recent mask update: There are many great tips within this resource that assist the practice of wearing masks. https://www.phoenixchildrens.org/blog/2020/07/10-tips-help-kids-wear-face-masks
Your support is greatly appreciated as we continue to adjust our procedures, focusing on the health and safety of your child.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Respectfully,
Rachel Cimek
Upcoming Dates
Fri, Oct 2 - Progress Reports via Parent Portal at 4:00 PM
Mon, Oct 5 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Virtual or by Phone
Wed, Oct 7 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Virtual or by Phone
Thurs, Oct 8 - Free Flu Clinic Group A
Fri, Oct 9 - Free Flu Clinic Group B
Mon, Oct 12 - NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
Wed, Oct 14 - Equipping Parent Workshop Video
Tues, Oct 27 - Group B - Halloween Activities
Thurs, Oct 29 - Group A - Halloween Activities
Fri, Oct 30 - NO SCHOOL - Staff PD Day
Wed, Nov, 4 - Literacy Night - Virtual Event
Thurs, Nov 19 - Picture Day Group A
Fri, Nov 20 - Picture Day Group B
Nov 25th - Nov 27th - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
THIS WEEK
HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK
SPIRIT WEEK https://www.smore.com/sqtwd-spirit-week-october-5-9
WUS SPORTING EVENT ACCESS https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/wayland-union-high-school-wayland-mi/gam60055ba07f information about this link: access is $10.99 a month or $69.99 a year. Access gets you all sporting events at Wayland.
PARENT / TEACHER CONFERENCES THIS WEEK
Progress Reports
If you are using the Wayland Union Website:
1. Log into waylandunion.org
2. Click the Parent/Student tab at the top of the page
3. Choose "Parent Quick Link"
4. Scroll 3/4 of the way down the page to "Parent Portal Access"
5. Sign In
6. Select a student
7. Choose "Reports" on the left-hand side
8. Choose "1st Trimester Progress Report"
If you are using the school app on your phone:
1. Log into the app
2. Choose "Reports" on the left-hand side
3. Choose Student
4. Choose "1st Trimester Progress Report"
FYI - Progress Reports & Report Cards
Free Flu Clinic For All WUS Students
October Lunch Menu
"Plan B" Pick Up Procedure
- Parents will line up outside of gate
- Parents will be let inside the gate at 3:55
- Parents will give their child full name and teacher's name to the staff member who will be standing by the outside wall between the gate and the door.
- Staff will radio inside to have your child come from their holding area in the hallway to the outside door
- Parent will sign the child out on the table
- A staff member will verify the child is with the correct parent
- Parent will exit around the outside of the benches through the gate
Please remember this will go slowly at first. It may take a few days for the students to get the hang of the new inside procedure.
We will be using this system as the weather progresses to winter.
Hand2Hand
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In the "Great Read Aloud Books for Young Readers" session parents will learn about different types of books that help children foster their reading skills and make reading fun. Parents will also learn activities they can do with their young reader to encourage lifelong reading habits. This workshop will include lots of examples of great read alouds that parents and children can share and read together at home.
Niki Barnes
Media Teacher
Baker & Steeby Elementary
Halloween Happenings
Halloween activities at Baker are scheduled for the following dates:
Tuesday, October 27 - Group B
Thursday, October 29 - Group A
Students should wear their costume to school. They will be in their costumes all day. There will be no changing or teacher's assisting with costume changes. This year costumes should be VERY SIMPLE.
The following should be considered while choosing a costume to wear to school.
- Face Masks MUST still be worn with this costume
- Costumes will be worn all day
- Shoes should be comfortable; avoid high heeled princess shoes or heavy boots
- Instruction will still be happening
- Bathroom concerns - using the restroom easily without costume restrictions
We also ask that costumes be age appropriate and not too “scary”. Costumes should be fun but we ask that you avoid monsters or creatures that are bloody, vicious or are associated with current events that might be frightening to young children.
Parents may want to consider Halloween clothing, jewelry and hair attire instead of a cumbersome costume.
REMINDER—No guns, swords or weapons of any kind are permitted in school.