Baker Buzz May 4, 2020
All Things Baker!
Principal's Message!
Hello All,
First, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the sweet well wishes and kind words that I received for Principal Appreciation Day. One tiny good thing about you all not being here is you could not see me ugly cry as I perused all the wonderful surprises! To see all of the fresh faces, sweet notes, and gorgeous pictures, that you took the time to send, warmed my heart and soul more than you know! Second, if you have not guessed by now, I miss you tremendously! I can tell you again how beautifully you all have done with eLearning and how well everyone is handling the situation because, that has been the case every week from the beginning of the quarantine! I am even more impressed however, with the strength of spirit and positivity that you have displayed and continue to display during this trying time! Baker is beyond the best!
Thank you again for allowing me to come to work every day loving what I do and loving the people I am honored to serve! While this is not the way I want to be serving you, it is still such a privilege to be a part of this family!
Please continue to reach out with any concerns or questions and we will continue to reach out with any updates and/or information! Please remember, at Baker Elementary, we believe In a World Where You Can Be Anything . . . Be Kind!
Miss you all more than words!
Danielle Wallace
Baker Supply Lists!
Prosper ISD's First Paraprofessional of the Year is Baker's Very Own Amber Dickens!
Children's Book Week!
Baker Families,
Children's Book Week is May 4th-7th and we will be celebrating virtually! Please see the attached choice board for things you can do to celebrate at home. All participation and activities are completely optional! If you do participate please send me any pictures or videos!!
Thanks!
Mrs. Calhoun (recalhoun@prosper-isd.net)
Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8!
Special Education Update!
Message From Mrs. Calhoun! New Resources!
We now have a new E-book and audiobook platform in PISD! It is called Sora and can be accessed through the student portal and by downloading the Sora app on a device. Please take a minute to watch the videos linked below showing step by step directions of how to use Sora online and on the app.
CLICK HERE to learn about the Sora app.
CLICK HERE to learn how to access Sora through the Student Portal.
Hope Squad Suggestions!
Community Resources!
New to PISD Student Registration!
Six Flags Read to Succeed Information!
If you have already set up a Six Flags Read to Succeed account make sure that all hours are logged by April 17th at the latest. If your child is still wanting to log hours to earn a ticket, but has not set up an account, Six Flags Read to Succeed has made it possible to still participate! Please follow these directions if you need to set up an account:
- Register child at sixflags.com/books using code KHEJS
- By April 17, complete the online reading log for your child.
- We will email parents their Six Flags Over Texas directly in May.
If you have any questions contact Mrs. Calhoun (recalhoun@prosper-isd.net).
1st Grade!!
2nd Grade!
4th Grade!
5th Grade!
Ms. Rice's Cooking Class!
Ms. Rice's Cooking Class!
Ms. Rice's Cooking Class!
Ongoing eLearning Resources!
Frequently Asked Questions
For answers to some frequently asked questions, in light of the facility closures and eLearning.
eLearning Highlights
We would love to hear directly from our parents about the innovative learning in which your children are participating to be considered for submissions in our weekly PISD Highlights and the Spring/Summer PISD Highlights Magazine. If you are willing to share a description, and possibly a picture or two, to be considered for our weekly PISD Highlights and/or the PISD Highlights Magazine, please complete the form below.
Retrieving Student Google/Email Account Information & How to Rock eLearning
Click the button below to learn how to retrieve student google/email account information and how to rock eLearning.
https://sites.google.com/prosper-isd.net/pisd-home-learning/home
Library Resources and Reference Desk Hours
The library services department has a website of curated resources to assist families at home with students' literacy, research, and information needs.
Literacy and Reading Resources
Librarian Virtual Reference Desk
Technical Support & Chromebooks
If you are in need of technical support for district equipment or assistance with the online platform, please email us at HomeHelp@prosper-isd.net or call 469-219-2444 for help. We are monitoring the phone between the hours of 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday during regular school business days. Please leave a detailed voice message and a contact number where we can contact you. Outside of those hours please feel free to send an email to HomeHelp@prosper-isd.net and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please use any device that has a Chrome web browser that you might have at home to access Prosper ISD eLearning. If you need a Chromebook for your students eLearning needs and haven't already picked one up, please contact HomeHelp@prosper- isd.net to arrange a time at Central Administration between 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm, Monday through Friday during regular school business days.
If the Chromebook that you borrowed from the district is no longer working or is having issues or you need a Chromebook for your students eLearning needs, please contact HomeHelp@prosper-isd.net between 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm, Monday through Friday during regular school business days to arrange support.
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