Baker Buzz February 28, 2019
All Things Baker!
Principal's Message!
I just wanted to start with a thank you to all the students and teachers who worked so hard to prepare for and compete in the UIL competition last week. I am so tremendously proud of all of the dedication and how well you all represented Baker!
I was out last week for a training and missed seeing all the fabulous smiling faces and getting those wonderfully warm hugs. I missed watching the students learning and all the growth I know they achieve each and every week. I love the growth mindset the kiddos and teachers embrace day after day and week after week. We only get better and grow when we know that we can! This is something I see everyday and what keeps Baker Elementary School, Where Kindness is King . . . Simply the Best!!
Sincerely,
Danielle Wallace
Parents of incoming 6th graders (2019-2020) Information Meeting!
Please mark your calendar for the incoming 6th grade (2019-2020 school year) parent information night on Monday, February 25, 2019, from 6:00-6:45 p.m. The parent information nights will be held at the following campuses:
Rogers MS - students zoned for Rogers 2019-2020
Reynolds MS - students zoned for Reynolds 2019-2020
Hays MS will hold a parent information night at PHS
Date: February 25th
Times: 6-6:45 p.m.
Location: see above
Please be aware that school zoning will be communicated to parents prior to February 25, 2019.
Middle School Band "Try the Instrument Day"
(Hays, Reynolds & Rogers Incoming 6th)
March 2nd
We would like to invite all current 5th graders interested in becoming a part of the Hays, Reynolds and Rogers MS Band to attend our upcoming Instrument Test Drive Date on Saturday, March 2nd from 8:30am until 3pm. To sign up for a 30 minute time block, please go to www.prosperbandsignup.com and fill out the Google Form link. If you have any questions, please contact a Reynolds or Rogers Band Director or if you are not able to make that date.
The process takes around 45-60 minutes and gives the opportunity for students to try all of the band instruments available. Each parent and student will sit down with a qualified director who introduces the band instruments. By the end of the session, your student will know what instrument best fits them and which instrument they will be most successful. No prior instrumental music experience is necessary to join the band. See you there!
Orchestra "Try the Instruments Day"
(Hays, Reynolds & Rogers Incoming 6th & 7th)
March 2nd
Interested in joining Orchestra? Students who will be in middle school next school year and want to learn how to play the violin, viola, cello or bass are invited to the orchestra's "Try the Instruments Day" where they will meet the orchestra directors and learn more about the PISD orchestra program. They will even have the opportunity to try each instrument! Click here to sign up for a time.
Date: March 2nd
Time: 9:00am-12:30pm (by appointment)
Location: Prosper HS
Read Across America Day!!
Boot Scoot News!
Hello Baker Family,
Thank you so much for all your donations and for signing up to volunteer for our dance next Friday night. We are getting so excited!
We still have a few spots available for face painting between 7:30-8:30 (No need to fear! Liz Branham has set it up where the kids can choose between 2 options only!)
Also, if you haven't yet turned in your donations, the cart will still be there tomorrow!
Sign Ups
Thank you again!
Baker PTO Family Dance Committee
Public Safety Night
(All Grade Levels)
March 5th
Come out and support the Prosper Eagles Softball team at their first District 6A game! Prosper Softball will be honoring PISD Police Officer Patrick Turner and all active/retired First Responders & Military. All First Responders and Military get in free with ID. First Responders in uniform are encouraged to come onto the field to be honored during the playing of the National Anthem. Prosper ISD Police will be at the games collecting donations for the Patrick Turner Memorial Scholarship Fund. The first pitch will be thrown out by Officer Turner's Mother.
Date: Tuesday, March 5th
Times: 7:00 PM
Location: PHS Softball Field
Let's Talk About Recreation & Leisure! (For Parents of Students with Special Needs)
Everyone needs opportunities to participate in recreation and leisure activities in order to achieve balance and quality of life. Individuals with disabilities often need assistance and encouragement to expand their recreation and leisure activities. Come learn about the importance of developing leisure skills at all ages, encouraging fitness, recreational programs and activities in our area, and more! Justin McCullick and Jamie Linker, our Certified Adapted Physical Educators and Special Olympic Head Coaches, will be our special guests.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 6:30 - 8 PM (Please note change in date from originally scheduled)
Cockrell Elementary, 1075 Escalante Trail
Please RSVP by March 15 through the link below or by emailing Julia Chalker at jtchalker@prosper-isd.net. Childcare is also available by reservation through the same link.
Summer Camp Information!
Book Fair is Coming!
Dino-Mite Spring Book Fair
When: March 1st - March 8th
*The book fair will be open daily from 7:15-3:30
*It will close at noon on Friday the 8th
Special Events:
Open House: 6:00-7:30
We would love to have your help! If you would like to sign up to help with book fair please use the Sign Up Genius link below. There is no experience necessary. :)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084FADAC2FA1FE3-spring2
You can always shop the online fair too! Use the link below to shop online from March 1st - March 17th. All online orders will be delivered to Baker and come home with your child after Spring Break. If you purchase something you want to be a surprise please email Mrs. Calhoun and she will hold those items for you!
Online Fair Link:
http://www.scholastic.com/bf/bakerelementaryschoolspring
If you can any questions please email Mrs. Calhoun at recalhoun@prosper-isd.net.
Camp Invention® is returning to Prosper Independent School District!
(Grades: Incoming 1st-6th)
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!
Camp Pursuit Opportunity!
4th Grade at Work and Play!
Mastering 3D Geometric Shapes in 3rd Grade!
UIL!
Music Fun!
Attention 4th Grade Parents!
Just a quick reminder about 4th grade's upcoming Folk Dance Fun music program on Thursday, February 28 at 6:00PM.
More information is available HERE as well as the Baker music website.
Don't forget to complete the Participation Survey by this Friday, February 8. If you have already completed this form, thank you, no need to complete it again.
Dual Language Parent Information Meeting!
March 5th
If you are interested in enrolling your incoming Kindergartener in Prosper ISD’s Two-Way Dual Language Program, please plan on attending the following required informational meeting:
Date: Tuesday, March 5th
Times: 6:00-7:00 PM
Location: Rucker Elementary
402 South Craig Road, Prosper TX, 75078
Questions? Please contact:
Mrs. Melissa Gassman
Director of Dual Language, LOTE & ESL
imgassman@prosper-isd.net
469-219-2034
Green Ticket Winners!
2nd Graders Working Hard!
2nd Grade Playing Farkle for Subtraction with Regrouping!
Upcoming Dates!
February 25- 5th going to 6th Information Meeting, 6:00 PM, assigned campus
February 28- 4th grade music program, 6:00 PM
March 1- Boot Scoot Dance 6:30 PM
March 1-8 - Spring Book Fair
March 7 - Open House @ 6:00-7:30 pm
March 11-15- Spring Break, No School
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