Baker Bits
Friday, May 7, 2021
Upcoming Dates
Mon, May 10 - Dentist R Us will be at Baker & Steeby
Mon, May 10 - Fri, May 21 - NWEA Testing @ Baker
Fri, June 4 - Last Day of School - HALF DAY - Baker dismisses at noon
Important Note - NWEA Testing at Baker
Our students will be taking the NWEA assessments on their iPads during the next 2 weeks and we need your help.
- Please make sure iPads are fully charged at home prior to coming to school each day.
- Update the ios in settings. If there is not enough memory for an update please delete excess photos on the iPad
- Close all unnecessary apps. (Double tap the home button to view all open apps then swipe them away)
Butterflies Emerging
Ladybug Parties Too
Dentist R Us - May 10
BONUS PARENT WORKSHOP - WEDNESDAY, MAY 19
EMPATHY IS OUR SUPER POWER
Learning to understand and care about the feelings of others is one of the most important steps in a child’s development—and it’s never too early to help little ones build those skills. This beautifully illustrated storybook teaches young kids how to recognize and practice empathy through simple real-life scenarios that are easy for them to understand. It’s written with clear language for adults to read aloud and features discussion questions and activities that encourage kids to talk about what they learned and use it in their lives.
Empathy Is Your Superpower features:
- Empathy heroes—Little superheroes Emmanuel and Emma model easy, age-appropriate ways for kids to practice empathy every day.
- Ways to set a good example—Kids will learn to put themselves in someone else’s shoes, lend a helping hand, and inspire others to do the same.
- Using empathy for life—Tips, reflections, and games will help adults foster empathy in children for their whole lives.
Teach kids to be kind and considerate, with a fun and friendly book about the importance of empathy.
We have books available for parents. Please send a request to mailto:hoffmasters@waylandunion.org to request a book be sent home with your child.
Summer Programming For Grades K-8
Our previously planned programming has been expanded to June 21st-August 13th.
Programming will be held Mondays-Friday (no programming will be held on July 2nd or 5th) from 8 am -Noon at Steeby Elementary School. To Enroll click here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQRJo92Wso1rBZ0c4S0UPhSB6we9EILWaYM_hFT6RmfZXZGQ/viewform
Students will be provided with transportation and meals. Students who were already enrolled in summer programming have been automatically enrolled in this new programming. There are still spots available, on a first-come, first-serve basis for K-5 families to sign up. Communication will be sent to families later this week. Sign-ups for Middle School students will happen through a separate process.
In addition to traditional classroom instruction on Language Arts and Math, students will attend assemblies and programming on science and social studies and potentially participate in field trips. Details are still in the works.
I am still looking for a few teachers and aides to fully staff our summer learning program. Please watch for official postings from Human Resources with directions for applying
There are many opportunities available to all students at WUS. Click the following link to see all opportunities available through Wayland Union Schools. https://www.smore.com/dy3be
May Lunch Menu
Pandemic Extra Food Assistance
Flip Flops & Sandals
Moving???
If your family has moved or will be moving over the summer and not attending Baker or Steeby Elementary next fall, please let us know as soon as possible. You can email Sally Hoffmaster at mailto:hoffmasters@waylandunion.org. As we begin to plan for the 2021/2022 school year, we need to know student counts so we can meet student needs for the upcoming year. We will also need time to process their records and get their files ready to send to the new school.
Kids Read Now Virtual Live Family Reading Event
Kids Read Now, 2021 Program
We are thrilled to announce the Kids Read Now summer reading program to maintain reading skills over the summer. Kids Read Now is a non-profit organization who designed a program to include best practices for reading engagement and growth. We are delighted to partner with this group to provide a high-quality reading program throughout the summer. Kids Read Now will be mailing you a postcard and Parent Guide (or distributed at school). These materials will give you everything you need to know about the program!
Register to attend the live Family Reading Event using the links below. Each event will have the same content presented (the events are not mandatory). Students who follow the instructions inside each book, and report reading eight books will receive a prize and certificate in the fall.
Follow @kidsreadnow on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to keep up with information about the summer program!
Registration Links
May 17th , 2021 at 5:00 p.m. EST https://bit.ly/3vFK3SL
May 18th , 2021 at 6:00 p.m. EST https://bit.ly/3ukZAXR
May 19th , 2021 at 7:00 p.m. EST https://bit.ly/3vFGsUP
May 20th , 2021 at 8:00 p.m. EST https://bit.ly/3ehWQ8j
May 21st , 2021 at 12:00 p.m. EST https://bit.ly/3xOQxk7
Tips, Tricks and Nuggets of Information
With each post, you'll find the document and the link. The document is a great visual for a quick glance. If you are looking for more information, the link will be your best resource.
Below you will find Week #3 for Literacy and Math.