Baker Bulletin
September 20, 2020
Principal Message
Thank you all for another great week! Kindergarten has almost finished exploring all of the letters and sounds of the alphabet. First graders have seen the chicken eggs and are patiently awaiting the chicks! Second grade has been learning about good citizens like Sojourner Truth and Paul Revere. Third graders are exploring the life cycle of the ladybug. Fourth grade went through the writing process with personal narratives. Fifth graders investigated adaptations of animals and plants and showed their level of mastery. We have been busy both in-person and virtually!
Please know that the survey information sent out to virtual learners is extremely important. It helps us make sure we have the right staff in place for all learners. Please fill out the survey on Skyward if your child is or was a virtual learner.
Also, I have been so impressed with our parents. You guys have done an amazing job with the COVID-19 Screener and filling out the form if your child has any symptoms. Please continue to do so because it helps to keep our students, staff, and families as safe as possible. Please remember to go through the questions each morning. The questions can be found here.
As always, please let us know if we fall short in communicating with you. We want this to be a partnership in order for your child to succeed!
Sincerely,
Ashley Gannon
Principal, Baker Elementary
School Pictures
Virtual students can pick up their pre-ordered pictures or proofs on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 8:00 to 12:00.
If you have any questions or problems related to their order or ordering they should contact Lifetouch customer service: 1-800-736-4753
Hours Monday–Friday 8 a.m.– 8 p.m., EST
Chat feature also available at www.mylifetouch.com
Picture Retake Day
Scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2020
COVID-19 Screener
If your child is learning in person, please make sure to go through the Screener questions each day. Here is the link to the Screener. If your child tests positive, has been exposed to a COVID positive individual, or has one or more of the symptoms on the screening questionnaire, use the link at the bottom of the questionnaire to notify the school nurse and do NOT send your child to school until receiving clearance to return from the school nurse.
*If your child has a chronic condition that presents as one of the symptoms on the screening questionnaire, it is recommended that you contact the school nurse and your child's teacher about the chronic symptom so that both of these key school personnel are aware.
GT Referral
The fall referral window for Gifted and Talented Services runs from August to October 1st. If you are interested in referring your student, please see the information below:
Grades K,1,3 & 5:
To refer your students for gifted services please fill out this referral form by October 1, 2020 at 11:59 PM. Students referred will be assessed by the campus gifted specialist in October.
Grades 2 & 4:
The district will administer the CogAT test to all 2nd and 4th grade students in October. Although CogAT is not given to these grade levels specifically for gifted placement, the scores are used as ability data points to help determine the need for gifted services. Should your 2nd or 4th grade student require additional assessment, you will be contacted by the campus GT specialist.
All students that are placed in Gifted and Talented will begin receiving services in January 2021.
Please note: Students may only be referred once per academic year for GT testing.
Curbside Checkout-Library
Counselor Corner
Virtual Learners Needing Technical Assistance
If a virtual learner is having technical issues, you can call 469-219-2444 or email Technologyhomehelp@prosper-isd.net
Blue Crew
1. What is Blue Crew? Blue Crew makes you part of the team! Blue Crew Buddies will be partnered with a Blue Hawk football athlete from RHHS the entire school year. They will be pen pals with their paired RHHS Athlete, writing letters to each other weekly. This program is geared to mentor and build up our elementary buddies.
2. Mail Drop: We will provide a small mailbox, at each campus, for kids to drop their letters in weekly. Our thought is to place it in a common area, like on their way to the cafeteria or gym? In addition, I will deliver letters from the RHHS athlete to their elementary buddy. The best way to do this is for me to deliver to the homeroom teacher's campus mailbox once a week.
Registration link: https://www.bluehawkchampionsclub.org/blue-crew
Lunch Menu for the Week of 9.21-9.25.2020
Join PTO
About Us
Email: aagannon@prosper-isd.net
Website: https://www.prosper-isd.net/Domain/8
Location: 3125 Bluewood Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: 469-219-2120
Twitter: @BakerElem