Every Tuesday in October will be Lucky Tray Day at all PCSSD elementary schools! Students need to check the bottom of their trays to look for the winning sticker. If you have the lucky tray, you win a prize from Chartwells! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD has an important issue coming to voters on the November 2, 2021 ballot. We are asking voters for permission to use mills (already approved) to build and improve facilities across the District. In the Robinson feeder, we'll be able to expand Baker elementary and Robinson high to larger facilities!
Learn more: pcssd.org/page/building-for-the-future
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5th graders at BAKER ELEMENTARY proudly showed off their new AVID shirts last week. Once a month, students (and staff) can show their AVID spirit by wearing a college or AVID-inspired shirt. Learn more about AVID: https://www.pcssd.org/page/avid
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Tomorrow (end of day) is the deadline to purchase insurance for your student's Chromebook. The insurance covers accidental damage, broken screens, water damage, loss, and theft while in the possession of the student. Learn more/Sign up here: https://schooldevicecoverage.com/signup
Giant spiders, objectives, morning messages, essential questions, phonemic awareness, math, reading, and Lexia!!!!! A morning in the life of a Baker student.
National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy. First observed in 2012, it has quickly gained momentum ever since. Nearly 4.5 million voters have registered to vote on the holiday to date. Register now: https://www.nonprofitvote.org/states/arkansas/
Mrs. Garmon’s class arrived at the Zuckerman farm ready to study Charlotte’s Web.
Mrs. Garmon’s class was surprised by the classroom transformation! Today kicked off their study of Charlotte’s Web.
Respectful, Responsible, Motivated and Committed too -- 2021-2022 Baker Elementary PBIS Kick-Off for Families! follow the link for all things PBIS. https://bit.ly/BakerPBISinfo21-22
September's STEM is LIT! Challenge combines literacy and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) lessons. Students at BAKER ELEMENTARY are practicing their skills. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Support and connection bring students into our school buildings as active participants in their education. School can be a safe space even when things are tough outside the classroom. #schooleveryday #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Human Resources Professional Appreciation Day and we want to say a big thank you to the incredible PCSSD Human Resources team. This department works tirelessly to ensure our schools and offices work efficiently. Thank you, staff! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Many PCSSD schools participated in Peace Week. This year's theme was "Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world." The activities focused on promoting peacemaking in our society and spreading compassion, kindness, and hope in our community.
The Every Kid Outdoors program offers FREE National Park Passes to 4th graders across the U.S. This pass allows free access to national parks, including the 8 in Arkansas. The annual program is provided by the National Park Service and lasts until Aug. 31. https://everykidoutdoors.gov
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Sleep is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that we should all be consistent with our bedtime routines, remove electronic devices from the bedroom, and make sure the room is dark and quiet.
September is Better Breakfast Month. Studies have shown that kids who eat breakfast have higher test scores and their schoolwork can suffer because they have a harder time focusing and can become more tired without eating breakfast. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This past week these 2nd Grade chefs cooked up some author’s purpose because it’s all about P.I.E. (Persuade, Inform and Entertain). After learning all about author’s purpose, they practiced reading passages and sorted them into the correct P.I.E. plate.
REMINDER! Future Senator Cheer Clinic will be held Saturday, October 2 from 9am - 12pm at the Robinson Champion Center for PreK - 7th graders.
Registration is $30 and must be complete by Sept. 25 to guarantee a shirt for the performance on October 8. However, registration will be accepted at the door on the day of the clinic.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXemtClAbuqx0on6CjQ_O4TvxudXnE-iU59FwD2L4g0nXDlA/viewform
Name that Number!!! Ms. Fountain's math class had to use 5 cards to create a problem to reach the target number. The object is to use multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, exponents, brackets, and parenthesis to create a problem using as many cards as possible.
UAMS will host an online Q&A panel regarding Students & COVID-19 this evening (Monday, Sept. 20) from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Parents, teachers, and school administrators are invited. More information on the panelists as well as a link to the meeting can be found here: uamshealth.com/students-and-covid-19/
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