We are halfway through an exciting Read Across America week! After today's Wacky Wednesday, we will be rocking our clothes containing numbers and letters for 123...Read With Me on Thursday! Then, we close out the week cuddling up with a book in our pajamas on Friday! Be sure to get in on the dress-up fun to encourage a love of reading!
According to Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, eating school breakfast helps *Clue In* to lifelong, healthy eating habits. Find out more about those healthy habits: https://trst.in/7KDb90
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On Maintenance/Grounds Workers Appreciation Day, we celebrate these unsung heroes in education. From ground inspections & repairs to safety compliance for schools & district buildings, maintenance workers ensure our campuses are ready for students & staff! #pcssdproud #serveall
Mardi Gras is the last day to 'let the good times roll' before the fasting season of Lent. The holiday is often marked by delicious food, parades and parties. Drop a 👶 in the comments if you've gotten the "king cake baby" before! #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Mrs. Allenbaugh at ROBINSON HIGH selected Madeleine L'Engle. This female author crafted the beloved sci-fi classic, A Wrinkle in Time. #pcssdproud #serveall
Great School Breakfast News! Arkansas legislators just passed Senate Bill 59, which will allow every public school student in the state to get free breakfast starting with the 25-26 school year. *Clue In* to this exciting update here: https://trst.in/YhM5Fu
Do you have a gamer or music lover in your family? World Hearing Day is all about taking steps toward a lifetime of ear health, like wearing ear plugs during a concert or noise-cancelling ear phones while gaming. Find more tips: https://trst.in/FQ8sdr #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Sanabria from HARRIS ELEMENTARY loves children's author Sharon Creech. Creech was the first person to win both the American Newbery and the British Carnegie Medals. #pcssdproud #serveall
Celebrated on Dr. Seuss' birthday, Read Across America Day is all about sharing the love of reading. This iconic Seuss quote sums it up perfectly: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Davis of MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES loves Nic Stone. This best-selling YA and middle-grade author wrote Dear Martin and Clean Getaway. #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Social Work Month, and the 2025 theme is Compassion + Action. In a school setting, social workers show compassion *and* take action while supporting students' mental health. Thanks for all you do! #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Women's History Month! To celebrate, we will highlight female authors recommended by our very own teacher librarians. Follow along each day to expand your must-read list. #pcssdproud #serveall
Celebrating Young Leaders, Community Spirit, and Economics in Action!
4th Grade Treasurers Avery Mosley, Daric Washington Jr., and 5th Grade Treasurer Ina Patel hosted a fantastic Valentine’s Day fundraiser—raising over $100 in just 2 hours!
A huge thank-you to the Stricklin family for their generous donation, which helped kickstart their budget. These future leaders are already making a difference, with funds going toward an exciting spring event for the students.
Great job, students—keep shining! #StudentLeaders #CommunityPride #FundraiserSuccess
Ramadan begins at sundown tonight (February 28) and ends at sundown on March 30. For Muslims around the world, it is a time of fasting, prayer, spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and community. #pcssdproud #serveall
As we wrap up our Public Schools Week celebration, we want to remind our stakeholders to connect with your local elected officials. Reach out and ask them to support our public schools. Find your local officials here: https://trst.in/9GSK21 #pcssdproud #serveall
Black History Month, Local Black-Owned Business Spotlight: VLS Waste Solutions provides valet trash, recycling, and junk removal with solid customer service. Learn more to see if this is a service you might need: https://trst.in/O1UHZI #pcssdproud #serveall
Spring Picture Day is tomorrow! You can place your order on mylifetouch.com before Picture Day, using the Picture Day ID found on your flyer, Lifetouch email communications or search for it online at mylifetouch.com
As we continue our Public Schools Week celebration, we'd love to hear your public school success stories! How did your personal public school experience shape your college and career path? #pcssdproud #serveall
Black History Month, Local Black-Owned Business Spotlight: Ujima Maternity Network is a nonprofit that addresses the Black Maternal and Infant health crisis in the state of Arkansas. Learn more about their work: https://trst.in/ChkkI3 #pcssdproud #serveall
Hello Baker Broncos!
We will be hosting our Spring Book Fair all through next week (March 3rd - March 7th) along with Read Across America Week! We have an amazing selection this time around, and flyers with a sampling of what is available are being sent home with students.
Check out our Book Fair website to set up an eWallet, sign up to volunteer, and see everything else we have to offer!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/bakerelementaryschool11
Thank you all so much, and we look forward to yet another amazing Book Fair!