Mrs. Conklin 2nd grade students played a game of "Elf, Elf, Santa" during recess.
4th grade students in Mrs. Jones' science class conducted research for Santa. He likes a cookie that absorbs a lot of milk. Students tested Oreos, Chips Ahoy, and Nilla Wafers to see which cookie absorbs the most milk. Which cookies do you think are Santa's favorite?
It's National Handwashing Awareness Week. There IS a proper way to wash your hands:
Wet hands w/ clean, running water (warm or cold)
Apply soap
Scrub front & back of hands, between fingers, & under nails for 20 sec
Rinse hands w/ clean, running water
Dry hands using a clean towel
It is National Handwashing Awareness Week. According to the CDC we should watch our hands before AND after:
- Touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
- Touching your mask
- Entering and leaving a public place
- Touching a surface that may be frequently touched by other people
Today is World AIDS Day. Today we unite in the fight against HIV. World AIDS Day was founded in 1988 and was the first ever global health day.
The Little Rock Zoo is opening their Zoofari Virtual Winter Break Camp this December so that students can continue learning while away from school for a couple of weeks. Find out more information at: https://www.pcssd.org/article/355473?org=pcssd
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November is Native American Heritage Month. Programs across the country work tirelessly to preserve the stories and heritage of the original inhabitants of the land. But some tribes are keeping traditions alive, including American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.
Dr. Monica Meadows is a Gifted & Talented Facilitator at College Station & Daisy Bates elementaries. She is helping other educators reach students from low-income homes by contributing to a new book, "Unlocking Potential."
https://www.pcssd.org/article/355379?org=pcssd
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4th grade science students at BAKER ELEMENTARY are studying animal adaptations and how they help living things survive. Students modeled bird beaks, bird food and learned how different shaped beaks help birds eat their food. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
November is Child Safety Protection Month. There are some important steps to take to keep children safe outside like checking play areas to ensure lawn equipment, tools, or other yard items, like branches, are put away to prevent injury. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The annual Gingerbread Extravaganza with Treatment Homes, Inc. is going virtual this year! Baker students have done very well in this coloring contest and gingerbread contest in years past. Here are the details to participate! https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/1082619/schools/45625
PCSSD will offer a full-time, 100% online school for students in K-12 next school year (different than our virtual template this year). DRIVEN Virtual Academy will provide flexibility with self-paced options, mentoring programs, and more. If you are interested in DRIVEN Virtual Academy, please complete this survey: https://forms.gle/7QyEFXtzrcec8kMFA
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November is Native American Heritage Month. Some well known inventions by Native Americans include anesthetics and topical pain relievers, corn, and kayaks. But some lesser known contributions include syringes, cable suspension bridges, hammocks, baby bottles, and mouthwash.
Baker Elementary is grateful for all our volunteers!!!! A special thank you to our PTO and All Pro Dads!
Here's a reminder about the virtual pivot schedule for schools and district offices next week. Hope you have a great weekend!
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It's time to report your volunteer hours (March 2020- Present). The image explains everything that's considered volunteer opportunities. Click on the link to report your volunteer hours. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ5qHygDzgFJBjvyD1hUlqSu34dat2tp6rYqESeRVG5QSuWg/viewform
BAKER ELEMENTARY ALPHA students were asked to make the tallest pumpkin tower with only 30 toothpicks and 30 pumpkins. Some quickly realized that building a sturdy base was key to success. The tallest tower was 10 inches tall. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Educational Support Professionals Day! Thank you for your dedication to our students and families! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Volunteer winners finally received their plaques during the district's Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, November 10. Thank you, Dr. Whitfield, for accepting on behalf of our Baker Bronco volunteers!
Harold Measel Awards are awarded to the elementary and high schools with the highest number of volunteer hours per student. The elementary school with the most hours per student (41) is Baker Elementary.
Volunteer Hours from March -November are due Friday, November 20th. All volunteer hours can be entered into the Google Form found on the website. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ5qHygDzgFJBjvyD1hUlqSu34dat2tp6rYqESeRVG5QSuWg/viewform
