The first day of school is just two weeks away! Our first back-to-school tip is a reminder that all PCSSD schools will be phone-free zones from bell to bell in 2025-2026. Learn more at https://www.pcssd.org/page/phone-free-schools #PCSSDProud
Attention 4th and 5th Grade Parents!
We recently sent out updated Open House information. Please note the following important change:
🔹 Kindergarten through 3rd Grade Open House will remain as originally scheduled:
📅 Thursday, August 7, 4:45-6:45 by Last Name
🔹 4th and 5th Grade Open House has been moved to:
📅 Wednesday, August 6, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM (ALL A-Z)
Please contact Dr. Essel or Mrs. Sierra with questions. Thank you!
We recently sent out updated Open House information. Please note the following important change:
🔹 Kindergarten through 3rd Grade Open House will remain as originally scheduled:
📅 Thursday, August 7, 4:45-6:45 by Last Name
🔹 4th and 5th Grade Open House has been moved to:
📅 Wednesday, August 6, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM (ALL A-Z)
Please contact Dr. Essel or Mrs. Sierra with questions. Thank you!
Welcome to the Baker Team!
Outshine the Summer Slide with this literacy tip from BAKER Principal, Dr. Valencia Essel: "Make reading fun! Let your student chose books they enjoy, and read with your child. Let your child see you reading, read together or even have family book chats." #pcssdproud #serveall
It's Global Hug Your Kids Day! The benefits of this comforting gesture are endless! A quick morning hug can help kids feel confident and loved & bedtime hugs can help lower stress & improve sleep. Take a moment to show your love—one hug at a time! 💖 #pcssdproud #serveall
Save the date for our upcoming Open House, and we look forward to seeing you on August 11 to kick off the new school year!
Baker Elementary
Wednesday, August 6
5:25-6:16 p.m. (All in Grades 4-5)
Thursday, August 7
5:00-5:45 p.m. (Grades K-3, A-L)
6:00-6:45 p.m. (Grades K-3, M-Z)
Happy World Emoji Day! 😄🌍🎉 Fun fact: The first emoji was created in 1999 by Shigetaka Kurita in Japan—and now there are over 3,000 emojis used worldwide! What are your three most recent emojis? 📱✨ #pcssdproud #serveall
July is French-American Heritage Month! 🇫🇷🇺🇸 Did you know? Little Rock was named by French explorers after a distinctive rock outcrop in the Arkansas river that they called "La Petite Roche." #pcssdproud #serveall
Many families have already started their back-to-school shopping, so we wanted to send a quick reminder to all PCSSD families about our new backpack policy for next year.
**All backpacks must be CLEAR or MESH for the 2025-2026 school year.**
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the Student Services Dept. at (501) 234-2015.
July is National Make a Difference to Children Month! One way to impact the lives of our students is to volunteer next school year! If you are new to the district, make sure to fill out a volunteer application: https://trst.in/PV6vIO #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Independence Day! Did you know? The first 4th of July celebration with fireworks was in 1777— just one year after the Declaration was signed! 🎆🇺🇸
How will your family celebrate today?
#pcssdproud #serveall
Here's a *sweet pun* in honor of International Joke Day:
Why did the student eat his homework?
Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake! 🎂📚
Have any silly jokes to share? Drop them in the comments!
#pcssdproud #serveall
June is National Safety Month, the perfect time to build a family emergency supply kit. Here's a checklist to help you get started: https://trst.in/LUCJL8
#pcssdproud #serveall
We have a *reel-y* fun idea to round out Great Outdoors Month — go fish! And thanks to the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, your family has plenty of stocked ponds to explore. Start casting here: https://trst.in/q0VytC #pcssdproud #serveall
25-26 School Supply Lists: Please be sure to note that each PCSSD student will be required to have a mesh or clear backpack. No other backpacks have been approved at this time. There is more information available on the PCSSD website.
It's National Family Month! Did you know? Strong family bonds can help kids thrive in the classroom and beyond. According to CNN, meaningful family time can be as simple as having a conversation or enjoying comfortable silence: https://trst.in/yO4mIV
#pcssdproud #serveall
It's the summer solstice, the longest day of the year for even more fun in the sun! ☀️ How have you been enjoying break so far? Drop a GIF or emoji in the comments to share your adventures! 😎 🚤 🏖️ 💼 🏊
#pcssdproud #serveall
It's still Great Outdoors Month and we still have lots of great outdoor inspiration to share! Did you know Arkansas is home to 52 state parks? Plan to visit one today with this extensive free guide: https://trst.in/qttcQD
#pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Juneteenth! 🎉 Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, but it's been observed since 1865 to mark when the last enslaved people in Texas learned they were free! You can celebrate by supporting Black-owned businesses or attending a local event.
#pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Birthday to the Natural State! Arkansas is as beautiful as ever at 189. How are you going to celebrate today? #pcssdproud #serveall
