Baker 4th Grade Weekly News
October 23, 2026
The Week Ahead
10/26-10/30
📚Reading: I can analyze poetry to identify the theme/message.
📝Writing: I can compose poetry.
🔬Science: I can investigate and compare an open path (non-working) and a closed path (working) to explain how electrical energy must travel in a complete loop.
📜Social Studies: I can discuss American Indian groups in Texas today.
Upcoming Dates
October:
10/29 Trunk or Treat
10/30 House Assembly - Caring
4th Grade Field Trip to Rock Hill Theater Performance
On November 13th, 4th Grade students have been invited to Rock Hill High School to enjoy their fall musical theater production of Aladdin. This is for all feeder elementary schools for Rock Hill. Prosper ISD will provide transportation to and from the high school for the event that morning for Baker 4th Graders. No chaperones needed; no cost to students. Students will be off campus from about 9am-11:15am. Please direct any questions to Mrs. Kristy Hall, Baker Music teacher at kshall@prosper-isd.net.
Please submit a permission form for your 4th Grade student HERE.
Smart watches and other personal technology
Prosper Independent School District Student Handbook/Code of Conduct:
Possession and Use of Personal Communications Devices, Including Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices
In accordance with state law, the district prohibits the use of a personal communication device (such as cell phones, tablets, and smartwatches) while on school property during the school day. For more information about permitted use in certain circumstances and disciplinary measures that apply to this prohibition, see the Student Code of Conduct and policy FNCE(LOCAL). The use of cell phones or any device capable of capturing images is strictly prohibited in locker rooms or restroom areas while at school or at a school-related or school-sponsored event. If a student uses a personal communications device without authorization during the school day, the student will be disciplined in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.
Baker Trunk or Treat
The candy monsters are back and they are HUNGRY!
Help us stock our Trunk or Treat
The Baker Library Storybook Pumpkin Patch IS OPEN!
YOUR CHILD IS INVITED TO PLANT A PUMPKIN IN OUR PUMPKIN PATCH DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER. THIS IS AN OPTIONAL ACTIVITY AND SHOULD BE DONE AT HOME. YOUR CHILD CAN CHOOSE A CHARACTER FROM A BOOK AND TRANSFORM THE PUMPKIN INTO THAT CHARACTER. PLEASE USE ARTIFICIAL PUMPKINS FOR THIS PROJECT! YOU MAY BRING IN A COPY OF THE BOOK THAT MATCHES YOUR PUMPKIN FOR THE DISPLAY IF YOU WISH!
WHEN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5th, 2026 THROUGH FRIDAY OCTOBER 30th, 2026
IN THE BAKER LIBRARY PLEASE PICKUP PUMPKINS BY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6TH.
Celebrate the Baker Way
Birthday grams are here! Make your student’s Birthday extra special at school!
All Birthday Grams include a goody bag with a Birthday Button, pencil, bracelet and personalized message.
Order at least one week before.
Take Home Support
Attendance Information
Fourth Grade Team
Laura Burns (leburns@prosper-isd.net)
Lindsey Wilterdink (lgwilterdink@prosper-isd.net)
Kim Farley (knfarley@prosper-isd.net)
Amber Payne (atpayne@prosper-isd.net)
Ainsley Heather (avheather@prosper-isd.net)