Baker Elementary

Happy Sunday, Baker Families!

We hope you are all having a great long holiday weekend!

A quick reminder that there is no school until Wednesday, October 14. Students will return to class on Wednesday.

Please check out the details below for important information about upcoming events, including Trunk or Treat and other dates to keep in mind.

Have a great rest of your weekend, and we will see you on Wednesday!

October

12 - School Holiday (no school)

13 - School Holiday (no school)

29 - Baker Trunk or Treat from 5:00 - 6:30 (more details coming soon)

View the full calendar here

Dear Baker Families,

We want to proactively share a communication update with our Baker community regarding parent emails sent to our teachers and staff.

We have received some reports that parent emails may be filtering into staff spam folders. We have reached out to our Prosper ISD Technology Department, and they are currently looking into the matter.

In the meantime, please keep the following in mind:

Our Baker practice is for teachers and staff to respond to parent emails within 24 hours, Monday through Friday, during working hours.

If you send an email after working hours or over the weekend, please allow our teachers and staff time to respond during their next working hours.

If you have not received a response within 24 hours during the school week, your email may have been inadvertently filtered into a spam folder.

If you are concerned that your email may not have reached your child's teacher, please feel free to contact the Baker front office so we can help ensure your message is received.

We are also asking our teachers and staff to check their spam folders periodically while our Technology Department investigates the issue.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this. Clear and consistent communication with our families is incredibly important to us, and we want to make sure you feel connected and supported.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for being such an important part of our Baker community.

Thank you,

Baker Elementary

Help us stock our Trunk or Treat

Purchase your copy of the 26-27 Baker Yearbook before the price goes up to $35 on November 13th!

Sign up for the Baker 3D Printing Club TODAY! Students in 4th and 5th Grade will have the opportunity to learn and work with TinkerCad and design creations to print on our 3D printers in the Library. Space is limited to 15 students in each grade for this first session. This club will last about four weeks and meet in the Library during your grade level lunch starting Tuesday, October 27th. We can't wait to see what you create! The deadline to sign up is NO LATER than Tuesday, October 20th. Students, visit your Grade Level Library Google Classroom to sign up.

October

October - Dyslexia Awareness Month

Baker Parents and Guardians,

We want to share a reminder about our district's policy on personal communication devices, which includes cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and any other electronic device capable of communication.

What the Policy Says:

Students are not permitted to access or use a personal communication device on school property during the school day. This means a device shouldn't be kept on a student's person or otherwise within easy reach during the school day — even if it's turned off, in airplane mode, or not actively being used. Under this policy, simply having the device readily accessible is treated the same as using it.

We understand many families rely on these devices to coordinate pickup, after-school plans, or simply for peace of mind. If your child needs to reach you, or you need to reach your child, our front office is always happy to help pass along a message. You may reach our office team at 945-678-2100.

Are There Any Exceptions?

Yes. A student may be authorized to have and use a personal communication device during the school day if:

• The device is necessary to implement the student's IEP, 504 plan, or a similar plan;
• The student has a documented medical need based on a directive from a qualified physician; or
• The device is necessary to comply with a health or safety requirement under law or district/campus safety protocols.

If your child falls into one of these categories, please get in touch with our front office so we can work with you to ensure the right arrangements are in place.

What Happens if a Device Is Found?

If a student is found with a personal communication device outside of these exceptions, the device will be confiscated by school staff. The device will be stored securely, and we'll let you know how and when it can be picked up.

We appreciate your partnership as we work together to create a focused, supportive learning environment for all students.

As partners in your child’s education, we strive to encourage healthy choices and ensure all students have adequate time to enjoy their lunch. To support consistent cafeteria procedures and balanced habits, please review the following guidelines regarding lunchtime purchases.

Cafeteria Purchase Order Procedure Campus staff cannot restrict what a student chooses to eat, but all students must follow the District's standard cafeteria purchase sequence:

• Meal First: Students need to obtain their complete lunch from the main meal service line before purchasing ice cream, desserts, or other à la carte items.

• Consumption: Students are not required to finish their meal before buying an à-la-carte item; this procedure only applies to the order in which items are obtained.

Parental Meal Account Restrictions: Under Prosper ISD policy and state guidelines, only parents and guardians hold the authority to set financial or dietary restrictions on cafeteria accounts. If you wish to limit your child's purchases (e.g., establishing daily spending caps, limiting à-la-carte options, or restricting ice cream), you can set these rules directly through the district:

1. Visit the Prosper ISD Homepage.

2. Navigate to Departments (or District Services) and select Child Nutrition.

3. Click on Meal Account Restrictions in the side menu (also accessible via Parent Resources or the My School Bucks page).

4. Complete the form to establish your preferences, such as No À-La-Carte, Cash Only À-La-Carte, or specific daily limits.

Questions regarding purchasing procedures or à-la-carte options may be directed to Child Nutrition personnel at child-nutrition@prosper-isd.net. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students' well-being!

Per district policy, hats are generally not permitted on campus unless designated by individual school leadership. Here at Baker, our designated day for students to wear hats is Fridays.

Please note that certain students may have individualized campus plans or arrangements that permit them to wear hats on other days of the week. These approved exceptions will continue as outlined in those specific plans.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a consistent, supportive environment for all students!

Please remember to follow all safety guidelines during arrival and dismissal to ensure everyone’s safety. Below, you will find maps that provide an overview of the traffic flow and designated drop-off and pick-up locations. If you have any questions or concerns regarding arrival or dismissal, please don't hesitate to reach out to our front office for assistance.

Thank you for volunteering your time to help our school! The Baker Library is home to over 18,000 books for our K-5 students and we need YOU! Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon the week of, November 16, 2026. We need YOUR expertise in planning, helping us develop a theme and coordinate decorations to make our Book Fair exciting and inviting for our students. This is the library's major fundraiser for the school year and we appreciate your help with adding books and resources to our collection! We will be meeting on the 21st of October at 8 am in the Baker Community Room to discuss our Fair. THANK YOU! Questions? Email Ms. Busbee: ambusbee@prosper-isd.net

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

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

🛡️ Safety Update: Verkada Guest Program

To ensure your next visit is as smooth as possible, please keep these three things in mind:

• Bring Your ID: You must have a valid, government-issued photo ID to sign in. The system requires a scan to grant campus access.

• Tardy Student Check-In: If you are dropping your student off after 7:50 AM, please park and escort them into the front office to use the kiosk for check-in.

• Use Your Phone: To speed things up, you can scan the QR code on the kiosk screen with your smartphone to complete the sign-in process on your own device.

Doctor’s notes or other supporting absence documentation may be submitted by completing the online Attendance Note Submission form and uploading your documentation within the form. The student's 8-digit ID number is required in order to complete the form, and may be found in Skyward Family Access. This process applies to both full-day and partial-day absences. Please use the “Submit Medical or Other Documentation” button below to upload supporting absence documentation.

All parent notes are to be submitted through Skyward Family Access and must be submitted within 3 school days of the absence. Please note that a parent notification submitted through Skyward Family Access regarding a doctor visit does not qualify as a doctor's note.

Parents are welcome to sign up to eat lunch with their child. Due to space limitations, please only sign up once per week.

Physical Photo ID Required for EVERY Visitor.

Thank you for helping us make sure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy lunch with their child.

Reminder that anyone without a badge must enter through the main office on campus. Please do not open the doors for anyone.

H-E-B is now accepting applications for the 2027 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, which awards cash prizes to educators who go the extra mile to serve their students and their communities. To commemorate 25 years of excellence in education, H-E-B will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and their schools in 2027.

All state-certified public school educators currently teaching in Texas, as well as Texas early childhood education centers/schools, are eligible to apply before November 1, 2026 at heblovesteachers.com/apply/.

Thursday, October 15
Children’s Health Stadium
7:00 PM
Elementary School students get to run through the tunnel before the football game.

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Rock Hill Arena
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Families are invited to join students for lunch while cafeterias feature fun circus- inspired healthy menu items.

Spread Kindness with Our New "Be Kind” Shirt!

We are thrilled to launch the new school year with our district "Be Kind" shirts and sweatshirts. This isn't just apparel—it's a movement.