Week 3 2026

Why did the teachers wear sunglasses to school? Because their students were so bright!

Our 3rd grade students are so bright; just like the Texas sun! As you have probably already heard, 3rd grade has not gotten to particpate in outdoor recess since the start of the school year. Unfortunately, district policy restricts us from playing outside in extreme heat. Baker staff has worked to create an alternate recess schedule that will provide students with a short amount of outdoor time in the mornings while the temperatures are still safe. This way, students will still be able to expereince the benefits of playing outside during the school day. We will begin utilizing these times, when necessary, next week. We are hopeful that the temperatures will begin to drop soon but in the meantime we are are appreciative of your understanding of this issue!

Students working to:

- use context clues to understand the meaning of an unknown word.

- write a memory story using details from a brainstorming web.

- compose and decompose numbers up to 100,000 using place value and expanded notation.

- classify and describe matter based on its properties.

- use evidence and reasoning to back up a claim.

We will remember 9/11 and honor Patriot Day during a morning assembly for all of our Baker families and students. If your child has a family member (active or retired) who is a first responder, please fill out this form so we can honor them on Friday, September 11th. We will be meeting at 8 am for all grades in the Baker Cafeteria.

Please complete this Google Form and submit your information and photo NO LATER than September 8th. THANK YOU!

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UIL Academics Grades 2nd-5th:

We are VERY excited about our students having the opportunity to participate in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) A+ Academics Competition in grades 2nd-5th.

By using the QR code on the Baker UIL Website, you will be able to indicate areas of interest for your student. Please keep in mind that there may be conflicts with practice and/or competition times, and it may not be possible to participate in multiple events.

Please complete a separate form for each student.

Deadline to submit Student Interest Forms: September 18, 2026.

August 24-September 21: Read-A-Thon!

September 2: 3rd grade library day

September 4: No school!

September 7: Labor Day- No school!

September 11: Patriot's Day Assembly @ 8:00

September 24: Virtual Author Visit- Ally Gerber

September 25: House Assembly- Wear your house colors!