Baker Elementary
8/30/26 Baker Bulletin
Happy Sunday, Baker Families!
We wrapped up another fantastic week here at Baker Elementary! Even with this intense summer heat, our students and staff have been absolute champs, keeping the energy high and the learning moving forward.
We know how important it is for kids to get outside, burn off some energy, and breathe fresh air. Since our usual recess times hit during the hottest part of the afternoon, we're trying to be getting creative. We're finding extra opportunities earlier in the day to get classes outside safely before the temperatures soar. Keeping our kids safe while still giving them room to run around is a top priority, and we'll keep finding ways to make that happen.
Read-A-Thon Update
You all are doing an incredible job supporting our Read-A-Thon fundraiser! Thanks to your efforts, we are already about halfway to our $30,000 goal. Please keep logging those reading hours every day—every minute counts!
Also, don't forget to join us throughout the week for special virtual read-alongs hosted by our very own Baker staff. The kids love seeing familiar faces reading their favorite stories. You can find all the details and the direct link to the read-alongs below.
Be sure to check out the Information below for upcoming events, important announcements, and dates. Have a wonderful evening!
📅 Upcoming Dates
September
8 -Picture Day (please see the flyer below for details)
Baker Read A Thon Fundraiser!
YOUR Baker Elementary PTO AND teachers and staff at Baker are ready to Sail Away with a Good Book for our Read A Thon Fundraiser! Click on THIS link and connect to the story via ZOOM. Please enter the password 609444. Make sure you are registered and log those minutes!
Picture Day is scheduled for September 8th.
We're excited to let you know that Legacy Studios, our official school photographer, will be on campus soon for Picture Day! Use online code 7466F27 to preorder.
Baker Elementary Patriot Day Assembly
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!
Baker Lunch Sign Up
Parents are welcome to sign up to eat lunch with their child starting SEPTEMBER 8TH. Due to space limitations, please only sign up once per week.
Thank you for helping us make sure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy lunch with their child.
A La Carte Items at Lunch
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:
Visit the Prosper ISD Homepage.
Navigate to Departments (or District Services) and select Child Nutrition.
Click on Meal Account Restrictions in the side menu (also accessible via Parent Resources or the My School Bucks page).
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!
Hats on Campus (Baker)
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!
UPDATED Arrival and Dismissal Maps
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.
Baker Counselor
Baker Library
Baker Library 5th Grade Writing Club
Are you in 5th Grade and do you LOVE to write? Join Mrs. Busbee and a special guest in the library TWO TIMES PER MONTH during your grade level lunch to explore your creativity. We will begin brainstorming our favorite genres, creating writing samples about our favorite things and getting to know one another! Notebooks and all supplies will be provided at NO COST. Space limited to 10 students. Writing Club will meet ALL YEAR LONG twice per month. Our first meeting starts September 9th! Come have fun, meet our special guest and work towards "publishing" your own book! Students can apply for the Writing Club in the 5th Grade Library Google Classroom NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 1ST. See you soon!
Baker PTO
✅ Reminders
🛡️ 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.
📲 Stay Connected and Informed
Prosper ISD
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.
Elementary Putting Contest with the Rock HIll Blue Hawks
Rock Hill Rockettes Fall Mini Clinic Grades Pre-K - 6
Rock Hill Arena
Saturday, September 19 from 9-12
Parent Showoff at 11:45
Register by Friday, September 11 to ensure you will receive a shirt.
Be Kind Shirts
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.
Pictographs for Elementary Students
Prosper ISD will be enabling pictograph multifactor authentication for our 2nd through 5th-grade students starting August 21st. We will enable these on a per-school basis through August 28th.
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
The 2026-2027 Free/Reduced Lunch Applications are now available.
BEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN TEXAS
Named by HEB’s Excellence in Education Awards as the Best Large District in the State of Texas, Prosper ISD has an established 67-year history that is grounded in the humble roots of a farming community, now soaring to the fastest growing school district in Texas, due in no small part to the pursuit of excellence in the arts, academics and athletics. Our students and staff are routinely recognized on the local, state, and national levels for outstanding achievements, and our teachers are highly qualified experts who bring out the best in every student.
ABOUT PROSPER ISD
Prosper ISD is a school district located north of Dallas in Collin and Denton Counties. The district spans approximately 58 square miles and serves more than 32,000 students in 20 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 4 high schools, and one early childhood school.
🫶 THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR SUPPORTING OUR TEACHERS & STUDENTS
In November 2023, an overwhelming majority of voters approved $2.7 billion to continue building excellence in Prosper ISD. Thank you for your continued financial commitment to our district.
And while our facilities are second to none, we know that it is the people who make the difference in Prosper ISD. From our bus drivers to our teachers to our teacher assistants, our staff is here to support students as they pursue their dreams of excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics.
Email: bakerinfo@prosper-isd.net
Location: 3125 Bluewood Drive, McKinney, TX 75071
Phone: 945-678-2100