Baker Elementary

We had another fantastic week at Baker! We wrapped things up with an incredible House Sorting Assembly, where our Kindergartners and new Baker students officially discovered which house they belong to. It was an exciting, lively event full of school and house spirit!

Please review the information below to stay up to date on important details and upcoming events. Pay special attention to the details on our Read-A-Thon fundraiser, which has officially kicked off, as well as tomorrow's Spirit Day at Chick-fil-A.

Let's have a great week ahead!

August

• 24 - Baker PTO Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A (please see the flyer below for details)

September

• 8 -Picture Day (please see the flyer below for details)

View the full calendar here

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! Kickoff the fun at Chic Fil A on Lake Forest Drive and 380 TONIGHT at 7 pm for our first storytime! Join us with your family and friends IN PERSON for our Chic Fil A Spirit event as Mrs. Busbee reads a story and share in on the fun. If you cannot make it to Chic Fil A, 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! See you there.

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.

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 to EVERYONE who attended the Baker Summer Library programs in June and July! Also ANYONE with a BINGO on their Baker Summer Reading board should turn them in for prizes! All BINGO boards are due to Mrs. Busbee in the Library NO LATER than Tuesday, September 1st. Prizes will be announced in September. Thank you for sharing the love of reading with Baker Elementary and The City of McKinney Public Library!

Don't wait—register your reader today.

Here's how it works: Kids read. You support. We raise BIG!

Let’s make this our best fundraiser yet! 📚

Visit Chick-fil-A and mention Baker Spirit Night when you place your order, or use code "Baker" in the mobile app and 15% of your total comes directly to Baker. Thank you for your support and we hope to see you there!

🛡️ 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.

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.

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.

Bring Excellence Every Day to Life: Get Involved with Prosper ISD. Apply today to serve on a Prosper ISD Committee. Applications are due August 28, 2026.