Baker Elementary

Happy Sunday, Baker Families!

We hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We have a lot of fun coming up at Baker this week, and I want to make sure you don’t miss any of it.

Red Ribbon Week
This week, October 26-30, we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week with a special dress-up day each day. Please check the flyer below for each day’s theme, and join us in reminding our students to make healthy choices. We will wrap up the week on Friday by wearing our House colors for our House Assembly.

Trunk or Treat
Our Baker Trunk or Treat is coming up on Thursday, October 29, from 5:00 to 6:30. The candy monsters are still hungry, so please help us stock the event! Students earn House points for every pound of candy donated. See the information below for all of the details and how you can help.

Important Reminders
Please remember that the latest time to make a transportation change is 2:15, and the latest time to check out a student is 2:40. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and smooth for everyone.

Please see all of the other important details below for more information on what’s coming up soon.

Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support. Let’s have another great week, Baker Families!

October

26 - 30 - Red Ribbon Week (see flyer below for more details)

29 - Baker Trunk or Treat from 5:00 - 6:30

30 - Last day for the Library Storybook Pumpkin Patch

November
6 - Last day to pick up Storybook Pumpkin Patch pumpkins
13 - Yearbook price goes up to $35
16 - 20 - Scholastic Book Fair

16 - 19 - 3rd Grade Swim Week
19 - 4th Grade Music Program at 6:30

19 & 20 - Grandparents/Special Friends Days (more details with specifics about times for each grade level coming soon)

View the full calendar here

Help us stock our Trunk or Treat

We are hosting a Toy & Gift Drive benefiting Cornerstone Christmas, supporting over 350 children in our local area this season. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts valued above $15, with our greatest need being items for kids and teens ages 8–18. In order to offer a varied selection for our youth and prevent duplicate donations, we kindly ask that no books or board games be collected right now.

Drop-off location: Baker Elementary Front Office

Collection deadline: Tuesday, December 1st

Thank you for helping us make Christmas morning special for our neighbors!

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

October

4th Grade will present "Texas, Our Texas" in the cafeteria on November 19th @ 6:30pm. It will be a great show of singing and dancing! All friends and family are invited!

Please see the attached letter for an exciting opportunity for 5th grade students to be part of a district honor choir. Auditions are required. See letter for details.

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.

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.

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/.

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.