
Welcome to the Baker Team!


Open House events are happening across the District all week! Check out the full schedule at https://www.pcssd.org/article/2313171. We can't wait to welcome you back on campus. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll


Welcome to the Baker Team!


Find your student's bus route and pickup time plus other helpful tips on our Back-to-School Guide! https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #PCSSDproud #ServeAll


Don't forget, August 25 is the deadline for families to apply for the Summer EBT program! More details at https://www.pcssd.org/article/2195105. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll


Are you ready for the Arkansas sales tax holiday this weekend? Review the District's dress code policies and find your school's supply list at https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
Learn more about all tax-exempt items at https://trst.in/6OqHBQ.
Learn more about all tax-exempt items at https://trst.in/6OqHBQ.


Welcome to the Baker Team!


PCSSD provides Chromebooks to all of our students to enhance their instructional journey. To avoid unwanted extra costs, we offer Chromebook insurance for just $25. The deadline to sign up is October 3, 2025. See more tips at https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #PCSSDproud #ServeAll


Part of your back-to-school preparations may include getting required immunizations or sports physicals, but did you know these services are offered at Mainline Health, PCSSD's school-based health clinic? Learn more at https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #PCSSDproud #ServeAll


Welcome to the Baker Team!


Baker 5th Grade Caravan


Welcome to the Baker Team!


Welcome to the Baker Team!


The first day of school is just two weeks away! Our first back-to-school tip is a reminder that all PCSSD schools will be phone-free zones from bell to bell in 2025-2026. Learn more at https://www.pcssd.org/page/phone-free-schools #PCSSDProud


Attention 4th and 5th Grade Parents!
We recently sent out updated Open House information. Please note the following important change:
🔹 Kindergarten through 3rd Grade Open House will remain as originally scheduled:
📅 Thursday, August 7, 4:45-6:45 by Last Name
🔹 4th and 5th Grade Open House has been moved to:
📅 Wednesday, August 6, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM (ALL A-Z)
Please contact Dr. Essel or Mrs. Sierra with questions. Thank you!
We recently sent out updated Open House information. Please note the following important change:
🔹 Kindergarten through 3rd Grade Open House will remain as originally scheduled:
📅 Thursday, August 7, 4:45-6:45 by Last Name
🔹 4th and 5th Grade Open House has been moved to:
📅 Wednesday, August 6, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM (ALL A-Z)
Please contact Dr. Essel or Mrs. Sierra with questions. Thank you!

Welcome to the Baker Team!


Outshine the Summer Slide with this literacy tip from BAKER Principal, Dr. Valencia Essel: "Make reading fun! Let your student chose books they enjoy, and read with your child. Let your child see you reading, read together or even have family book chats." #pcssdproud #serveall


It's Global Hug Your Kids Day! The benefits of this comforting gesture are endless! A quick morning hug can help kids feel confident and loved & bedtime hugs can help lower stress & improve sleep. Take a moment to show your love—one hug at a time! 💖 #pcssdproud #serveall


Save the date for our upcoming Open House, and we look forward to seeing you on August 11 to kick off the new school year!
Baker Elementary
Wednesday, August 6
5:25-6:16 p.m. (All in Grades 4-5)
Thursday, August 7
5:00-5:45 p.m. (Grades K-3, A-L)
6:00-6:45 p.m. (Grades K-3, M-Z)


Happy World Emoji Day! 😄🌍🎉 Fun fact: The first emoji was created in 1999 by Shigetaka Kurita in Japan—and now there are over 3,000 emojis used worldwide! What are your three most recent emojis? 📱✨ #pcssdproud #serveall
