Hello Baker Families!

Thank you so much for an incredible beginning to the school year! Our 2026–2027 year is already off to a fantastic start, thanks to the dedication of our wonderful staff and the amazing support of our community. We couldn't have asked for a better start together!

Please take a look at the important details below for upcoming events and key updates:

August

• 11 - First Day of School!

• 18 - 4:15 pm PTO Kickoff Meeting at Kroger's Starbucks

• 20 - 5:30-7:30 pm PTO Community Night - pizza & Bahama Bucks (outside) plus games, Rock Hill athletes, face painting, and music! It will end with the grand reveal of the Read-A-Thon prizes.

• 24 - Baker PTO Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A

View the full calendar here

Limited School Supply Packs Available!

• School supply packs are available in limited quantities and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Please make sure you select the correct grade level for your student when placing your order.
• All purchased supply packs will be waiting in your student's classroom at Meet the Teacher.
• Once they are sold out, no additional packs will be available.

Calling ALL 5TH GRADERS! Do you love being on camera? Want to work closely with YOUR Baker Campus to share important information and events on the Baker Broadcast? We need YOU! Production Crews start as early as September 1st so apply AS SOON AS POSSIBLE when school starts. Applications will be included in the 5th Grade Google Classrooms for you to apply. Parents, permission is required so be sure to complete Club Applications and choose Baker Broadcast for your student to participate! More Information to come. We hope to see YOU, our amazing 5th Graders on our daily announcements! Questions? Ask Mrs. Busbee ambusbee@prosper-isd.net

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!

🛡️ 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.

Introducing the Profile of a Learning Leader

The Prosper ISD Profile of a Learning Leader represents a shared, unified vision created through the collaborative efforts of our entire school community — including teachers, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community partners across the district. This foundational document captures the core attributes, values, and mindsets we strive to cultivate in every member of the Prosper ISD family. Serving as our guiding star, it embodies the leadership and learning aspirations we hold for everyone within our system, fostering growth, excellence, and continuous improvement from our youngest learners all the way to the superintendent.

This profile didn't start from scratch — it grew directly out of our 2025–2030 Strategic Priorities, which were themselves built through months of listening to teachers, students, families, and staff across the district. Once those four pillars — Together We Champion, Together We Cultivate, Together We Empower, and Together We Prosper — were set, small groups from across Prosper ISD came together again to answer a more personal question: what does it actually look like, day to day, for a student or an employee to live out these priorities? The Profile of a Learning Leader is the answer.

At Baker, this profile is more than just a set of ideals — it is an active, daily practice. As a campus community, we are dedicated to intentionally teaching, reinforcing, and building upon these core characteristics in all that we do. Whether through instructional practices, collaborative leadership, or daily interactions, we ensure that every student, educator, and staff member is supported in developing these traits. By embedding the Profile of a Learning Leader into our school culture, we create a supportive environment where every individual can achieve excellence every day in every way.

Doctor’s notes or other supporting documentation for an absence, may be submitted by completing the online Attendance Note Submission form and uploading your documentation within the form. Student's 8-digit ID numbers are 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 note that a parent notification submitted through Skyward Family Access regarding a doctor's visit does not qualify as a doctor's note.

We are VERY excited about our students having the opportunity to participate in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) A+ Academics Competition in grades 2 - 8.

Students who are interested in learning about, practicing, and competing in these events will need to start prepping NOW for the events they are interested in at home. The prep information can be found at a link at www.prosper-isd.net/uilacademics

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.

If you would like your child to participate in UIL Academics, please complete this form BEFORE September 18, 2026.

Please complete a separate form for each student.

Competitions available for students to compete in are listed below. HERE is a link to the contest descriptions. https://app.smore.com/n/exn684

After forms are returned, please start studying and prepare for the first contests in September (Middle School) and October (Elementary School).

Form to sign up all ES and MS campuses - https://forms.gle/52b2SnRsp9oczwFU7

Flyer - https://canva.link/fmdoay9qplu4haz

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.

On-site programs enrolling now for Prosper ISD Students.