1. Kindergarten Tours
Baker Elementary

2. Introductions Principal Chris Barbara
16 total years in education, 12 teaching, 4 in administration
2nd year at Baker Elementary
4 children ages 14,12,10,8

3. Introductions Assistant Principal Tracy Dwyer
25 years in education, teaching, teacher on special assignment, instructional coach, and administration
4th year at Baker
Two children ages 20 & 18

4. Baker Staff
Baker Elementary has dedicated professionals to support the students both inside and outside the classroom.
Currently 650 students throughout grades K-5
31 teachers ( includes special ed/Instructional coach)
18 Classified Staff ( Office, Kitchen, Custodial, Intervention, Instructional aides)
All teachers work collaboratively to support the educational needs of the students. Teachers work together to plan lessons and units.

5. Baker Kinder Stats
Kinder Classes, Kinder Classes, Kinder Classes(Projected)
Class Sizes- 24 students
Dedicated playard for Kinders
August- September 8:00 am - 11:50 am
October - June 8:00 am - 1:10 pm
Wednesday’s 11:50 am dismissal

6. Parent Community
We have a very involved parent community that support the school and staff in many ways. We have a very active HSC that raises money to support the school, staff and students.
The Catwalk, Book Fairs, Restaurant Nights, International Day
Teachers welcome parent volunteers
ABC Readers, Art Vistas

7. Programs Performing Arts(1-2) /Physical Education (1-5)
Library/Computer Lab
Raz Kidz, Reading Eggs (K-1), Imagine learning ( EL students)
JiJi(K-5), Big Brainz
Brain pop, Big Universe
After School Intervention
Instrumental Music (4-5)
After School Enrichment-Fee Based (YR, Chess, Mad Science, GOTR..)

8. Kindergarten Requirements
Child must be 5 by September 1, 2017
If your child turns 5 between September 2nd and December 2nd, eligible for Transitional Kindergarten

9. Extended Day Care On Campus After School Program!
Encouraging, empowering and enriching
Play-based program with social-emotional development focus
Includes: homework time, snack, group games, art projects, story time, recess, and indoor play time
Registration Opens March 1st! Sign up early to save your child’s spot! (Last year we were full by April 1st!)