Calling all Baker Family parents! We would like to invite you to participate in the ALL IN celebration Friday, May 3rd. If you are interested in participating, please click on the following link.

ALL IN Activities & Locations

FLAG HALLWAY: Morse Summer Reads Book Sorting Community Service Project

• Students will add a sticker to each book, scan the book, and write down the reading level on the back of the book.
• Students will then place the book in the predetermined bin according to reading level.

Once students finish the Book Sort: Students will go to various locations in the building.

• We will set up the green tables for ping pong, board games, lego building, Perler Beads, and Tech Exploration.
• Additionally, we will have Shuffleboard and Sphero Races in Rain Gutters.
• Weather Permitting, we will offer Sidewalk Chalk on Flag Patio, Kickball on Baseball Diamond.

2018-2019 TSD Outstanding Teacher of the Year Nominee!

Congratulation Mrs. Bai on your nomination!

Mrs. Bai is one of 43 teachers nominated for the 2018 - 2019 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. The Baker Family is extremely proud of her recognition. Mrs. Bai is passionate about helping students and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure student success. Congratulations to her on this well deserved recognition!

Replacement IDs

If your student has lost or misplaced their student ID, they can get a new one printed in the main office at any time for $5. Please see one of the administrative assistants in the office throughout the day or Mrs. Conaton in the cafeteria during lunches.

The Pulsera Project

Mrs. Pease and the Baker Spanish students are again selling pulseras (bracelets) and bolsitas (bags) for the Pulsera Project during lunches. It is a fantastic organization that works with Central American artisans to lift communities out of poverty. The proceeds of the sale provide wages for the artists, as well as funds for scholarships, microfinance loans, workers rights organizations, etc. It is truly a great cause!

Baker Athletics

The track season has officially started. There is still time for you to get involved! If you are interested in participating, please contact one of the coaches listed below and attend practice. Please make sure that you have a physical on file.

We are looking for parent volunteers to help facilitate the track meet.

Calling all parents of students on the track teams! Most parents come to the meet and watch as a spectator in the stands. Why settle for that when you can get involved and be a part of the action. Parents can sign up to work the clock and field events. You will even be allowed to watch your child race and stand near the finish line! If you are interested in helping us out, please click on the link below and sign up.

8th Grade Boys: Coach Hosbach

• Email: mhosbach@troy.k12.mi.us
• Twitter: @CoachHosbach

8th Grade Girls: Coach LaTorre

• Email: alatorre@troy.k12.mi.us
• Twitter: @MrLaTorreBaker

7th Grade Boys: Coach MacIntosh

• Email: zmacintosh@troy.k12.mi.us
• Twitter: @MrZachMacIntosh

7th Grade Girls: Coach Eve

• Email: leve@troy.k12.mi.us

IM Track

Intramural (IM) Track is about to start! 6th 7th and 8th grade students are eligible to participate in IM Track. Students will learn about the 9 track and 3 field events completed during a track meet. Techniques will be taught to improve overall strength and running skills. Students will need to complete a permission slip and pay a $50 fee to Payschools. If students paid the $50 fee for a previous club or IM sport, they will only need to complete a permission slip. If you are interested in participating, please contact Coach Henry.

Coach: Mr. Henry

• jimmy.henry6@icloud.com

Schedule:

• Mon. May 6 - 3:10-5:10
• Wed. May 8 - 3:10-5:10
• Fri. May 10 - 3:10-5:10
• Wed. May 22 - 3:10-5:10
• Tues. May 28 - 3:10-5:10
• Thurs. May 30 - 3:10-5:10
• Mon. June 3 - 3:10-5:10
• Tues. June 4 - 3:10-5:10 - PTO COLOR RUN!
• City Meet - Wed. June 5 - 2:00-6:00 - Troy High School

This Week at Baker

PTO Communication

Save the Date: The next PTO meeting is scheduled for April 22nd at 7 pm in the Baker Middle School Media Center.

PTO Color Run

The PTO Color Run is Baker's biggest event of the year will take place on Tuesday, June 4th. This is a 2 mile race or 1.5 mile walk fundraising event that is fun for the whole family. Students, teachers, staff, family, friends, and neighbors are all invited to participate. Spread the word! Lots of prizes will be given out! All participants receive a white t-shirt and color packet. The race will end with a Blast of Color!

8th Grade Party

Save the Date: 8th Grade Party June 12th from 12pm to 2pm

Attention 8th grade Parents:

Well it’s hard to believe our kids are getting ready to graduate 8th grade in only 3 short months. Their journey on to High School is already being talked about with much anticipation. But before that all begins, we are going to celebrate our Graduates!! This year the party will take place on June 12th from 12pm to 2pm following the half day dismissal. We are planning a Kick off to Summer Beach Party!! The kids will enjoy games, food, music and a photo booth as they get together with their class to celebrate graduating Baker Middle School.

Wednesday, June 12, the kids will have a half day. All 8th graders will stay at school from 12-2pm for the 8th Grade Party. Lunch will be provided. We are asking for a $10 donation from each student to offset the cost of the party.

Please send your cash money in an envelope clearly marked your child’s name and 8th Grade Party to school no later than March 28th. **Please let us know, included in the envelope, if there are any dietary considerations for your child and your contact information so we can reach out to you. There will be a basket in the office for the envelopes.

This is sure to be a fun party as our graduating 8th graders enjoy their last days at Baker. More information will be coming out regarding donations needed, opportunities to volunteer both in planning and the day of the event, and about the activities being planned. Congratulations Graduating 8th Graders!!! We can’t wait to kick off the summer with a Beach Party!!!

8th grade Graduation Party Planning Committee

• Gina Miller
• Jyl Boehms
• Mary Ference
• Kristin Kennaugh

Help Needed in the Bobshop

The sign up is open for March! Please click on the link below to sign up. Spots fill up quickly. Thank you. We are looking forward to a great Bob Shop for the rest of the school year! - The Bob Shop Committee

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