Above: On Friday, May 19th, the Baker PTO hosted our annual Color Run. Despite a little rain, the students enjoyed a fun afternoon filled with exercise and time outside together. We appreciate the PTO and all of the volunteers for making this a successful event.
BAKER COLOR RUN 2023
CALENDAR ITEMS
PTO MEETING
The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 22nd at 7 pm in the Baker Middle School Media Center.
STEP UP TO THE PLATE
8TH GRADE PARTY PAYMENTS
The PTO is still collecting payments for the 8th grade party. There are several families that have not submitted their payment. It is very important that the PTO receives the necessary funding to make this a special event for our students. They fundraise through the year to help subsidize cost, but depend on 8th grade family contributions. Thank you for your contribution. Payments may be made in the main office or Venmo.
Please pay through Venmo: @Michelle-Langston
BOBCAT TALENT SHOW
8TH GRADE INTERVIEWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023
Interviewers Needed for 8th Grade Interviews!
We are bringing back our 8th Grade Interview program for the first time since the pandemic began and we still need volunteers for slots. This is a wonderful opportunity—one you will walk away from energized and excited about the future of our young people today. Please see information and sign up link below:
This one-of-a-kind program gives 8th grade students in the Troy School District the opportunity to participate in an authentic interview with professional members of the Troy community, but we need your help to make it happen. As a volunteer interviewer, you will spend a couple of hours one morning or afternoon in one-on-one interviews—and walk out blown away by students' ability to conduct themselves during this real-world experience.
Students will showcase their portfolios of accomplishments in middle school and are prepared to answer questions about their artifacts as well as their interests, strengths, passions and future plans. Interviewers get to choose their time and date, so please choose a slot that works for you . NOTE: You may see the sign up for Larson Middle School first, since that is our first school on the calendar, but across the top, there are tabs with times/dates for each school throughout the month of May—just click on the tab for the date you want and it will show you the slots available.
CYBER AWARENESS ASSEMBLY
On Monday, June 5th at 8:30 am, the Michigan State Police will be on-site at Baker Middle School to talk to students about protecting themselves and their information while on-line. They will also discuss real world examples of online dangers that exist.
BAKER YEARBOOK ORDER INFORMATION
GOING, GOING, ALMOST GONE...The last day to order a yearbook is May 31st.
Baker Middle School has ordered a limited number of extra yearbooks for late purchases. Act fast - they are being sold on a first come, first serve basis. Order by May 31, 2023.
Make sure you don’t miss out on the year’s memories. Ensure your student receives a yearbook at the end of the year. Get the yearbook while it’s still available!
Summer Learning Lab
Program Description:
Troy School District middle school students are invited to be a part of an engaging, fun, and free summer learning experience at Boulan Park Middle School! Students will design and develop a plan or prototype to address a problem or issue they are passionate about. Throughout the process, students will work with experts in various fields and engage in learning experiences around Troy and the larger Metro community. Fields of focus will encompass student learning within math, science, language arts, world studies, social student, fine and preforming arts and more. This program aims to empower student voice via collaboration with peers and to help students become agents of change while also providing a fun and safe self-directed learning environment.
Program Dates:
- June 19th-22nd 9:00am-12:00pm
- June 26th-June 29th 9:00am-12:00pm
- Week of July 4th (no face-to-face meetings)
- July 10th-July13th 9:0am-12:00pm
- July 17th-July20th 9:00am-12:00pm
- July 24th-July 27th 9:00am-12:00pm
- July 31st-August 2nd 9:00am-12:00
August 2nd Celebration Times to be determined (No class on Thursday) On field trip days, the day may be extended slightly when needed.
WHAT'S HAPPENING @BAKERMIDDLE
TFEE GOLF OUTING
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High School Summer School Information (Current 8th Graders)
High School Summer School Registration is NOW open. This is available to current 8th grade students interested in earning credit prior to their start of the next school year. All high school summer school courses are virtual except for physical education (PE). Please click on the link above for more information and look at the image below to see the available courses. All program information will be available in the Summer School Google Drive.
INTERNET DISCOUNTS FOR QUALIFIED FAMILIES
AHS CHEER TRYOUTS
BAKER PTO INFORMATION
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The PTO 8th Grade Party Planning Committee is ready to start their preparations. Click on the link above and join their Facebook Group to stay up to date on information.
Volunteer Opportunities
We have updated the Bob Shop sign up genius to reflect the remaining school days. We really appreciate the help with running the Bob Shop during lunch. For each shift (max 3) that you work, your child will receive $5 Baker Bucks that can be used at concessions during sporting events or Bob Shop.
Spring Sports Season Concessions
Baker families, your assistance is needed at home athletic events. If you are interested in helping the PTO, please sign up using the link above to work concessions. If you work a shift you will earn $5 Baker Bucks for your student. Baker Bucks can be redeemed at the Bob Shop or concessions. There is a max of 3 shifts/$15 each parent can earn.
Support Our PTO
The Baker PTO has the opportunity to raise a significant amount of funds every year through purchases regularly made at Kroger! Many of you already shop at Kroger. They are willing to donate a portion of the proceeds back to Baker.
These funds go directly into the classroom, impacting all Baker students. If you have not registered yet with Kroger, simply click on the link below to find out how. Please consider asking your family and friends to sign up for this FREE benefit for our Bobcats. Thank you for support of the Baker PTO.