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Parent Communication and Involvement

Building Accountability Committee (BAC)/ Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

Baker Elementary School has an active BAC/PTO (Building Accountability Committee/ParentTeacher Organization). The BAC/PTO exists in order to promote a close relationship between parents and staff of the school. Our BAC/PTO serves the school in various ways, including:

  • Promoting and organizing a community volunteer network for the school.
  • Serving as a branch of our school accountability process.
  • Hosting/helping with various school functions (ie. Teacher Appreciation Day, etc.).
  • Organizing our school’s after-school enrichment program.
  • Providing additional educational opportunities for our students.
  • Raising funds for school equipment, projects, and programs. Page 9 Currently, the BAC/PTO meets on a monthly basis, with work groups meeting as needed. These meetings will be published in the Baker Newsletter, and interested parents are encouraged to attend. Parents and other community members are also encouraged to phone if they would like a particular item to be discussed at a BAC/PTO meeting.

Special programs you might enjoy contributing your time and talent to:

  • Parent volunteers– assisting with classroom holiday parties or as needed.
  • Volunteer Teacher Assistants – assisting teachers in preparing materials.
  • Resource persons for special units of study.
  • Hospitality – serve at school functions.

If one of the above interests you, please contact the school or one of this year’s P.T.O. officers. WE WANT YOU TO BE INVOLVED IN THE LIFE OF YOUR SCHOOL!

Change of Address

Should your present address or telephone number change, please notify the school office promptly at 867-8422.

Classroom Visitation

Parents are encouraged to visit classes. Visitations not only provide an opportunity to observe a particular classroom or group situation, but also present an opportunity for parents to observe their student’s work habits and personal interaction with classmates and teachers.

Conferences between parents and staff members can be very helpful in promoting understanding of educational goals and objectives. These visits can resolve problems and misunderstandings that may arise, as well as help students at home, and update parents regarding student progress. Scheduled conferences are held near the end of the first and third grading periods each year. Additional conferences will be arranged at the request of either parents or teachers. Parents are encouraged to confer with staff members.

All visitors to Baker Elementary School are required to sign in with office personnel upon entering the building.

Visitors

Students may have parents or guardians visit with them during the school day. Local and visiting young friends or relatives will not be allowed to attend school with Baker Elementary School students.

All building visitors are required to register in the main office to sign in and to receive their visitor pass. Visitors must have administrative approval before permission is given to attend classrooms and/or class activities. Parents or guardians may take students off campus for various reasons. Parents or guardians are requested to schedule off campus appointments during student’s lunchtime or during “special” classes, or before or after school or days off from school.

Parents Right to Know

Please see District Policy information on our website ~ fortmorgank12.com.

Parent Portal Instructions

Please see District Policy information on our website ~ fortmorgank12.com.

Suggestions to Parents 

Parents play a very important role in making the school experience a successful one. A few suggestions for all school children are:

  1. Encourage your child to go to bed early and get plenty of rest.
  2. Encourage your child to eat a good breakfast before coming to school.
  3. Encourage your child to respect the rights and property of others.
  4. Encourage your child to be thoughtful of others.
  5. Encourage your child to take and accept responsibility.
  6. Demonstrate to your children that you value the importance of a good education. 
  7. Read -- to your child, and with your child. Model that you value reading.
  8. Be an active, involved parent ― showing your child that you care.