Programs
Baker HSC uses money raised from fundraising events to bring fun and enriching activates to Baker students. We rely on parent volunteers to run many of our programs, so look for opportunities to help. Here are some of the great programs we support.
Gussie's Garden
Gussie's Garden is the passion project of our Co-President last year, Natalie Richter, and former 1st grade teacher Cindy Van Hoy. The project was funded by the HSC and over $12K in outside grants. Over the past year many came together to build and plant the garden. Now, it's a vibrant outdoor space where Baker students can learn all about how things grow.
Natalie is ready to hand over the reins to another set of capable hands after her 5 year tenure with this project, so if you'd like to help take over, please reach out to Natalie directly at Natalie.denisiuk@gmail.com.
Outdoor Laboratory
A school garden is a perfect place for real-life, hands-on learning. Many teachers use gardens as a laboratory to introduce a variety of topics, like the scientific method, plant biology, weather, insects, soil chemistry, and ecosystems. Did you know that students who participate in garden programs score higher in scientific achievement?
♜ Chess Club
Invite your kiddos to learn and play Chess with their friends at Baker! They can practice their strategy, increase their intellectual dexterity, and sharpen their problem solving skills all while having some post-lunch fun every Friday, at the school library.
Curious about our parent volunteers running the program? Find out a little bit about them right here ⤵
Rohit Pandit is a chess enthusiast, who loves playing and coaching kids and started the chess club at Baker. His son, Indraneel is in 1st grade. You can reach out to hi directly at pandit.rohit@gmail.com
David Smith is Joshua's dad who is in the 4th grade, he enjoys learning, playing, and helping out newcomers with chess.
Ralph Dubisch is an internationally ranked FIDE Master (FM), a chess coach who hopes to develop some serious scholastic players at Baker.
Enamul Hoque, father of Aurko (3rd grade) and Aurpa (TK), is a chess enthusiast who hopes to help Baker kids to practice more with each other and discover the joy of chess.
Email us at bakerschoolhsc@gmail.com to sign up!
Enrichment Programs
Art Vistas: Volunteers bring monthly art lessons to classrooms. Learn More >>
Project Cornerstone: Volunteers read a themed book and lead discussions in classrooms each month. Learn More >>
STEAM Lab: A Baker "maker" space where students can explore engineering, coding, science, and art projects
Performing Arts: Past musical performances include Peter Pan and Seussical
Fifth Grade Science Camp scholarships: Fifth grade rite of passage and sleepaway camp where students learn about natural sciences
Gussie's Garden: Volunteer-run outdoor classroom and garden where students can explore a variety of academic topics
Fun & Entertainment
Catwalk: Our big annual fundraising festival with food, games, and loads of fun for everyone
Assemblies: Array of fun assemblies about animals, art, BMX, and more
Movie Night: Outdoor family movie at Baker school
International Day: A celebration of all the cultures at Baker with treats, activities and performances
Spring Dance: Themed dance with a live DJ for the whole family
End-of-Year Popsicle Party: Fruit popsicles and yearbook signing
Campus Beautification
Playground Update: Playground and lawn renovation (2019)
Playground Equipment: New playground structures (2019) and sporting equipment
Murals: Art murals on campus building (2020)
Landscaping: Tree plantings along lawn for shade and privacy (2019)
Other Expenditure
Staff/Teacher Appreciation Day activities
Yearbook expenses
Yard duty salaries
Staff/curriculum support
Library support
Small charitable donations (with vote from general public)