The Baker Blast

We are thrilled to share the incredible success of our recent Baker Festival of Cultures held on April 28th from 6 to 8 PM. This school-wide, family-friendly event brought together hundreds of community members in a vibrant celebration of belonging and appreciation for all cultures.

Our gymnasium and cafeteria were transformed into a colorful tapestry of cultural displays, with students and families enjoying amazing country and cultural exhibits. Guests embarked on an immersive "around the world" tour, guided by passports that led them to tables adorned with traditional fabrics and posters showcasing cultural heritage. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as students dressed in traditional attire and performed captivating cultural dances.

We are proud to announce that the event raised $1400 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, thanks to the generous contributions of our community. Special thanks go to Mrs. Burt and the International Club, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Fahnestock, and all the community member table hosts and performers who made this event possible.

The Baker Festival of Cultures truly embodied the spirit of unity and appreciation for diversity that defines our community. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this evening a memorable success!

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9th, please see sign up below, we started receiving some donations already! Thank you, we do need a little help picking up some items throughout the week. Please check to see if you can snag a date before they are gone.

Registration includes:

• A T-shirt

• Color packets

• A snack

Only $15.00 to participate!

• All proceeds go to support our PTO.
  

On Wednesday, April 30th we hosted our annual Academic Excellence Award Ceremon. This is a prestigious recognition reserved for students who achieve A's in all their classes during every marking period from sixth grade to eighth grade. This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to their dedication, hard work, and commitment to academic excellence.

This year, we are honored to welcome back former Academic Excellence Award winners who are now high school seniors. These outstanding individuals will join us during the ceremony to speak with our current cohort of Academic Excellence students. This unique opportunity allows our eighth-grade students to engage in meaningful conversations with high school seniors, gaining valuable insights into what they can anticipate in high school.

The seniors offered advice, shared their experiences, and discussed their future plans as they prepare to attend college next year. The mentorship and inspiration provided by our high school seniors are invaluable, fostering a sense of community and continuity within our school. We are proud to celebrate the achievements of our students and to support them as they continue their educational journey.

We invite you to join us in celebrating the success of our Academic Excellence Award program and the incredible opportunity for mentorship and inspiration it provides. Your support and encouragement are essential in nurturing the growth and development of our students. Thank you for being a part of our vibrant community.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE STUDENTS

• Bakshi, Ramit
  
• Bieniek, Gabrielle Anne
  
• Centeno Menjivar, Matthew Francisco
  
• Diaz-Ochoa, Nikte Georgina
  
• Elsayed, Layla Ahmad
  
• Estrellado, Alexa Rose
  
• Frederick, Colin Jeffrey
  
• Goodenough, Charles John
  
• Guilbault, Christian Michael
  
• Johnson, Priyanka Joy
  
• Kareco, Alexander
  
• Knox, Brendan Paul
  
• Kohl, Gretchen Ruth
  
• Kulkarni, Arjun Nagesh
  
• Lokhande, Aayush Jayant
  
• Lu, Sophia
  
• McMillion, Briana Alexis
  
• Naik, Dhanush Rama
  
• Oleksienko, Alana Ruth
  
• Parajuli, Nikita
  
• Parajuli, Nishika
  
• Rajeswaran, Ashwini Sakthy
  
• Rameswarapu, Saanvi
  
• Saracevic, Arianna
  
• Saravanan, Riyana
  
• Shah, Vivaan
  
• Shukla, Kashvi
  
• Triden, Amelie Dean
  
• Yee, Connor Wang Hong
  
• Yogesh, Aditya
  

Recently, a group of Baker students represented the Troy School District in the Michigan History Day State Finals. This prestigious competition, which is in its 51st year brought young historians from across the state together to present their projects on this year's theme, "Rights and Responsibilities in History."

PARTICIPATING BAKER STUDENTS

• Sirisha Gusain
• Hannah Susan Jacob
• Priyanka Johnson
• Adriana Matti
• Yashasvi Sriram
• Aleia Swain
• Nina Zeng

Our students developed historical documentaries, websites, performances, exhibits, and papers that explored how the concepts of rights and responsibilities have shaped pivotal moments in history. Their hard work, creativity, and passion for history were truly inspiring.

Participating in this competition provided our students with a unique opportunity to delve deep into historical research and present their findings in innovative ways. It was a remarkable experience that not only enhanced their understanding of history but also honed their skills in research, critical thinking, and presentation.

We are incredibly proud of their achievements and the dedication they have shown throughout the year. Please join me in congratulating these talented young historians for their outstanding efforts and representing our school with such distinction.

Spots remain for eighth grade students from Baker to sign up for the Middle School Leadership Conference! The conference will take place on Friday, May 23 from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Students will be bussed to and from their middle schools, and lunch will be provided.

Next week, our 6th and 7th graders will take the ELA section of the M-Step. This is an online tests. Students will need to bring their iPads to school and make sure that they are fully charged. Please avoid appointments and make sure that your student is well rested. Thank you for supporting our state assessment.

Join the Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence (TFEE) at its 2025 Golf Outing. Tuesday, June 10th, at Greystone Golf Course. The day includes 18-holes of golf, continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, dinner and more! Sign-up to golf at troyfoundation.org/golf.

We have 2 months till summer break and Baker, Larson and Athens cheer teams are working on putting together some fun clinics over the summer. If you are interested in cheering in the fall, please complete the attached form to stay up to date on upcoming events.

The information for high school summer school classes has been published on the Troy continuing education website. Registration opens on April 1st.