Please click the link below for information concerning Randolph Central's return to school plan after Thanksgiving, November 30, 2020.
https://5il.co/n75h
Reminder: Beginning tomorrow, Monday, November 16, 2020 students will be moving to eLearning November 16-24.
We understand that some confusion has been created due to the different expectations for students at the upper grade levels. This message serves to clarify some of that confusion. Baker students ARE NOT required to attend live Zoom sessions for the duration of the school day. Classroom teachers will offer them twice daily as live, "help" sessions, as this is the preferred method for some families. Students that receive targeted services such as Title I, Reading Recovery, speech, etc. may have a specific Zoom meeting time, but that is communicated directly with the students that are involved.
Assignments are due by the following day. For example, eLearning lessons posted Monday at 9am will be due Tuesday by 9am. We understand that many families are accommodating work schedules and that our students require more help than that of their older, more independent siblings. Therefore they ARE NOT required to have everything submitted by the end of the typical school day, but by the following morning.
All of this information, Zoom "help session" links, and more will be on the first portion of your student's assignment tomorrow as they were in September. As they always have been in the past, assignments will be pushed out through Google Classroom. There have been no changes in the format of our delivery. Please contact your child's teacher via Remind, email, during a scheduled Zoom "help session," or by phone (765) 584-5581 option 4 with any questions you may have.
We promise that this will look like what you completed earlier in the year during our scheduled eLearning day. Thank you.
Randolph Central will be providing free Grab n’ Go lunch next week, Nov. 16-20th. Each sack will contain a free lunch combined with breakfast food for the next morning at five locations:
1. The STEPs in Ridgeville
2. The Saratoga City Building
3. Driver Middle School (Door #1)
4. The front of Baker Elementary
5. The front of Willard Elementary
Lunches will be available from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday through Friday. ALL children 18 years of age and under can eat free. Please make arrangements to visit one of the five locations.
Please click the link below for an important message from Randolph Central Schools.
https://5il.co/n168
Randolph Central School Corporation is in need of substitute teachers.
Click the link below for a COVID-19 update from Randolph Central School Corporation.
https://5il.co/mnw3
Attention Baker Families: All 1st and 2nd grade boy’s basketball skill clinics have been postponed until further notice due to Randolph County raising the COVID-19 restriction level to orange. Players and parents will be contacted if coaches are able to resume or reschedule. Thank you for your understanding.
Picture Retake day will be Monday, October 26th. If you would like picture retakes, please send in your original pictures that day to the school. You may order your photos online at www.crabtreephotos.com or call the school office to have an order form sent home Friday afternoon.
Baker Families: This afternoon we had an unplanned building evacuation caused by a faulty water pressure sensor in a sprinkler flow valve. Students and staff did a wonderful job evacuating the building and getting to their safe zones. Thanks to the quick response from emergency personnel, we were able to reenter the building in a timely manner and resume our learning day. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Geesy at JGeesy@RandolphCentral.us.
Don’t Miss Out! Now is the time to place your order for custom keepsake products featuring your child’s
artwork. These items make great gifts for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and any other important
person in your child’s life.
The deadline to order is Today, October 5, 2020.
Go to ArtToRemember.com to place your order.
Thank you for supporting our school!
Online Book Fair begins today!
The Indiana Department of Education is requiring all schools to collect
verification of Indiana Residency documentation for all of our students.
Please click the link below for the details:
https://5il.co/lqow
ONLINE BOOK FAIR OCTOBER 4-17th
Baker Families: School pictures were sent home with your students today, so please be sure to check backpacks! If your child was absent, or if you desire to have a retake, those will take place October 26th.
October Lunch Menu
Baker Families, please call to schedule your virtual parent-teacher conference.
You have the option of scheduling a Zoom meeting or completing the conference via phone call. Conferences will still be held on the same dates (October 12th and 14th) in the afternoon/evening hours.
Availability and times are first come, first serve, so be sure to call today!
Many of you have asked about spirit wear, and we've got you covered!
Baker students will be bringing home order forms for long and short sleeved T-shirts, baseball T's, and sweatshirts today. All money and order forms are due back to the Baker office by October 2nd. Please make checks payable to Baker Elementary.
Randolph Central has received $100,000 to increase connectivity between students and teachers as part of Component 1 of the GEER Grant Award from the Governor's office. As part of Component 2 of the same grant Randolph Central will work with CIESC, CELL, and the Rural Early College Network to increase our capacity in meeting the social/emotional needs of students as well as enhancing digital instruction. See the attached press release for details about this powerful partnership between 30 school districts, CELL, CIESC, and RECN.
Randolph Central will serve free student breakfast and lunch until 12/31/20 or until Federal Program funding runs out, whichever comes first.
Winchester Cub Scout Pack 58 Recruitment Meeting
Click below for a message from the Randolph Central Corporation Nurse, Lacey Hummel, regarding recent changes to the CDC Guidelines on excluding students from school with symptoms that "might" be COVID-19 related.
https://5il.co/kf2b
The CDC has changed their guidelines for Parent/Staff Screening & Returning to School. Please click the link below to review the new guidelines. Randolph Central will implement these new guidelines beginning tomorrow (8/27/20).
https://5il.co/k7wj
Thank you to parents, students, staff, and the community for your support in this very unique times.
Rolland Abraham
Superintendent
It’s that time again! 📷
FALL PICTURE DAY will be Thursday, August 27th.
Picture order forms were sent home with students yesterday. While purchasing online is highly encouraged this year (see directions below), you may also pay by bringing money in the sealed envelope on picture day.
How to Pay Online:
-Visit http://Crabtree-Photography.hhimagehost.com/BakerElementarySchoolFallPortraits2020
-Choose your package, and/or add-on items, add to your cart.
-Click on your cart, and complete the check-out process.
-During check-out, enter your students first, last name and grade. This is how we will match the photo to your order.
-You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours of placing your order. If you do not, please call the Crabtree Photography office (765) 747-6971 to check the status of your order.
-There's no need to bring any paperwork with you on photo day! When you receive the email confirmation, we have received your order!
Online ordering is OPEN NOW, and will be until 48 hours after photo day! After the 48 hours, your order may be subject to a $15 lab fee.
Good Evening Randolph Central Parents!
Your student's fees are now available to pay online. Please log into your PowerSchool account and click the blue eFunds link on the Balance page. You will have to create an account. You will need your student's 4 digit number which is located at the top of your dashboard in Powerschool. You may also access eFunds from the school website. Please remember to pay your chromebook insurance fees!
Thank you!
August Lunch Menu
Randolph Central is hiring two teachers for the virtual classroom. One for primary grades and one for intermediate grades.
Randolph Central is seeking quality individuals that love working with kids to serve a substitute teachers.
Looking for a fun outdoor experience? Come build your own family kite, learn the science behind them, and make new friends all in a socially-distanced environment.
Want to join the fun, but would rather not stay and play? We'll have kits packed where you can take the Girl Scout family fun home.
Learn more about us today at www.girlscoutsindiana.org
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soar-into-girl-scouts-tickets-111996309978
Good evening!
Online registration is still open for Randolph Central families! You should have received an email or a letter with the “snapcodes'' you need to register your child(ren). If you have not, please call your child’s school on Monday, the secretary has the “snapcodes” you need to register.
Once you have the “snapcodes,” go to any of our school websites and click on MENU at the top of the page and then choose ONLINE REGISTRATION to navigate to our online registration page.
Parents of new students and kIndergarteners just go to the ONLINE REGISTRATION page and click the “Enroll New Student Link.”
On Monday, July 27 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM all our schools will be open if you need assistance. You will not need to visit multiple schools. You can register all of your students from one location. For social distancing and to prevent large numbers from showing up at the same time please call ahead to schedule a time.
If you are coming to the school to register, pursuant to the Governor’s Order, please wear a mask.
We request that only one parent enter the school to register if possible. Your students do not need to be present for you to register them.
Please complete the registration process by 10:00 PM, Monday, July 27th so that we have all the information we need to make the decisions necessary to start the school year.
Thank you!
Randolph Central's Reopening Plan can be accessed via the link at the bottom of this message. Because of the Governor's Executive Order requiring face coverings we have added a new section on wearing masks so that families have clear direction. Thank you for your patience in these difficult times. We are looking forward to seeing our students and staff soon. Enjoy the last couple weeks of summer break!
https://5il.co/ia0v
Randolph Central Families,
Over 600 of you have already enrolled online. Today is the first opportunity for you to come to our school buildings if you need assistance. You can register all of your students from one location. We have computer stations set up at all of our schools. For social distancing and to prevent large numbers from showing up at the same time please call ahead to schedule a time. Onsite registration is:
Friday, July 24 from 9 AM to 2 PM
Monday, July 27 from 2 PM to 7 PM
You can still register from home online. If you have not received an email or a letter with the “snapcodes” you need to register your child(ren), please call your child’s school.
Once you have the “snapcodes,” go to any of our school websites and click on MENU at the top of the page and then choose ONLINE REGISTRATION to navigate to our online registration page.
Parents of new students just go to the ONLINE REGISTRATION page and click the “Enroll New Student Link.”
Parents coming to the school to register are strongly encouraged to wear a mask. If you require 1-on-1 help, while registering at the school, a mask will be required for you and for the staff member helping you register because of the proximity to each other.
We request that only one parent enter the school to register if possible. Your students do not need to be present for you to register them.
Please complete the registration process by 10 PM, Monday, July 27 so that we have all the information we need to make the decisions necessary to start the school year.
Thank you!
Click the link below for a conversation about the Randolph Central reopening plan.
https://5il.co/ijvu
Randolph Central School Registration
Online Registration is Open at Randolph Central!
When you sign into online registration you are setting up a registration account that is separate from the Parent Portal.
Parents of returning students that previously set up a PowerSchool Parent Portal account should have received an email on July 19th with the “snapcodes” you need to register your student(s).
Parents of returning students that have NOT set up a PowerSchool Parent Portal account will receive a letter in the mail with the “snapcodes” you need to register your student(s). The letter is being mailed to you on July 20, 2020.
If you do not receive an email or a letter by the end of the day Wednesday, July 22nd, call your child’s school. The secretary has the “snapcodes” you need to register your student(s).
Once you have the “snapcodes,” go to any of our school websites and click on MENU at the top of the page and then choose ONLINE REGISTRATION to navigate to our online registration page. You are ready to begin registering your child from home.
You can go directly to our online registration page by clicking the following link: https://www.rc.k12.in.us/o/randolph-central-school-corporation/page/online-registration--148
Please remember, if you are a returning family you will need the “snapcodes” for your student(s) that were sent to you via email or letter.
Baker Elementary School Supply List 2020-2021
Come Help Us Celebrate on July 25, 2020 @ 10 AM.
Kindergarten Screenings for the 2020-21 school year will take place July 23 and 24 and will be by appointment only. The process will take approximately 20 minutes per student.
To schedule your appointment, please call the Baker Office at (765) 584-5581, between 8a-3p, M-F.
Kindergarten students will register online, as will all Randolph Central students this year. More details will follow as to how to complete the process.
Please see the graphic for more information. As always, please call with any questions you may have, and we will gladly answer them. Thank you.
Randolph Central is hiring great cafeteria workers.
Randolph Central is looking for a couple part-time custodians willing to work evening hours and help the current custodial staff to clean and disinfect.
Randolph Central Schools reopens with Plan A, the "Low to No Spread" category. Click the link below for more details.
https://5il.co/ia0v
Randolph Central Schools will reopen as planned on August 12th with all students returning five days per week. For details of the School Board approved reopening plan please click on the link below.
https://5il.co/ia0v
Remember that school entry vaccinations are still required for grades Kindergarten, 6th, and 12th. All past Randolph Central students who were due to receive a vaccine over the summer received notices along with their report cards during the spring semester. Please contact your medical provider or Health Department to schedule an appointment. Follow the link for full list of required school immunizations for the 2020-21 school year: https://www.in.gov/isdh/17094.html
Please email School Nurse Lacey Hummel with specific questions at lhummel@randolphcentral.us
BES: Reminder, July’s Grocery Giveaway will not take place today, but will be combined with Willard’s regularly scheduled pantry on July 21st at Willard. Thank you.
If you did not pick up your student's personal belongings today, you may do so tomorrow, from 2-7p at Baker.
Additionally, drive-through Chromebook drop off starts tomorrow at WCHS/DMS and will run 10a-2p.
Thank you for all of your help in both picking up and returning items.
Informational letters were mailed home last week detailing the retrieval of student belongings and the return of school property (including library books). Please see below for details regarding curbside pickup May 18th, 9a-2p and May 19th 2-7p. Thank you!
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON HOW AND WHEN TO TURN IN YOUR CHROMEBOOK.
https://5il.co/g1r3
BES: Grocery Giveaway tonight from 3:30-5 or until food runs out. It will be curbside, on the east side of the building. This is for any family of a Baker student PreK-2, and we would love to see you there!
Are you looking for free or affordable preschool? GRIC Preschool Enrollment information is available here: https://5il.co/fuz9. Once you are ready to enroll, please click here to complete your form: https://bit.ly/3fnqU0z
Congratulations to Katie Lash! We are proud of you and are thankful for all you do for our students, staff, and families at Driver Middle School.
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What would you do if you were reading "A Book with No Pictures?" Mrs. Bates has shared a special reading with you today. Be sure to click the link to check it out on one of your breaks! #LionsontheLoose https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1sXVlQjRGk&feature=youtu.be
Reminder: eLearning Information
The Governor issued an Executive Order today closing all K-12 schools and requiring each school to continue an extended learning plan that includes 160 student days. Randolph Central will continue eLearning Days on Mon., Tues., & Thurs. of each week. More info coming soon.
Dress Up days for eLearning
BES: We will begin weekend food bag distribution for Baker families this Friday, March 27, from 5:30-6:30p.m. in the Baker Elementary parking lot. Please stay in the vehicle and allow us to bring a bag to you. Bags will include two breakfasts and two other meals for use over the weekend. The hope is to help ease your burden during this time of extended closure.
The Grab & Go lunch program will continue this week, offering FREE lunches to any child 18 and under. Please see the information below for the five locations you may pick up lunches from 11a-1p, Monday-Friday.
Indiana Department of Education Letter Detailing the Cancellation of Spring 2020 State Testing
Randolph Central School Corporation eLearning Days will begin on Monday, March 30, 2020. More details will be released next week on how eLearning days will be implemented.
School offices will be open next week for parents/guardians who need to pick up their child’s medication.
Randolph Central School Corporation will be closed beginning on Monday, March 16, 2020 and students will return no sooner than April 13, 2020.
All Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities, including practices, are cancelled until Monday, April 13, 2020.
WCHS Musical Information
For information on how Randolph Central is responding to the COVID-19 threat please visit the link below.
https://www.rc.k12.in.us/o/randolph-central-school-corporation/page/covid-19-coronavirus--4
Thank you!
Grocery Giveaway in the cafeteria from 3:30-5p. More food and selection that ever before!
Information about fundraiser pickup.
Grandparents' Day is coming soon. Crabtree will be here taking pictures. Attached is an order form if you would like to purchase pictures with your grandchild for Grandparents' Day.
There will be a parent meeting for any 6th, 7th or 8th grader interested in playing middle school golf. The meeting will be held in the Commons at Driver Middle School on Thursday, March 5, at 5:30p.m. Please have a parent/guardian present.
2020-21 Kindergarten Pre-Registration Information
Randolph Central School Corporation will be closed and students will be on an eLearning day today, Thursday, February 27, 2020.
Randolph Central will be on a 2-hour Delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 27, 2020.
Randolph Central School Corporation will be utilizing online enrollment for the upcoming school year. Parents and guardians of currently enrolled students will need to have an account set up prior to the end of this school year to be able to access the PowerSchool Unified Classroom portal. Many families have already set up access to the grade portal. If you have not, please contact our school office for the instructions and access codes for your children. It is critical that these accounts are set up before the end of this school year so we can open registration in July. Thank you for your cooperation with this conversion. It is our hope that this will streamline the registration process for families.
Falcon youth baseball is having their All-Star tryouts this Saturday Feb. 22nd. The 8U division will be from 11:00am-12:30pm. The 10U and 12U division will be from 12:30pm-2pm. Both will be in the DMS GYM during that time. Please bring your glove, bat, no cleats.
Sectional Championship T-shirts will be available for pick-up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday at DMS/WCHS. Enter using door #1 by the athletic director's office. Any t-shirts not picked up on Friday will be sent to Baker, Willard, and Deerfield on Tuesday.
Randolph Central will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 13, 2020.
The Winchester Wrestling Club signup day for the 2020 season is at the WCHS Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Feb 11th beginning at 5:30 pm. Club is open to all grades PreK-12th and the cost to sign up is $20. More info is available on the Winchester Wrestling Club Facebook page.
Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser Dress Up Days
Randolph Central will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow morning, Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Monday kicks off our CF fundraiser at Baker. Students are encouraged to bring in donations for participating in dress up days. These are in addition to weekly classroom competitions.
2/3 Wear Purple
2/4 Crazy Hair Day
2/5 Baker/Falcon Spirit Day
2/6 Superhero Day
2/7 Blackout Day
It's time for another PTC sponsored Skating Party for Baker students! We will be hosting students at the Starlite Skating Center from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, February 4th. Any student that attends Baker is welcome to skate for free. Skate rental is available for $2. See you there!
There was a house fire across the street from Deerfield Elem. last night. The fire department has revisited the site of fire today. The situation is under control. Students at Deerfield are safe and the issue does not pose a threat to our students or staff.
Rolland Abraham
The WCHS Cheerleaders invite any K-5th grader to learn cheers, chants, jumps, and stunts at their mini clinic on Jan. 24 in the DMS gym from 5:30-7:30. Enter door 25 for registration at 5:15 pm. The cost is $15. To get more info, pick up a flyer at Baker, Willard, or Deerfield.
Due to dense fog Randolph Central will be on a two hour delay today Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Due to our eLearning day, tomorrow (12/18) will be pajama day. Kindergarten students may also dress as a "Who" from Whoville. Abbreviated versions of Grinchmas (K), Polar Express Day (1), and Reindeer Day (2) will be in the morning, with Gift of Reading in the afternoon.
Wednesday December 18, 2018 Breakfast will be Pancakes and Sausage. Lunch will be Our Christmas Meal. Sliced Ham& Gravy, Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Chirstmas Cookie, Strawberries and Milk
Breakfast with Santa on December 14, 2019
Baker second graders want to be in a parade. Merry Christmas!
I want to be an elf! Baker first grade.
Baker kindergarteners take the stage to sing Jolly Ole Saint Nicholas. Stole the show!
Baker kindergarteners take the stage to sing Jolly Ole Saint Nicholas. Stole the show!
We hope to see everyone this evening!
Second Harvest Grocery Giveaway is this afternoon in the Baker Cafeteria. This free event is open to any family with students that attend Baker Elementary Preschool-2nd grade. We will be handing out groceries from 3:30-5, or until food runs out. We hope to see you there!
Baker Elementary 2019 Christmas Program
BES: Just a reminder for Baker students, tomorrow we kick off our canned food drive. For the donation of at least one non-perishable item, students may wear pajamas to school. Please remember tennis shoes, as some students may have PE. Thank you.
The Winchester Public Library has an exciting day planned for those that may need a break from shopping on Friday. Please consider joining the Children's Department for fun activities and special story times.
Baker Elementary is in need of White milk jugs (the solid ones from Wal-Mart). The milk jugs will be used for an art project.
Baker Elementary is in need of White milk jugs (the solid ones from Wal-Mart). The milk jugs will be used for an art project.
Skating Party Information
November Lunch Menu
For any 5th grade boy interested in playing AAU basketball there will be a try-out on Monday, October 14th from 4:30- 6:00 pm at Willard Elementary. If you have any questions feel free to contact Dustin Baldwin at Driver Middle School, 584-4671.
Thank you!
Art to Remember orders are due on October 14th. Please return orders to the office or order online.
Come join us for our Book Fair next week! The Book Fair will be open Monday, October 7th to October 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please send any money in an envelope marked Book Fair.
Donuts for Dad is Thursday, October 3 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m. Any student staying after for a special guest will need to have a note or phone call in order to do so. We hope to see you there!
The WCHS Cheerleaders invite any K-5th grader to learn cheers, chants, jumps, and stunts at their mini clinic on Thurs., Oct. 3rd at the Field House from 4:30-6:00. Registration is at 4:15 and the cost is $10. To get more info, pick up a flyer at Baker, Willard, or Deerfield.
Today is our first eLearning Day! Students will not attend school, but will complete their assignments from home using their Chromebooks. Baker teachers will have office hours from 8-11a.m. Please contact your student's teacher if you experience difficulties. Have a great day!
Just a reminder, students will not attend school on Monday, September 23, 2019 as it is an eLearning day. Each grade level has sent home information as to how to complete their assignments both on, and offline. Teachers will be available during their office hours from 8-11a.m.
Check this out! The process for collecting box tops has become even easier. Paper Box Tops are being phased out and replaced by scanning receipts digitally usuing the Box Tops app. It's easier now than ever to earn money for Baker Elementary.
Follow these instuctions here:
Please join us for Meet the Teacher Night at Baker on Tuesday, August 6 from 5-6 p.m. Bring your supplies, meet your teacher, and more!
The Force performing at The Drums of Winchester! Go Force!
The Force performing at The Drums of Winchester. Go Force!
Reading Materials Giveaway!
With the adoption of a new reading series, we no longer need our old reading materials. We would love for your students to have the opportunity to take them home to use. They are free, and available during registration Thursday 9a-2p and Monday 2-6p!
Just a reminder, Field Day is tomorrow. Please send your student in comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, and most importantly, with an extra set of clothing in case they get wet! We're going to try and do as many of our activities outdoors as possible dependent on the weather.
Caleb Tarter, a student in Mrs. Coats's First Grade class had SPECIAL "Special Sharing" on his birthday! He races Karts. He has driven his Kart since four years of age, and began racing at age five. He has competed in many states, including Indiana, Florida,Illinois, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Florida.
Lunch Menu Changes
Monday May 6th
Ham and Cheese
Chef Salad
Jammer
Broccoli with Cheese
Applesauce
Milk
Tuesday May 7th
Sloppy Jo Sandwich
Chef Salad
Jammer
Fries
Strawberries
Milk
Donuts with Mom is coming May 9. Join your student either before school (7:30-8:30) or after (2:30-3:30) for a tasty donut and some fun at Baker. We hope to see you there!
Save the Date! Baker Field Day is Thursday, May 23. We need volunteers. Look for forms to come home with your student in the next few days and additional information on the Baker Website under "News."
K-2 students completed our second semester ALICE Drill and also our cafeteria training. Students did a very good job of following procedures and listening to SRO Anderson. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Geesy.
Information about Grandparents Week 2019
This week’s life skill was “Friendship.” Congratulations to our students of the week, chosen for being great friends! 🦁
We have a lunch menu change that is different than what was sent home. We apologize for any confusion!
Friday, March 8: Chicken nuggets, "cooks choice," and milk
Monday, March 11: Macaroni and Cheese, peas, broccoli + cheese, applesauce, peaches, and milk.
