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Welcome
Greetings Baden Family!
Welcome back to the 2023 - 2024 school year! I hope that you and your families are enjoying the summer. Our staff is excited to welcome both our new and returning
students.
Baden will open its doors for students on Monday, August 28 at 9:10am. We kindly request that you utilize the parking lot at the Baden Community Center for student drop-off. On the first day of school, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten students will report to the multi-purpose room of the Baden Community Center. Their teachers will be holding signs with their names and grade levels for easy identification. Our school staff will be on hand to guide you to your child's teacher.
For students in grades 1 to 5, entry will be through the school's main doors, and they will proceed directly to their classrooms, where they will be greeted and directed by school staff to their respective classes.
Here is some important information about the upcoming school year. Please keep this information for your reference. See you soon.
What's New
We have some exciting news. Baden has been designated as a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school. The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) designed to enhance access to meals. For SY24, all students will receive free breakfast and lunch.
School Uniforms & Supply Lists
Click here for Baden’s Uniform Policy. School supply lists are available here!
Important Forms to Complete by Friday, September 1, 2023
It is extremely important that we have accurate emergency information on file for every child. We are also asking for email addresses as a form of communication with our families. Sending newsletters and other mass correspondence in this manner will save us time and ensure communication more efficiently.
Baden ES Absence Reason Form
This form is to be completed only by the Parent/Guardian of students enrolled in Prince George's County Public Schools. Refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for further clarification regarding excused and unexcused absences.
Immunizations
Remember: No Shots, No School! Make an appointment for routine immunizations today! Kindergarteners in the state are required to get a second dose of the chickenpox vaccine, while students in the seventh grade must get the vaccination for Meningococcal and Tdap, which protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.
Canvas and Class Dojo
Baden scholars will use Canvas for online learning, assignments and task management. Parents will be able to view assignments daily using these platforms. Parents are also encourage to sign up for a Class Dojo account for their child's teacher.
Sign Up for School Messenger!
Stay connected with PGCPS by signing up for email alerts and text messages. Help setting up an account can be found here.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Please visit our Arrival and Dismissal page for very important information about drop-offs and pick-ups.
Technology Devices
Students are expected to bring their computer/iPad, fully charged, to and from school each day.
Safety! Safety! Safety!
Prince George's County Public Schools are open for visitors, volunteers and one-time volunteers. Please visit the Visitor Screening Page to begin your approval process. Any parents/guardians wishing to chaperone a field trip must follow the appropriate screening procedures.
SchoolMAX Family Portal
Student schedules should be available in SchoolMax the week of August 21-25. Families can view this video for help on How To Register For Family Portal. Additional information about registering can be found on the SchoolMAX Support for Parents and Guardians page.
REGISTER for SchoolMax Family Portal
Up-to-date information regarding assignments, grades and attendance appear in the SchoolMAX Family Portal as they are published. We encourage families to register and check SchoolMAX frequently.
Have a Bus Rider? Download StopFinder
Bus info should be available the week of August 21-25. Bus routes cards will be mailed to the last address of record in SchoolMax. Families with students who will be riding the bus this fall can download the new StopFinder mobile app for info on bus locations and schedules. Please note that you must have an email address on record in SchoolMax to
use the app.
Office Hours and Contact Information
Baden's office hours during the school year are from 8:00am - 4:30pm daily. Address: 13601 Baden Westwood Rd, Brandywine, MD 20613. Office Number: 301-888-1188.
We are including important resources on this page for our families.
Again, welcome to Baden Elementary School: Home of the Bobcats
“Where Scholars Prepare Today and Own Tomorrow!”