FORM FOR BLENDED LEARNERS: The current situation with COVID-19 is a very fluid one. District leaders are preparing for any number of possible situations during the school year.
ADH and DESE have provided a Levels of Response document (bit.ly/2GaB5Zg) to assist districts in the decision making process for different levels of positive cases. In the event of COVID-19 related closings (Bryant has to close classes or entire schools or the Governor closes all schools in the state), blended (onsite) instruction will transition to virtual (online) learning. The district is making preparations in advance to supply students with technology and educational services in order to have a seamless transition should virtual learning become necessary in the future.
PLEASE DO NOT INTERPRET THIS AS A MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT THAT WE ARE PLANNING TO MOVE TO VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION. NO SUCH DECISION HAS BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME.
We know some of our students do not have any type of internet or cell service at home. We also realize there are other obstacles for families when students move to all virtual learning. In the event of this transition, we are laying the groundwork to bring a limited number of students onsite, if possible.
If you have blended (onsite) students, help us by completing the following form. FILL OUT ONE FORM PER FAMILY.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 at MIDNIGHT.
Link to form: bit.ly/2ESXt9e
en español: bit.ly/3i0OzVC
The Hornets travel to Marion for Friday Night Football this week. All AWAY games will be live streamed free.
Link: youtu.be/ntsoaaP1upI
Thank you, DESE (Division of Elementary & Secondary Education), for providing each student with the Kids Guide to the Coronavirus. Look for these booklets to come home with your elementary student this week.
bit.ly/2ER5ICH
CHANGES TO BUS ROUTES BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Bethel Middle School
Students riding Bus 2 will be assigned to BUS 135.
Hill Farm Elementary
Students riding Bus 133 will be assigned to BUS 113.
Bus 68 will run 10 minutes later in the afternoon.
Bryant Middle and Bryant Junior High
Students riding bus 108 will be assigned to BUS 117.
Bryant Junior High and Bryant High School
Students riding Bus 132 will be assigned to BUS 29.
Saturday's game kicked off the 2020 Salt Bowl Peanut Butter Drive. Each school in the district will collect peanut butter until September 30. #SpreadHOPE by donating today!
No late fee for September ACT Test dates, but Monday (Aug 31) is the last day to register. Visit act.org.
Parents,
Administration has been closely monitoring the possibility of severe weather from Hurricane Laura. The latest update from the Office of Emergency Management early this morning shows the time for the storm’s arrival in our area moved to earlier in the afternoon than expected in previous predictions.
Due to the possibility of severe weather, school will dismiss at 1:00 today.
We ask parents to watch for messaging about the status of tomorrow (Friday). Current predictions indicate that the severe weather will have moved out by tomorrow; however, if there are power outages, flooding, and/or road closures, we will have a remote learning day. Please check email, social media platforms, app and/or our website for updates.
Today, teachers will provide students with assignments for tomorrow in the event a remote learning day is needed. Teachers will provide paper assignments for those students who do not have internet access or devices.
Again, a decision has not been made about tomorrow. We just want parents to be aware in case arrangements need to be made for childcare.
Tomorrow is a BIG day for our LITTLE Hornets. To help you and your child have a great start, all kindergarten students will begin school at 9am on Thursday.
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JUST IN: ACT is offering two additional test dates: October 17 & 25.
No late fees for September ACT dates. Registration deadline is August 31. Register today!
No late fees for September ACT dates. Registration deadline is August 31. Register today!
Want to cheer on the Hornets from home this year? For the first time, the Salt Bowl will be available for Pay Per View. Visit saltbowlar.com/saltbowlathome for details. #Saltier Together
Flashing Red Lights means students are getting on or off the bus. It is illegal to pass a bus from ANY direction when the red lights are flashing. Make safety a top priority. #FlashingRedKidsAhead
New safety measures are in place for our bus riders and drivers. We are #LearningReady for Monday!
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School meals will be available for virtual students. A student's normal meal pricing is in effect (including Free and Reduced). For pickup locations and times, visit http://bit.ly/SchoolMeals_Virtual.
Here’s a #HornetHigh5 for our AP students:
● BHS had the highest qualifying score rate in 5 years … 60%.
● 87% of all AP students took exams under the pandemic circumstances.
● Bryant exceeded the state and global scores on 7 exams.
● Bryant exceeded the state average on 16 exams.
● 100% of AP Art students scored 3+ on exams.
Congratulations, Hornets!
Whether blended or virtual, we are so excited to welcome ALL of our Hornets back to school!
Our schools have been working hard to create a unique online open house experience. Each school has developed a Virtual Open House to help prepare you and your student for the first day of school on Monday. Together, we will be #LearningReady.
bryantschools.org/page/virtual-open-house
Face coverings protect the people around you when you can't safely distance. #WearItLikeaHornet
Salt Bowl 2020: The largest high school football game in the State of Arkansas will take on a much different look for 2020 due to Covid-19. The game will be played on Saturday, August 29, 7:30pm, at War Memorial Stadium.
Attendance to this year’s game will be limited to 12,000 guests. Tickets are on sale for $10, available ONLY at Big Red Stores. T-shirts are not available for this year’s game. Bryant fans, be sure to purchase your ticket at a Bryant location. Game will also be available via pay per view.
Tickets will NOT be sold at the stadium on game day. Only AAA passes will be accepted for entry. No indoor club tickets will be sold.
Pediatrician groups, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommend face coverings for school children as a very important way to reduce spread of the virus in schools. #WearItLikeaHornet
