Hurricane Creek Elementary School

Band Sign Up: If your 5th grader missed band sign up night at his or her school, come out to Hill Farm Elementary on Tuesday, March 14 to try all the instruments. 🎺🎷🎼

**Kindergarten Registration Begins Tomorrow** Who's Ready to Be a Hornet? Online kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year begins at 8am on Tuesday, March 7. What documents do you need? All the details are posted at bryantschools.org/kindergarten. https://youtu.be/R6u-ldTsYwE

Hello HCE Families, March is here! The chirping birds and budding trees let us know Spring is just around the corner. That means we are moving into the final quarter of the school year. We have Parent-Teacher Conferences, and Spring Break within the next few weeks. This is a great time to connect with your student's teacher, and make special memories with your child. Don't miss our Fine Arts Evening this Thursday. Catch all the details in this week's Patriot Press newsletter... We look forward to seeing you soon! Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours, Jacqueline https://www.canva.com/design/DAFcWKWM-U4/705AvvZxupqMZcw8owYI8w/view?utm_content=DAFcWKWM-U4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Our monthly district e-newsletter, Success Happens Here, is one way we share important information with our parents and community members. Please visit one of the links below: English: https://5il.co/1q5d2 Spanish: https://5il.co/1q5d3

Breakfast is served every day at Bryant Schools, but we have some extra special plans for National School Breakfast Week, March 6-10. The Food Service Department is providing FREE BREAKFAST to all students on Tuesday, March 7. On Thursday, March 9, breakfast will be served for lunch (regular cost applies). Check out menu options on our app or website.

We are #PublicSchoolProud to be an academically high-performing school district where ALL students are provided opportunities for success! #HereForTheKids

**Kindergarten Registration Announcement** Who's Ready to Be a Hornet? Online kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year begins at 8am on Tuesday, March 7. What documents do you need? All the details are posted at bryantschools.org/kindergarten. https://youtu.be/R6u-ldTsYwE

Bryant Public Schools have staff members who are your friends, neighbors & community members. Educators are called to the profession because they love working with students. We hire the most highly qualified, committed educators to teach our Hornets. We are #PublicSchoolProud.

Nine out of every 10 students attend a public school. Public schools welcome EVERY child—regardless of ability, race, religion, wealth, language, country of origin or needs. #PublicSchoolProud #BryantProud #HereFortheKids

🎧 New Podcast Episode 🎧 In this month's episode, Dr. Alex Berry talks with Brenda Qualls, Computer Science teacher at Bryant High School, and Sabian Murry, Arkansas Congressional App Challenge winner and Class of 2023 President, about computer science. Dr. Berry also has a chat with BHS Internship Coordinators Lindsey Forga and Leah Lile about the amazing Internship Program offered to seniors. #CareerTechMonth bryantschools.org/podcast

Here is this week's issue of The Patriot Press: Parent Edition. Make it a great week or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason https://www.canva.com/design/DAFbumCycRA/-qx5wtMFCA8yVqVYd2R6rA/view?utm_content=DAFbumCycRA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Why #TeachBryant? Our educators share why they 💙 being part of Bryant Schools. Interested? Join us for our Job Fair coming up on Monday, February 27, 4:30-6:30pm at Bryant Middle School. We’re hiring teachers, paraprofessionals and other staff positions. Learn more at bryantschools.org/jobfair. https://youtu.be/JphesO671iI

Why #TeachBryant? Our educators share why they 💙 being part of Bryant Schools. Interested? Join us for our Job Fair coming up on Monday, February 24, 4:30-6:30pm at Bryant Middle School. We’re hiring teachers, paraprofessionals and other staff positions. Learn more at bryantschools.org/jobfair. https://youtu.be/JphesO671iI

We're celebrating School Bus Driver Appreciation Day tomorrow. Please take time to say "thank you" to your bus driver. Families may download and print one of the postcards to present to their driver(s). Let's show our drivers some love! Postcards ⇉ https://bit.ly/3JnZo1i

Hello HCES Families, I want to give a "Shout Out" to our Student Leadership Team and Ms. Dockery for their No Cell Phone in a School Zone Campaign last week. If you dropped off or picked up your student as a car rider, you were probably greeted by the smiling kiddos wearing the green t-shirts, holding signs and distributing bookmarks to remind all parents to "Bookmark Our Words: No Cell Phones in a School Zone." ​Our mission statement is focused on keeping our students and staff safe. Thank you for joining us in sharing that mission.​ Also, remember our school day begins at 7:45, and ends at 3:10. Please have your child to school on time everyday, unless you are sick or have an appointment. Teach your child the importance of attending school... Help them be an Attendance Hero!  There are many opportunities for your family to get connected with our school in the upcoming weeks. Take a look at this week's Patriot Press for Parents, and mark your calendars for these fun events at The Creek... Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline https://www.canva.com/design/DAFa9K2NztM/EujgpovjHVgP8FyzEcximQ/view?utm_content=DAFa9K2NztM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

ALL students will be dismissed early on Thursday, February 16 for secondary parent teacher conferences.

February 14 is a special day students look forward to celebrating. We love our Hornets, too, but deliveries interrupt the learning taking place in our classrooms. Bryant Schools do not accept deliveries at school on Valentine’s or any other special days. Please share gifts with your children at home. Have a Happy Valentine’s Day!

Bryant Pre-K registration is OPEN from February 13-24. Application packets available online or at the Pre-K building next to Bryant Elementary. Visit bryantschools.org/prek-registration for more information. #SuccessStartsHere

Hello HCES Families, I hope you're feeling some love this week as we approach one of the happiest holidays of the year. Our students are looking forward to their Valentine's Day festivities on Tuesday! Please look over the visitor expectations if you're planning to attend the fun. There are some upcoming activities that you'll want to add to your calendar, so take a look at this week's Patriot Press; Parent Edition. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours, Jacqueline Vergason https://www.canva.com/design/DAFaUW3hp2o/eONCFR5WUUNRdUeaeqqO5Q/view?utm_content=DAFaUW3hp2o&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Hello HCES Families, As you know, party days are fun, but busy! Therefore, we need your help to ensure the day goes smooth and remains orderly. Please note the following about tomorrow's party day... See Flier... If you have questions about the party, message your student's teacher. We are thrilled for you to be a part of this exciting day for your child. Thank you for understanding and honoring the above information. Jacqueline Vergason