Hurricane Creek Elementary School

Good morning Families, The safety of our students is my top priority. Both morning and afternoon traffic is a busy time. I am asking for your help to ensure our campus is a safe area while our students are arriving and leaving school each day. Afternoon dismissal is particularly busy, as many students are going in many directions, simultaneously. If your child is a car rider, you may have the opportunity to experience this first hand. We have intentionally developed procedures that ensure the safety of each student, while respecting your time. Please make sure you follow arrival and dismissal procedures at all times.  When students and staff are at the crosswalk area, please keep your car in park. Do not move forward if there are students, staff or other parents in the loading area. Traffic laws prevent a driver from passing a school bus as students are loading or unloading. I'm asking that you not pass a car as students are loading or unloading. Our staff on duty will motion for you to move forward once the loading zone and crosswalk areas are clear. Please do so at a slow, cautious rate of speed.  Also be mindful, it is against Arkansas law to use a cell phone while driving in a school zone.  Our children are precious. Their safety is of utmost importance. Please use caution as you enter and exit our campus each day. Sincerely, Jacqueline Vergason

Happy New Year! This is our first The Patriot Press; Parent Edition for 2023. I am proud of the accomplishments of our young Patriots the first semester of school, and I look forward to the social and academic growth that awaits us this final semester. We wouldn't be complete without our parents and family support. Thank you for the vital role you play in our success. This year, rather than a resolution (which I rarely achieve) I have chosen a focus word to be my guide through 2023. My word is INTENTIONAL. I am hopeful this word will keep me focused and...well, intentional as I aim to grow as a school principal, a mother, a wife, a friend, and a human. I invite you to choose a word that will be a beacon for your 2023 journey! Let's make it a great year or not, the choice is ours! Jacqueline Vergason https://www.canva.com/design/DAFXHq1DTEA/6Ng2pppHWs2gXrUpzUQ3xQ/view?utm_content=DAFXHq1DTEA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Hello Patriot Families, Our parents play a vital role in our school's success. Therefore, we are reaching out to you for assistance with a few matters that will take affect January 5, 2023, as we return from our Christmas Break. Transportation Changes: No transportation changes will be accepted after 2:00 pm for that school day. This gives our office ample time to notify teachers, subs, and students of any transportation changes for that day. This helps us ensure the safety of our students. Make necessary updates before 2 pm, by calling our school office at 501-653-1012. If an emergency arrises, we will work with you. Dismissal Changes: School dismisses at 3:10...All car riders must be picked up by 3:30. Due to contract obligations, we have few faculty available to supervise students after 3:30. Make arrangements to have your child picked up by 3:30 (3:35 at the latest). Habitual tardiness for picking up your child late will become a truancy case. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Again, we appreciate the role you play in our school's success. We are grateful for your partnership in doing what's best for kids. Jacqueline Vergason

Hello Patriot Families, Our parents play a vital role in our school's success. Therefore, we are reaching out to you for assistance with a few matters that will take affect January 5, 2023, as we return from our Christmas Break. Transportation Changes: No transportation changes will be accepted after 2:00 pm for that school day. This gives our office ample time to notify teachers, subs, and students of any transportation changes for that day. This helps us ensure the safety of our students. Make necessary updates before 2 pm, by calling our school office at 501-653-1012. If an emergency arrises, we will work with you. Dismissal Changes: School dismisses at 3:10...All car riders must be picked up by 3:30. Due to contract obligations, we have few faculty available to supervise students after 3:30. Make arrangements to have your child picked up by 3:30 (3:35 at the latest). Habitual tardiness for picking up your child late will become a truancy case. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Again, we appreciate the role you play in our school's success. We are grateful for your partnership in doing what's best for kids. Jacqueline Vergason

Parents, are you ready? As you read this week's edition of The Parent Patriot Press, Christmas is less than a week away! Note the information about class parties on Wednesday. Thank you for helping us stay safe and organized on party day, by reading and following the expectations for that fun-filled day. On behalf of our teachers and staff at The Creek...we hope you have a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends! Jacqueline Vergason https://www.canva.com/design/DAFVJ7tpMZE/2Qlawxnhn8--L6zn924jUQ/view?utm_content=DAFVJ7tpMZE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Hello HCE Families, 1. If your child is running a temperature of 100.0 or greater do not send them to school. They must be fever free for 24 hours without medication prior to coming back to school. 2. Same goes for vomiting or diarrhea.  3. Lice: encourage your children to not share hats or combs etc. with other students. Lice do not fly/hop they crawl. They can only live off a food supply (blood) for 48 hours. They don't like oily hair, they like clean hair to attach the eggs to. The nits are placed close to the scalp for warmth. If the nit is on the end of the hair shaft more than likely it has hatched. It is a good idea to check your child every two or three days and remove any and all nits (these will eventualy hatch). Repeat in 7-10 days the lice shampoo. Do not shampoo or condition prior to using the lice shampoo. Do not wash hair for a couple of days after treatment. This gives the lice shampoo time to keep working. Something that may work is cheap clarifying shampoo with some drops of tea tree oil, shampoo hair twice a week. Try not to get it in the students eyes because it will irritate them. I know it is frustrating because I have been there myself! Just takes patience and time. Checking every couple of days helps to be proactive. 4. When bringing medications, either bring after lunch or call first. Do not send medications of any kind with a student. All medications must be checked into the nursing office by a parent/guardian. Hope everyone has a Wonderful Holiday! Nurse Crosby

Hello Patriot Family, We are in the midst of December and all the excitement that comes with the end of a semester. Teachers and students are focused on completing the skills of the first semester, while balancing the cheer of the holidays, and the upcoming new year. Help keep your child focused on the importance of being responsible, and finishing strong. Please read carefully the notes in this week's Parent Patriot Press, as there is information about visitor expectations, and some transportation changes for the new year. We love our students, and we love our parents and families. Join us in following the mission of Hurricane Creek Elementary as we guarantee safety and security, show respect, and protect the learning environment as our students learn at high levels. We all have a role to play to ensure we continue to achieve our goals. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason https://www.canva.com/design/DAFUdGBYKPw/VtZgYRUGhY3i9duiLWk-cA/view?utm_content=DAFUdGBYKPw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu

Hello Patriot Families, Our parents play a vital role in our school's success. Therefore, we are reaching out to you for assistance with a few matters that will take affect January 5, 2023, as we return from our Christmas Break. Transportation Changes: No transportation changes will be accepted after 2:00 pm for that school day. This gives our office ample time to notify teachers, subs, and students of any transportation changes for that day. This helps us ensure the safety of our students. Make necessary updates before 2 pm, by calling our school office at 501-653-1012. If an emergency arrises, we will work with you. Dismissal Changes: School dismisses at 3:10...All car riders must be picked up by 3:30. Due to contract obligations, we have few faculty available to supervise students after 3:30. Make arrangements to have your child picked up by 3:30 (3:35 at the latest). Habitual tardiness for picking up your child late will become a truancy case. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Again, we appreciate the role you play in our school's success. We are grateful for your partnership in doing what's best for kids. Jacqueline Vergason

The new Bryant Disc Golf Course grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony is Saturday, December 17 at 11am. The first round will follow. If you have not played disc golf before, this is a great opportunity for you and your family to try a new sport!

In episode 4 of “Did You Know”, Superintendent Karen Walters shares information about the rise in the number of students spreading rumors of possible threats, also known as swatting, against schools across the nation, including Bryant. She also discusses the difference in reporting threats and starting a hoax on social media and the consequences for starting false threats. Spanish: https://youtu.be/corTbD60HFo English: https://youtu.be/mXiEjlUIf3w

Hello Hornet Families, If you're a sports fan, then you're on Cloud 9 about our Friday night Bryant Hornet victory over Bentonville... to win their FIFTH state championship! Here at The Creek, we are giving our all to finish this semester strong, too. Our students are focused on being safe, showing respect, and learning at high levels. These are the 3 expectations of our Mission Statement, as well as our Behavior Matrix. Ask your child to tell you about it. Have they received a ticket for following the expectations of our Behavior Matrix? Here is Issue 14 of The Patriot Press, Parent Edition. We are here for you if you need us. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours. Jacqueline Vergason https://www.canva.com/design/DAFT2v3vzIg/xkiJNfhqf718Hhjw9Phkyw/view?utm_content=DAFT2v3vzIg&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. The November Board Recap, usually sent separately, is included in this edition. English: https://5il.co/1lfnm Spanish: https://5il.co/1lfnn

WEAR THE BLUE 💙🏈 In support of our varsity football team and their bid for another state championship, we encourage all of our Hornets to wear your Bryant Blue and/or fan gear on Friday, December 2. #GoHornets #DriveForFive #SpiritDay

*** New Podcast Episode *** This month's podcast features two of the departments which help Bryant Schools function: Technology and Food Service. Join us as Dr. Alex Berry chats with the department leaders. https://bryantschools.org/podcast

Hello HCES Families, I hope your family enjoyed time spent laughing, eating delicious food and making memories to last a lifetime, last week. Can you believe we are in the final days of November? December is almost here, and we are bringing this first semester of school to a close. I am proud of our young Patriots and their hard work thus far. Encourage your student to finish strong! Keep up with our school happenings by following our HCES Facebook page, as well as reading our weekly Parent Patriot Press Newsletter. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason https://www.canva.com/design/DAFTFczjRps/ZE0CEoR4e_3oRR8BFLuMPg/view?utm_content=DAFTFczjRps&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Bryant Schools will be closed November 21-25. We look forward to seeing our Hornets on Monday, November 28.

Good morning to our HCES Families, I hope you and your family are taking advantage of the many opportunities to get connected with our school, as we are back to normal. We had approximately 550 people attend this weekend's Holidays at Hurricane. Thank you to all who came to shop, or volunteer in some way. Our PTO pours 100% of all proceeds back into our school, students and staff. We are grateful for their hard work! Don't miss the Veteran's Day Tribute video that was posted to our Facebook page last Friday. Get your tissues, because it will touch you. Mrs. S, our librarian, and some of our young Patriots put many hours into its creation. Thank you to our American Soldiers and their families for your service to our country! Please take a close look at the happenings in this week's issue of The Parent Patriot Press, to stay in the loop! School will be closed the week of November 21-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday ...Enjoy next week's festivities with your family and friends. May you reflect on the many blessings for which you have to be thankful. Make it a great week or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason https://www.canva.com/design/DAFRxblZEf0/VEoeByy6SE_bxliYbMQs9A/view?utm_content=DAFRxblZEf0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu

Good evening HCES Parents! This week's issue of The Patriot Press for Parents is arriving a bit later than usual. Tomorrow is the final day for Penny Wars. It is a tight race...I can't wait to see which grade wins the donut party. Don't forget to join us this weekend, Friday (6-9pm) and Saturday, (9am-3pm) for Holidays at Hurricane. Come shop, enjoy sweet treats, and bid on silent auction items. You do NOT want to miss this holiday experience! Have a great week or not, the choice is yours, Jacqueline Vergason https://www.canva.com/design/DAFRUOKCB34/ymRTpowz6ii6xyYiaNEATg/view?utm_content=DAFRUOKCB34&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. Please visit one of the links below to view the November 2022 edition. English: https://5il.co/1k3oz Spanish: https://5il.co/1k3p0

The second episode of the Hornet Hour podcast is now available. We are featuring three of our district leaders discussing how much they love being school principals.  Join host Dr. Alex Berry and listen on your favorite podcast platform: bryantschools.org/podcast