Hurricane Creek Elementary School

Hello parents, This will be the final issue of our Patriot Press: Parent Edition, as our school year comes to a close. What a year to remember! We appreciate your support, and encouragement as this year has been filled with learning, new friends, celebrations, family events, and lots of growth. Our teachers and students have successfully completed another year of focus and attitude to become an EXCEL leader. That is #WhoWeAre. The Creek has once again been named a National Showcase School (one of only 377 in the nation) and that is no easy feat. Kudos to all of us, for working together to achieve this honor! Have a wonderful summer...create priceless memories with your family and friends! We will see you in August next year. If you need anything, please call our school office at 501-653-1012. From June 6 to July 18 our HCES office will be closed, so you'll need to contact our district office at 501-847-5600. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason https://www.canva.com/design/DAFBbfVTME0/NlIveR7puL47SYf9MoOnGg/view?utm_content=DAFBbfVTME0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY (Tuesday, May 17), 4:00-5:00pm, behind Bryant Elementary. Families must have a student currently approved for free or reduced meals in the Bryant School District to qualify. Register ⇉ https://bit.ly/FoodBoxRegistration

Parents, It's hard to believe this is our final full week of the 21-22 school year. It's been a year of learning, and a year of growth. We celebrated growth goals with our Popsicles with the Principals on Friday. I am proud of the focus and attitude from our EXCEL Patriots. Field Day is Friday. Please make sure you let us know if you'll be attending. Your child's teacher shared a form last week that you must complete. To help our day go smoothly, we need your help! To ensure safety, all volunteers/attendees will be given a copy of the day's expectations. Our staff will be there to assist if you have questions. The PTO has paid $2 for each student to enjoy a snocone. If you'd like to help absorb the $850 cost, you can donate $2 for your child's snocone. Simply put $2 in a baggie/envelope labeled "SNOCONE DONATION-PTO" and send to the office. Take a close look at this week's Patriot Press: Parent Edition, so you'll be updated on the happenings of our final days of school. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason https://www.canva.com/design/DAFAuRlxotc/KFrBRMxBIogu5lGY0EI_8w/viewutm_content=DAFAuRlxotc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY (Tuesday, May 10), 4:00-5:00pm, behind Bryant Elementary. Families must have a student currently approved for free or reduced meals in the Bryant School District to qualify. Register ⇉ https://bit.ly/FoodBoxRegistration

Parents, I hope all you mothers and grandmothers were loved extra big this weekend. The impact you have on your children will carry on for generations. We are winding down this school year. Make sure you read this week's issue of Patriot Press: Parent Edition newsletter to stay in the loop with the happenings at The Creek... We are beyond excited to be selected as a Capturing Kids Hearts National Showcase School for the 2nd year in a row! Thank you for joining us in celebrating this honor. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason Hurricane Creek Elementary, Principal https://www.canva.com/design/DAFAJytA6ro/ygk-8L9u4H3_rQAzZ8TzTw/view?utm_content=DAFAJytA6ro&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY (Tuesday, May 3), 4:00-5:00pm, behind Bryant Elementary. Families must have a student currently approved for free or reduced meals in the Bryant School District to qualify. Register ⇉ https://bit.ly/FoodBoxRegistration

Looking for an exceptional learning environment for your 4 year old? Check out Bryant Pre-K! Openings are available for the 2022-23 school year. Your family may even qualify for free tuition. Learn more ⇉ https://www.bryantschools.org/page/prek #SuccessStartsHere

Welcome to May! We kick off this month with ACT Aspire Testing for all 3rd-5th graders, our Arkansas State Assessment. See tips in this week's newsletter on how to increase your child's success. Here is this week's issue of The Patriot Press: Parent Edition. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason Hurricane Creek Elementary, Principal https://www.canva.com/design/DAE_aEkJZKw/H_ud_X5DvBrGzeRAm5ZTkQ/view?utm_content=DAE_aEkJZKw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu

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 to view the April 2022 edition. English: https://5il.co/19mfv Spanish: https://5il.co/19mfu

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY (Wednesday, April 27), 4:00-5:00pm, behind Bryant Elementary. Families must have a student currently approved for free or reduced meals in Bryant Schools to qualify. Register ⇉ https://bit.ly/FoodBoxRegistration.

The Bryant School Board meets monthly. Following each regular meeting, Bryant Public Schools will post a School Board Recap. We hope this short summary will provide our parents and community members with user-friendly information about decisions being made at school board meetings. See below for links to the April 2022 meeting recap: https://5il.co/19h58 https://5il.co/19h57 (Spanish)

Hello HCE Families, What a beautiful weekend! Saturday was our HCES Beautification day. We cleaned the campus grounds, planted trees and updated the back flower beds. The school looks amazing. Thanks to all who attended. See our HCES Facebook page for pictures of the event, and all of the happenings at The Creek... Here is Issue 27 of The Patriot Press: Parent Edition. Make it a great week or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason Hurricane Creek Elementary, Principal https://www.canva.com/design/DAE-2W-f5vM/heW1sRFil4VZPWaKiNNlCQ/view?utm_content=DAE-2W-f5vM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY (Thursday April 21), 4:00-5:00pm, behind Bryant Elementary. Families must have a student currently approved for free or reduced meals in Bryant Schools to qualify. Register ⇉ https://bit.ly/FoodBoxRegistration

Parents, I hope you made fun memories with your family this Easter weekend. We have a busy week...don't miss out! Our K-2 students will take their end of the year NWEA, our state assessment, starting Tuesday this week. All students need a full night's rest, a nutritious breakfast, and a positive attitude! Set your clocks, and get your child to school on time. Be sure to sign up to attend our Mother-Son Event, set to begin at 6pm this Thursday evening. Then, Saturday is our HCES Campus Beautification/Clean-Up Day...our Green Team will be joined by the Green Teams from Hillfarm Elementary and Bethel Middle School. We still need items purchased from our Wish List. See this week's issue of our Patriot Press: Parent Edition for more information, and a survey to sign up to help. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason Hurricane Creek Elementary, Principal https://www.canva.com/design/DAE-L5TTKCY/JbXLXk35IP-trSceAOFRAA/view?utm_content=DAE-L5TTKCY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Hornets will be participating in the statewide ACT Aspire testing beginning next week. Attendance during these days is very important. Please avoid scheduling appointments and other events. Follow these tips for a successful week of testing! #DoYourBestOnTheTest

April is Occupational Therapy Month. Thank you to Bryant’s occupational therapists (OTRs) and occupational therapy assistants (COTAs) for their dedication to our Hornets. #BryantProud Kim Langley, OT Becky Williams, OT Denise Peoples, COTA Olivia Roberts, COTA Laura Molden, COTA LeAnne Shepherd, COTA

April is Occupational Therapy Month. Thank you to Bryant’s occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapy assistants (COTAs) for their dedication to our Hornets. #BryantProud Kim Langley, OT Becky Williams, OT Denise Peoples, COTA Olivia Roberts, COTA Laura Molden, COTA LeAnne Shepherd, COTA

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY (Thursday, April 14), 4:00-5:00pm, behind Bryant Elementary. Families must have a student currently approved for free or reduced meals at Bryant to qualify. Register ⇉ https://bit.ly/FoodBoxRegistration.

Many areas of our community are experiencing power outages, which affect traffic signals. Both the severe weather and traffic signals may impact normal bus drop off times for students. Please do not be concerned if your student is not dropped off at the regular time today.

Hello HCE Families, Our Capturing Kids Hearts Leadworthy word for April is "Perseverance." How fitting, as we are gearing up to finish this school year strong. We are preparing for NWEA and ACT Aspire assessments as the 21-22 testing season is upon us. Ask your child to tell you about our CKH Student Leadership Mindset Pyramid. We are focusing on our end of year goals and working to meet our projected growth, and do whatever it takes to be an EXCEL student. You'll see a visual inside this week's issue of The Patriot Press: Parent Edition. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason Hurricane Creek Elementary, Principal https://www.canva.com/design/DAE9icBwnJo/lNurPu2Quq3XfKW44lJQ-A/view?utm_content=DAE9icBwnJo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink