Hurricane Creek Elementary School

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

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY, Wednesday, April 6, 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

Paraprofessional educators, also known as paras, assist teachers in classrooms. They may work with students on enrichment activities, either in small groups or one-on-one. They help students complete assignments or practice reading. Paraprofessionals often work with students with special education needs and a variety of disabilities. They may also supervise students outside of classrooms and help teachers with clerical work. Your work is vital to the success of our Bryant students. Thank you for making a difference!

It’s Assistant Principals Week and Bryant has the BEST! We appreciate each of you for serving our students, parents and staff.

Hello HCES Families, What a beautiful weekend. Bring on spring! Read this week's Patriot Press: Parent Edition to stay up to date on the happenings at The Creek. Find out what we have planned for April and May, and ways for you to connect with us. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason Hurricane Creek Elementary https://www.canva.com/design/DAE84X1OsFc/Wfouq_zPVyRub7Wl4xGHyw/view?utm_content=DAE84X1OsFc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY (Tuesday, March 29), 4-5pm, 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

Welcome back! I hope you and your child were able to spend some time doing something you enjoyed over spring break! We are gearing up for the final quarter of school. We still have 43 days of learning left in our school year. Our goal is to prepare your child for their next level. Remember, our school day begins at 7:45, and our tardy bell rings at 7:50. It is very important to get your child to school on time. To give your child ample time to eat breakfast, if they choose, try to arrive by 7:30. Our school day ends at 3:10. All students must be picked up by 3:30. We would love for you to have lunch with your child beginning this week. In order to keep the process safe and orderly, we need your help...see the guidelines in our weekly newsletter, The Patriot Press: Parent Edition, Issue 23. Have a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason Principal, Hurricane Creek Elementary https://www.canva.com/design/DAE8BkXP5LI/9_Om4Opf6Q8ClXBMOubyXw/view?utm_content=DAE8BkXP5LI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Three things: ---School will dismiss at 1:40 TODAY, in preparation for our Parent Teacher Conferences this afternoon from 2-7:30. ---If your child sold cookie dough, it must be picked up TODAY, in person, in the foyer of HCES from 2-7:30. ---No school on Friday, March 18. Spring Break is from March 21-25. Have a safe and relaxing break!

Parents, If your child sold cookie dough, it will be available for pickup this Thursday during P/T conferences from 2-7:30 in the foyer of HCES. A PTO representative will be there to assist you. You will need to pickup in person- we cannot send the orders home with kids. It must be refrigerated, so all cookie dough must be picked up that day. Thank you!

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY, Tuesday, March 15, 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.

REMINDERS: All students will be dismissed early on Thursday, March 17 for Elementary (PreK-5th grade) Parent Teacher Conferences. School will not be in session for students on Friday, March 18. Staff will be attending professional development.

Bryant Pre-K registration for the 2022-23 school year is open! Applications are now available. If your child will turn 4 years of age before August 1, let us show you why Success Starts Here. Learn more ⇉ https://www.bryantschools.org/page/prek