Hurricane Creek Elementary School

REGISTRATION DEADLINE TOMORROW. Secure your spot at bit.ly/BPSJobFair22! Are you a certified K-12 educator interested in being part of Bryant Public Schools? Join our Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, March 1 from 5-8pm. Our District offers competitive salaries and a great retirement system! Visit https://www.bryantschools.org to learn more.

We are so grateful for the men and women who transport our children safely to and from school each day! Thanks for recognizing this special group of individuals. If you are interested in becoming a bus driver for Bryant Public Schools, apply today at bryantschools.org/jobs.

Happy TWOsDAY! Today's the day of TWO... on this 2-22-22 historical date. What a fun way to celebrate TWOsday! Please enjoy another issue of The Patriot Press: Parent Edition. We sure do appreciate your partnership in education. I am happy to announce we will have an onsite option for parent-teacher conferences in March. You'll hear from your child's teacher in the upcoming weeks about signing up for a time to visit with her/him face-to-face, or online via Zoom. Conferences are set for March 17, from 2-7:30pm. We also have an upcoming family event titled Who We ART planned for March 10, from 5-6:15. It will give families a chance to be well, connect, and have fun! There will be a flyer posted this week...win free prizes! Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason Hurricane Creek Elementary, Principal https://www.canva.com/design/DAE5B28Ydcg/nsHTEdquwko5PQf9NqOATw/view?utm_content=DAE5B28Ydcg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution on Wednesday, February 16, 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

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you are made to feel loved and appreciated by the special people in your life. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours. Stay in touch with the happenings at The Creek in this week's issue of The Patriot Press: Parent Edition https://www.canva.com/design/DAE4SpyBxQM/kdTlx4sABi8eBWmxY8tsUw/view?utm_content=DAE4SpyBxQM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink Jacqueline Vergason Hurricane Creek Elementary, Principal

Mayor Allen Scott has proclaimed Saturday, February 12 as #212 Bryant Hornet Day in the city of Bryant. Wear your Bryant Blue and Hornet gear with pride tomorrow! City of Bryant 212 Day Proclamation: https://www.facebook.com/BryantCityHall/videos/478807727103745

ALL students will be dismissed early on Thursday, Feb. 10. Secondary schools (Bryant High, Bryant Junior High, Bryant Middle, and Bethel Middle) will hold virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences from 2-7:30pm. Teachers will contact parents to set up a Zoom or phone conference time.

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY, Tuesday, Feb 8, 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

Are you a certified teacher (K-12) interested in being part of Bryant Public Schools? We invite you to #TeachBryant! Join our Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, March 1 from 5-8pm. Visit with school administrators through scheduled Zoom sessions. Secure your spot by registering at bit.ly/BPSJobFair22 by February 24. Additional information is available at bryantschools.org/page/jobs.

Hello Parents, Arkansas weather brings many surprises to its residents! I hope your child made some fun memories on their AMI days...whether it was sledding down the hill or sitting by the fire with a cup of cocoa. February is a busy month, so make sure you follow our Facebook page @HurricaneCreekElementary to stay current on happenings. You'll also find snapshots of life inside The Creek. Help your child remember to turn in their AMI packets this week, so they get credit for their time spent working from home. We appreciate you partnering with us to keep learning alive on days we are not together on campus. I hope you found the teacher zooms to be of help. Our teachers are always here for you! Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason Principal, Hurricane Creek Elementary

MASKS REQUIRED for the week of February 7-11, 2022. Details here ⇉ https://bryantschools.org/page/mask-status.

Bryant Schools will be closed to onsite instruction on Friday, February 4. This will be AMI Day 2. Students will be expected to complete their assignments, as completed work determines attendance for AMI days. For AMI expectations and tips, visit https://bit.ly/Bryant_AMI.

ALL students will be dismissed early on Thursday, Feb. 10. Secondary schools (Bryant High, Bryant Junior High, Bryant Middle, and Bethel Middle) will hold virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences from 2-7:30pm. Teachers will contact parents to set up a Zoom or phone conference time.

Due to the forecast for inclement weather and with student and staff safety in mind, all Bryant schools and offices will be closed Thursday, February 3. The day will be considered an Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) Day. Students will be expected to complete their assignments, as completed work determines attendance for AMI days. For AMI expectations and tips, visit https://bit.ly/Bryant_AMI. We will continue to monitor weather and road conditions. A decision will be made on Thursday regarding Friday’s school day. Stay safe and warm!

Watching the weather this week? We are, too. ❄️ 🌨 In case of school closure or delayed opening, we will make the announcement as early as possible through the following channels: • Bryant Public Schools app • Social media (Facebook and Twitter) • Emails to parents and staff • Phone calls and text messages to parents • Bryant website (bryantschools.org) The Bryant Public Schools app sends you push notifications, so be sure you have the app on your phone. More information about inclement weather procedures can be found here: https://bit.ly/3410P6Z

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY, Tuesday, Feb 1, 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.

January is coming to a close, but the month of love is upon us! We have a busy Patriot Press; Parent Edition this week. Make sure you look closely at all the details & dates, and get them on your calendar. Don't miss out on upcoming family events, fundraisers, yearbooks, and other happenings at The Creek. Have a great week or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason Hurricane Creek Elementary, Principal https://www.canva.com/design/DAE22mkFcRU/adn5dwjBTV0Xo2x55_yb0w/view?utm_content=DAE22mkFcRU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Our annual PTO cookie dough fundraiser begins today! Our goal is to raise funds to help support HCE with student and teacher supplies, field trips and student celebrations. You will receive your fundraising packet, so please check your student’s backpack when he/she gets home. We also have the option for you to sell electronically and share with your friends & family! CLICK www.FundPrizes.com SHARE with friends & family through your Parent/Student dashboard. Share through all social media platforms directly from your site. Supporters can shop or donate in your student(s) name & receive their orders directly to their home SUPPORT HCE students & teachers ORDERS DUE Monday, February 14th Ordering opens Monday, January 31st Physical order forms must be turned in Monday, February 14th Enjoy ordering some sweet treats and thank you for supporting our school! For questions, please contact the HCE PTO. https://drive.google.com/file/d/183DTSXPnCRxSkmaEhneG9XVz8VY4L4qo/view?usp=sharing

Please visit one of the links below to view the January 2022 edition of our district newsletter, Success Happens Here: English: https://5il.co/14xc5 Spanish: https://5il.co/14xc6

MASKS REQUIRED for the week of January 31-February 4, 2022. Details here ⇉ https://bryantschools.org/page/mask-status. Report your student's COVID case by visiting https://bryantschools.org/page/covid-19-information.