Hurricane Creek Elementary School

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.

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

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

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.

The HCE Daddy & Daughter Ball is coming up on Saturday, February 5th! The cost is $20 per family (pay at the event). To attend, you may either fill out a paper form from the HCE office, OR you may fill out the following form. https://forms.gle/NkGjyK5fgD4KhHAeA All forms are due by Tuesday, February 1.

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution on Tuesday January 24, 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.

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 families and community members with user-friendly information about decisions being made at school board meetings. See below for links to the the January 2022 meeting recap: https://5il.co/14ok3 https://5il.co/14ok4 (Spanish)

Hello amazing parents and guardians, It's Kindness Week! I love this week as we are more intentional in showing kindness. We also get to dress up as we focus each day on a fun theme. See The Patriot Press: Parent Edition to see what each day's dress up theme will be. Is there a special HCES staff member in your student's life who deserves to be recognized? Please let us know about it by completing a Staff Shout Out form...located in this week's newsletter. Thank you for partnering with us as we provide a safe, respectful environment with high levels of learning for all HCES students. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason Hurricane Creek Elementary, Principal https://www.canva.com/design/DAE2UajxTPw/lllO0U4S4Rkl02mI5N7pUA/view?utm_content=DAE2UajxTPw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

PARENTS: All COVID related cases will now be processed through form or email. The POC phone line will no longer be used for reporting cases. Please remember to choose ONE reporting method only. All links are available at https://www.bryantschools.org/page/covid-19-information. We ask for patience as we process all the cases. We are responding to forms and emails as quickly as possible. Please understand responses may not be immediate. Your child’s absences may initially show up as unexcused; however, once the case is completed, the attendance information will be updated. We appreciate your help in reducing the spread of COVID in our Hornet family.

MASKS REQUIRED for the week of January 24-28, 2022. Details here ⇉ https://bryantschools.org/page/mask-status

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution on Wednesday, January 19, 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

Good morning Parents, I hope you had the chance to enjoy the falling snow Saturday evening. I know many families did a snow dance as they were ready for some winter weather. It was short lived, but still brought some excitement to our weekend. As we honor the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., let's be reminded of his powerful words about love...“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” Be intentional. Let's allow love to steer our actions. See what's happening at The Creek in this week's issue of The Patriot Press: Parent Edition. Remember, we are here for you. Jacqueline Vergason Principal, Hurricane Creek Elementary https://www.canva.com/design/DAE1qvSvxh4/Ef_he7s-k15KfNtBwZJssA/view?utm_content=DAE1qvSvxh4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

When notifying our district Point of Contact about positive cases of COVID, we ask that you choose ONE reporting method only. Submitting one of the forms is the most efficient means of contact. If you complete one of the forms, please do not email. If you email, please do not call/text. Our POC team is working diligently to process all of the cases; duplicate reports slow down the process. METHODS TO REPORT: https://www.bryantschools.org/page/covid-19-information

Good morning! I hope you stayed warm and dry this weekend. We are gearing up for our mid-year NWEA assessments, for most K-5 students. This is an assessment that charts student growth in Reading and Math. Read about ways to give your child a leg up as they show us what they know. Read about the upcoming events at Hurricane Creek in this week's Issue of The Patriot Press: Parent Edition. Remember, we are here for you! Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours. Jacqueline Vergason Principal, Hurricane Creek Elementary https://www.canva.com/design/DAE1AveGYIk/jBKJJK5aiSr8CtI3p5a-xw/view?utm_content=DAE1AveGYIk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink