Food Box Distribution has been moved from today to Thursday, September 2, 4-5pm. A link will be provided later in the week to register in advance.
Downed power lines on Shobe Road will affect bus transportation this afternoon, particularly in the areas of Meadowlake, Lexington Park and Johnswood. Students in other areas may also arrive home late today (Thursday, August 26).
Did you receive a copy of our latest district newsletter, Success Happens Here, in your email inbox? If not, it's available on our website:
English: https://5il.co/xt6g
Spanish: https://5il.co/xt6h
AFTERNOON DISMISSAL - Front Car Riders ONLY
To ease our growing pains with a rise in afternoon car riders, and to prevent an accident on Shady Trail, we will implement a new pick up route at the FRONT entrance ONLY. The following route will begin this afternoon. There will be extra staff to assist.
---No one can enter the school campus from ALCOA Road. We can not block a major thoroughfare. Entrance must be made from Shady Trail.
---Both lanes from Shady Trail leading to the school campus will be one way only. An officer will direct traffic.
---The only exit will be the front gate to ALCOA road. You will no longer be able to turn right, to exit to the back of the school.
---Please follow the flow of traffic. We ask that you not park your car, and get out. It only blocks others from moving.
---If you must park and assist your child with a seatbelt, do so in a marked parking spot in the parking lot.
We appreciate your patience as we have an unusually high number of afternoon car riders. We are working to create a quick and safe dismissal.
We appreciate your help!
Jacqueline Vergason
Principal, Hurricane Creek Elementary
Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY (Monday, August 23), 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 to receive food boxes.
Register at https://bit.ly/FoodBoxRegistration. For more information, call 501-847-5632.
Happy first day of school to all our new Hornets! We hope your first day of kindergarten is filled with fun, learning, and friends. Share your first day photos at info@bryantschools.org to be featured on our social media!
Bryant Public Schools is pleased to announce that breakfasts and lunches will be served to all students at NO CHARGE during the 2021-2022 school year.
It is not necessary to complete a meal application for free or reduced priced meals as the United States Department of Agriculture has extended meal benefits to all students at this time. For households who wish to complete a meal application, the documents are available at https://www.bryantschools.org/page/free-and-reduced-lunch-online-application.
These meal benefits do not include a la carte (extra milk or food) items sold in the cafeteria. If students wish to purchase items a la carte, they will need to have money for those purchases in their meal accounts. Meal payment may be made at ezschoolpay.com ($3 fee applies) or at each school office. Money will not be accepted in the cafeteria.
Menus
Menus are available on the district website and app.
Today was a wonderful beginning! Here is a video link from our Principal, Mrs. Vergason. We will see you again tomorrow.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OM6Si66SWTnJl6zwDO4OcZPsl7tlOS0V/view?usp=sharing
Masks Required
On Tuesday, August 10, the Bryant School Board approved the following policy: All students, employees, and visitors shall be required to wear a face covering (which covers the nose and mouth) while present on a school bus or in a school district building. The policy is in effect for up to 30 school days.
Bryant Public Schools has partnered with Bryant Family Pharmacy to host a voluntary COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for ages 12 years and older on Wednesday, August 11 from 4:30-7:30pm at Bryant Junior High School, located at 301 Hill Farm Road.
Students returning for their second Pfizer vaccine dose (1st dose administered on Wednesday, July 21) should bring their VACCINATION CARDS to the clinic, along with completed COVID-19 Vaccination and FERPA consent forms. Details here →→→ https://bit.ly/3CtzarH
Bus routes and bus stop times are now available in infoFinder i.
Locate infoFinder i through the Bryant Public Schools app or at https://www.bryantschools.org/page/transportation.
Call the Transportation Office at 653-5150 for assistance or additional information.
Saturday and Sunday are tax-free shopping days in Arkansas! Now is the time to get those school supplies without paying the extra sales tax. Details here ↦ https://www.bryantschools.org/page/sales-tax-holiday
It’s almost time! Our teachers and staff are working diligently to create a warm, exciting environment for your child. I know each student is anxiously awaiting an email from their new teacher next week.
Below you’ll see a timeline leading up to the big day…the first day of school! School begins on August 16, at 7:45 a.m. for our 1st-5th grade students, while our Kindergarten friends will join us on August 19, at 9 a.m.
On August 9, at 3:30, your 1st-5th grade child will receive an email from their teacher to welcome them to her classroom. You’ll receive other school related information, Including a link to schedule your Open House time. Kindergarten friends will receive their email from their teacher on Wednesday, August 18.
Open House will be Thursday, August 12 from 4:00-7:00 pm by appointment only for all 1st-5th grade students. Then, Kindergarten Open House will be August 18 from 4:30-6:30. Both will be by appointment only. Look for the scheduling link in your teachers Welcome Email!
We are looking forward to our meet and greet with the teacher, where your child will get an up close and personal look at their classroom. Due to the increase in Covid numbers recently, Open House will look a little different this year, but we are grateful for the opportunity to meet face to face. A Virtual Open House option will be pushed out August 12, at 3:30 on our Facebook page @HurricaneCreekElementary . You don’t want to miss it!
Here is how Open House will look: Time slots will be 15 minutes each, only 5 students at a time, and each student may only bring 2 guests. We will exit all families after 15 minutes and sanitize the classroom before the next group is allowed to enter. It is important that you only attend at your scheduled time so we can do our best to follow safety guidelines.
Our district's Ready for Learning Plan has outlined all the safety protocols our district has put in place for this school year. We promise we will do all we can to keep your child safe, but also provide a happy and engaging learning environment that creates such great memories for our students!
Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. My email is jvergason@bryantschools.org. I encourage you to join our Facebook page, and download the Bryant Public Schools app to be informed about all activities and events. You don't want to miss the great things happening at Hurricane Creek Elementary, where everyday is a great day to be a Patriot!
We are excited to welcome you to the start of the 2021-22 school year. Check out the Back to School schedule for open house and schedule pick up information. Link here ⇉ https://5il.co/wgfd
▶︎ PARENTS OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ◀︎
The first day of school for our kindergarten students will be Thursday, August 19 at 9am.
▶︎ Assessments are planned for Monday-Tuesday, August 16 & 17, 8:30am-2pm. Your school will contact you regarding an appointment time.
▶︎ On Wednesday, August 18, teachers will contact parents to schedule a specific time for Open House later that evening, 4:30-6:30pm. Each student can bring two guests to Open House.
▶︎ Our schools are planning a warm welcome to celebrate your little Hornet’s first day on Thursday. Due to safety guidelines, parents may only walk students to the main entrance. Our staff members will be on hand to guide your child to his or her classroom.
As we get closer to the start of school on August 16, we will be sharing important information with our families, including COVID protocols for the new year.
How can you stay informed? We provide many communication channels to help you stay up to date. Get connected! https://5il.co/w2q7
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Bryant students who are 12 years of age and older TODAY (Wednesday, July 21) from 4:30-7:30pm at Bryant Junior High School Main Gym, 301 Hill Farm Road.
Details here →→→ https://www.bryantschools.org/page/covidvaccine
Bryant Public Schools is offering another opportunity for students to be vaccinated prior to the start of school. We have partnered with Bryant Family Pharmacy to host a voluntary COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Bryant students who are 12 years of age and older tomorrow (Wednesday, July 21) from 4:30-7:30pm at Bryant Junior High School Main Gym, 301 Hill Farm Road.
Details here →→→ https://www.bryantschools.org/page/covidvaccine
Supply lists are now available for grades K-5.
Supply Lists ➜ ➜ ➜ https://www.bryantschools.org/page/supply-lists
The summer slide is a decline in reading ability and other academic skills that can occur over the summer months when school is not in session. To help students and families, Bryant Schools is providing resources to keep those skills sharp.
Family Guides for Literacy and Math ( K-5th grade)
https://www.bryantschools.org/browse/214316
Arkansas PBS Rise and Shine
https://5il.co/t2r3
Saline County Library Summer Reading
https://www.salinecountylibrary.org
