Hurricane Creek Elementary School

Happy Monday, I hope you were able to attend Holidays at Hurricane this past weekend. What an extravaganza! A huge shout-out to our PTO for pulling off an amazing event. This will be the final Patriot Press; Parent Edition before the Thanksgiving holiday. Make wonderful memories as you reflect on the things for which you are thankful. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason Principal, Hurricane Creek Elementary https://www.canva.com/design/DAEvkOur9yA/YdDB1njsHzKy139pfUMd8w/view?utm_content=DAEvkOur9yA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

MASKS OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED for the week of November 15-19, 2021. Details here ⇉ https://bryantschools.org/page/mask-status

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY, Tuesday, November 9, 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. So our team can prepare boxes in advance, please register at https://bit.ly/FoodBoxRegistration. Items included in the food boxes are listed on the registration form. Advance registration will help shorten wait times for food distribution. For more information, call 501-847-5632.

Good Morning, As Daylight Savings Time ended this weekend, we gained an extra hour. I hope you were able to make it count! Read all about the wonderful happenings at Hurricane Creek in this week's issue of The Patriot Press: Parent Edition. Make it a great day, or not, the choice is yours. Jacqueline Vergason Principal, Hurricane Creek Elementary https://www.canva.com/design/DAEvF8pizgA/lWASY7EfeaLM2K0mONhiNA/view?utm_content=DAEvF8pizgA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

MASKS OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED for the week of November 8-12, 2021. Details here ⇉ https://bryantschools.org/page/mask-status

It’s almost time for Holidays at Hurricane! For those of you that don’t know, this is the largest fundraiser for our school. It helps provide the school and teachers with so many things like playground equipment, furniture, classroom supplies and even fun events and parties. We turn the whole school into a winter wonderland complete with over 70 vendors. There will be raffle prizes, a bake sale, an auction for the amazing baskets our parents are contributing to, and even Santa! This is a huge event and we really need all hands on deck to help out. Here is the signup for the event. If you can only contribute a short amount of time, that is totally fine. Any help appreciated. And all volunteers for free entry and a free raffle entry. https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080549A9AE28AAFF2-holidays If you can’t help out this weekend, we encourage you to come out and shop!

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY, Tuesday, November 2, 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. So our team can prepare boxes in advance, please register at https://bit.ly/FoodBoxRegistration. Items included in the food boxes are listed on the registration form. Advance registration will help shorten wait times for food distribution. For more information, call 501-847-5632.

Can you believe it is already November? We're only a few short months away from a new year. Take some time to enjoy the here and now. Don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour, Saturday night, before going to bed. Check out the first November edition of The Patriot Press: Parent Edition. Happy week! https://www.canva.com/design/DAEuWf1m3a4/_lRyQgE3-H7OwcsUpvQrag/view?utm_content=DAEuWf1m3a4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu

MASKS OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED for the week of November 1-5, 2021. Details here ⇉ https://bryantschools.org/page/mask-status

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/117nr Spanish: https://5il.co/117ns

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY (Tuesday, Oct 26) 4-5pm, behind Bryant Elementary. Families must have a student currently approved for free or reduced meals to qualify. Register at https://bit.ly/FoodBoxRegistration.

Good Monday morning to you, We had a fabulous turnout for our Fall Into Reading: Family Event yesterday evening. It filled my heart with joy to fellowship with you and your families. The weather was perfect, and the memories were priceless. Stay updated with all happenings at Hurricane on our facebook page! Below is the link to this week's issue of The Patriot Press: Parent Edition...enjoy! Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours. Jacqueline Vergason Principal, Hurricane Creek Elementary https://www.canva.com/design/DAEtyyAhiUo/il4zocA2P7PEZZKgsbkz2w/view?utm_content=DAEtyyAhiUo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Fall Into Reading! We are excited to team with Fellowship Bible Church and HCES PTO to bring you a special night of literacy and fun! Join us tomorrow, Sunday evening from 4-6pm, in the front parking lot of HCES for fun, fellowship, and reading. Every student will leave with a book, candy, and special memories. Don't miss out! I will also be available from 4-4:30 to answer any questions you might have about our Title 1 funding. I emailed each parent a slideshow with details about how our school benefits from Title 1 Federal funds.

School bus transportation plays a critical role in the education of our students. It takes a team of dedicated and caring professionals to transport our students. If you are interested in a rewarding job with great benefits, apply today! #BusSafetyWeek

Bryant Public Schools is committed to providing a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors. The district, along with each individual school, has developed comprehensive plans that cover a wide variety of emergencies and serves as a guide to help staff and our public safety partners respond swiftly should a crisis occur in our schools. These plans are reviewed and updated yearly. More info: https://www.bryantschools.org/page/safety-and-security-measures

MASKS OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED for the week of October 25-29, 2021. Details here ⇉ https://bryantschools.org/page/mask-status

Did you know the Bryant Public Schools mobile app has an anonymous tip line? Select "Hornet Tip Line" in the main menu. Students, families, staff, and community members are encouraged to use the Hornet Tip Line to report safety concerns to school and/or district administration. For more info, visit https://www.bryantschools.org/page/hornet-tip-line.

According to Arkansas law, when a school bus stops and displays its alternating red warning lights for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers, every operator of a motor vehicle or motorcycle approaching the school bus from any direction must stop at least 30 feet behind a stopped school bus. For the sake of our students, stop when you see the flashing red lights. Let’s work together to make sure our students travel safely to and from school each day. #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #FlashingRedKidsAhead 🚍🛑

October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth. All month long, we’re celebrating our amazing principals at each of our schools. Jacqueline Vergason has been Hurricane Creek Elementary’s principal for two years. For Mrs. Vergason, education is more than a job, it’s a calling. “I love people,” she says. “I love investing in the lives of people, young and old. I love supporting and encouraging others, and seeing it make a positive difference in their lives. I take very seriously the impact that my influence can have on others.” FUN FACT: Mrs. Vergason and a friend once took a one-way road trip covering 2,200 miles in 48 hours, from home to Nevada and California. Thank you, Mrs. Vergason for creating opportunities for success at Hurricane Creek! #BryantProud #ThankAPrincipal

Physical safety is important, but so is emotional safety. To feel emotionally safe, students need supportive relationships, the key to better learning experiences for all students. That’s why we place such importance on the processes of Capturing Kids’ Hearts. From door greetings, to sharing Good Things, to social contracts, we value creating positive learning environments. #CKH