Hurricane Creek Elementary School

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

Fall days mean less daylight in the mornings and evenings, conditions which can limit visibility for bus drivers. Please review these reminders to increase safety at all bus stops. #SafeHornets #National SchoolBusSafetyWeek

FOOD BOX DISTRIBUTION MOVED TO THURSDAY Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution on Thursday, October 21, 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.

October 18-22 is Digital Citizenship Week, a time to help students reflect on how their digital lives impact their social and emotional well-being. Check out these great resources at commonsense.org (subject matter available by grade).

AMERICA'S SAFE SCHOOLS WEEK Safety is a priority at Bryant Public Schools. Thanks to our partnership with the City of Bryant, eight School Resource Officers are part of our security team. Over the last few years, the Bryant School Board has allocated resources to ensure there is an armed presence on every school campus by adding nine Commissioned School Security Officers. #SafeHornets

Parents, I sure hope you had the opportunity to enjoy the cooler weather and the falling leaves this weekend! Fall is my favorite season of the year. Our teachers look forward to meeting with you at conferences to celebrate your child's learning the first quarter of school. Please find the link to this week's issue of The Patriot Press: Parent Edition. There are many events and happenings you'll want to check out. As always, call or email our office if you need anything. We are here for you. Jacqueline Vergason Principal, Hurricane Creek Elementary https://www.canva.com/design/DAEtIozel-c/R3rVs9AATMBlO0RTEf3Osw/view?utm_content=DAEtIozel-c&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY Tuesday, October 12, 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.

Happy National School Lunch Week! Special thanks to the Food Service staff for their amazing, dedicated efforts to provide nutritious school meals every day for our students. 🦓🦒🦛🦧🐒🐅

MASKS OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED for the week of October 11-15, 2021. Details here ⇉ https://bryantschools.org/page/mask-status

PARENTS: SMACtalk (Social Media Awareness Campaign) from Arkansas Department of Education provides resources for talking SMAC with our kids. The focus for October is “Netiquette”. Check it out: smactalk.info/parents #smactalkar

Bryant Public Schools will host a food distribution TODAY Tuesday, October 5, 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.