REGISTRATION DEADLINE TODAY. Secure your spot at bit.ly/BPSJobFair21!
Are you a certified teacher (K-12), Special Education teacher, or bus driver interested in being part of Bryant Public Schools? Join our Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, March 9 from 5-8pm. Visit with school administrators using your computer or mobile phone.
Additional info is available at bryantschools.org/page/job-fair.
Please visit one of the links below to view the Late Winter 2021 edition of our district newsletter, Success Happens Here:
English: https://5il.co/q531
Spanish: https://5il.co/q530
Interested in Virtual Learning for Your Secondary Student? Application Deadline Today.
Buzz Academy is the full-time virtual learning option for grades 6-12 in the 2021-22 school year. Buzz Academy will be the ONLY remote learning option available to secondary students in Bryant Public Schools. Even if you are still weighing options for next school year, we encourage you to submit an application. The application window closes today (March 1).
Additional information is available in the Buzz Academy Guide: https://5il.co/p6cp | En español: https://5il.co/p6co
Applications are online at bit.ly/BuzzAcademy.
This week's Celebrity Staff spotlight is on our terrific Third Grade Teachers!!
Mrs. Hill
Mrs. Hill lives by her favorite quote, "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller. The love she has for her students has been evident in the classroom for the past 22 years. Besides her student Mrs. Hill loves her family and her dogs with her whole heart. HCE is blessed to have Mrs. Hill as part of our team.
Mrs. Trickey
When Mrs. Trickey was young she LOVED to play teacher. Her parents even enclosed the garage attic space so that she could make her very own classroom. Mrs. Trickey has taught for 30 years. Mrs. Trickey and her husband (Mark) have four children and six precious grandchildren. Mrs. Trickey not only loves her students but her classroom is one of respect and grace.
Mrs. Finley
HCE was lucky to add Mrs. Finley to our third grade team this year. Mrs. Finley accepted the challenge of being our virtual third grade teacher. She makes this challenging task look easy by capturing her students hearts and keeping them engaged through creative instruction. Mrs. Finley LOVES her family and all things Disney!
Mrs. Penfield
Mrs. Penfield's favorite quote is "If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life." This quote is so true in Mrs. Penfield's life. She has loved all three years she has been in the classroom. Mrs. Penfield and her husband just welcomed a perfect baby girl to their family, a little over two month ago.
Just three more days to register for our Virtual Job Fair! Secure your spot at bit.ly/BPSJobFair21 by March 3.
Are you a certified teacher (K-12), Special Education teacher, or bus driver interested in being part of Bryant Public Schools? Join our Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, March 9 from 5-8pm. Visit with school administrators using your computer or mobile phone.
Additional info is available at bryantschools.org/page/job-fair.
Public Schools Week celebrates the wide range of educators and school professionals who provide opportunities for every student, both directly and indirectly, including teachers, principals, school counselors, school nurses, school board members, coaches, bus drivers, administrators, therapists, and other workers (tech, bookkeeping, secretarial, security, maintenance and custodial).
Our team has worked hard this year to keep our schools open and provide students with quality instruction. We are proud of the Bryant Public School staff for the dedication and resiliency they have shown. #PublicSchoolProud
Bryant Families,
During Governor Hutchinson’s COVID-19 update this morning, he announced that all public health directives (with the exception of the mask mandate) will be changed to public health guidance. The Governor said while a directive is a mandate, a guidance is a strong recommendation.
Gov. Hutchinson will reassess the state’s progress in the COVID-19 pandemic as we approach March 31.
School districts are given the authorization to continue requiring students, staff and visitors to abide by Arkansas Department of Health guidance, which includes wearing masks and social distancing.
At this time, nothing has changed for staff, students or visitors to schools/events at Bryant Public Schools.
Administrators received the information at the same time as the general public. We will communicate with our staff and our families to determine if any changes need to be made. Any proposed changes will first be discussed with the Bryant School Board, and if approved, will be shared with our stakeholders.
Bryant Schools provide many academic competitions and clubs for gifted and talented students. Each campus offers different opportunities so check with your school office or counselor. Current clubs/competitions may include: Destination Imagination, Chess, Quiz Bowl, Robotics, Spelling Bee, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, BETA Club. #opp4success
Check out these websites you can use at home!
Practice skills from K up to Advanced Placement courses & prepare for PSAT/SAT: khanacademy.org
Learn to Code: scratch.mit.edu
Learn to Play Chess: chesskid.com
Bryant is #PublicSchoolProud to be an academically high-performing school district where ALL students are provided opportunities for success! With so many opportunities in academics, arts, athletics, and activities, there is a place for everyone. We are YOUR schools, and we are thrilled to serve our community through education.
At Bryant Schools, we offer an exceptional Pre-K program for children.
If your child will be four (4) years on or before August 1 and lives in the Bryant School District, we invite you to join our Pre-K. Success starts here! Applications available at bryantschools.org.
Social Emotional Learning directly influences a student's academic achievement and their ability to learn. Bryant’s commitment to Capturing Kids’ Hearts shows how much we love our students and families. Even in difficult times, our public schools are making connections each day with their students, families and broader communities. #PublicSchoolProud
Help rebuild the blood supply by donating tomorrow at the Bryant Boys & Girls Club. Donations benefit the Bryant High School Scholarship program. More info 🩸 arkbi.org 🩸.
Students in grades 6-12 identified as Gifted and Talented can enroll in Pre-AP, Accelerated, Advanced Placement and Concurrent Credit Courses each year. Check out these and other opportunities for Secondary Gifted and High Ability Students: bit.ly/3pNEiPu
Bryant Public Schools is PROUD to serve a diverse population of students. We work hard to ensure all students receive an equitable education while creating opportunities for each and every one to be successful. #PublicSchoolProud
Bryant Schools is excited to welcome students and staff back to campus and classes tomorrow, Tuesday, February 23.
We would like to extend a special thank you to our administrators for driving the roads in our district to determine if they were safe for bus routes. We also want to thank to our city and county street crews for clearing roadways.
As a reminder, ALL students will be dismissed early tomorrow for Secondary Parent-Teacher Conferences. While an early dismissal is not optimal after being remote for six days, the date was already set on the school calendar. Find the early dismissal schedule here: bit.ly/2ZtL968.
(Please Note: Grade 10 and grade 12 students will have a Remote Learning Day on Tuesday, February 23 while grade 11 students take the free ACT-11 exam on campus. Grade 11 students who have opted-out of the free ACT-11 exam will also have a Remote Learning Day. The ACT exam date has been scheduled since last semester.)
See you tomorrow, Hornets!
It’s Gifted and Talented Awareness Week! Bryant Public Schools offers a variety of programs for students who are identified as gifted. Do you recognize these characteristics and traits in your child? bit.ly/37B4yq4
Learn more about gifted programs and the referral process at bryantschools.org/gt.
No doubt public schools look different this year. Bryant Public Schools have provided onsite instruction FIVE days a week while keeping our students safe, learning and growing. Learn more at bit.ly/3by5YCS and join us in celebrating #PublicSchoolsWeek.
Since many of the side roads in our district remain hazardous, Bryant Schools (including Pre-K) will be closed for onsite classes on Monday, Feb. 22. This will be a Remote Learning Day for students.
Students will access their assignments through Google Classroom.
Since paper packets were sent home with only five days of school assignments, teachers will work with students who do not have a device and/or internet to complete assignments for this remote learning day.
Parents,
I'm hopeful you and your child have had plenty of opportunities to celebrate the beautiful snow this week! I have enjoyed the fun pictures you have uploaded to our HCES PTO facebook page. I shared it on our HCE school page, too. Keep sharing! I will post a collage of our teachers and staff soon. We have all made memories this week. I wanted to reach out with a few pieces of information, including news on AMI work.
Our teachers put students first! We are blessed with the best at HCES. Teachers have been available daily to answer your child's questions about their Remote Learning Day/AMI assignments. Please be mindful that they have families and obligations before and after the school day ends. Their work day is 7:30-3:40, Monday -Friday. Kindly explain to your child the need to reach out to their teacher during the allotted time. If you reach out to them outside of school hours, there may not be an immediate response, as it may be the following school day before you get a reply. This is why we give up to 3 days to complete assignments upon returning from a Remote Day or AMI (snow) day. Teachers do what is best for students, let's show our appreciation for teachers by honoring their personal time. Thank you for your understanding.
Since this is a historic snow event for our area, HCE is extending a few additional days to get all AMI/Snow Day work turned in...The deadline is Friday, February 26. I will share this information with all students in our morning news show Monday. You have the remainder of today's school day to reach out to your teacher. Otherwise, it may be Monday before you get a reply.
Here is a message from Angie Lasiter at our District Hornet Health Center. The Hornet Health Center posted on our social media sites that we are sponsoring an art contest to honor Black History Month. Any type of art medium is encouraged, AND this is for all grades. We just ask that somewhere (on the back or bottom) note the name and grade of the artist. Many awards will be given and students will be acknowledged. I will have a panel of judges. Deadline was February 28th but due to me not reaching out to you to ask you to please pass along to students/parents, I am going to give it now a deadline of March 5th. All entries should be sent to me at the Hornet Health Center, Building 35, Bryant Elementary campus.
I can't wait to see our Hurricane Creek Patriots on Monday. It will be a busy week, so be on the lookout for another message about upcoming events, and information. Let me know if you need anything...I am here!
Jacqueline Vergason
Principal, Hurricane Creek Elementary