Hurricane Creek Elementary School

Students will learn remotely on Wednesday, February 17. All Bryant Schools (including Pre-K) will be CLOSED for onsite instruction. Students may access assignments through Google Classroom or continue work in paper packets. We hope all our Hornets are staying warm and safe.

Gifted & Talented Awareness Week is coming up! Want a fun indoor activity for the whole family? Participate in our Family STEM Challenge by creating a marble run. Instructions here ⇉ ⇉ ⇉ bit.ly/3tYo0a5

Bryant Public Schools will be CLOSED for onsite instruction and will pivot to Remote Learning on Tuesday, February 16. Students may access assignments through Google Classroom or work on assignments in paper packets. Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy the snow!

What a great #BryantHornetDay! We love seeing all our Hornet fans sporting & supporting the Blue. It's a true celebration for our 2020 State Football Champions. Take a look at our #212 gallery. We’ll keep updating the page as photos are shared. bit.ly/37bJK8x

We are #BryantProud to announce that FIVE of our schools have been nominated for the 2020-21 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School award! Collegeville Elementary (selected as a 2019-20 CKH National Showcase School) Davis Elementary Hurricane Creek Elementary Parkway Elementary Salem Elementary These campuses have won the hearts of students, parents and our school community. Thank you for leading and teaching with heart while connecting and engaging with students during a most difficult year!

Bryant Schools will be open for onsite learning today (Friday, February 12).

School administrators have been driving and assessing roads in the district this afternoon. Based on current conditions, Bryant Schools will be open for onsite learning on Friday, February 12. Team members will reassess road conditions in the early morning hours. IF roads are deemed unsafe and the district has to pivot to Remote Learning for Friday, a decision will be made by 5am. Parents will be notified as quickly as possible via the following:     * Phone calls, text, email via the mass notification system
 * District and school social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
 * Notification through the Bryant Public Schools app
 * District website: bryantschools.org
 * Local television stations

Tomorrow, Friday, February 12, is “Bryant Hornet Day” to honor the accomplishments of the Hornet coaches, staff, and players in winning three consecutive 7A State Football Championships. We want to see all Hornet fans sporting & supporting the Blue! Take a photo wearing your Hornet gear and/or Bryant Blue and post on your social media accounts, using #Be212, #HornetPride, or #BryantHornetDay. Be sure to tag us in your post! We also encourage you to email photos to info@bryantschools.org. Watch for your photo to appear on our district social media channels.

Congratulations to Bryant Schools’ three Saline County Spelling Bee Winners: Kenzie Kling won first place and the invitation to advance to the state Spelling Bee. Kenzie is a 6th grade student at Bryant Middle School. Liricka Farr, a 5th grader at Hill Farm Elementary, won 2nd place. Third place went to Ayden Tucker, a 5th grader at Bryant Elementary. We are so #BryantProud!

The district has already purchased food for the Remote Learning Day on Monday. Due to uncertainly with the weather, we are sending the shelf stable meal kits (one breakfast, one lunch) home with students today.

Based on current weather reports and information from the Saline County Office of Emergency Management, Bryant Public Schools will be CLOSED for onsite instruction and will pivot to Remote Learning on Thursday, February 11.

STAY ALERT: We are carefully monitoring the winter weather. As soon as any decisions have been made, we will notify parents as quickly as possible via the following: • Phone calls, text, email via the mass notification system • District and School Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) • Notification through the Bryant Public Schools app • District website: bryantschools.org • Local television stations

Just A Friendly Reminder...

REMINDER: A Remote Learning Day is coming up on Monday, February 15. All students (K-12) will learn at home.

Mayor Allen Scott has declared February 12, 2021, as “Bryant Hornet Day” to honor the accomplishments of the Hornet coaches, staff, and players in winning three consecutive 7A State Football Championships. The day, 2-12, was chosen for the mantra of the Hornets, #Be212. The 212 vision signifies the effort and work ethic it takes to be the best at what you do, a message we can all embrace. Join us in showing your Hornet Pride by wearing Bryant Blue and/or Hornet fan gear on Friday, February 12. Take a photo and post on your social media accounts, using #Be212, #HornetPride, or #BryantHornetDay. Be sure to tag us in your post! We also encourage you to email photos to info@bryantschools.org. Watch for your photo to appear on our district social media channels. Catch Mayor Scott's proclamation here: youtu.be/IWPV_9wsDps

Bryant Schools do not accept deliveries at school on Valentine’s or any other special days. We love our Hornets, too, but deliveries interrupt the learning taking place in our classrooms. Please share gifts with your children at home. Have a Happy Valentine’s Day!

Hurricane Creek's Teachers and Staff are super-amazing! We want you to have the opportunity to learn about each one of them as we will begin a new "Celebrity Staff" feature each week on our social media page and school website. This week we are featuring our Cool Kindergarten Teachers... Top Left - Mrs. Walsh has been teaching for eight years. She is married to Thomas and has a precious daughter Lauren (2 years old). Mrs. Walsh is due with her second bundle of joy in March. Mrs. Walsh said. "I love kindergarten! It is a fun age to see how much each child can grow. Kindergarteners are just full of love and so eager to learn. I truly believe I teach at the best school and have the best group of kids." Top Right - Mrs. Broach has also taught for eight years, She was inspired by Mrs. Taylor and Coach Massey to go the extra mile to leave a stamp on each child's heart. Mrs. Broach has two children and is married to the love of her life who is a jack of all trades. She is passionate about health and fitness and LOVES her HOGS! Bottom Left- Ms. McLaren joined the HCE team two years ago. She knew from a young age she was called to educate young minds. Ms. McLaren doesn't have any human children but her fur baby Leo turns two in March! Bottom Right - Ms. Fricke has been teaching for thirteen years. A few of her favorite things are ALL Animals, M&M's, doodling, and soy candles. Ms. Fricke is a rock star virtual teacher this school year. She is creative and tech savvy and know how to make everyday fun.

If your child will be five (5) years of age on or before August 1 and lives in the Bryant School District, he/she is ready to be a Hornet! ONLINE kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school year will be March 9-11. Get the registration checklist: bit.ly/KRegistration2021

Students in Mrs. Grist's GT class were asked to begin the year with a positive growth mindset. As the new year and a new semester starts, students reflected on the previous year and chose a one word goal to push them forward into the next year. They wanted to make this a collaborative effort and agreed to help motivate and encourage one another. "What the New Year brings to you will depend on what you bring to the New Year!" Vern McLellan.

Good Morning Parents! We need your help with a few things. In order to keep things moving in a positive direction, please remind your child to grab their water bottle and a clean mask each morning as you're leaving for school. Our school day begins at 7:45, the tardy bell rings at 7:50. For your convenience, the doors open at 7:15. Our school day ends at 3:10. please make arrangements to have your child picked up by 3:30. We appreciate you very much, as we want to begin and end the school day as smoothly as possible. Have a great day, Jacqueline Vergason Principal Hurricane Creek Elementary