Hurricane Creek Elementary School

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

REMINDER: ALL students will be dismissed early on Tuesday, February 23. Secondary schools (grades 6-12) will hold virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences from 2:00-7:30pm. Teachers will contact parents to set up a conference time.

Who's up for a challenge? Gifted & Talented Awareness Week is coming up! Participate in our Family STEM Challenge by creating a marble run with your family. Instructions here ⇉ ⇉ ⇉ bit.ly/3tYo0a5

Tomorrow will mark a full week of Remote Learning for Bryant Schools. Bryant Schools (Pre-K through 12th grade) will be closed on Friday, February 19 for onsite learning. Students should spend the Remote Learning day working on new Google Classroom assignments or paper packets. Finish up any work from the week which has not been completed. Remember, teachers are scheduling Zoom sessions for students who need help. Teachers are also available through email to provide assistance. We hope to see our Hornets back in school on Monday!

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: 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! Learn more about Bryant’s kindergarten program: youtu.be/HKgf9d65ttk Registration checklist: bit.ly/KRegistration2021

Hornet families, we hope you are enjoying this once-in-a-lifetime snow event! Bryant Schools (including Pre-K) will be closed for onsite learning on Thursday, February 18. Since Thursday will be a Remote Learning day, students may access assignments through Google Classroom or work on assignments in paper packets. Teachers are available via email if you need help!

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. Secure your spot by registering at bit.ly/BPSJobFair21 by March 3. Additional information is available at bryantschools.org/page/job-fair.

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

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