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
REMINDER: Bryant Schools will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Day.
Here’s a quick reminder about upcoming calendar dates:
Monday, January 18 / Dr. Martin Luther King Day
Schools Closed
Monday, February 15 / President’s Day
Remote Learning Day (K-12 students work from home)
The 2020-21 school calendar is available here: bit.ly/3hXkXcl
January is School Board Recognition Month. In a year full of the unknown, these seven servant leaders have continued their commitment to creating opportunities for success. On behalf of all Bryant Hornets, thank you for your service! #SchoolBoardMonth
District and school offices will be closed December 21 - January 1 for Christmas break. Students return to school on Monday, January 4.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Parents, did you receive the new "Success Happens Here" eNewsletter in your inbox today? If not, please contact your student's school to make certain we have your correct email address. Here's a link to the document:
English: bit.ly/3gUlXgZ
Spanish: bit.ly/2Wlh2w9
REMINDER: A Remote Learning Day is scheduled for Friday, December 18. ALL students (K-12) will work from home. Only PreK students will attend school on this day.
The Food Service Department is preparing shelf stable meals (one breakfast, one lunch) for students to take home on Thursday. Meals will be distributed in classrooms for elementary students. Secondary students may pick up meals in the cafeteria during lunch or at the bus stop at the end of the day. Virtual students will pick up meals on Thursday during lunch.
REMINDER: A Remote Learning Day is scheduled for Friday, December 18. ALL students (K-12) will work from home. Only PreK students will attend school on this day.
Join us in celebrating Arkansas Computer Science Education Week with coding activities for all ages. Take some pics and post using #Hornets_Hr_Of_Code. #ARKidsCanCode
This week our first graders read the Gingerbread Man. Students constructed their very own giant gingerbread man, identified the story elements, then glued them on their creation.
Our second graders spread Christmas cheer with 25 Days of Kindness. Ms. Tarkington's students work on their kindness chains. As they create or share a new act of kindness each day, they learn the true meaning behind the phrase, "Tis better to give than to receive."
Well parents, can you believe it’s already December? We have made it to the final month of 2020, and I am proud of our perseverance.
The last few days have been cold outside, so bundle up those kiddos before leaving home! We keep a close eye on the temperature, and go outside for recess when at all possible. Make sure your child is properly equipped for the weather.
Our focus word for December is “Effort.” We are giving our best effort to finish this year strong! Many of our schoolwide conversations will be built around this theme. It is a great talking point for after school conversations with your child. While giving our best effort, we will continue classroom discussions centered around goals, and goal setting.
Nurse Tina has requested you send an extra change of clothes for your child. Accidents happen...a milk spill, a bloody nose, or a fall in the mud might require a wardrobe change. In addition, if you would like to make a clothing donation, we can always use extra t-shirts, warm ups or jeans of various sizes in the nurse’s clothes closet.
Here are some important dates:
---December 9 - Make up pictures for our blended students only
---December 18 was recently approved as a Remote Learning Day by our school board. This will mimic our October Remote Learning Day. You’ll get more details about this in the upcoming weeks.
---December 21 - January 1 is Christmas Break. We return to school on January 4.
---Classroom holiday parties will look differently this year, and sadly we are unable to invite parents. However, your child’s teacher may have a way for you to help! Be on the lookout for details.
In closing, we are asking all students to wear BLUE on Friday in support of our Bryant Hornets football team who will meet up with NLR on Saturday night in a showdown for the 7A state championship. It's a great day to be a Bryant Hornet. Go Blue!
With our Hornets headed to the 2020 State Championship game on Saturday, what better time to #Paintthetownblue?
The Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce has organized #Paintthetownblue to engage community members and local businesses in school spirit. Anyone can purchase a sign to place in front of their home or business for $25. Four designs are available. Collect all four to show your Hornet spirit!
Order your sign at bit.ly/PaintTownBlue. Take a photo of your sign and post on social media with the hashtag #Paintthetownblue.
For more information, contact the Bryant Chamber at 501-847-4702. All proceeds go to the scholarship fund for our Bryant High School seniors.
The district Point of Contact phone line (501-414-6647) will resume normal hours this week. Parents may reach the POC by email any time at bryantpointofcontact@bryantschools.org. Our POC will respond as soon as possible to all email messages.
Parents, please contact the POC to report a positive COVID-19 case with your student or within your family. Call or email if your child has been identified as a close contact with a positive case outside of school (church, family members, gyms, etc.). It is important that if a parent tests positive, the children who live in the home with them are quarantined.
We continue to rely on cooperation from families in reporting positive cases and identifying close contacts. The better we are with our prevention strategies, the longer we will be able to keep schools open and have children attend school in-person. Thank you all for your diligence in keeping our Hornets healthy!
The district POC phone line will remain open until 8pm tonight (Sunday) for those who have had a positive COVID-19 test or have been designated as a close contact over the break. These individuals will not be able to attend school until their isolation or quarantine period is over. The number is 501-414-6647.
Parents may also email bryantpointofcontact@bryantschools.org if the phone line is busy or unavailable.