October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. #LearntheFacts
Dyslexia has nothing to do with vision OR intelligence. It is a language-processing disorder and is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and poor spelling and decoding abilities. It can affect reading, writing, spelling, and speaking.
For more information on Bryant’s Dyslexia intervention services, visit bryantschools.org/page/dyslexia.
The Bryant School District will present the Annual Report to the Public during the regular monthly board meeting on Thursday, October 15 at 6pm. The meeting will be held in the Bryant High School Multi-Purpose Room (Building 10).
The report, presented in video format, provides an overview of the progress made during the 2019-20 school year and includes district policies, programs and goals.
This agenda item will provide the opportunity for parents and other members of the community to ask questions and make suggestions concerning school policies, programs and goals.
Parents and other members of the community are invited to attend. Social distancing will be practiced; masks required.
With free meals for all students through the end of the school year, why complete a free and reduced lunch application? Families who qualify receive extra benefits! Submit your application by THURSDAY, OCT 15. Apply at bit.ly/MealAccounts.
A Virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest? Say what? Our PTO wants to offer a fun, creative opportunity to our HCES students. Read all about it...
ALL students will be dismissed early on Thursday, October 22.
Elementary schools will hold virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences from 2:00-7:30pm. Conferences will be scheduled using Zoom or phone calls. Teachers will contact parents to set up a conference time.
HCE is a safe place. A place of respect. And a place where learning happens! Take a peek at what we've been learning through a virtual hallway tour on our Hurricane Creek Elementary FaceBook page. Great things happen here!
Want a flexible job that fits your child's school schedule? Consider becoming a substitute!
Here is s message from your HCES Principal, Mrs. Vergason...Fall truly is my favorite season. There is something to be said about the crisp cool mornings, and the serenity of falling leaves. I hope you're able to enjoy the beauty of this changing season!
“If a year was tucked inside a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour.” – Victoria Erickson
Important Information:
Hornet Health Clinic : Take a look at what our Hornet Health Clinic has to offer the families of our Bryant School District. https://youtu.be/qJbFzrOcMUg If you have a medical need, please reach out to us!
Parent Teacher Conferences: Conferences will be October 22 from 2 - 7:30 PM. School will dismiss early for all students, and all conferences will be held via Zoom or phone conference. Be on the lookout for more information from your child's teacher.
Virtual Picture Day : October 23, 9:15-10:15 AM, at the BHS Auditorium... Onsite school picture day was last week on October 1. If your child was absent that day... don't worry! In addition to offering a make-up day later for our blended students, those students may come to the virtual picture day. Virtual picture day for our virtual students (and any blended student who missed our October 1 day) will be October 23 from 9:15-10:15 at Bryant High School Auditorium. Here is a flier and here is the code you'll need to place an order online - Hurricane Creek: EVTTSPTZ8.
Remote Learning Day: October 23 will be a remote learning day for all students. Students will be provided their assignments and will complete them remotely. Be on the lookout for more specific details in the upcoming days.
Flu Clinic Success: We appreciate our district school nurses, and the host of volunteer medical staff who assisted with our HCES Flue Clinic last week. Our students were very brave!
Masks and Water Bottles: I can't stress enough the importance of a clean mask and water bottle every day. With the cooler air our noses begin to run. Little runny noses and masks can be a breeding ground for germs. Get into the routine of doing a mask check each day after school - and throwing it in the washing machine when needed. We have extra masks & are happy to share if you need one. Please ask! We want our students to remain safe from these germs. The same is true for a clean water bottle.
Thank you: Thank you for trusting us to take care of your student. The teachers and staff of HCES prepare for each day with the goal of providing a safe, respectful environment, where top-notch learning happens.
Ask your child to fill in the blanks to this quote spoken during morning announcements.
HCES is a __(safe)__ place.
A place of ___(respect)_____.
And a place where ___(learning)___ happens.
Make it a ___(great)___ day or not, the ____(choice)___ is yours.
We are all in this together!!
On #ChildHealthDay, check out the services offered by our Hornet Health Clinic. Medical, dental and eye care is available for any student in the district. Children learn best with they are healthy, feel well, and can see the world of opportunity surrounding them.
https://youtu.be/qJbFzrOcMUg
A few favorite fall snapshots from this week. Our Media Specialist, Mrs. S, was a guest reader for Mrs. Lowery's CBI virtual students. They enjoyed hearing a book about "Fall."
Fourth grade friends, Noah and Eryanna, are all smiles as they enjoy the beautiful fall weather & a push on the swing!
A Word from our Amazing Media Specialist, Mrs. Kass Seidenschnur.
Copy and paste this link into your browser for a look at her monthly newsletter... https://www.smore.com/et7k2
HCES PTO gives a shout out to our amazing custodial staff!
A Message from our HCES PTO
HCES PTO loves our students and teachers. Don't miss out on these opportunities. Go follow their fb page @ "Hurricane Creek Elementary PTO" to stay in the loop.
Parents, please submit your free and reduced meal application by this Thursday, October 1. Apply at bit.ly/MealApplication2020.
Good morning, from Mrs. Vergason! I love this time of year, with the cooler mornings and the falling leaves. I hope you've been able to spend some time outside in the beautiful sunshine. As you know, today is early out. HCE will dismiss at 1:40, and all car riders should be picked up by 2:10, so their teachers can attend professional development. Buses and Daycare vans will run their regular routes with adjusted times.
Our onsite Flu Clinic will be Wednesday, September 30. Please make sure the proper form is turned in to your child's teacher if you plan to get your child a flu shot. There will not be a Flu Clinic for virtual students, but you are encouraged to contact Saline County Health Department or your family doctor for direction.
School pictures, for blended students, will be this Thursday, October 1. There will be more information later about pictures for our virtual students.
Please remember to have your child bring a clean mask each day, and a clean water bottle....I understand on occasion, they may run out of the house in a hurry and forget. We have extra masks they may borrow for the day, but we encourage parents to help their child remember to pack an extra for back-up.
Even though things look different this year, and we must support one another from a distance, know that we appreciate all you do on your end as the parent!
Ms. Hill's third graders are wild about learning the strategies for multiplying!
Mrs. Penfield's third grade students get messy in STEM class with "My Mouth is a Volcano Toothpaste Challenge."
This has been Freedom Week in Arkansas public schools. Music and art unite for a collaborative patriotic project with our third graders, focused around "America the Beautiful". Mr. Fonda and Mrs. Lee proudly pose with the finished project!
Drop by Otter Creek Assembly (9415 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock) this Saturday from 2-4 PM to receive a FREE Food Box filled with fresh produce, meat, and dairy! Food boxes are provided by the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program. Boxes will feed families for up to 6 days. Drive up, pop the trunk, and volunteers will load the food.
The fire alarm at HCES was activated by accident. Response vehicles are on the scene, but there is no emergency and no safety concerns.