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New ACT Test dates added to Bryant High School! Register at act.org.
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Start and dismissal times will remain the same as last school year. #LearningReady
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Getting excited about school starting? We can't wait to welcome back our Hornets! All campuses will be hosting Virtual Open Houses this year. Check your email, app or social media for a link to your school on Wednesday, August 19. #Learning[READY]
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Class lists will be shared on Monday, August 17. Elementary parents will be sent an email. In order to receive this information, we MUST have your correct email address. Please contact your school office to update or verify contact information before August 17. #LearningReady
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How will therapy and mental health services be delivered for Virtual and Blended students? Check out this new #LearningReady resource. https://youtu.be/AWly-4wWFuA
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Check this off your Back to School List: Free/reduced meal applications may be filled out and submitted online. If you choose to complete the application online, it is not necessary to fill out the paper application. bit.ly/MealApplication2020
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The #Learning[READY] guide outlines Bryant Public Schools plans for operating schools this fall. Our goal has been to maximize educational opportunities while prioritizing the safety of our students and staff. https://5il.co/j1u3
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Two new ACT test dates have been added to Bryant High School: September 12 & 13. Registration deadline is August 14. Late registration is August 15-28. Sign up today at act.org.
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Still looking for quality preschool for your four-year old? Bryant PreK has openings for ABCSS and Federal PreK spots. Apply at bit.ly/HornetReady20-21.
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Last week's Admin Institute focused on #LearningReady plans for the *safe* return to school on August 24.
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Sales Tax Holiday is this Weekend! Beginning at 12:01am on Saturday, August 1, 2020, and ending at 11:59pm on Sunday, August 2, 2020, the State of Arkansas will hold its sales tax holiday allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, school art supplies, school instructional materials, and clothing free of state and local sales or use tax.
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Still need to register for kindergarten? Register online by visiting bit.ly/HornetReady20-21.
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PARENTS OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS: We are excited to welcome you to Bryant Schools. The first day of kindergarten is a special one for both parents and students. To help you and your child have a great start, all kindergarten students will begin school at 9am on Wednesday, August 26.
Each school is planning a warm welcome to celebrate your little Hornet’s first day. Due to safety guidelines, parents may only walk students to the main entrance. Our staff members will be on hand to guide your child to his or her classroom.
Assessments are planned for August 24 & 25. Your school will contact you regarding an appointment time.
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What will instruction look like on a typical school day for Virtual and Blended students? Check out this new #LearningReady resource. https://5il.co/imyq
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Brenda Qualls, finalist for 2020 AR Computer Science Educator of the Year, was featured in the the August issue of 501 Magazine (page 28-29). Check out her passion for educating technology students!
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BLENDED (ONSITE) LEARNING: Learn more about how we are preparing to be #LearningReady!
Elementary (Grades K-5) - Blended Learning: https://youtu.be/4gvZQwi-9Yc
Secondary (Grades 6-12) - Blended Learning: https://youtu.be/HkMwt8-BPic
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VIRTUAL (ONLINE) LEARNING: Learn more about how we are preparing to be #LearningReady!
Elementary (Grades K-5) - Virtual Learning: https://youtu.be/fmXMuCS8Fjw
Elementary (Grades K-5) - Virtual Teachers: https://youtu.be/fHoeZaHNnRU
Secondary (Grades 6-12) - Virtual Learning: https://youtu.be/lL5MXOv6Hog
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On July 9, 2020, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that the start date for the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year would be moved to the week of August 24, 2020 instead of August 13, 2020. The State of Arkansas did not waive the requirement that schools must be open for instruction for 178 days during a school year. This announcement resulted in the need for Bryant Public Schools to amend our previously-approved school calendar, changing the start date and adding seven additional instructional days.
Attached is the revised calendar for the 2020-21 school year. We look forward to welcoming our Hornets back to school on August 24!
2020-21 School Calendar: https://5il.co/h9x0
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Supply lists are now available for grades K-7.
Let's get #LearningReady! youtu.be/hiAysz75LBQ
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The Bryant School Board will meet tonight (Thursday, July 23) at 6pm. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria at Bryant Junior High School.
Agenda: bit.ly/3fNb6nI
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