Hurricane Creek Elementary School

Good morning and welcome to April! I want to thank you for trusting us to protect your student. During last Friday's severe weather, our students' were courageous when we took cover as the warning sirens began to ring. They listened to instructions and followed our procedures just as we practice during monthly drills. Many of you came early to check out your child due to the weather conditions. You, too, were patient and orderly as we followed our district protocol. Thank you for being our partner. Thank you for understanding that your child's safety is our top priority. You can rest assured our administrators, teachers and staff take every measure to protect them. We begin our week-long "Serve Like A Patriot" fundraiser. Please help us raise money to purchase school supplies for all students next year. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline https://www.canva.com/design/DAFe_tqwINA/5NaArh4T8S6yKVCxL0rAkg/view?utm_content=DAFe_tqwINA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

With the safety of our students and staff our top priority, we are closely monitoring the severe weather forecast for this afternoon. Based on the timing of the potential impact, Bryant Public Schools will dismiss at the normal times. If there is a threat of severe weather at dismissal, we will hold buses and student drivers until it is safe to allow them to leave our campuses. If sirens go off during pick up, we will not release students. A separate space will be provided for parents to come inside the building for safety. Parents who wish to pick up their students early may do so. Please follow check-out protocols at your child’s school. Stay safe!

Band Sign Up: If your 5th or 6th grader is interested in band, there are two more opportunities to try all the instruments. 🎺🎷🎼

Spring brings a fresh start, so what better time to become a substitute teacher? Kelly Education—our partner for substitute talent— is hiring! Give substitute teaching a try before the school year ends. You will have time to try different schools and grade levels this year, take the summer off, and be ready to go in the Fall. Apply today: https://bit.ly/3zpxobz.

Welcome back! “All good things must come to an end” is often attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer, but I remember my daddy saying it when I was young. He would add, so make sure you are making the most of it. I hope you made the most of your week off! Family time is very special, so I hope you were able to carve out some time to be with your student and do something fun. Here's another issue of The Patriot Press to launch us into the final months of school. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason https://www.canva.com/design/DAFeJUOf4Co/yIBmLxz-Gnae4vRrrrv8Qw/view?utm_content=DAFeJUOf4Co&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

ArSCA STATE LEADERS Two Bryant counselors, Kelli Dockery (HFES) and Nathan Watkins (DES), joined board members and other officers from the Arkansas School Counselor Association to meet with Governor Sanders regarding School Counselor Appreciation Week. Ms. Dockery is the current President-Elect of ArSCA; Mr. Watkins is the President of the Southwest region of ArSCA. We love seeing our Hornets lead their professional organizations at the regional and state levels.

In the latest “Did You Know?" video, Dr. Karen Walters shares parent resources for online activity. https://youtu.be/EBRLOI5UWmY

Do you have a 4th-6th grade girl who loves basketball? Check out the Skills Camps being offered by our Lady Hornets. Register to attend. 🏀🏀🏀

The Bryant School Board meets monthly. Following each regular meeting, Bryant Public Schools will post a School Board Recap. We hope this short summary will provide our parents and community members with user-friendly information about decisions being made at school board meetings. Links to the March 2023 meeting recap: 
English: https://5il.co/1qwgx Spanish: https://5il.co/1qwgz

Hello Families, The time change can be difficult on all of us, but specifically our elementary age children. Help your child get in bed as early as possible this week so they can catch up on the hour they missed Sunday night. Our teachers are anxious to visit with you about your student's progress this year. All of their success would not be possible without parents and grandparents like you. You are a vital piece to the learning process. We look forward to seeing you at conferences Thursday afternoon and evening. Spring Break is next week! I hope you are able to spend quality time with your children, doing something fun! Here is this week's Patriot Press...Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours. Jacqueline https://www.canva.com/design/DAFdB1fiKT8/yQVhSoWNxCMglcXWWetaUQ/view?utm_content=DAFdB1fiKT8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

DIG IN tomorrow for FREE BREAKFAST! All students will be served free breakfast on Tuesday, March 7 for #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek.

Band Sign Up: If your 5th grader missed band sign up night at his or her school, come out to Hill Farm Elementary on Tuesday, March 14 to try all the instruments. 🎺🎷🎼

**Kindergarten Registration Begins Tomorrow** Who's Ready to Be a Hornet? Online kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year begins at 8am on Tuesday, March 7. What documents do you need? All the details are posted at bryantschools.org/kindergarten. https://youtu.be/R6u-ldTsYwE

Hello HCE Families, March is here! The chirping birds and budding trees let us know Spring is just around the corner. That means we are moving into the final quarter of the school year. We have Parent-Teacher Conferences, and Spring Break within the next few weeks. This is a great time to connect with your student's teacher, and make special memories with your child. Don't miss our Fine Arts Evening this Thursday. Catch all the details in this week's Patriot Press newsletter... We look forward to seeing you soon! Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours, Jacqueline https://www.canva.com/design/DAFcWKWM-U4/705AvvZxupqMZcw8owYI8w/view?utm_content=DAFcWKWM-U4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Our monthly district e-newsletter, Success Happens Here, is one way we share important information with our parents and community members. Please visit one of the links below: English: https://5il.co/1q5d2 Spanish: https://5il.co/1q5d3

Breakfast is served every day at Bryant Schools, but we have some extra special plans for National School Breakfast Week, March 6-10. The Food Service Department is providing FREE BREAKFAST to all students on Tuesday, March 7. On Thursday, March 9, breakfast will be served for lunch (regular cost applies). Check out menu options on our app or website.

We are #PublicSchoolProud to be an academically high-performing school district where ALL students are provided opportunities for success! #HereForTheKids

**Kindergarten Registration Announcement** Who's Ready to Be a Hornet? Online kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year begins at 8am on Tuesday, March 7. What documents do you need? All the details are posted at bryantschools.org/kindergarten. https://youtu.be/R6u-ldTsYwE

Bryant Public Schools have staff members who are your friends, neighbors & community members. Educators are called to the profession because they love working with students. We hire the most highly qualified, committed educators to teach our Hornets. We are #PublicSchoolProud.

Nine out of every 10 students attend a public school. Public schools welcome EVERY child—regardless of ability, race, religion, wealth, language, country of origin or needs. #PublicSchoolProud #BryantProud #HereFortheKids