Hurricane Creek Elementary School

In this “Did You Know?" video, Superintendent Karen Walters shares information on our Annual Report to the Public. Watch her message, then click below to see a recap of the 2021-22 school year. https://www.bryantschools.org/page/annual-report https://youtu.be/LtfQn1xDoyA

Have a 4th-6th grade girl interested in basketball? Come for mini-camps the first Saturday of the month beginning November 5. Hosted by varsity Girls’ Basketball.

Hello Hurricane Creek Families, Fall is in the air, and things are getting busy at The Creek! Read all about the October events scheduled at HCES in this week's Parent Patriot Press . You don't want to miss anything... Parent-Teacher Conferences, Red Ribbon Week, Book Character Day, Fall Folk Dance for 3rd, 4th & 5th graders and their families, Fall Into Reading : Family Fall Fest for all students & families, Triple P, a Mental Health Night for Families in Arkansas, and more. Buckle your seatbelt, it's going to be a fast, but fun ride through October. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours. Jacqueline Vergason https://www.canva.com/design/DAFOdj9wh08/1og96BeDRSrTIABLZssxoQ/view?utm_content=DAFOdj9wh08&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

A Note from our HCES Nurse, Ms. Jeanne Crosby... Good morning! If you received a letter regarding vaccinations/kindergarten physicals, remember those have to be done and turned in by Oct. 31st. Or at least have an appointment made by Oct. 31st to have this done. November 1st your child will not be able to attend school. This is state law. If you have received a medical diagnosis letter, please have the doctor's office send a statement for the reason your child is on medication so we can determine if your child needs assistance at school. The week of Oct. 17th I will be doing hearing/vision on Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 4th grade students. If your child wears glasses, please make sure they have them for the vision screening. Lastly, if you haven't turned in your medical form to me please do so. This is important information to have on file for any emergencies. If you have any questions, please contact me at 501-653-5912, or via email at ccrosby@bryantschools.org . Thank you for letting me take care of your kiddos!

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A Note from our HCES Nurse, Ms. Jeanne Crosby... Good morning! If you received a letter regarding vaccinations/kindergarten physicals, remember those have to be done and turned in by Oct. 31st. Or at least have an appointment made by Oct. 31st to have this done. November 1st your child will not be able to attend school. This is state law. If you have received a medical diagnosis letter, please have the doctor's office send a statement for the reason your child is on medication so we can determine if your child needs assistance at school. The week of Oct. 17th I will be doing hearing/vision on Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 4th grade students. If your child wears glasses, please make sure they have them for the vision screening. Lastly, if you haven't turned in your medical form to me please do so. This is important information to have on file for any emergencies. If you have any questions, please contact me at 501-653-5912, or via email at ccrosby@bryantschools.org . Thank you for letting me take care of your kiddos!

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 to view the October 2022 edition. English: https://5il.co/1izaa Spanish: https://5il.co/1iza9

Friendly Reminder- Picture Day is Thursday, October 6. Order your pictures today!

Great morning to you! We are heading into another month of school. We are proud of our Patriots, as they have focused on showing respect for August and September. It is now time to turn our attention to being a Team Player, while still continuing to show respect in all we do. Look for our CKH - Capturing Kids Hearts newsletter for ways to reinforce "Team Player" at home. Keep a close eye on our facebook page and carefully read each issue of The Patriot Press to stay abreast of upcoming events for students & families, including Parent Teacher Conferences. The Patriot Press, Issue 6... Like always, if you need us, we are here for you. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason, Principal https://www.canva.com/design/DAFN7BkILZ4/sXmXcuPtlH3eubfDKGcF_g/view?utm_content=DAFN7BkILZ4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu

The Bryant School District will present the Annual Report to the Public during a special board meeting on Monday, October 3 at 6pm. The meeting will be held in the Professional Development Center, located on the Bryant High School Campus, Building 18 (next to the baseball field). Our Annual Report to the Public, presented in video format, updates patrons on the progress made during the 2021-22 school year and highlights student and staff achievements. Along with academic progress, the report provides information on district finances, student enrollment and demographics, teacher quality, and high school scores. Parents and other members of the community are invited. If you are not able to attend, the Annual Report video and document will be shared following the meeting.

Our #GoGold campaign provided a total of $2,126.91 for Arkansas Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Child Life Department to support children with cancer and their families. Hornets, thank you for your generous donations and support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!

Hello Parents, Just a friendly reminder that Thursday, September 29, is an Early Out day for us. HCES will release at 1:40. Please make sure you plan accordingly. We would like you to notify the office, and your child's teacher by 11:00am of any transportation changes. If you have any questions, please call our office at 501-653-1012. Thank you, Jacqueline Vergason

The Hornet Hour podcast launches today! The first episode focuses on school safety with Superintendent Karen Walters. Bryant’s Teacher of the Year, Amber Leaton, talks about her experience as a semifinalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year. Join host Dr. Alex Berry and listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://youtu.be/SoesZe6rchE   https://anchor.fm/hornet-hour   https://open.spotify.com/show/4laKxZBNB1ZZPBLlOFCx5j

It’s almost time to #GoGold! All Hornets are asked to wear gold on Friday, September 23 to bring awareness to childhood cancer. Share photos with the hashtag #HornetsGoGold. We are also asking students to donate $1 and staff to donate $2. All donations will be given to Arkansas Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Child Life Department to support children with cancer and their families. Thank you to Hill Farm teacher Tara Begoon and her son Easton, a 7th grade student at Bryant Middle School, for sharing their childhood cancer journey. https://youtu.be/zdcvgj5leD4

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.  See below for links to the the September 2022 meeting recap: English: https://5il.co/1i8bn Spanish: https://5il.co/1i8bm

Introducing our first "Did You Know?" video, a new series on education related topics. Learn how completing a Free & Reduced Meal application helps our families and our district! English: https://youtu.be/OnGqfGZOlE0 Spanish: https://youtu.be/aZgxAlNR9T8

Good morning and welcome to another week of school! There are great things happening at The Creek. Take a look at this week's Patriot Press: Parent Edition for the latest calendar dates and upcoming events. September will be over before you know it... Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason https://www.canva.com/design/DAFMoAqd2nM/zQj1MM8GsuTXyzT2OUv_IA/view?utm_content=DAFMoAqd2nM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to bring attention to pediatric cancer, the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 14. The color gold and the gold ribbon are symbols of support for children affected with cancer. All Hornets are asked to #GoGold on Friday, September 23 to show your support. Wear gold clothing/accessories or wear a gold ribbon. We are asking students to donate $1 and staff to donate $2. All donations will be given to Arkansas Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Child Life Department to support children with cancer and their families.

Hello Parents, This week's issue of The Patriot Press: Parent Edition is filled with lots of information, so read carefully as not to miss anything. Remember, you can follow our Facebook page @Hurricane Creek Elementary for the latest events, and inside peek at the great things happening at The Creek. We appreciate your partnership as we aim to provide a safe, respectful environment with high levels of learning for all. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason, Principal https://www.canva.com/design/DAFL76zgz_o/qXcpI78j3zrDAAJwZYa-Tw/view?utm_content=DAFL76zgz_o&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Who is ready to have lunch with their student? Well, the wait is almost over...next Monday, September 19, we will open our cafeteria to parent visitors. With safety and supervision as our top priority, please understand we have strict guidelines in place to make sure our students remain safe, our cafeteria routines remain organized, and the instructional environment is not interrupted. Read over our Lunch Visitor Expectations, including our lunch schedule, as you make plans to have lunch with your child. Those were emailed to parents. As always, your partnership is essential to your child's educational success. If you need anything, please call our school office at 501-653-1012. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours! Jacqueline Vergason, Principal