Hurricane Creek Elementary School

Want a school district that offers MORE? … MORE Academics … More than half of Bryant’s teachers hold Advanced Degrees ▶︎ Innovative STEM Curriculum K-12 ▶︎ Career Tech Training ▶︎ Student Internship Program ▶︎ 26 AP Courses ▶︎ Concurrent college credit (up to 48 hours) ▶︎ Bi-Literacy Awards ▶︎ Computer Science, Engineering, Sports Medicine Bryant Public Schools ... Creating MORE Opportunities for Success Find your opportunity at bryantschools.org. Now accepting limited School Choice. Deadline May 1.

District and school offices will be closed March 22-26 for Spring Break. Students return to school on Monday, March 29. Enjoy a wonderful week with family and friends!

REMINDER: ALL students will be dismissed early on Thursday, March 18. Dismissal schedule: bit.ly/ElemPTConf A Remote Learning Day is scheduled for Friday, March 19. All students will learn at home on this day. Spring Break is March 22-26.

Happy Spring! Here are a few reminders: --Today, March 17 - Reports cards go home. --Thursday, March 18 - Early out; HCES will release at 1:40 for Parent Teacher Conferences (2-7:30 via Zoom.) Your child’s teacher will message you with details. --Friday, March 19 is a Remote Learning Day - Attendance is based on the completion of the work assigned that day, so make sure your child gets theirs turned in. --Spring Break is March 22-26 ... Whoo-hoo! Enjoy time with your family over the break. We will come back rested and ready for the last quarter of school!

Pre-K registration is next week! If your child will be four (4) years of age on or before August 1 and lives in the Bryant School District, we would love to welcome him/her to our program. Registration checklist: bit.ly/PreKRegistration2021 Learn more: youtu.be/BsoxJMo4GD4

Upcoming Dates Sunday, March 14 Spring Forward One Hour Thursday, March 18 Early dismissal for all students. Elementary parent teacher conferences. Dismissal Schedule: bit.ly/ElemPTConf Friday, March 19 Remote Learning Day for All Students Spring Break Meal Pick Up at Any School Campus, 11am-1pm, bit.ly/MealPick_SpringBreak March 22-25 Spring Break

It's National School Breakfast Week! We want to thank our Food Service teams across the district providing our students a healthy start each day with a school breakfast. #NSBW21

Registration Extended: Bryant's Food Service Department is providing FREE meals for children under the age of 18 during Spring Break. Parents may pick up the meals on Friday, March 19 (a scheduled Remote Learning Day) from 11am to 1pm. Food will be provided for (5) breakfast and (5) lunch meals. In order to plan effectively, we ask that you complete the form if you plan to pick up meals. Parents may pick up meals for all children/students at one location. Sign up here >>> forms.gle/MEGepM1Eb4GV8jG57.

We are so excited to welcome you and your child to Bryant Schools! 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 is now open. Click here ⇉ bit.ly/KRegistration2021

REGISTRATION DEADLINE TODAY. Secure your spot at bit.ly/BPSJobFair21! Are you a certified teacher (K-12), Special Education teacher, or bus driver interested in being part of Bryant Public Schools? Join our Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, March 9 from 5-8pm. Visit with school administrators using your computer or mobile phone. Additional info is available at bryantschools.org/page/job-fair.

Please visit one of the links below to view the Late Winter 2021 edition of our district newsletter, Success Happens Here: English: https://5il.co/q531 Spanish: https://5il.co/q530

Interested in Virtual Learning for Your Secondary Student? Application Deadline Today. Buzz Academy is the full-time virtual learning option for grades 6-12 in the 2021-22 school year. Buzz Academy will be the ONLY remote learning option available to secondary students in Bryant Public Schools. Even if you are still weighing options for next school year, we encourage you to submit an application. The application window closes today (March 1). Additional information is available in the Buzz Academy Guide: https://5il.co/p6cp | En español: https://5il.co/p6co Applications are online at bit.ly/BuzzAcademy.

This week's Celebrity Staff spotlight is on our terrific Third Grade Teachers!! Mrs. Hill Mrs. Hill lives by her favorite quote, "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller. The love she has for her students has been evident in the classroom for the past 22 years. Besides her student Mrs. Hill loves her family and her dogs with her whole heart. HCE is blessed to have Mrs. Hill as part of our team. Mrs. Trickey When Mrs. Trickey was young she LOVED to play teacher. Her parents even enclosed the garage attic space so that she could make her very own classroom. Mrs. Trickey has taught for 30 years. Mrs. Trickey and her husband (Mark) have four children and six precious grandchildren. Mrs. Trickey not only loves her students but her classroom is one of respect and grace. Mrs. Finley HCE was lucky to add Mrs. Finley to our third grade team this year. Mrs. Finley accepted the challenge of being our virtual third grade teacher. She makes this challenging task look easy by capturing her students hearts and keeping them engaged through creative instruction. Mrs. Finley LOVES her family and all things Disney! Mrs. Penfield Mrs. Penfield's favorite quote is "If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life." This quote is so true in Mrs. Penfield's life. She has loved all three years she has been in the classroom. Mrs. Penfield and her husband just welcomed a perfect baby girl to their family, a little over two month ago.

Just three more days to register for our Virtual Job Fair! Secure your spot at bit.ly/BPSJobFair21 by March 3. Are you a certified teacher (K-12), Special Education teacher, or bus driver interested in being part of Bryant Public Schools? Join our Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, March 9 from 5-8pm. Visit with school administrators using your computer or mobile phone. Additional info is available at bryantschools.org/page/job-fair.

Public Schools Week celebrates the wide range of educators and school professionals who provide opportunities for every student, both directly and indirectly, including teachers, principals, school counselors, school nurses, school board members, coaches, bus drivers, administrators, therapists, and other workers (tech, bookkeeping, secretarial, security, maintenance and custodial). Our team has worked hard this year to keep our schools open and provide students with quality instruction. We are proud of the Bryant Public School staff for the dedication and resiliency they have shown. #PublicSchoolProud

Bryant Families, During Governor Hutchinson’s COVID-19 update this morning, he announced that all public health directives (with the exception of the mask mandate) will be changed to public health guidance. The Governor said while a directive is a mandate, a guidance is a strong recommendation. Gov. Hutchinson will reassess the state’s progress in the COVID-19 pandemic as we approach March 31. School districts are given the authorization to continue requiring students, staff and visitors to abide by Arkansas Department of Health guidance, which includes wearing masks and social distancing. At this time, nothing has changed for staff, students or visitors to schools/events at Bryant Public Schools. Administrators received the information at the same time as the general public. We will communicate with our staff and our families to determine if any changes need to be made. Any proposed changes will first be discussed with the Bryant School Board, and if approved, will be shared with our stakeholders.

Bryant Schools provide many academic competitions and clubs for gifted and talented students. Each campus offers different opportunities so check with your school office or counselor. Current clubs/competitions may include: Destination Imagination, Chess, Quiz Bowl, Robotics, Spelling Bee, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, BETA Club. #opp4success

Check out these websites you can use at home! Practice skills from K up to Advanced Placement courses & prepare for PSAT/SAT: khanacademy.org Learn to Code: scratch.mit.edu Learn to Play Chess: chesskid.com

Bryant is #PublicSchoolProud to be an academically high-performing school district where ALL students are provided opportunities for success! With so many opportunities in academics, arts, athletics, and activities, there is a place for everyone. We are YOUR schools, and we are thrilled to serve our community through education.

At Bryant Schools, we offer an exceptional Pre-K program for children. If your child will be four (4) years on or before August 1 and lives in the Bryant School District, we invite you to join our Pre-K. Success starts here! Applications available at bryantschools.org.