Our kindergarten and first grade counselor, Mrs. Lori Davis, has been a blessing to Hurricane Creek for the last 3 years. She has a heart for students and is an encouragement for teachers. Beginning on Monday, her services will be needed at Parkway Elementary. We are sad to see her go, but know the students and teachers at Parkway will love her.
A Note from our PTO
Hello HCE parents,
We have arrived to beautiful November. November is a time when many people begin to reflect on things they are thankful for. I don’t know about you but our PTO is SO thankful for the staff and teachers at HCE. We have chosen to take November as a time to show them just how thankful we are. We are inviting all HCE parents to participate with us. We have asked teachers to build a wishlist of things that would help them in their classroom. Attached you will find a link taking you to wishlists. If you purchase from this link it will ship directly to the teacher you bought for.
This is hosted by PTO. We would love to see our families participating with us!
Here is the link to the wishlists; copy and paste it to your browser. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QLVB5GAbmcw8FEEGEWCH8jyG-LEBRdkJhH0aE6zRu0/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Amy DeVito at 501-454-3894
Thank you for your participation,
Hurricane Creek Elementary
PTO
Dear HCE Families,
We would love to honor and remember the special men and women who have served, or are currently serving, our country in the Armed Forces. Take a look at the flier. We would love to include your special serviceman and servicewoman in our Virtual Veteran's Day Hero Wall.
Mrs. Broach's kindergarten class learned about voting and leadership today. They filled out a voter registration card and voting ballots. They know that every vote counts and every voice matters!
Buckle Up ButterCUP! Did you know this week included a hurricane, Halloween, a Blue Moon, and time change (plus Red Ribbon week, Book Character Day, and remember it's 2020!) Mrs. Vergason and Mrs. Mask knew that Reese's CUPS would help teachers survive it all... Parents, I hope you are bucked up for this weekend!
Our PE classes took a chance and braved the October obstacle course...if they dared....!!
The course included a hopscotch through ghost forest, a crawl under the tunnel, and a walk on the plank. Thank you to Coach Gore for making exercise fun!
STEM class created pumpkin stands! Thank you Texas Roadhouse for donating straws.
Here is the challenge: Make a stand for the pumpkin to sit on without falling over. The materials they could use included 20 straws, 4 feet of tape, and scissors.
A look back at our fun-filled week of learning at Hurricane Creek Elementary!
---Our counselor, Mrs. Lori Davis, and Ms. McLaren's kindergarteners pledge to be drug free as they choose to loves themselves, not drugs.
---Mrs. Penfield's third grade class sharpens their knowledge of nouns and verbs with a friendly game of Kahoot.
---Kathy Maness, and family grew their very own garden of mini pumpkins, and then shared them with Mrs. Trickey's class for math, science and writing activities.
---Our fifth grade students work to complete a quick Escape Room challenge. They sure are competitive!
Good Evening Parents,
Here is some helpful information for you...
---Book Character Parade is tomorrow. We can’t wait to see what book character your child will be?! See the flier for details on costumes.
---Lost & Found items will be on display in the foyer tomorrow for students to claim. Please let your child’s teacher know if they have a lost item (coat, mask, water bottle) and we will help them get it located.
---Red Ribbon Week has been filled with fun as we have learned what it means to be drug free. Our counselor, Ms. Dockery has drawn names for prizes!
This weekend is Halloween, a full moon, a blue moon, time change...and this is 2020. So, be safe and take care!
Visit one of the links to view the fall edition of our district newsletter, Success Happens Here: bit.ly/35FMRUG
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While we encouraged families to apply by October 15 to receive additional funding for the district, Free and Reduced meal applications are accepted all year. Families may apply at any time to receive additional benefits offered with meal status. Apply online at bit.ly/MealAccounts or pick up an application at any school.
FREE MEALS are available to all students through the end of the school year.
While we encouraged families to apply by October 15 to received additional funding for the district, Free and Reduced meal applications are accepted all year. Families may apply at any time to receive additional benefits offered with meal status. Apply online or pick up an application at any school office.
FREE MEALS are available to all students through the end of the school year.
Jacqueline Vergason may be a first year principal at Hurricane Creek Elementary, but she is a 27 year veteran in the education field. One of her strengths is her ability to build relationships with students, parents and staff. Mrs. Vergason says being a principal gives her the opportunity to encourage and love people on a broader spectrum.
Bryant Public Schools is experiencing issues with phones and internet. At this time we are not able to receive phone calls or emails. The Technology Department is working to resolve the problem as soon as possible.
Parents,
I just emailed you about the upcoming events at Hurricane Creek. I mentioned the Instructional Survey our district emailed out to you last week. Those MUST be completed by today. In our attempt to get this survey to you in various online platforms, you'll find a link on our Hurricane Creel Elementary facebook page, the schools's Live Feed website or the district's Live Feed website. It was reposted about an hour ago.
We appreciate your help as our goal is to provide a quality education that is the best fit for your child's needs.
Jacqueline Vergason
A Note from Mrs. Vergason to all HCES parents.
I am excited to report that we had a great turn out for conferences. It was certainly different doing them virtually, but I have heard wonderful reviews from parents and teachers. Some productive and rewarding conversations took place. If a child knows his teachers and parents have a strong connection about his education, it makes the learning experience so much better!
Here are a few things you’ll want to know about this week.
Important Information:
--As always, please send a clean mask and water bottle every day. This includes those who ride the bus. You must have a mask on while riding the bus.
--ALL PARENTS: Due October 25, Instructional Survey Options for Next Semester- Surveys went out last week for parents to make their selections for either virtual or blended learning for next semester. Please complete a survey for EACH student. If you did not get a survey via email, please contact the school office.
--Red Ribbon Week Flier- This is a great week for our students, as they celebrate being drug free, and have fun celebrating it. See the flier about our dress up days this week. Monday is “Wear Red” as we kick off the week.
--October 30 Book Character Day Flier - See the flier for all the details on making this a fun experience for all students, and faculty!
--Book Fair - Our Virtual Book Fair is currently in full swing - through this week! Check out our Hurricane Creek Elementary facebook page for details from Mrs. Seidenschnur, our Library Media Specialist. Shopping virtually is so much fun!
--Celebration- I am so proud of how hard our teachers and students have been working. Students and their teachers will begin setting individual growth goals. They will work hard to achieve growth in the new 9 weeks. Please encourage your child to do their best toward meeting their goals!
October 31 is Halloween, a full moon, time change and remember, it is also 2020… so be safe!!
Jacqueline Vergason
While our students were working remotely, our teachers & staff were working onsite with student data and curriculum preparation. But first, we had to carve out a little time to eat donuts and celebrate our successes and accomplishments from the first quarter.
Students, we love you and will see you Monday!
We love to celebrate HCES!
More celebration pictures!
Did you know it's #NationalSafeSchoolsWeek?
Bryant Schools is thankful to have Bryant Police School Resource Officers (SROs) at our secondary campuses and Commissioned School Security Officers (CSSOs) at our elementary campuses. Both groups of professionals work closely with our administrators in creating safe schools. Learn more about our initiative to have a security presence at each of our schools: bryantschools.org/page/school-safety-team
