Just a reminder...tomorrow, October 22 is EARLY OUT and Parent Teacher Conferences. Friday, October 23 is a Remote Learning Day - all students will learn from home.
I am so proud of Hurricane Creek for being recognized as a top elementary school in the Little Rock area according to Niche. We are ranked #4, and our school district is ranked #1. This is something to smile about. Copy & paste the link below in your browser.
https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-public-schools/m/little-rock-metro-area/?fbclid=IwAR1A61VST7jISYPuNKEsftnUJ-VUzhFH7IvitFulTxHXrazuBlSPpuDFGtw
Thank you to our entire Nursing Department, the Saline County Health Unit, and all the volunteers who helped keep our Hornets healthy through the flu clinics this year. #HealthyHornets
It's Book Fair time! Mrs. S is taking each class on a virtual shopping trip. Support our school, and help us get books for the library. It is open from October19 - November 1. Don't miss an opportunity to support our students! See the flier for more details, and a QR code that tales you to the shopping website.
Hello Virtual and Blended Parents,
We have a busy week ahead of us with lots of information to pass along! But, let me start by saying, “Thank you,” We made it through the 1st quarter of school with perseverance and grit, and I am so proud of the hard work and effort from your children, and you parents. When this year began, we knew there would be challenges. But, I am in awe of how smoothly this year has been in spite of the unknowns we faced (and still face.) Even though it is from a distance, we have partnered together to make your child’s school year as positive as possible, and I think we have all earned an A for our efforts.
Building relationships is a very important part of who I am as a person, and it has been hard for me to adapt to this new way of doing school as I have limited opportunities to get to know you. Please know that I am always available to you via email, phone or zoom. I love being the leader of this wonderful place...Hurricane Creek has captured my heart!
Important Information:
--Send a clean mask and water bottle every day.
--October 21 Be on the lookout for your child’s report card and NWEA report with reading level to come home this day. These will be discussed at your conference.
--October 22 Early Dismissal 1:40 - Parent Teacher Conferences 2:00-7:30
-Teachers are currently scheduling VIRTUAL conferences
-We would love to have 100% participation
--October 23 Remote Learning Day - No students will be on campus, all learning will happen at home.
-Only math and reading assignments will be given.
-Teachers will have professional development that day, but will be available to answer student questions during an “Office Hour.”
-Your child’s teacher will communicate with you about how learning will look for your child that day.
--October 23 Virtual Student Pictures- 9:15-10:15 Virtual pictures for our HCES students will be taken at BHS Auditorium. Here is our school code needed to order pictures Hurricane Creek: EVTTSPTZ8 ,
--Due October 25, Instructional Options for Next Semester- Surveys went out last week for parents to make their selections for either virtual or blended learning starting in January. Please complete a survey for EACH student. If you did not get a survey via email, please contact the school office.
--Book Fair - Our Virtual Book Fair is currently happening! Check out or Hurricane Creek Elementary facebook page for details from Mrs. Seidenschnur, our Library Media Specialist.
--Learning begins at 7:45 for our blended students, so make sure you get to school on time. Virtual student schedules vary slightly, but make sure you're logged in on time.
--The USDA has extended meal service to all students until June 30, 2021, so our FREE meal program will continue through the end of our school year, for all students.
--Our new playground equipment from PTO is being installed!! The students are excited about the SuperDome and soccer goals. Thank you PTO!
--Arkansas’s Attorney General has cyber resources available to families, including fun games and age appropriate videos about cyber-netiquette and safety. See the Arkansas Department of Education website.
--October 12 to October 23 - PTO has a fun, creative way to show your child’s pumpkin carving talents! Enter the first ever Virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest. See PTO’s FaceBook page for all the details Hurricane Creek Elementary PTO.
Have a great week!
Jacqueline Vergason
Principal
Our GT students learned how to make a Marker Robot using a simple circuit with a switch. The vibrations from the motor allowed the robots to move around in unpredictable patterns. They discovered that a simple change from the original design build would make the robots move at different speeds and in different patterns. They had a great time tinkering with their robots in class! Mrs. Grist really knows how to make learning fun!
A Look At Learning:
Ms. Botti's first graders are learning about bats. This week they learned that bats live in caves. They wrote sentences about bats in caves and then made their very own bat in a cave using a cup and a paper clip!
The Green Team, under the leadership of Mr. Rankin, puts in work to keep our school looking clean, while being kind to the environment.
Ms.McLaren's kindergarten friends form relationships, then write about it during free write time.
Parents and community members, we invite you to view our Annual Report to the Public, which provides an overview of the progress made during the 2019-20 school year. It was a great year of Creating Opportunities for Success, which we could not do without your support.
Link ➟➟➟ bryantschools.org/page/annual-report
Bryant Schools is providing an opportunity for parents to change their student's instructional option (blended or virtual) beginning second semester (January 2021).
In order to effectively plan schedules for student classes, we are asking parents to submit a form for EACH student (K-12) even if you plan to continue your current learning environment. PreK parents should not complete this form since PreK is only offered onsite.
We will use your selection to place your elementary student in an onsite/virtual classroom or develop your secondary student's schedule for the second semester (January 2021) of the school year.
Information on both blended and virtual learning is available on our website: bit.ly/2StNz1c.
If you have questions, please email your building principal.
THE FORM WILL CLOSE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2020 at 11:59pm.
Instructional Option for Second Semester: bit.ly/3lQ6iR1
Instructional Option for Second Semester (en español): bit.ly/2SZW04G
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. #LearntheFacts
Dyslexia has nothing to do with vision OR intelligence. It is a language-processing disorder and is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and poor spelling and decoding abilities. It can affect reading, writing, spelling, and speaking.
For more information on Bryant’s Dyslexia intervention services, visit bryantschools.org/page/dyslexia.
The Bryant School District will present the Annual Report to the Public during the regular monthly board meeting on Thursday, October 15 at 6pm. The meeting will be held in the Bryant High School Multi-Purpose Room (Building 10).
The report, presented in video format, provides an overview of the progress made during the 2019-20 school year and includes district policies, programs and goals.
This agenda item will provide the opportunity for parents and other members of the community to ask questions and make suggestions concerning school policies, programs and goals.
Parents and other members of the community are invited to attend. Social distancing will be practiced; masks required.
With free meals for all students through the end of the school year, why complete a free and reduced lunch application? Families who qualify receive extra benefits! Submit your application by THURSDAY, OCT 15. Apply at bit.ly/MealAccounts.
A Virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest? Say what? Our PTO wants to offer a fun, creative opportunity to our HCES students. Read all about it...
ALL students will be dismissed early on Thursday, October 22.
Elementary schools will hold virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences from 2:00-7:30pm. Conferences will be scheduled using Zoom or phone calls. Teachers will contact parents to set up a conference time.
HCE is a safe place. A place of respect. And a place where learning happens! Take a peek at what we've been learning through a virtual hallway tour on our Hurricane Creek Elementary FaceBook page. Great things happen here!
Want a flexible job that fits your child's school schedule? Consider becoming a substitute!
Here is s message from your HCES Principal, Mrs. Vergason...Fall truly is my favorite season. There is something to be said about the crisp cool mornings, and the serenity of falling leaves. I hope you're able to enjoy the beauty of this changing season!
“If a year was tucked inside a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour.” – Victoria Erickson
Important Information:
Hornet Health Clinic : Take a look at what our Hornet Health Clinic has to offer the families of our Bryant School District. https://youtu.be/qJbFzrOcMUg If you have a medical need, please reach out to us!
Parent Teacher Conferences: Conferences will be October 22 from 2 - 7:30 PM. School will dismiss early for all students, and all conferences will be held via Zoom or phone conference. Be on the lookout for more information from your child's teacher.
Virtual Picture Day : October 23, 9:15-10:15 AM, at the BHS Auditorium... Onsite school picture day was last week on October 1. If your child was absent that day... don't worry! In addition to offering a make-up day later for our blended students, those students may come to the virtual picture day. Virtual picture day for our virtual students (and any blended student who missed our October 1 day) will be October 23 from 9:15-10:15 at Bryant High School Auditorium. Here is a flier and here is the code you'll need to place an order online - Hurricane Creek: EVTTSPTZ8.
Remote Learning Day: October 23 will be a remote learning day for all students. Students will be provided their assignments and will complete them remotely. Be on the lookout for more specific details in the upcoming days.
Flu Clinic Success: We appreciate our district school nurses, and the host of volunteer medical staff who assisted with our HCES Flue Clinic last week. Our students were very brave!
Masks and Water Bottles: I can't stress enough the importance of a clean mask and water bottle every day. With the cooler air our noses begin to run. Little runny noses and masks can be a breeding ground for germs. Get into the routine of doing a mask check each day after school - and throwing it in the washing machine when needed. We have extra masks & are happy to share if you need one. Please ask! We want our students to remain safe from these germs. The same is true for a clean water bottle.
Thank you: Thank you for trusting us to take care of your student. The teachers and staff of HCES prepare for each day with the goal of providing a safe, respectful environment, where top-notch learning happens.
Ask your child to fill in the blanks to this quote spoken during morning announcements.
HCES is a __(safe)__ place.
A place of ___(respect)_____.
And a place where ___(learning)___ happens.
Make it a ___(great)___ day or not, the ____(choice)___ is yours.
We are all in this together!!
On #ChildHealthDay, check out the services offered by our Hornet Health Clinic. Medical, dental and eye care is available for any student in the district. Children learn best with they are healthy, feel well, and can see the world of opportunity surrounding them.
https://youtu.be/qJbFzrOcMUg
A few favorite fall snapshots from this week. Our Media Specialist, Mrs. S, was a guest reader for Mrs. Lowery's CBI virtual students. They enjoyed hearing a book about "Fall."
Fourth grade friends, Noah and Eryanna, are all smiles as they enjoy the beautiful fall weather & a push on the swing!
A Word from our Amazing Media Specialist, Mrs. Kass Seidenschnur.
Copy and paste this link into your browser for a look at her monthly newsletter... https://www.smore.com/et7k2