The Eagle's Call π¦
Friday, June 10th, 2022
From Principal Tim Huber
Eagle Fun Fest: An Evening To Remember!!! πππ
One week ago, we gathered at the school for a long-awaited, uniquely Harris Creek event called Eagle Fun Fest. For many students, family members, and staff members (including me), this was the first time experiencing the event that has been a tradition for many years. I spent 3 straight hours (20 minutes waterlogged) BEAMING with pride because everywhere I looked I saw kids and adults experiencing pure joy. Everyone I talked to during Eagle Fun Fest had something positive to say about the experience and the school. Thank you to all the volunteers who made this event possible, pivoted to a new date, and ensured it all ran smoothly. Thank you to everyone who attended and it was so great to have you here! If you haven't yet seen the Facebook post with all of the EFF pictures, please check it out now!
Did your child miss me getting dunked!? If so, show them the video below π. It's an unlisted video and therefore only accessible using the link below.
Thank you for your continued support of your children and our school. Together, we will help our children SOAR to reach their greatest potential!
Email: thuber@wcpss.net
Website: https://www.wcpss.net/harriscreekes
Location: Harris Creek Elementary School, Forestville Road, Raleigh, NC, USA
Phone: 919.217.5100
Facebook: facebook.com/HarrisCreekPta
Twitter: @MrTimothyHuber
[NEW] Library Books Due! π
[UPDATED] Sign Up to Volunteer for Lunch Duty! ππ
Special Thank You To All Who Have Already Signed Up: Claudia Guzman, Diana Zarate, Rita Woker, Amy Foster, Mayumi Bryson, Michelle Masri, Dexter Robinson, Jennifer Rodriguez, and Tiffany Williams, Michelle Spyke
[UPDATED] PTA News π€
- Final PTA Meeting for 2022-23: June 21st at 6pm
- PTA Angel Fund: Please consider a donation to fund field trips for other Eagles! Click the link to donate: all donations go towards funding individual students for future field trips
- Check out the School Spirit Wear Online Store! Check out the sale on new Tie Dye options!
- Help Stock The Teacher's Lounge! π
- Join the PTA online
- Follow the Harris Creek Elementary PTA Facebook page
[ICYMI] Apply for Free and Reduced Price School Meals π΄ππ₯
Apply for free and reduced-price school meals
All students currently receive free school meals supported by federal funding due to the pandemic. This funding is set to end on June 30, 2022. In order to receive free or reduced-price meals for next school year, families need to submit a meal benefits application.
All families must complete an application for the 2022-2023 school year starting July 1 in order to receive benefits. Please allow 10 business days for processing.
For every student that turns in the free and reduced meals application and qualifies, the school also receives federal funds that benefit the students and teachers at the school.
We need you to complete a 2022-2023 meal benefits application so our school can be eligible for extra funding next year. If you have not completed a free or reduced-price meal application and think your child may be eligible, pick up an application at your childβs school or apply online.
Paper applications can also be requested by calling 919-588-3535 or 919-856-2920 or emailing cnsmealbenefits@wcpss.net.
- K-5 Breakfast $1.50 and lunch $3.00
- 6-12 Breakfast $1.75 and lunch $3.25
[NEXT WEEK] From Coach B: Splash Day Information! π¦
Harris Creek Families, the warm weather is here and we are planning on having a special Splash Day during your childβs P.E. Class! There will be water themed stations and activities planned during that time.
Tracks 2 and 4 families, please mark your calendar for your childβs scheduled P.E. day during the dates listed below:
Track 4
June 10: Hoover/Arroliga, Williams/Johnston, Harp, Myers, Namkung/Doss, McLean
June 13: Callahan Bennett/Arroliga, Barger/Johnston, Ramp, Tatum, Tolley/Doss, P. Smith
June 15: ECS I&II
Track 2
June 14: Uhland, Moore, Shaw, Bryant
June 15: Gracy, Newborn-Williams, Ulrich
Click HERE for full Splash Day details
[ICYMI] 2022-23 1st-5th Meet the Teacher Events π«
[ICYMI] Help Your Child Build Reading Skills π
Why We Use Second Step π
Watch the video below: "Social-Emotional Learning: What It Is and Why It Matters"
Health and Wellness Reminders β₯
Recently there has been an increase in students with the symptoms below at school. Please be reminded that students with the below symptoms must stay home.
To read details about how schools and our school system are responding the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit https://www.wcpss.net/covid19.
MASKS: The WCPSS Board of Education voted to make masks βrecommended, but not requiredβ in schools, effective March 7th
ON-CAMPUS COVID-19 TESTING:
Wake County Public School System, in partnership with MAKO Medical, will begin offering weekly, on-campus COVID-19 testing for students and staff. COVID-19 testing is an effective way to reduce transmission, especially when layered with other precautionary measures.
We strongly recommend all families participate in this free program. Participation helps safeguard the wellbeing of the entire school community and gives you information to help you keep your children healthy.
Participation in the program is voluntary. A parent or guardian must register any student under 18 years old in order to participate. To learn more about COVID-19 testing, visit www.MAKOstrongschoolsNC.com
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES: If your child or a household member receives a positive COVID test or if they are exposed to someone with COVID, please emails to your child's teacher and to hces-covid19@wcpss.net right away. An office staff member will reach out to assist with next steps.
View wcpss.net/WhenToReturn for requirements to return after a COVID-19 diagnosis, exposure, or symptoms. Be sure to review recent updates which include that students are no longer considered exposed while at school as schools are following all health precautions. Students will only be sent home if they are showing symptoms of illness.
Communication: Send ALL COVID-related emails to your child's teacher and to hces-covid19@wcpss.net
COVID-19 VACCINE: Vaccines are now available for children ages 5+. Wake County Public Health encourages parents to protect their children aged 5-17 with the COVID-19 vaccine β it's safe, effective, and available at no cost. Read more about the vaccine for kids: Pfizer-BioNTech (ages 5+). Wake County Public Health is offering special kids-only vaccine days. Families can go to WakeGov.com/kids to sign up. Pediatrician offices, pharmacies and children's hospitals are also providing vaccine appointments for children in Wake County. Visit https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/vaccines/kids to find a vaccine near you.
Thank you for doing your part to keep our kids in school!
Major Calendar Change: Affects All Families on All Tracks π
School District Leadership confirmed this week a new state requirement for this school year that all schools offer EOG Remediation and Readministration opportunities for students meeting certain specific criteria.
The summary is as follows:
- MOST IMPORTANT FOR ALL FAMILIES TO KNOW: The school year essentially will end 2 days before originally scheduled for all tracks. This means the last day for all PreK-2nd grade students and most 3rd-5th grade students is Monday, June 27th (Tracks 2,3,4).
- The purpose of this change is to facilitate the opportunity for 3rd-5th grade students who qualify to receive remediation in tested areas and then retest
The criteria to qualify: All students who pass an EOG tested course or subject in 2021-22 but score Not Proficient (scale score ranges) on the initial administration of the EOG will be eligible to participate. For elementary students passing ELA, Math and Science is defined as having a mode score of level 3 or 4 in all strands within the content area for Quarter 3 and the projected Quarter 4 grades. Mode means that most grades for that content area are levels 3 or 4.
The number of students who qualify based on this criteria will be small. Students not meeting this criteria WILL NOT have the opportunity to retest and there will be no exceptions.
- At Harris Creek, remediation and retesting will take place on June 28th-29th (Tracks 2,3,4). Schedule specifics for those days are TBA
Transportation Reminders ππ
Bus Tracking App
Please use the Here Comes the Bus app (App Store or Google Play Store) to monitor the location of your studentβs bus and when it is approaching his/her stop. To sign up: https://herecomesthebus.com/parents/get-started/ . The WCPSS school code for school bus tracking is 67500. You will need to use your child's student ID number as well.
You can also follow @HCESBuses on Twitter to confirm when your child's bus leaves campus each afternoon.
ACTION REQUESTED: Restart Your Child's WCPSS Chromebook Weekly π»
WCPSS Technology Services has seen an increase in security issues due to WCPSS devices not being restarted regularly. Restarting a device allows updates for new security and productivity features.
Students and staff should restart their WCPSS devices once per week. Consider setting a specific day for this, such as a Restart Wednesday or Restart Friday. (Important: Closing the lid only locks the device and does not shut it down.)
Restarting also can resolve many other common issues impacting student devices. Always restart a WCPSS device before contacting the Help Desk.
Thank you!
How to Easily Set Your WCPSS Communication Preferences
We recognize that you may be receiving a large volume of communication and we want to make sure you always see the information you need the most!
Set your SchoolMessenger message preferences by creating a SchoolMessenger Parent account. With this account you can select what information you receive and how you would like to receive it. You can create your account by downloading the SchoolMessenger app on your mobile device or go to https://go.schoolmessenger.com/.
Notes:
- Use the email address entered for your student in PowerSchool to sign up.
- Most messages from Mr. Huber and WCPSS are sent as email and text using the General School Info broadcast.
- To receive text messages, text YES to 67587.
- For more information and instructions on how to create an account, visit: https://www.wcpss.net/schoolmessenger.
Upcoming Dates to Remember π
- June 16: Tracks 2,3,4 EOG Testing Begins - 3rd-5th grade
- June 19: Father's Day
- June 20: Juneteenth (observed)
- June 27: Last Day of School for Tracks 2,3,4
- June 27: 5th Grade Celebration for Track 4 (10:30-11:30am), Track 3 (2-3pm)
- July 6: Meet the Teacher 1st-5th Grade Tracks 1,2,3 4-6pm
- July 7: First Day of 2022-23 School Year for Tracks 1,2,3 1st-5th grade
Harris Creek Elementary School π¦
Website: https://www.wcpss.net/harriscreekes
Location: Harris Creek Elementary School, Forestville Road, Raleigh, NC, USA
Phone: 919-217-5100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarrisCreekPta
Twitter: @harriscreeekelem