The Eagle's Call π¦
Friday, February 3rd, 2022
From Principal Tim Huber π
February is Black History Month!
This coming week we will continue to celebrate Black History Month. Teachers will engage students in age appropriate activities and lessons which lead them to a strong and foundational understanding of the amazing accomplishments of Black Americans throughout our nations history. On Monday's morning news show, I will share the below picture of Kamala Harris and ask student's to identify her when they see me this coming week. Kamala Harris is known for being the first woman to hold the office of Vice President of the United States! She also previously served as District Attorney of San Francisco, California Attorney General, and United States Senator (whitehouse.gov)
Be sure to discuss Kamala Harris with your children this weekend so they can talk to me about her when they see me!
This past week as part of the kickoff to Black History Month, some new displays were installed by our talented receptionist Mariah Dewar in the front office and lobby. The collage photo below shows some of each display. Be sure to check them out in full next time you are on campus!
Today and always, 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] Front Office and Lobby Displays π
[NEW] School Counselor Appreciation Week is Feb 6-10 ππ
[NEXT WEEK!] Book Fair and Coin Craze Fundraiser! ππ°
The Book Fair and Coin Craze Challenge Starts this coming week on February 8th!
Book Fair profits directly fund additions and replacements to the school library collection as well as pay for digital subscriptions like Bookflix!
The Coin Craze is a grade level competition for PTA funds to see who can raise the most money from their spare change. Grade level jugs will be stationed right outside Book Fair for contributions. Start saving that spare change!
Which grade level will emerge the coin champion this year?
[NEW] Book Fair Volunteers Needed! π€π
Duties include: point-of-sale, assisting children in finding books, and helping children write out wish lists. Grandparents are also welcome to volunteer!
Click THIS LINK to sign up. Thank you!
[ICYMI] What Can I Do When I'm Upset? Strategies We Can All Use! π€
[ICYMI] Mid Year Parent-Teacher Conferences π€
[NOW OPEN] Track Change Requests Form for 2023-24 School Year π
Use the button link below to submit a request. The request window will close on Sunday February 19th, 2023.
[FOR REFERENCE] How Can I Help My Child With Math? βββ
Welcome New Staff Members! π
Check the Welcome New Staff page on our school website frequently for newly added staff bios!
PTA News π€
Please Join the PTA online!! Although opportunities to attend meetings and to volunteer are available and will be offered, it is not a requirement for PTA membership. Please consider joining the PTA and supporting our school in whatever capacity you are able.
- Book Fair and Coin Craze Fundraiser: February 8-21
- PTA Meeting Dates: 2/7/23, 3/7/23, 4/4/23, 5/2/23, 6/6/23
- 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!
- Help Stock The Teacher's Lounge! π
- Follow the Harris Creek Elementary PTA Facebook page
[PLEASE REVIEW] Transportation Reminders ππ
ID Checks Take Place in The Front Office
Family members who do not have a carpool tag will be required to park (disabled spots) and come into the front office to have their ID checked to verify they are a student contact. This is a return to pre-pandemic procedures and to address staffing shortage. In addition, cars without carpool tags will remain in the carpool line rather than advance past the cones. If you need a new carpool tag, please come to the front office anytime during school hours. More info here. Thank you!
2022-23 School Year HCES Carpool Expectations
Please read the linked document in it's entirety if you have yet to do so.
Students May Not Be Dropped Off Until 8:45am
Please be reminded of the expectation that students may not be dropped off until 8:45am. Students may not line up at the front door unless a Harris Creek staff member is present and invites them to do so.
Carpool Efficiency Reminders
Please remember to pull forward as far as possible in both AM and PM carpool, have your student(s) open their own door, and put on your hazard lights if assistance is needed (AM). If needing to help your child get in the seat, please pull forward and into a parking space so that the line can keep moving. Thank you!
Please Display Carpool Number Tags Every Afternoon
In order to ensure an efficient carpool process, please remember to hang carpool number tags to display clearly from your vehicle's rearview mirror. Please reference the image below for proper placement. This is a critical step to ensure students leave their classrooms and come outside to the correct location on the sidewalk to be picked up. Thank you!
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.
Volunteer Registration and Volunteer Opportunities π€
Families: especially if you plan to chaperone for a future field trip, urgent action is required in order for you to be approved. The background check process often takes 6-8 weeks.
If you have not yet registered to volunteer at our school, be sure to stop by as soon as possible to complete the volunteer application which must be completed online at a WCPSS campus.
If you completed registration and became an approved volunteer for last year (21-22 school year), then you are all set for 2022-23! There is no need to renew at this time.
District policy regarding volunteers can be accessed here.
School Meals π΄ π½
Cafeteria Menus: Menus are available on the interactive website, MealViewer.
- School Cafeteria Angel Fund: Our school cafeteria maintains a special account for when students forget to bring money for school meals on a day here and there. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please send cash or check in with your child or drop it off at the school with Cafeteria Manager Rachel Shepard. Thank you for your generosity!
MySchoolBucks App: With a MySchool Bucks account paying for school meals is easy. Go to www.MySchoolBucks.com or call (855) 832-5226 to enroll. You'll need your child's Student ID number, available in your registration materials or at your school. Once your account is established you may:
- Securely deposit funds to your child's account
- Check balances
- Set spending limits
Health and Wellness Reminders β₯
General health guidance can be viewed here: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/168
View wcpss.net/WhenToReturn for requirements to return after a COVID-19 diagnosis, exposure, or symptoms.
Communication: Send ALL COVID-related emails to your child's teacher
and to hces-covid19@wcpss.net
Thank you for doing your part to keep our kids in school!
HCES Food Pantry and Toiletry Closet π±π§
WCPSS Technology Webpage π»
WCPSS Technology Webpage: Acces information regarding:
- Smartphone/Device Safety
- Consent For Technology And Digital Resource Use
- Technology Related Policies
- Student Device Program
- Online Safety at School
- Online Safety at Home
- Digital Wellness
Reminder: Students should restart their WCPSS devices once per week.
Restarting also can resolve many other common issues impacting student devices. Always restart a WCPSS device before contacting the Help Desk. Thank you!
Harris Creek Student Device Data as of November 2022: 88% on first device, 9.2% on second device, 2.5% on Day Use Only device
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
- February 1-28: Black History Month
- Feb 6-10 School Counselor Appreciation Week
- Feb 8-21 - Book Fair
- Feb 8-21- Coin Craze Contest+Fundraiser
- Feb 13-17 Love the Bus Week
- Feb 14 - Track 2 Last Day Before Track Out
- Feb 15 - Track 3 returns
- Mar 2 - Tracks 3 and 4 Spring Picture Day
- Apr 22 - Spring Campus Beautification Day (also Earth Day!!)
- May 12 - Eagle Fun Fest
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