The Eagle's Call π¦
Friday, April 1st, 2022
From Principal Tim Huber
Assistant Principal Appreciation Next Week πππ
We are fortunate here at Harris Creek to have 2 amazingly passionate, intelligent, and caring educators serving as our Assistant Principals! Read all about Jolene Dolan, who has served Harris Creek for 7 years, and Gwen McLean, who joined this past November, on our school website admin page HERE. This coming week April 4-8 we will celebrate National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week. For some ideas how you and your student(s) can show appreciation, click HERE.
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] Upcoming Family Survey π£
The survey can been translated into various languages; Spanish, Arabic, French, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese in an effort to provide accessibility to families in Wake County Public Schools. The survey administration language can be chosen by families before taking the survey.
[UPDATED] March Madness Read Across America! ππ
Which book does the Harris Creek community think is the best? We'll find out the winner very soon!
Use the link below to see the latest results, access videos of read alouds (by Harris Creek staff members!) for all the books, and access the form for your child to vote and the form to enter the book giveaway contest.
Reminder: Spring Campus Beautification Day - Saturday April 9th 11am-2pm π
[UPDATED] PTA News π€
- Eagle Fun Fest May 13th: volunteers and donations will be needed so please use the links below to sign up. This is fair weather event only. See the flyer for additional details.
- School Supply Kits for 2022-23 school year: see detailed information below!
- April 5th PTA Meeting 6-7pm virtual via Google Meet: Sign up HERE
- [UPDATED] Spring Beautification Day Saturday April 9th 11am-2pm: let's make our campus beautiful! We'll need volunteers, garden tools, pressure washers, hedge trimmers and more. More details coming soon!
- Yearbooks are on sale now! Price is $15.00, Make Checks Payable to: HCES PTA or you can purchase online at: https://harriscreek.ptboard.com/ NOTE: Limited quantity of extra copies will be ordered and sold on a first come, first serve basis
- 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
School Supply Shopping Has Never Been Easier! ββπ
We are partnering with our amazing new spirit wear company to provide you with ONE STOP SUPPLY shopping for the 2022-23 school year!
We know you are thinking βok the PTA has lost it if it's promoting supplies for next year,β BUT hear us out. Gas prices are sky high, and your time is valuable! Year-round schools never have the advantage of back-to-school sales so why not spend time WITH your family instead of searching for the supplies your student needs when we have them all at the click of a mouse!!
The deadline to purchase your students supply kit for 22-23 is May 31st! All kits will be delivered DIRECTLY TO SCHOOL. Kits have all high-quality brands requested by your students' teachers. Donβt stress trying to find things anymore! Prices are on point with what youβd find in stores, and you wonβt have to worry about getting it all to school!!!
IMPORTANT NOTE: In years past we have offered an alternative to this with an early supply drop off option at school. Due to the way the calendar falls this year this will NOT be a feasible option. If you want to avoid day one hassles of getting supplies to school your best option is to pre-order here!
Career Week and Day Coming Soon! π©βππ©βπ¬π¨βππ©ββοΈ
In order to make this Career Week event a success, we need your help! We are looking for volunteers to come into the school, and share about their occupation with students. Career week volunteers will be able to present to students about their occupation by: speaking individually to a class, in a grade between Kindergarten - 3rd grade AND/OR hosting a table to present to 4th and 5th grade students in a career fair style event. If you or someone you know is at all interested in participating, please review the information below! Click here for full details.
The Career Fair for grades 4 - 5 is May 19th from 10 am - 1 pm
For guest speaking in grades K - 3: May 16-20 and June 7-10 (times vary)
If you are interested in volunteering as a speaker for either or both of these opportunities, please fill out the following GOOGLE FORM by April 15, 2022. One of the counselors will follow up with you regarding next steps. Feel free to reach out to jkrauss@wcpss.net with any questions.
[UPDATED] Spring School Pictures π·
School Website Updates ππ»
Next KidzArt Session Begins April 11th
WCPSS Volunteer Registration
Retention Letters
WCPSS Board Policy 3420 requires schools to notify parents if their child is at risk of retention due to not making sufficient or adequate progress toward grade level benchmarks. If you receive a letter it is because your child is not demonstrating proficiency on grade level benchmarks.
We recognize that due to the nature of the pandemic, this year has been incredibly difficult, and these letters may increase stress and anxiety levels for our families and students. That is not the intention, however, we must notify parents of their childβs academic performance. If you receive this letter, it should not be the first time youβre hearing of your childβs struggles. Additionally, if you receive a letter, it does not mean that your child will be retained. There are many factors that go into the decision to retain a student and these factors will be considered by the school retention committee prior to deciding. If you have questions or concerns regarding receipt of the letter, please reach out to your childβs teacher.
2022-23 School Year Track Changes
Here is the link to 2022-23 Year Round Calendar.
Some nonvoluntary track changes will be made. We will make every effort for there to be as few track changes as possible. Communication via letter about track changes will be sent soon. Thank you!
Health and Wellness Reminders β₯
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 recently voted to make masks βrecommended, but not requiredβ in schools, effective March 7th. Masking is a decision that each family and staff member will make. Please talk with your children about this change and reinforce that it is a personal and private choice whether to wear a mask or not. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach 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
Virtual Academy: Virtual Academy remains closed and there are no exceptions.
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!
Transportation Reminders ππ
AM Carpool Efficiency Reminders
Please remember to pull forward as far as possible, have your student(s) open their own door, and put on your hazard lights if assistance is needed. 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.
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
- Mar 28-Apr 17: Track 4 Track out
- Apr 4: PTA Meeting 6pm
- Apr 4: School Library Media Coordinator Day
- Apr 4-8: National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week
- Apr 9: Spring Beautification Day 11am-2pm
- Apr 12: Spring Pictures (Tr 1,2)
- Apr 15: Holiday - No School
- Apr 18-May 10: Track 3 Track out
- May 11-Jun 6: Track 2 Track out
- Save the Date: May 13 - Eagle Fun Fest!
- May 19: 4th/5th grade Career Fair 10am-1pm
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