The Eagle's Call π¦
Friday, December 16th, 2022
From Principal Tim Huber π πβπ
Holiday Wishes From All of us at Harris Creek Elementary!
This message will be the final Eagle's Call of 2022. I have enjoyed immensely the time spent seeing your children learn, grow, and build friendships! I have enjoyed seeing the Harris Creek community gather together for exciting celebrations such as Eagle Fun Fest, Meet the Teacher, Open House, Fun Runs, and the recent Chorus concert (see more below!). Our goal continues to be challenging our students to maximize their potential and become the best version of themselves. Through engaging and rigorous core instruction paired with social-emotional skills development, our children will learn to be critical and creative thinkers, excellent communicators, and productive collaborators. I wish you all a happy holiday season filled with quality family time, laughter, and love. I am looking forward to spending 2023 continuing to build on our progress as a community and school!
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] Special Guest Musician This Morning! π·πΆ
[REMINDER] School Building Closed Dec 22-Jan 2 for Holiday Break π«
[REMINDER] Early Release Days - Next one is December 21 π
Performance Recap! Voices of The Creek Chorus Concert π΅
If you were not able to attend: here's the link to a short video from the concert
[UNTIL 12/20] AIG Student Kindness Project πππΆ
The Harris Creek AIG students are participating in a Pet Donation Drive for Saving Grace Animal Adoption center. They are collecting items (see below) from now until December 20th. Donations may be placed in the box in the front lobby at the Giving tree in Ms. Matheson's classroom 2309A.
[ICYMI] Celebrate Reading Week Was a Huge Success! πΆββοΈπΆββοΈππΊ
Book Character Parade for Celebrate Reading Week! πΊπ₯πΆββοΈ
[PLEASE REVIEW] Transportation Reminders ππ
[NEW] Effective Tuesday 12/6: ID Checks Take Place in The Front Office
Effective Tuesday 12/6, 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.
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.
- Holiday Gift Shop - it was a huge success! We can't wait to bring it back next year!
- 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
Welcome New Staff Members! π
Check the Welcome New Staff page on our school website frequently for newly added staff bios!
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
- Dec 21: Early Release - students dismissed at 1:45pm
- Dec 21: Track 4 last day before track out
- Dec 21: End of Quarter 2 - Tracks 2,3,4
- Dec 22-Jan 2: Holiday Break - no school for students, building closed
- Jan 3: Track 1,2,3 students return from holiday break
- Jan 9 - Track 1, 2, 3 Quarter 2 Report Cards sent home
- Jan 16 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Jan 18 - Track 3 last day before track out
- Jan 19 - Track 4 returns
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