The Eagle's Call π¦ π
Friday, October 14th, 2022
From Principal Tim Huber π§‘
World Unity Day - October 19th
This coming week on Wednesday the Harris Creek Elementary School community and the world is invited to wear orange to unite around kindness, support, and inclusion. Orange is widely used as a color to represent safety.
Watch the video below to learn more about World Unity Day and be sure to remind your child(ren) to wear orange this coming Wednesday!
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
[UPDATED] October is National Bullying Prevention Month π
Every school in the Wake County Public School System will participate this October in Bullying Prevention activities to help educate and protect all of our students from being harassed and/or bullied. School Counselors along with faculty and staff will promote key themes that bullying will not be tolerated and if it does occur they want to know about it.
- Read the Bullying Prevention Tip Sheet
- Unity Day: October 19 / Wear Orange
- WCPSS Safe Schools Tip Line / (919) 856-1911
[NEW] Kindergarten Registration Begins Oct. 14 π«
The WCPSS DHAM Theme is: βFrom Here, Anything is Possible.β
[UPDATED] Fall School Campus Beautification Day - Saturday October 22nd 9am-12pm ππ§Ή
[REMINDER] Online Fruit Fundraiser! ππ
We have kicked off our next fundraiser with Florida Indian Grove Fruit. This is a delicious and healthy way to raise funds for your Eagles school!
The online order platform anyone anywhere across the country to order fresh fruit from the citrus grove. There are additional offerings beyond fruit as well!
- [UPDATE] Florida Indian River Groves had little or no affect from Ian, the worst part of the storm went North of us. Our office never lost power and the groves are in great shape! Please continue to send good thoughts and support to our friends on the West coast as they have a long road back.
- November 11 is the deadline for free truck delivery orders to the school. The fruit is picked from the grove and immediately sent out to the buyer.
- December 11 is the deadline for home delivery to be guaranteed by Christmas Eve and
- The top 5 earners in the school will get to have lunch with Principal Huber and a friend.
- Please refer all questions to board@harriscreekpta.com to be forwarded to our fundraising Chairperson.
- Refer to images below for more details
https://www.floridaindianrivergroves.com/order-now/
school code: 1022041
From the School Counselors: Daily Conversation Starters for October π£
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.
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
- 1-2 hours a week
- During or after school hours
- Locations around Wake County
- Commitment for at least one semester
2021-22 School Progress Reports Published π
At Harris Creek, the School Improvement Team and all staff analyze data for strengths and areas to target for growth in order to continuously meet the needs of our students and families. The past couple of years have been difficult for children and families. We are excited for more normal school conditions this year and look forward to the growth our children will make!
[ACTION REQUESTED] Join the PTA! ππ
Please consider showing your commitment to HCES PTA and to your childβs school by officially joining the 22-23 HCES PTA! Each $8 individual membership will automatically guarantee emailed invites to all volunteer opportunities at HCES. Dues goes partially to support the school and partially to our parent organization NCPTA. No other commitments required. We have as few, or as many, opportunities to get involved as you desire! Link to join: https://hces.memberhub.com/store/items/12745
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.
- Fall Fruit Fundraiser - until December 11
- PTA Meeting Dates: 10/4, 11/1, 12/6, 1/3/23, 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
Transportation Reminders ππ
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.
School Meals π΄ π½
Cafeteria Menus
Monthly breakfast and lunch menu PDFs will no longer be posted on the district website. Menus will be 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. 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
- Oct 21: Track 3 last day before track out
- Oct 22: Fall Campus Beautification Day
- Oct 24: No School for Students - Teacher Workday
- Oct 25: Track 4 returns
- Nov 6: Daylight Savings Time ends
- Nov 8: Election Day, No School for students
- Nov 10: Track 2 last day before track out
- Nov 11: Veterans Day - No School
- Nov 14 - Track 3 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