Part 1- Why Mr. Parker-West is Hortons Creek hero. A bird got in and was frantically trying to get out from the second floor…. Hortons Creek ES

Part 2- he efficiently and gently corralled the bird in a container, walked down the steps, Hortons Creek ES

And freed the bird! Go West! Already making things better before the school day starts! Hortons Creek ES #togetherisbetter

First in person PTA meeting in a while here at Hortons Creek ES ! So exciting! Hortons Creek PTA

Who can make any opportunity into a chance to learn? Susie Meyer , that’s who! Waiting for the bus becomes a lesson and a way to connect. I’m in awe. Hortons Creek ES HCES Kinder Team

My heart has been full all day from hearing the news that Brianca Alston is the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year for Hortons Creek ES ! She is The Positivity Project personified, and you can tell from these pictures how much joy she brings to everything she does! 🤗

Love my team, and I love this book! Hortons Creek ES

I am privileged to share a space with a phenomenal educator, Laura Pomes . Last week, she sparked so much joy by doing a lesson which tied in gratitude from The Positivity Project and Native American traditions. All of the students left in a fantastic mood!

Every day I am given another reason to be grateful for this team. Thankful for our latest addition, Maria Valencia! Hortons Creek ES Ms. Rowdy Laura Pomes Jen Langenfeld Ms. Casey Bingham

Self Care countdown day 1: drink water- my 32 oz Nalgene bottles are a must for me each day! #hcselfcare Nicki Lee Tiffany Cooper Hortons Creek ES

Self care day 2: Took time this morning to savor some daylight before daylight. Time changes are hard for me, so I use a wake up light that puts out light gradually to wake me up, and a SAD light to reset. #hcselfcare Nicki Lee Tiffany Cooper Hortons Creek ES

Day 3 of #hcselfcare : I don’t have a favorite outfit, but this comes close. When I ordered this jacket, it said it was red, and it was clearly orange when it arrived. I thought about sending it back, but 🌞 Tiffany Cooper Nicki Lee Hortons Creek ES

You still have a few minutes to catch the Self Care Cafe! Come play with kinetic sand, do a puzzle, or be mesmerized with all the toys. Hortons Creek ES Tiffany Cooper Nicki Lee #hcselfcare

Relaxing for day 8 of the #hcselfcare challenge means sitting on the deck with my sweet mama. Hortons Creek ES Nicki Lee Tiffany Cooper

#hcselfcare challenge: even though last night was my worst night of sleep in a while, I still got seven hours! Tiffany Cooper Nicki Lee Hortons Creek ES

#hcselfcare RAOK day- it might have been for selfish reasons for me to cover recess duty for Sherry Zazi today, bc I got to hang out with the awesome 5th Grade HCES team! Love them! Nicki Lee Tiffany Cooper Hortons Creek ES

Science day is so fun Hortons Creek ES ! HCES First Grade built dirt cups and planted vegetables to take home. There was so much excitement on that hallway! Thanks to Laura Pomes for facilitating another awesome day before break. #hcscienceday #hcesscienceday

Wow, what an awesome surprise this was, Tania Knapp ! Feeling loved, heart is full, thank you so much 🤗 ❤️Hortons Creek ES

youtu.be/JWsUrQabEp8?si… So happy that @LeadwithReading was chosen as the 2023 NC Librarian of the Year! She is such an incredible librarian, and I look forward to learning even more from her!

Specialists are super excited for a new school year! Hortons Creek ES #togetherisbetter