BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley invites you to their Meet the Masters Workshop Sat, February 13th 12:00 – 2:00pm.
Contact: Christina Soong at 252-5200 or
Cost: FREE, *RSVP required by Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010
Special Guest: Singer, Songwriter & Saxophonist Mindi Abair

Meet the Masters workshops have been hosted by the Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley for over 22 years. The program is designed to reach youth of all ages who often do not have access to music programs or the financial ability to attend a performance. Lunch is provided at no cost. All kids are welcome whether they play an instrument or simply enjoy listening. Previous events sponsored by the Pacific Jazz Institute and Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley include Meet the Masters luncheon workshops with artists such as the late great bassist Ray Brown, blues great Taj Mahal, jazz vocalist Jane Monheit, guitarist Stanley Jordan and pianist Monty Alexander

As you may know, due to the new Student Assignment Plan, Bryant will be holding fewer school tours this year and we expect them to be more relaxed as most families will already know their child will be attending Bryant next year. However, although the level of anxiety may be lower than in the past, most families will still be interested in gaining insight about the school at which their child will be spending the next six years and we will still need tour guides to lead groups of parents around the building. Who better to lead the tours than you? No experience is necessary, just an enthusiastic spirit. Think you don't know enough about Bryant to lead a tour? Think again. You know infinitely more than new parents and there will be plenty of experienced parents around to answer any question that might stump you.

Please let us know if you are available for the following tours:

• Bryant Open House
  Thursday, February 11, 6:30-8:30 PM
• Thursday, March 4, 9:30-11:30 AM
• Thursday, March 11, 9:30-11:30 AM

Please feel free to sign up for any one, two or all three of the tours and let us know if you are aware of anyone else who might interested in being a guide this year. For additional information please contact us. Thank you for your consideration.

Terrie McCoy -
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Bryant is currently working on its ALO certification process.  We have formed an ALO Committee that is exploring ideas, models and strategies for designing an Advanced Learning Opportunity Program (ALO) for our students.  The certification process requires extensive work by the staff and ALO Committee prior to implementing a program.  Once the groundwork is completed with the staff, the ALO Committee will begin working on a plan that outlines the Bryant ALO Model, identification of students and strategies used.  We are in the very beginning stages of this process. The next “Coffees with Kim”  (Friday, February 12, 2010 at 9:30 AM in the Volunteer Room) will focus on the ALO process.  Please come and join us for this discussion!

How About a Nice Game of Chess? The Bryant Elementary Chess Club will be asking perfect strangers to play a game (or two) of chess. Would you like to try your chess skills against kids ages 5-11? Please come by the University Village QFC at the following times during Midwinter Break:

Mon Feb 15: (Presidents Day)		10 am - 8 pm
Tues Feb 16:		4 pm - 8 pm
Wed Feb 17:		4 pm - 8 pm
Thurs Feb 18:		4 pm - 8 pm
Fri Feb 19:		4 pm - 8 pm
Sat Feb 20:		10 am - 8 pm
Sun Feb 21:		10 am - 8 pm

The QFC Midwinter Break Fundraiser is a longstanding annual tradition. Your Bryant chess opponents are raising funds to provide coaches and chess materials for all of our students. They really want you to challenge them! Please come join us! Donations are not required – but very much appreciated.

We have an exciting new venue, amazing new caterer, and a Cinqo de Mayo theme for this year's SPRING FLING Bryant Auction. Check out the details below: