BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

At Bryant we work hard to ensure that every child has the best possible classroom experience. One of the things I say frequently is: “there is a great teacher in every classroom, however the teacher who is great for me, may not be great for you.” It is that core belief that guides decision making regarding class placements.

During the 02-03 school year, staff worked together to articulate a student assignment policy that would be fair and equitable to all children. The key point of the policy is that teachers, along with the principal and head teacher, are responsible for student assignments. The following is the student assignment policy we adhere to at Bryant.

Over a hundred Bryant parents,principals, teachers, and community members gathered in the Bryant library last Thursday evening. They came to meet with central administrators on the topic of capacity issues in the NE cluster or more specifically the lack of adequate seats for incoming kindergarteners. The group was joined by Don Kennedy, COO (Chief Operating Officer) and interim CFO (Chief Financial Officer) for Seattle Public Schools, and Tracy Libros and Rachel Cassidy from Seattle Public Schools Department of Enrollment and Planning. In addition School Board Members Sherry Carr and Harium Martin-Morris were in attendance.

Please take a few minutes to thank the people who work so hard for your kids every day. You will find them in the office, the tutoring room, the ESL room, the library, the art room, the gym, the music room, the playground, the cafeteria, the nurse's room, and classrooms around the school. Bring them a drawing from your child, write a note, or say a simple "Thank you".

What is the Writers Celebration?
Every year at Bryant the PTSA celebrates the accomplishments of all our student writers by hosting the Writers Celebration. The entire student body divides into multi-grade small groups that meet throughout the building and each student takes a turn sharing a piece of writing (story, poem or essay) that he or she has authored. This is one of the few events at Bryant that mix all grade levels, and it is both inspiring and fun to watch the students encourage, constructively critique and praise one another. The students work long and hard on these projects and are very proud to share them with their peers.

Want to express admiration for a volunteer?  Then please nominate them for an Acorn, Volunteer Extraordinaire or Unsung Hero award.

Each year the Bryant PTSA gives several special awards to people who have given exemplary volunteer service to children and youth in our community. The Golden Acorn Award traditionally recognizes and honors several individuals as part of a statewide PTA program. This year we will award a Golden Acorn to one teacher or other staff member and to one or more parents. The PTSA makes a contribution in the name of each of these individuals to the Washington State Scholarship Foundation. (The Foundation awards approximately $55,000 annually to high school graduates for post-secondary education.)