The 2024-2025 Annual Campaign Has Begun!

Lily Chan

Click here to participate in the Annual Campaign!

Goal: 100% Participation!*

Last year, Bryant achieved 97% participation! 

Bryant classes that reach 100% participation win a free recess!

All Bryant students deserve the best possible education and the brightest future. 

Your gift provides: 

  • Reading & math specialists + tutors for students needing early and continued support
  • Enrichment opportunities in arts, music, technology & library which expand education beyond math, reading and science
  • Classroom assistance, supplies, & field-trip support for teachers that request it
  • Community-building & academic events that connect Bryant families to each other
  • Support for our Bryant community & beyond including families and schools in need

*No donation required to participate. Select the option at the link above.

Please join us in supporting our students!

Bryant PTSA

Volunteer Opportunities at Bryant: We Need You!

Lily Chan

A key part of what makes Bryant such an amazing school is the strong tradition of parent and community support. Throughout the year, there will be a variety of volunteer opportunities for those looking to get involved with the school – with opportunities available across a wide range of interests and time commitments. If you are interested in being on the email list for upcoming volunteer needs, please fill out our volunteer interest form. Contact volunteer@bryantschool.org if you have questions or new ideas for this year!

Call for Entries: National PTA Reflections arts program and contest

Lily Chan

Bryant students, it’s time to show off your creativity! Enter your masterpiece in the National PTA Reflections art program and contest. All entrants are invited to celebrate together at Bryant’s annual Reflections Showcase event in December and select students will be recognized at the city, and possibly state or even national levels of Reflections competition.

 

How it works: Create and submit original works of art in the categories of Visual Arts, Literature (fiction and poetry as well as essays), Photography, Film Production, Music Composition, and Dance Choreography. This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection.” Entries must include an Artist Statement explaining how the artwork connects to the theme. 

Deadline for entries is November 6, 2024.

 

Student Entry Form is below. Contact silvervanja@yahoo.com with questions.

 

More details and the rules for each category are included below (be sure to read!):

*The Accessible Arts Division is for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the program.

 

Contact Vanya at silvervanja@yahoo.com with questions or for more information on Reflections.

The Annual Campaign is Coming Soon!

Lily Chan

SAVE THE DATE, the Bryant PTSA Annual Campaign is
coming October 14th – 27th!

The Annual Campaign is the only direct appeal for funds each year, funding over 75% of all Bryant PTSA expenses. Your tax-deductible donation helps the PTSA provide academic support and enrichment for all Bryant students, including:

• Reading Specialists + Tutors
• Librarian Teacher and Tech Lab Assistants
• Artist-in-Residence
• Recess Supervision

Please keep your eye out for a letter coming home with your child on Thursday October 10th requesting your participation in the Bryant Annual Campaign.  

Our goal is 100% participation!* Last year we reached 97% participation!  Each class that reaches 100% participation earns a FREE RECESS!

 *Gifts of any amount are valued. No donation required to participate.    

Recess Monitor – paid position

Lily Chan

This is an hourly position that is perfect for someone with a flexible schedule. The hours are 10:15-1:15 Monday-Friday, providing adult supervision for students at Bryant Elementary School during their recess. 
  • compensation: $17.67 per hour; $19.64 with payroll taxes
  • employment type: part-time
  • job title: Hourly playground supervisor

Please contact Assistant Principal, Veronica Iocoo, if you are interested in learning more. 

WALKTOBER WEDNESDAYS

Lily Chan

Walktober Wednesdays
October is Walk and Bike to School Month! Celebrate Walk to School Month on Wednesday, October 9th and throughout the month of October 16th, 23rd and 30th! Visit a morning pop-up station on your walk/bike to Bryant. 
 
North @65th & 32nd (near Bryant Corner Cafe)
South @55th & 34th (near Wunderkind)
East @60th & 36th 
West @60th & 30th

A Message Regarding Proposed School Closures

Wacarra Yeomans

Dear Bryant Community,

By now, you have likely seen Seattle Public Schools’ two proposals for the future of our elementary schools. While Bryant will remain open, both proposals would result  in significant changes to our current boundary — resulting in the loss of nearly one-third of currently enrolled families.  We are devastated by these proposals and are determined to fight to keep our community together.

The Bryant PTSA is here to support the community — and it will take all of us to prevent this change. At Thursday’s PTSA meeting, we established a new Advocacy team which will help spearhead and organize our efforts at the local and district level.

There will be more updates and information to come, but in the meantime, we wanted to share some ways that you can advocate for our school right now.

1. Use the Let’s Talk Tool

We have been encouraged to use the Let’s Talk Tool on the district’s Well-Resourced Schools Online Hub. This tool is being tracked and responses are being collected by the district, making it one of the best ways we can begin our push-back today.

Here’s how you can use the tool:

  • Go to: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PZ5K78N4B9LT
  • Click the “Boundaries and Student Assignments (WRS)” button
  • Make sure the subject line starts with “Bryant”
  • In your response, please be specific about how these proposed boundary changes will impact you, your student(s), and the Bryant community.

We have a window of opportunity now to generate as many responses as we can and show the district that Bryant is united against these boundary changes. Please submit your response as soon as you can and share this channel with other families, friends, and community members.

2. Contact District Officials and School Board Members.  Send feedback to:

3. Get Involved

Please consider lending your time and your talents to our Advocacy team. The louder we are, the more chance  we stand of convincing the district to reverse course. If you’re interested in learning more or want to discuss how you can help, email us at ptsaexec@bryantschool.org.  We stand together with you and will do everything we can to keep our amazing community together. Please share this information with anyone who may not be on the Weekly email distribution list and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Sincerely,

Matt Hunt and Marika VanderSmith
Bryant PTSA Co-Presidents