Author: Lily Chan

Boo Bash is coming October 25th from 3:30-6:30!

Lily Chan

What to Expect:

  • Costume Parade
  • Games: 1 ticket 
  • Face Painting/Glitter Tattoos: 3 tickets
  • Enter to Win Prizes: 2 tickets
  • Mystery Bags: 3 tickets
  • Pizza or hot dogs: 3 tickets
  • Popcorn: 2 tickets
  • Cotton Candy: 2 tickets
  • Chips and Drinks: 1 ticket 
  • Dance Party

Buy Your Tickets Now!

Don’t want to wait in line or pay with cash? Here is your chance!  Get 50 tickets and we’ll throw in a reusable Bryant Boo Bash bag for $3 ($5 at the bash).  Pick-up on October 21st and 23rd or at a separate presale table at the Bash! Each ticket is $1.

We’re looking forward to celebrating with you!

The Annual Campaign Has Begun!

Lily Chan

October 13th – 24th

 

Click here to make your gift today!

Your tax-deductible online gift of $600 per student* (or more if you can!) helps provide:

  • Reading specialists and tutors for students needing early and continued support

  • Enrichment opportunities in arts, technology and library

  • Classroom assistance, supplies and field trip support 

  • Community-building and academic events that bring Bryant families together

  • Support for our Bryant community and beyond including families and schools in need

Our goal is 100% participation!*

Classes that reach 100% participation win a free recess!

Please join us in supporting our students!

Bryant PTSA

*No donation required to participate. Participate without donating by selecting the option online.

Walktober Wednesdays

Lily Chan

October is Walk to School Month.

Students are encouraged to walk/roll by a Walktober incentive station on their way to school.

Stations will pop up on the NW and SE corners of the Bryant Block in the mornings of 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, and 10/29.

Bryant Spirit Wear – On Sale Through 10/10

Lily Chan

Show your school spirit with new Bryant gear on sale now — featuring a fresh new look and lots of fun items! From cozy hoodies to classic tees, there’s something for every proud Hawk in your family.

Order online: https://bryantptsa.givingfuel.com/bryant-spirit-wear-2025

Sale closes October 10th—this is our only spirit wear sale of the year, so don’t miss out!

Orders expected to arrive in November. Contact bryantspiritgear@gmail.com with questions.

Join us October 20th for a School Board Candidate Forum

Lily Chan

Bryant Elementary is co-hosting with many of our nearby schools a School Board Candidate Forum where we will get to hear directly from the eight candidates on the questions our communities care about!

Join us on October 20th at Eckstein Middle School from 7-8:30pm!

This Fall you will get to vote for four positions on the Seattle School Board. These board members have a big impact on our children’s education.

Make sure you are informed before you cast your vote!

RSVP and suggest candidate questions here: https://tinyurl.com/bdz5ajrd

Art Committee 2025 Kickoff – Y’all are invited!

Lily Chan

Want to learn about or help with the arts at Bryant?

Come hang out with us and get excited for the 2025-26 programs including Reflections, Art Adventure field trips, Family Art Night, and more.

The Kickoff meeting is open to all; returning volunteers, new faces, or anyone just curious. No art skills necessary. Organizers, communicators, and helpers of all kinds are welcome!

Wednesday, October 8th 7-9pm (timing is flexible, drop in anytime and stay as long as you want)
Project 9 Brewery (grab dinner too – there is a taco truck on the site)

Come say hi, we’d love to have you there! Bryant PTSA Art Committee

Call for Entries: You belong in the National PTA Reflections arts program and contest!

Lily Chan

Bryant students, it’s time again to show off your creativity! Join other creative Bryant Hawks and enter your creative masterpiece in the 2025/26 National PTA Reflections art program and contest. Participants will celebrate together at Bryant’s annual Reflections Showcase in December and select students will be recognized at the city, and possibly state or even national levels of Reflections competition.

Deadline for entries is November 6.

 

How it Works:

  • Reflect on this year’s theme: “I Belong!” 
  • Create and submit original works of art inspired by the theme in the categories of Visual Arts, Literature (fiction, poetry, essays), Photography, Film Production, Music Composition, and Dance Choreography. 
  • Entries must include an Artist Statement explaining how the artwork connects to the theme. 
  • Please carefully read the entry guidelines for your art category (below) to avoid works being disqualified.
  • Complete the Student Entry Form 
  • All the artworks will be featured in the Reflections Showcase in the Bryant Library on December 9th at 7pm

 

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

2025-26 Dance Choreography Category Guidelines | en Español

2025-26 Film Production Category Guidelines| en Español

2025-26 Literature Category Guidelines | en Español

2025-26 Music Composition Category Guidelines | en Español

2025-26 Photography Category Guidelines | en Español

2025-26 Visual Arts Category Guidelines | en Español

2025-26 Accessible Arts Guidelines | en Español

The National PTA Accessible Arts Division is an option for students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504.  

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

Celebration of Life for Anne: Oct 18, 1–3p at Bryant

Lily Chan

Our community will gather with Brent and Kate Aliverti to celebrate Anne’s life on Saturday, October 18, 1-3p in the cafeteria/gym. All families and students are welcome. Accessibility available; parking is limited—please consider walking if you’re nearby. 

More information about the service will be shared closer to the date. If you would like to share a card with Anne’s family, there is a box at Bryant’s front door where these can be shared.