A big thank you for the generosity of donations to buy grocery gift cards for our sister school before Thanksgiving break. We exceeded our goal! Can we do it again in just one week? 

Help The Bryant PTSA Family Support Program meet our goal of purchasing 100 $25 grocery gift cards to be given out before kids are home for TWO weeks over winter break without the meals they rely on daily when they are in school.

Our sister school is a Title 1 elementary school in the Seattle public school district in which more than 80% of current students are from low-income families. The deadline for this donation drive is tomorrow 12/17.  Donate here.

Thank you for those who have it in their budget and heart to contribute!

Please let our wonderful Bryant staff & teachers know how much we appreciate them by sending them off to winter vacation with a box of delicious sweets! 

Sign up here to make or buy cookies (2 dozen) and drop off the morning of Thursday, Dec. 18th. 

Caitlin & Amanda will be in the front entrance of the school between 7:30-8:15 to accept your cookies. They will then set up a cookie exchange in the teachers’ lounge and the teachers/staff can pick out their own special assortment. 

Thanks for your sweet support!

It is with both gratitude and a heavy heart that we share a fond farewell to Mr. Julio, our beloved Evening Custodial Engineer. Mr. Julio has been a valued member of the Bryant and Eckstein communities for many years and has worked at Eckstein Middle for more than 20 years, always taking great pride in caring for and securing our school community.

Mr. Julio has been out on medical leave for some time and will remain on leave until his retirement. While we will miss seeing him in our halls each day, we are deeply thankful for his kindness, and commitment to our schools. He has made a lasting impact on our community, and we will miss him dearly.

We invite families to help us celebrate Mr. Julio by having your child create a card, note, or small “token of appreciation” to share with him. These will be collected and presented when he attends our staff celebration on Wednesday, December 18th.

Monday, 1/19/2026, 10:00–11:00 AM | Bryant Elementary Basketball Courts

Please join us!  Bryant families will work together to assemble hygiene kits for residents of the tent encampment in Lake City.  Coffee, treats, and music will be provided for volunteers. It’s a meaningful, hands-on way for children to experience the spirit of service. 

How to Help:
• Donate supplies (most needed) – bring travel items from your hotel stays to the service event or purchase through the registry (recommended)
• Loan a folding table (to help organize items at the Bryant basketball courts)
• Volunteer at the event (sorting items, recycling packaging, writing affirmative notes, and assembling kits)
• Deliver items to the Lake City encampment (can be very powerful for your child to see firsthand)

Items Needed: new socks, new gloves, snacks, lip balm, lotion, nail clippers, soap, travel toiletries, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, band-aids, feminine products, hand warmers.

Questions? Contact organizer Alexis Landry: landry.alexis@gmail.com

Are you exploring options for your K-5th grader for
the 2026-2027 school year?

Bryant teachers, staff, and PTSA welcome you to an
informational evening at Bryant Elementary.

• Get an overview of student life at Bryant
• Learn about curriculum, teaching practices, and more
• Meet with the Principal and Kindergarten teachers and ask questions
• Tour the school, including each K classroom
• Discover available after-school enrichment/care
  options
• See what makes Bryant a thriving, engaged
  community where students come first!

Please note this is an adult-only program. The conversations, topics,
and explanations are aimed at adults.
Thank you for understanding.

Questions? Email kggallagher@seattleschools.org

Bryant 5th graders will be hosting a food drive from Monday, Nov 10 to Friday, Nov 21 benefitting Pike Market Food Bank. Families can send in non-perishable goods, particularly canned fruits/vegetables, and granola/protein bars.

Pike Market Food Bank has had an increased need with impacts to SNAP as well as the Government shutdown. They’re also accepting financial donations: Pike Market Food Bank

Our cafeteria manager, Brian, was awarded the SPS All-Star Award last week!

We’re so grateful to Brian and the entire cafeteria team for all they do to keep our kids well-fed and cared for each day.

The Bryant PTSA Family Support Program is collecting funds to purchase $25 grocery cards to be donated to our sister school. Our sister school is a Title 1 elementary school in the Seattle public school district in which more than 80% of current students are from low-income families. With a week off for Thanksgiving break, high grocery prices, and SNAP benefits cut off due to the federal government shutdown the need is as great as ever. Please consider supporting local students at our sister school whose families need extra assistance buying food. Your donation will be used to purchase grocery cards.

Our goal is 100 $25 gift cards. The deadline for this donation drive is 11/19.

Thank you to those who have it in their budget and heart to contribute!
https://bryantptsa.givingfuel.com/families-in-need

Questions? familiesinneed@bryantschool.org
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While we are currently collecting donations for our sister school, Bryant PTSA funds are budgeted and used to support the Bryant Family Support Program at our school, including grocery gift cards for school breaks.

If your family is experiencing food insecurity or financial hardship, the Bryant PTSA has a confidential program to assist you. Contact Bryant’s Social Worker, Diego Nunez dinunez@seattleschools.org or fill out this form.