Author: Lily Chan

Writers’ Celebration Bookmark Contest – Entries Due Monday, May 5!

Lily Chan

To add even more fun to the celebration, we’re inviting all Bryant students to enter our Bookmark Design Contest!

How it works:
Students can design a bookmark inspired by a book, reading, or storytelling. Two winners from each grade will have their designs printed and handed out during the Writers’ Celebration!

  • Entry forms were sent home via Kidmail.

  • Extra forms are available here.

  • Submit entries to your child’s teacher by Monday, May 5.

Questions? Contact:
📧 Meagan Yoshimoto-Clark – meaganyoshimoto@gmail.com

The Writers’ Celebration – May 22, 2025!

Lily Chan

The Writers’ Celebration – May 22, 2025!

The Bryant PTSA is thrilled to present the Writers’ Celebration on Wednesday, May 22—a beloved event that honors the creative voices of all our students.

What is the Writers’ Celebration?
Each student will have the chance to share an original piece of writing—such as a story, poem, or book—with their peers in small, multi-age groups during the school day. This is one of the few opportunities where all grade levels come together, and it’s always a heartwarming scene as older students support and cheer on the younger ones.

Students work hard on their writing and take great pride in presenting their work. It’s truly a celebration of creativity, effort, and community!

Want to help?
Stay tuned for a volunteer sign-up—we’ll need SPS-approved volunteers to make this event a success!  If you have questions in the meantime, contact:
📧 Julie Stein – julie@wolosky.com

Mat Chess – Afterschool Program

Lily Chan

Mat Chess is proud to have worked with Bryant Elementary since 2015 to provide a quality after school experience staffed by highly qualified staff at a cost effective price point.  
Our program is unique in that we are focused on providing a valuable after school experience rather than just a way to pass time. We provide academic support from experienced educator-led staff, engage students in the game of chess, and learn the physical and mental discipline of an incredible martial art, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  

The Bryant After School Program portion of our website may be found at:  https://matchessmma.com/classes/bryant-afterschool-program/
 
Thank you,
Andrew Perkins
(425) 457-4947

 

Two Bryant artists recognized by WA State PTA!

Lily Chan

Congratulations to Bryant student artists, Drew Condit (Film) and Kavya O’Connor (Music) for both earning Awards of Excellence from the Washington State PTA for their submissions to the Reflections arts recognition program. They will be celebrated at the Washington State PTA’s convention in May. 
 
Thank you to all of our Bryant artists who participated in Reflections this year.
 
For more information on Reflections, please visit: https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/reflections/
 
Information on how to enter next year’s Reflections program will be posted here in the fall.

Donations Requested for Students at our Sister School Over Spring Break

Lily Chan

A big thank you for the generosity of donations to buy grocery gift cards for our sister school before Thanksgiving, winter, and mid-winter breaks. It is always HUGELY appreciated!! Let’s do it again for spring break.

Help us meet our goal of purchasing 100 $25 gift cards to be given out before kids are home for a week over mid-winter break without the meals they rely on daily when they are in school.

Bryant PTSA Families in Need program is collecting funds to purchase 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. Enrollment has increased 120% since last year so the need is even greater. With the increase in grocery prices and a week off for mid-winter break, families need extra assistance buying food. Please consider supporting local students at our sister school. Your donation will be used to purchase grocery cards. The deadline for this donation drive is 4/9.

Thank you for 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 Families In Need 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, to let him know you would benefit from assistance. This program can help with school fees, Bryant spirit wear, Yearbooks, School Picture Fees, food bags on the weekend, financial assistance for school clothes, as well as gift cards to grocery stores during the weeks we are not in school due to scheduled school vacations (Thanksgiving week, Winter break, Mid-winter break, and Spring break).

Assistance needed for former Bryant ASE instructor

Lily Chan

You may notice that the much beloved Spanish classes are missing from sign ups for after school enrichment this year. Teresa Torres, has experienced some serious health issues this year.  Teresa has taught classes for more than a decade at our school, and is well known by many Bryant families.

Teresa’s family’s has organized a GoFundMe to help with Teresa’s ongoing medical needs:   Donate to Help Us Support Our Beloved Mother in Her Medical Battle, organized by Oscar and Diana her adult children. Please consider donating to support this Bryant community member. 

Bryant Online Auction Begins This Friday, 3/28 at 8AM!

Lily Chan

Mark your calendars for the Bryant Online Auction starting on Friday, March 28th at 8AM and ending on Friday, April 4th at 8PM. 

Let’s open up those wallets, warm up those credit cards, and get ready to support our favorite students, teachers, staff and school. And while it’s always a thrill to catch a deal, let’s remember who we’re doing this for. Let’s be gracious to our generous donors; let’s make sure we’re giving what they are worth (or more!). But most importantly, let’s kindly rub it in our neighbor’s faces that we beat them as they were trying to win a three night stay in a retro Airstream or the Kenmore air flight.

Check out some of the other great offerings in our online auction this year:

  • Wine and Snack Tasting Party for 8 from Ebb & Co.
  • Romantic Dinner for 2 at Staple & Fancy
  • Weeklong Summer Camps and Month Long Kids’ Classes
  • and much more!

Happy bidding, Bryant families! And don’t forget to raise your virtual paddle!

https://www.32auctions.com/BryantElementaryAuction

THIS WEEKEND: Willy Wonka Kids – Bryant Play

Lily Chan

“Loompa” Cast
Friday, March 21 at 7pm
Saturday, March 22 at 2pm

“Oompa” Cast
Saturday, March 22 at 7pm
Sunday, March 23 at 2pm

The front doors of Bryant will open 30 minutes before each show. Tickets will be available at the door or for pre-sale after school on Friday, March 21 near the Bryant garden (33rd Ave NE entrance).
$5 per ticket, CASH ONLY 

There will be a Bake Sale before and during each performance to support and fund the play (CASH ONLY). If you would like to further support the play, please consider donating items to the bake sale. Items can be dropped off to Bryant’s front entryway from 2:25-3:00pm on Friday 3/21 or 1 hour before each show. Please sign up here: Bryant Play Bake Sale Sign Up

Snack Time for Bryant Staff

Lily Chan

Hello Bryant Hawks! Let’s show our teachers and staff some love and stock the staff room with snacks, treats, coffee and tea. 

We would love your help, if you are able, please click on the link below and make a purchase from the Amazon registry. 

Make sure to select Caitlin Hein for the shipping address. We will deliver items on Wednesday, March 19th!

Thanks so much for showing our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them.

Cheer on the Bryant Choir at a Mariners Game

Lily Chan

The Bryant Choir will be singing the National Anthem at the Mariners game on Friday, April 25th at 6:40 p.m. The Mariners are offering discounted tickets for choir students and their supporters! That’s YOU!

We have a large block of seats reserved for the game, so order yours today and join us for some fun at the ballpark.

Visit https://bryantptsa.givingfuel.com/bryant-choir-mariners-game to purchase your tickets. The deadline to purchase is Thursday, March 20.

Questions? Contact Amy Shanafelt at amshanafelt@seattleschools.org.