Ms. Jo, the new art teacher at Bryant Elementary, is looking for a few volunteers to help throughout the day so that art projects can run more smoothly. There will be more opportunities for you to volunteer every month.
All volunteers must be approved by SPS. If you’re unsure about your volunteer status, please check in with the front office
Please review the available slots below and click to sign up:
Art Room Volunteers
Thank you so much for your support!
Stay connected to Bryant friends with the Bryant Directory. The information submitted will be used to create a virtual directory that will be linked through a password-protected section of the PTSA website.
To be included in the Bryant Directory, scan the QR code or use the link below to complete the survey. Thanks for responding by September 26th!
If you have questions or need to edit information in the directory please reach out to us at: bryantdirectory@gmail.com.
Thank you!
Bryant Directory Team
Have an extra 30 minutes after school pick up? Join us for a series of garden clean ups Tuesdays and Thursdays through the end of the school year. Meet in the Bryant Garden with your gardening gloves. Kids and adults are welcome!
Questions:
Stacy Friel
slfriel2@gmail.com
Each year, the Bryant PTSA gives several special awards to those that have provided exemplary volunteer service to our children and school community. Please submit nominees and a short note of appreciation for their efforts at the form here. The deadline to submit is Friday, May 30th. Awards will be presented at the final general membership meeting on June 10th. Categories include:
The Bryant Play is a cherished tradition that fosters creativity, teamwork, and lasting memories for our students. Next year’s 4th and 5th graders are eager to participate, but we need parent leads to make it happen!
We’re looking for 1-3 volunteers to step up and take on the organizing role. You don’t need prior experience—this is a team effort with plenty of support available, including materials and insights from past productions.
Without committed leads before summer break, the play will not be able to move forward. If you’re interested or want to learn more, reach out to Caroline Stanford (this year’s Play Lead Producer) at caroline.stanford@outlook.com.
Let’s work together to keep this beloved tradition going for our kids!
Please join us in extending a warm Bryant welcome to incoming families by becoming a “Bryant Bound” Volunteer (formerly known as Bryant Buddy)! As a volunteer, you’ll be paired with 1-2 new Bryant families and reach out to them in June/July to introduce yourself either via email or phone. You’ll be their go-to person for questions they might have about Bryant, and we’ll even provide you with a handy template message to kickstart your communication. This volunteer opportunity is both fulfilling and flexible, requiring just a small amount of your time while leaving a lasting positive impact on new Bryant families.
Ready to make a difference? Sign up here!
Feel free to reach out to Gina Baird at bryantbound@bryantschool.org with any questions.
Let’s share with love and show the teachers and staff at our sister school that they are appreciated during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Our sister school is a Title 1 elementary school in the Seattle school district in which more than 80% of students are from low-income families. Just like at Bryant, the teachers and staff at our sister school are working hard year round to provide a safe and fun learning environment for their students. They deserve to be celebrated!
We are collecting snacks for our sister school to put out on May 5th, the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week. We know the Bryant teachers and staff have loved having the break room stocked to keep them fueled up and we think our sister school will love it too.
To contribute, please make a purchase from this Amazon list and choose “sister school coordinator” for the shipping address.
Thank you for support and generosity!
Nina Mettler, PTSA Families in Need chair
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).
Consider joining the Budget or Financial Review committees this spring. These are a fantastic opportunity for those curious about how the PTSA is spending money and eager to contribute to financial planning. Both are time-bound, meet online and attendance at PTSA meetings is not required. Come join the fun!
Budget Committee: This committee reviews last year’s budget vs. spend, considers and prioritizes new requests, and makes the final recommendation to the PTSA membership. Work typically occurs in March/April, with approval of the budget at the June membership meeting. Last year there were two meetings held online, each about 60-90 minutes.
Financial Review Committee: As part of our commitment to good governance, the PTSA treasurers present our financial details for review by this committee. Typically done in one meeting held online. While a financial background is helpful, it is not necessary. Your participation ensures transparency and accountability in our financial practices.
Please email volunteer@bryantschool.org if you are interested in one (or both) or have questions.
