Extracurricular

We Need Your Help to Keep the Bryant Classic Chess Tournament Running

Lily Chan

Bryant Classic Chess Tournament is in December and we are looking for volunteers to help make this longstanding event a success.The Bryant Classic is one of the longest-running chess tournaments in the area, and we would love to continue that tradition. However, if we do not have enough volunteers willing to help organize the event, we will unfortunately need to cancel this year’s tournament.

We are seeking at least 4-5 volunteers to assist with areas such as:

  • Concessions
  • Marketing and promotion
  • Registration
  • Trophies and awards
  • Day-of-event setup

The good news is that with a small team of dedicated volunteers, the workload is very manageable. There is a great deal of historical knowledge and documentation available, and volunteers are not responsible for judging games or handling tournament operations.

If you are interested in helping or would like to learn more, please email marika@bryantschool.org.

Thank you for considering supporting this wonderful event and our chess community!

Great Turnout at 3rd/4th Grade HIP Packing Party!

Lily Chan

THANK YOU to the 3rd and 4th grade families who contributed to their grade level food drive and came to help put together food packs for the Hunger Intervention Program! We had an enthusiastic bunch of Bryant Hawks and parents making quick work, packing an estimated total of 268 food packs bringing us to a total of 578 packs this year! 

Hope to see you again next year!  
 
2026 HIP Packing Parties
February 9, 1st and 2nd Grade – 208 packs!
April 7, Kindergarten and 5th Grade- 102 packs!
May 28, 3rd and 4th Grade- 268 packs!

Thank you,
Kate Sortun & Nicole Loving
PTSA Student Hunger Service Project Co-Chairs

3rd and 4th grade families, we are counting on YOU!

Lily Chan

We need your help! HIP continues to see a significant increase in demand for Healthy HIP Packs. The Bryant Student Hunger Service Project aims to provide a hands-on opportunity for our community to learn about and help students facing food insecurity every day in Seattle.

The HIP Packing Party for 3rd/4th grades is Thursday May 28 in the cafeteria from 6:30-7:30pm! Food donations must be dropped off at school by 8am on Tuesday 5/26. Collection bins are located in the main office and outside each 3rd and 4th grade classroom.

We have some leftover food from the last packing party so our needs are greatest for the following items: 1) Milk 2) Lunch items 3) Dinner items.  Our goal is to make 250 healthy HIP packs. 

Sign up to donate here.  Or if you’d rather contribute money, which will be sued to purchase remaining items needed, we have a Giving Fuel Page here.
Sign up to volunteer here. 

For more details on the project read here.

Great turnout at K/5th grade HIP Packing Party! 3rd/4th grade is next, on Thursday 5/28 

Lily Chan

THANK YOU to the Kindergarten and 5th grade families who contributed to their grade level food drive and came to help put together food packs for the Hunger Intervention Program! We had an enthusiastic bunch of Bryant Hawks and parents making quick work, packing an estimated total of 102 food packs. 

Let’s keep the momentum going with the Bryant Student Hunger Service Project for 3rd and 4th grade in May!  Mark your calendar and keep an eye out for the food drive and volunteer signups.  The whole family is invited to participate!  
 
2026 HIP Packing Parties, 6:30-7:30pm
February 9, 1st and 2nd Grade – 208 packs!
April 7, Kindergarten and 5th Grade- 102 packs!
May 28, 3rd and 4th Grade- Goal 250 packs.

Thank you,
Kate Sortun & Nicole Loving
PTSA Student Hunger Service Project Co-Chairs

The Bryant Running Club Season Kicks Off April 24!

Lily Chan

Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join us for an exciting season of fun, fitness, and running! The Bryant Running Club is open to all students in grades K-5, whether you’re an experienced runner or just getting started. This is the perfect opportunity to get active, have fun, and meet new friends!
 
What to Expect: Each week, runners will meet with parent volunteers and coaches to stretch, play running games, and run laps at their own pace. We’ll meet at the track and field behind the Bryant school playground every Friday from 2:25–3:00 PM, starting April 24 and running through May 29 (excluding Memorial Day weekend).

Ready to Join?
Please make sure to register by April 19 to secure your spot for the season! Registration Link
 
Calling All Volunteers!
We are also looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help sign kids in and out and assist with activities. If you’d love to be part of the fun, please register through SignUp Genius.
If you have any questions or need more info, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at bryantrunningclub@gmail.com. We can’t wait to see you out there!

Kindergarten & 5th Grade HIP Packing Party Tues, April 7th, Donations due Friday

Lily Chan

We need your help! HIP continues to see a significant increase in demand for Healthy HIP Packs. The Bryant Student Hunger Service Project aims to provide a hands-on opportunity for our community to learn about and help students facing food insecurity every day in Seattle.

The HIP Packing Party for K/5th grade is next Tuesday evening April 7th in the gym from 6:30-7:30pm! Food donations must be dropped off at school by 2pm on Friday, April 3rd. Collection bins are located in the main office and outside each Kindergarten and 5th grade classroom.

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help so far! We still need more food donations for specific items and for some parent volunteers at the packing party. Our goal is to make 250 healthy HIP packs. 
Sign up to donate here.
Sign up to volunteer here. 

If you aren’t able to purchase and bring food to school but still want to contribute, we have a Giving Fuel Page so you can donate money which will be used to purchase remaining items needed.

Bryant After School Enrichment Program Spring Registration

Lily Chan

Registration for Spring After School Enrichment classes is now available for preview. Class descriptions can be viewed at our web site www.seattlease.org

Registration and payments are taken online through the site.

Registration will open March 22nd, and close March 29th.

Spring classes start April 20th.

Contact the ASE Coordinator clive@seattlease.org for further information.

Great turnout at 1st/2nd grade HIP Packing Party! Kindergarten/5th grade is next on Tuesday 4/7 

Lily Chan

THANK YOU to the 1st and 2nd grade families who contributed to their grade level food drive and came to help put together food packs for the Hunger Intervention Program! We had an enthusiastic bunch of Bryant Hawks and parents making quick work, packing an estimated total of 208 food packs. 

Let’s keep the momentum going with the Bryant Student Hunger Service Project for Kindergarten and 5th grade in April!  Mark your calendar and keep an eye out for the food drive and volunteer signups.  The whole family is invited to participate!  
 
2026 HIP Packing Parties, 6:30-7:30pm

  • February 9, 1st and 2nd Grade – 208 packs!
  • April 7, Kindergarten and 5th Grade- Goal 250 packs.
  • May 28, 3rd and 4th Grade- Goal 250 packs.

Thank you,
Kate Sortun & Nicole Loving
PTSA Student Hunger Service Project Co-Chairs