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.
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Bryant Spirit Wear – On Sale Through 10/10
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
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!
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!
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
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.
Reminder to Pay For School Supplies
The PTSA pre-purchases school supplies for every student for the entire year — saving parents time and money. Your $40 reimbursement helps us keep the program running.
Please submit your payment here: https://bryantptsa.givingfuel.com/bryant-supplies
Big Thanks from 4th Grade Fundraising
Thank you to everyone who came out for our Ice Cream Social on Friday! We had an extremely successful first event in our 4th grade fundraising efforts.
Your support means so much, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going!
Mark your calendars — our next event is the Boo Bash on October 25. Details to come soon! We can’t wait to see you there!
Yearbook Photos: First day of School & Ice Cream Social
We want to capture the excitement of the new school year in our yearbook!
Please send your first day of school photos and photos from the Ice Cream Social to bryantyearbookphotos@bryantschool.org.
Bryant After School Enrichment Program Fall Registration Open Now
Registration for Fall After School Enrichment classes opened on Sunday September 6th at noon. Class descriptions can be viewed at our web site www.seattlease.org.
Registration and payments are taken online through the site.
Registration will close September 20th.
Fall classes start September 29th.
Contact the ASE Coordinator clive@seattlease.org for further information.