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.

2025-26 Meeting Schedule

Meetings are Tuesdays at 7pm in the Bryant Elementary Library, unless otherwise noted. 

* denotes General Membership Meetings. All PTSA Members and Bryant families are encouraged to attend. Agenda includes items of general interest.

September 9, 2025
Minutes | Deck

October 14, 2025*
Minutes | Budget | September Financials    

November 18, 2025 (adjusted for Veterans Day)
Minutes | Budget | October Financials |Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Year End Report | Deck

December 9, 2025
Minutes | Budget | November Financials | Deck

January 13, 2026
Minutes| Budget | December Financials | Deck

February 10, 2026
Minutes | Budget| January Financials | Deck

March 10, 2026*
Minutes | Budget | February Financials

April 7, 2025 (adjusted for Spring Break)
Minutes | Budget | March Financials | Budget Highlights | Deck

May 12, 2026
Minutes | Budget | April Financials | Deck

June 9, 2026*
Minutes | Deck | Budget Documents: • Budget Spreadsheet • Cash Schedule • Budget Summary

Bryant Elementary WELCOMES ALL New Families – 2025!

Bryant Elementary WELCOMES ALL New Families – 2025!

Bryant staff and PTSA heartily welcome you to our community and hope you can attend a special evening created with you and your arriving student in mind

Most new families are kindergarten families, and the night is overall geared towards their acclimation to Bryant, so kindergarten staff will be in full attendance.

  • When: Thursday, June 5, from  5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Where: Bryant School 3311 NE 60th Street (use this entrance)
  • Who: YOU & your entering student (and family, if you wish), PTSA rep, principal(s),

K teachers, community childcare providers (LASER)

  • What: Hear: about our school, kindergarten, PTSA programs, and more…
  • Why: we want you to love Bryant as much as we do!!! 😊

Expected agenda:

5:00 – school front doors open (60th St entrance)

5:30 – 6:10 – Bryant ‘nuts & bolts’ – principal, PTSA, LASER. K team will each have information to share with you and answer related questions

  • K families information and Q & A session with the Kindergarten teaching team

Then till-7:00 – you can visit all the K rooms in the K hallway and the building, in general. We each will be in our rooms to answer questions you have. Additionally, we have Bryant-specific K topics to explain and Kinder-tools for viewing on student work tables.

A few more details will be emailed to you early that week…

Hope to see you then.

Help Keep the Bryant Play Alive—Lead Volunteers Needed

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!

Save-the-Date! K-5th Grade Science Night on Thursday, May 15th

Calling all student scientists to join us for a fun filled night of science, Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6:30 – 7:30pm, Bryant Gym/Cafeteria!

All families are welcome to attend whether their student is presenting or not. Please visit the Guide for K-5 Science Night for more information, tips, and science ideas to help everyone participate (https://bit.ly/BryantScienceNight).

Signup to present here: https://bit.ly/ScienceNightSignup2025.

Last Call for Bryant Blast Volunteers

Hi Bryant families,

The Bryant Blast is almost here—and we need YOUR help to make the magic happen! This beloved event is 100% volunteer-powered, and right now, we don’t have enough volunteers to keep everything running smoothly.

👉 Here’s the bottom line:
If we don’t fill more volunteer spots soon, some of the games and activities won’t be able to open, which means less fun for the kids.

Every family pitching in for just 30 minutes makes a HUGE difference in creating a fun, safe, and joyful experience for everyone.

🙋 Can you lend a hand? Whether it’s helping with a game booth, selling tickets, or keeping the bounce house line moving – it’s quick, easy, and fun.

Got a 4th or 5th grader? They’re welcome (and encouraged!) to volunteer too! Just sign them up with a parent to co-pilot.

🎂 And don’t forget the Cake Walk! We still need more cakes and cupcakes – homemade or store-bought, all are welcome.

Here’s how you can help:

Thank you for being part of what makes Bryant so special. Let’s keep the Blast magical for every kid, sign up today!

Cheers,
The Bryant Blast Volunteer Team