Save-the-Date for the 9th Annual Family Art Night on 4/3


Family Art Night (FAN) is a beloved Bryant PTSA event which began in 2014. Our theme this year is JOURNEY ACROSS THE UNIVERSE. This free event will take place on Thursday, April 3rd, from 6-8 pm at the school. 

Our goal is to promote the arts in the Bryant’s community through the exhibition of students’ artwork in the halls, art activities in the gym and cafeteria, and a performance showcase. 

Stay tuned for more details, art submission info, and the volunteer sign-up in the coming weeks!

Legislative Updates

Take Action! Three important K-12 funding bills are being heard in the Ways and Means committee this week: Senate Bills 51875192, and 5263. Please take a minute to go to the links below and sign- in PRO on each of these bills by February 11 at 3pm. 

Levies

  • Reminder: Levy votes must be in by February 11, 2025. We strongly encourage the Bryant community to educate themselves about these levies and vote! While the EP&O levy has not raised much controversy, we know that there are a lot of differing opinions on the BEX VI levy, including concern that it includes $150M to build a new school in NE Seattle. This op-ed and this op-ed demonstrate some of the wide-ranging perspectives on this levy. You can also go here to read SPS’s response to some FAQs and see the Bryant-specific workplans under the BEX VI levy. There is a lot of information out there so do the research and vote!

Lastly, the Washington PTA Focus on Advocacy Week will be from Feb 10-14 and the Advocacy Day in Olympia will be on February 17th.  Go here for more information and to get involved!

Bryant Online Auction: Donate an Experience, Game, or Show Today!

The Bryant online auction will be held from March 28th-April 4th, 2025 and it impacts the learning experiences of our young students. The Bryant Online Auction financially supplements the work of our school’s outstanding teachers and support staff with experiences and events like our annual writer’s celebration, science fairs and math championship. It also helps give critical financial support for arts enrichment, math and reading tutors, field trips, computer instruction, and the purchase of musical equipment. We’re proud of our involvement in this fundraiser, and we’re asking for your help.

The Bryant Online Auction committee is looking for fun family or adults only experiences, tickets to sporting events and shows, rental/hotel stays, dinners, cooking classes or anything else you’re willing and able to donate. Your donation isn’t just to help our committee. Your donation is meant to directly impact our students and their experience at Bryant.

When you’re ready to make a donation, please fill out our Online Donation Form to let us know or send an email to Maureen Bhak at maureenb@bryantschool.org. Please complete the online donation form by March 14th, 2025. This is all in support of our favorite school…let’s show our Bryant teachers, staff and students how much they mean to us!

Join the Bryant Blast Committee 

Planning for the Bryant Blast has begun! Event organizers are looking for committee members to help plan food & activities, advertise the event, organize volunteers and more.

This is one of the big events in our school calendar and we need as many volunteers as possible to make the event a success.

Haven’t been to the Blast before? Don’t worry! It’s a group effort, a fun way to get involved and meet other Bryant grownups.

If you’re interested in getting involved please email: leahexten@bryantschool.org.

Bryant Online Auction 2025

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!). 

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

Bryant After School Enrichment Program Winter Registration

Registration for Fall After School Enrichment classes will open on Sunday December 15th 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 December 29th.

Fall classes start January 6th.

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

It’s not too late, Bryant artists! Deadline extended for the National PTA Reflections arts program and contest to November 13!

Bryant students, there’s still time to show off your creativity! Enter your masterpiece in the National PTA Reflections art program and contest. All entrants are invited to celebrate together at Bryant’s annual Reflections Showcase event in December and select students will be recognized at the city, and possibly state or even national levels of Reflections competition.

How it works: Create and submit original works of art in the categories of Visual Arts, Literature (fiction and poetry as well as essays), Photography, Film Production, Music Composition, and Dance Choreography. This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection.” Entries must include an Artist Statement explaining how the artwork connects to the theme. 

Deadline for entries is now November 13, 2024.

Student Entry Form is below. Contact silvervanja@yahoo.com with questions.

 

More details and the rules for each category are included below (be sure to read!):

*The Accessible Arts Division is for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the program.

 

Contact Vanya at silvervanja@yahoo.com with questions or for more information on Reflections.

Bryant Boo Bash

Join us for an evening of fall family fun filled with games, prizes, food, a photo booth and even a haunted house!

Bryant Elementary School Playground
Saturday, October 26th 4PM-6PM

All are welcome! Admission is FREE!
Tickets may be purchased to use for food and games. Costumes are allowed, but not required. 

Tickets can be purchased in advance using the link found here and can be picked up on Thursday, 10/24 in the school garden from 2:30-3PM or at the Boo Bash on Saturday.

The 2024-2025 Annual Campaign Has Begun!

Click here to participate in the Annual Campaign!

Goal: 100% Participation!*

Last year, Bryant achieved 97% participation! 

Bryant classes that reach 100% participation win a free recess!

All Bryant students deserve the best possible education and the brightest future. 

Your gift provides: 

  • Reading & math specialists + tutors for students needing early and continued support
  • Enrichment opportunities in arts, music, technology & library which expand education beyond math, reading and science
  • Classroom assistance, supplies, & field-trip support for teachers that request it
  • Community-building & academic events that connect Bryant families to each other
  • Support for our Bryant community & beyond including families and schools in need

*No donation required to participate. Select the option at the link above.

Please join us in supporting our students!

Bryant PTSA

Call for Entries: National PTA Reflections arts program and contest

Bryant students, it’s time to show off your creativity! Enter your masterpiece in the National PTA Reflections art program and contest. All entrants are invited to celebrate together at Bryant’s annual Reflections Showcase event in December and select students will be recognized at the city, and possibly state or even national levels of Reflections competition.

 

How it works: Create and submit original works of art in the categories of Visual Arts, Literature (fiction and poetry as well as essays), Photography, Film Production, Music Composition, and Dance Choreography. This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection.” Entries must include an Artist Statement explaining how the artwork connects to the theme. 

Deadline for entries is November 6, 2024.

 

Student Entry Form is below. Contact silvervanja@yahoo.com with questions.

 

More details and the rules for each category are included below (be sure to read!):

*The Accessible Arts Division is for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the program.

 

Contact Vanya at silvervanja@yahoo.com with questions or for more information on Reflections.