The 2024-2025 Annual Campaign Has Begun!

October 14, 2024October 31, 2024Lily Chan

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

October 6, 2024Lily Chan

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.

Student Entry Form

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.

The Annual Campaign is Coming Soon!

October 1, 2024October 13, 2024Lily Chan

SAVE THE DATE, the Bryant PTSA Annual Campaign is
coming October 14th – 27th!

The Annual Campaign is the only direct appeal for funds each year, funding over 75% of all Bryant PTSA expenses. Your tax-deductible donation helps the PTSA provide academic support and enrichment for all Bryant students, including:

• Reading Specialists + Tutors
• Librarian Teacher and Tech Lab Assistants
• Artist-in-Residence
• Recess Supervision

Please keep your eye out for a letter coming home with your child on Thursday October 10th requesting your participation in the Bryant Annual Campaign.

Our goal is 100% participation!* Last year we reached 97% participation! Each class that reaches 100% participation earns a FREE RECESS!

*Gifts of any amount are valued. No donation required to participate.

Calling all student artists, writers, filmmakers, dancers, photographers, composers!

September 16, 2024Lily Chan

Do you have kids who enjoy art, music, and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films, and taking photos? Encourage them to have fun and unleash their inner artist by entering PTA Reflections! All participants will celebrate together at our annual Bryant Showcase in December and have the chance to be recognized at the city, state, and even national levels!

To participate, students submit original works of art on a set theme 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 Imperfections”

To learn more about Reflections visit: https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections

and watch this space for more info on how to submit artwork soon!

The Reflections Team

Bryant Curriculum Night for 2024-25

September 13, 2024January 13, 2025Lily Chan

The 2024-25 Bryant Curriculum Night will be held on October 1st, 2024.

Schedule:

2nd Grade: 5:00 – 5:40

4th Grade: 5:30 – 6:10

3rd Grade: 5:45 – 6:25

1st Grade: 6:10 – 6:50

Kindergarten: 6:35 – 7:15

5th Grade: 6:20 – 7:00

Your child’s teacher will let you know whether they are meeting in the library, classroom, or both.

Reminder: Curriculum Night is an adult-only event.

2024-25 Meeting Schedule

August 23, 2024June 18, 2025Lily Chan

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 12, 2024
Minutes | Budget | Treasurer Overview

October 8, 2024*
Minutes | Budget | September Financials

November 12, 2024
Minutes | Budget | October Financials |Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Year End Report | Deck

December 10, 2024
Minutes | Budget | November Financials | Deck

January 14, 2025
Minutes| Budget | December Financials | Deck

February 11, 2025
Minutes | Budget| January Financials | Deck

March 11, 2025*
Minutes | Budget | February Financials

April 8, 2025
Minutes | Budget | March Financials | Budget Highlights | Deck

June 10, 2025*
Minutes | Deck | Budget Documents: • Budget Spreadsheet • Cash Schedule • Budget Summary

Bryant Blast – Volunteers Needed

May 3, 2024May 21, 2024Lily Chan

Pre-order Tickets

Save time and purchase your tickets now for $0.50 each at https://bryantptsa.givingfuel.com/bryant–blast. Tickets can be picked up afterschool. Email to follow with details.

Volunteers Needed
We need you to join our team of volunteers to make this fun-filled day a success! Over 250 volunteers are needed to ensure all games, activities, and food concessions can operate.

The Blast‘s SignUp Genius site is open and ready for your support. Sign-up for your preferred volunteer job and time slot. The Blast loves older siblings too! Bryant Alums, grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors all welcome. No SPS clearance required.

And if you love to bake… the cake raffle is back for this year’s Bryant Blast on Saturday, May 4. Please Sign up now to donate. Have fun, be creative, and bake or buy from the store. Items can be brought to the cafeteria the morning of the Blast, Saturday, May 4.

Questions? Contact us at bryantblastvolunteerchairs@gmail.com

Bryant Blast Tickets Available for Pre-Sale

April 22, 2024May 21, 2024Wacarra Yeomans

Admission is Free!

Pre-Sale for tickets is going on now through May 3rd. Pick up pre-orders after school on Thursday and Friday before the Blast. Or pick up the day of the Blast at the East Gate will call.

Raffle Basket Tickets will be available for purchase in the cafeteria on May 4th.

WHAT’S THERE TO DO?

Outside: gaga ball, glitter tattoos, face painting, and MORE!

Entertainment: World Champion Jump Roper, Alpha Martial Arts Demo, Eckstein Jazz Band

Inside: Carnival Games, Cake Raffle, Raffle baskets, and MORE!

WHAT IF IT RAINS?

We Blast regardless of the weather. Dress for the rain, sun, heat, and cold!

Questions? Please email blast@bryantschool.org

2024 Bryant Family Art Night

April 17, 2024May 3, 2024Wacarra Yeomans

Family Art Night (FAN)

April 25, 2024, 6-8 pm

Family Art Night (FAN) is a beloved Bryant PTSA event which began in 2014. Our theme this year is Wild About the Arts. This free event will take place on Thursday, April 25, from 6-8 pm at the school.

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

Have fun exploring the variety of art activity tables in the gym and cafeteria!
Explore the student artwork on display in the hallways and art room. Complete a Bingo sheet to get a prize.
Peek into the art and music classrooms from 6-6:30 pm.
Make art with Bryant’s art teacher, Ms. Kristen, and Artists-in-Residence, Ms. Elaine and Ms. Kari, as well as guest teaching artists.
Enjoy listening to the Bryant choir perform on stage at 7 pm.
Take silly pictures in the photo booth area.
Stop by the refreshment table for free snacks and lemonade.

All students and parents are invited to showcase their artistic talents in the Creative Creations Gallery.

VOLUNTEER

We are looking for 5th graders, older students, and parent volunteers to help at Family Art Night. Signup for a shift here.