PTSA Events

Bryant Blast – Save the date & volunteer!

Lily Chan

We need you to join our team of volunteers to make this fun-filled day a success! The Blast’s SignUp Genius site will be open and ready for your support next month, but if you already have a preferred committee or volunteer role we would love to know! Email Jennifer Hickey (jennifer.d.hickey@gmail.com) or Christy Hunt (christine.morgan9@gmail.com). Grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, friends all welcome to volunteer. No SPS clearance required. More details: https://www.bryantschool.org/news/save-the-date-bryant-blast-may-4/ 

And if you love to bake… the cake raffle is back for this year’s Bryant Blast on Saturday, May 4. We’re hoping to make it an even bigger success with 100 cakes! 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. Please note: Include an index card listing the type of cake and frosting. Make sure to keep your cakes nut free. Important: Health regulations prohibit custard or cream fillings and whipped toppings.

Bryant Blast Details

  • When: May 4th, 2024 
  • Time: Noon-4pm
  • Location: Bryant Elementary Playground, gym and cafeteria
  • Activities: Games with prizes, Gaga ball, Face Painting, Raffle cakes, Raffle baskets and more!
  • Food: Hot dogs, Bahn-Mi, Cookies and other snacks
  • Cost: The Bryant Blast is free to attend but activities and food require ticket purchase. Ticket pre-sale will happen in mid-April.

Bryant Online Auction 2024 Begins This Friday, 3/29 at 8AM!

Lily Chan

Mark your calendars for the Bryant Online Auction starting on Friday, March 29th at 8AM and ending on Friday, April 5th 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!). But most importantly, let’s kindly rub it in our neighbor’s faces that we beat them as they were trying to win a two night stay in Seabrook or the behind the scenes Climate Pledge Arena tour.

Check out some of the other great offerings in our online auction this year:

  • Wine and Snack Tasting Party for 8 from Ebb & Co.
  • Become the First Evergreens VIP with One Year of Meals
  • Weeklong Summer Camps and Month Long Kids’ Classes
  • and much more!

Happy bidding, Bryant families! And don’t forget to raise your virtual paddle!

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

Deadline extended! Last call for registering to present at Bryant K-5 Science Night! 

Lily Chan
Calling all student scientists K-5 to join us for a fun filled night of science! Sign-up using this form (https://bit.ly/ScienceNightSignup2024) by FRIDAY March 29th, 2024! 
 
All Bryant families are also welcome to attend to see cool science presentations even if not presenting! 
 
Parent volunteers are also needed for help with setup/cleanup, talking about careers in STEM, and/or sharing your own favorite science demos! https://bit.ly/BryantScienceNight2024Volunteers
 

Save the Date: Bryant Blast May 4

Wacarra Yeomans

Save the Date: Bryant Blast May 4, 2024 12pm

When: May 4th, 2024 

Time: Noon-4pm
Location: Bryant Elementary Playground, gym and cafeteria
Activities: Games with prizes, Gaga ball, Face Painting, Raffle cakes, Raffle baskets and More!
Food: Hot dogs, Bahn-Mi, Cookies and other snacks
Cost: The Bryant Blast is free to attend but activities and food require ticket purchase. Ticket pre-sale will happen in mid-April.
 

Volunteers Needed!

We need you to join our team of volunteers to make this fun-filled day a success! The Blast’s SignUp Genius site will be open and ready for your support next month, but if you already have a preferred committee or volunteer role we would love to know! Email Jennifer Hickey  or Christy Hunt. Grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, friends all welcome to volunteer. No SPS clearance required.

Volunteer Opportunities include:

·        Food (hot dogs/Banh Mi, popcorn, cotton candy, candy store)

·        Raffle Basket

·        Cake Raffle

·        Face Paint

·        Games

·        Set up/Clean up

Finding Nemo KIDS: Volunteer Links

Lily Chan
We are so excited for casting nights 12/11 and 12/13 at 6:15pm. Please enter the school through the SW doors (closest to the playground) and meet in the Cafeteria. Parents will then move to the library for the parent meeting on Monday, 12/11/23 (approximately 45 minutes). 
 
Rehearsal/casting chaperone volunteer sign ups: 
 
If you are not currently cleared to volunteer through SPS, please complete that process now, as we will be asking all parent/guardians to volunteer at least 5-10 hours to help put on this production. We ask that everyone plan to volunteer the week of the play as well (either for dress rehearsals or for the actual production (for the cast that your child is not part of).  
SPS Volunteer Portal (samaritan.com)
Renew or Update Your Volunteer Application – Seattle Public Schools (seattleschools.org)
 
Please email play@bryantschool.org with any questions.

REFLECTIONS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6!

Lily Chan

There’s still time to get creative and join in the National PTAs Reflections Art Program.

Kids, create your own works of art inspired by the theme “I am Hopeful Because…” and follow the entry instructions below to participate.

We will celebrate your participation at Bryant’s Reflections Exhibition and Showcase party in December and, if selected, you may have a chance to be recognized at city, state and even national levels!

ABOUT THE REFLECTIONS ENTRY PROCESS:

LINK TO ENTRY FORM – en español

1. You’ll see an artist’s statement section on the entry form. That statement is definitely worth some thought. This should be kid-generated, but parents can help transcribe/type as needed. For the signature, just type in the name. Once filled out, please rename the file with your child’s name and grade and email it to reflections@bryantschool.org.

2. Click on any of the following entry categories to see the submission guidelines for each. Please follow the instructions closely: Dance Choreography – en español; Film Production – en español; Literature – en español; Music Composition – en español; Photography – en español; Visual Arts – en español; Special Artist Rules – en español; 

3. You may choose to submit up to two artworks, however, only one entry per arts category is allowed.

4. Drop off physical works of art in the Reflections Drop Off Bin located outside the Main Office by November 6th, clearly labeled on the backside only, and preferably with a copy of the form. Digital entries should be sent via email or provide a link for download.

Questions? Contact reflections@bryantschool.org

Watch these videos to learn more about Reflections!
The National PTSA video 
2023 Call for Entries

We look forward to celebrating your creativity!

Still have time to join in Reflections!

Lily Chan

Every year, thousands of kids around the country – including here at Bryant – create original works of art inspired by a specific theme and enter their work in the National PTAs Reflections Art Program. At Bryant, we celebrate all of our Reflections artists with a special Exhibition and Showcase party. If selected, you may also be recognized at city, state and even national levels.

This year’s theme is “I’m Hopeful Because. . .”

There are six categories to choose from – Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. You may choose to submit up to two artworks, however, only one entry per arts category is allowed. 

Deadline: Wednesday, November 1st

Want to learn more?
Contact reflections@bryantschool.org for more information about categories and how to submit your work.

Watch these videos to learn more about Reflections!
The National PTSA video 
2023 Call for Entries