Entries are due on Monday, November 4th. Entry forms went home with your students; there is a box to turn in submissions in the library.
Reflections is a national multi-media art program for K-12 students
https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/reflections/
Coming soon to a screen near you Friday, October 18th
All Bryant families are invited to come watch a FREE movie, munch on popcorn and hang out with their buddies while watching …. Secret Life of Pets 2!
Who should come? Bring your whole family! EVERYONE at the school is welcome to join in! The event is designed for fun and community building. All proceeds from popcorn, concessions, and the bake sale will go toward the Islandwood fundraising goal.
Date: Friday, October 18, 2019
Time: Doors open at 6:15 p.m., movie starts at 6:45 (running time is 1h 26m) We will plan to be out of the building no later than 9 p.m.
Place: Bryant lunchroom and Gym
Bring: A blanket and pad for kiddos to sit on. Adults can sit on blankets or bring chairs for the back row only. Bring cash for popcorn, concessions, and baked goods. The movie is free. Donations accepted.
Save the Date!
Meetings are Tuesdays at 7pm in the Library unless otherwise noted.
(General Meetings are in bold)
September 17, 2019
Minutes | Budget |Treasurer Overview
October 15, 2019
Minutes | Budget
November 12, 2019
Minutes | Budget
December 10, 2019
Minutes | Budget
January 14, 2020 Postponed to January 21 due to snow
Minutes | Budget
February 11, 2020
Minutes | Budget
March 11, 2020 (Wed)
Minutes | Budget
May 12, 2020
Minutes | Financials | Proposed 2020-2021 Budget
June 9, 2020
Minutes | Financials | Approved 2020-2021 Budget
All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend our first Speaker: Wednesday, October 2nd at 7-8:30 pm in the Bryant Library
This 90-minute workshop teaches you the foundational principles of mindfulness and the impact it’s having in our schools and at home.You’ll be able to understand the benefits of Mindfulness and learn how to practice Mindfulness at home as a family.
Cultivating Mindfulness helps you:
-Create Self-Awareness
-Develop emotional regulation skills
-Increase your ability to focus
Why Mindfulness Matters:
Practicing mindfulness electrifies our ability to regulate mood and emotion and reduces stress and anxiety. For parents this means stronger relationships with their children through empathy and self-awareness. For students this means greater emotional stability for a fulfilling life and mental clarity necessary for deep focus and peace.
About the Instructor:
Kristy Banks has a Masters in Elementary and Special Education from Teacher’s College Columbia University and is a certified Behavior Analyst. She continues her mindfulness education journey through workshops and courses.
Since 2010, Kristy has been a special education teacher at the Kent School District, teaching grades two through twelve. She first introduced mindfulness into her classroom in 2015. Struck by the impact it had, colleagues requested she introduce mindfulness in their classrooms. Over the past four years, she’s helped a dozen classrooms and over a hundred kids experience the joy of meditation.
In an effort to strengthen our school-to-home communications, all Bryant teachers, including specialists (Art, Library, Music, PE) will be posting updates and class materials on Schoology, Seattle Schools’ learning management system. To get set-up on Schoology, we have created this step-by-step document.
Spirit Wear is available for purchase during a limited time only. Sales end 9/23. Available this year are collegiate colors and the ever-popular Seahawk colors. New this year are Strideline socks! Purchases can be made here:
https://bryantptsa.givingfuel.com/bryant-wear
Friday, September 6
6:30-8:00 pm
There’s nothing like finishing off the first week back (or if you’re a Kindergartner, celebrating the last Friday before school starts) at Bryant with ice cream! This is the ever-popular event for families to rub shoulders with old buddies, teachers, and new friends. One bowl for $3 or two bowls for $5 supports the 4th Graders as they start raising funds for 5th Grade Islandwood camp. Enter through the set of three doors on the southwest side of the building adjacent to the Bryant Garden.
Calling all Bryant 4th Grade Families! This is a BIG 4th-grade fundraiser for our class trip to Islandwood next year. We need lots of adult volunteers and 4th-grade scoopers to help pull this off! Please click on the link to reserve your spot now!
2nd annual Back to Bryant! Ease back into the school year with a visit the day before school! Check out your new classroom, establish a nickname with your new teacher, and see some classmates at this casual re-entry to the year. No need to bring anything other than yourself.
When you’ve had enough classroom time, come join everyone out on the schoolyard for some lemonade until you’re ready to go home and get prepared for the big day.
Join your student for lunch on Friday, June 7th. It’s a great opportunity to shake off authors’ jitters before settling down to the important work of sharing their writing. Grab a quick bite before you lead your writers’ circle or take your time and catch up with other parents and favorite teachers. Little siblings welcome!
Lunch times will be:
Kindergarten 10:30-11:10
1st Grade 10:45-11:25
2nd Grade 11:00-11:40
3rd Grade 11:15-11:55
4th Grade 11:30-12:10
5th Grade 11:50-12:30
We’ll need help too! Please consider volunteering for short jobs ranging from right after drop-off to just after lunch. Look for sign up forms in kid mail this week and return by Friday, May 24th.
Questions? Please contact Angela Graham
What is the Writers’ Celebration? Every year at Bryant the PTSA celebrates the accomplishments of all our student writers by hosting the Writers’ Celebration, a schoolwide event during which each student has the opportunity to share a piece of writing – a book, story or poem he or she has authored — in small, multi-age groups. This is one of the few activities at Bryant that mixes all grade levels, and it is heartwarming to watch the older students help and encourage the younger ones. The students work long and hard on these projects and are very proud to share them with their peers.
Where do you come in? We will need volunteers to lead a group of six or seven enthusiastic students for 50 minutes. Each group will be facilitated either by 1-2 volunteer leaders or by a teacher. Please note that due to space constraints, we will be unable to accommodate any additional parent spectators.
How do you sign up?
Step 1: In order to lead a group, you must complete all SPS volunteer requirements (which include a screening disclosure form, taking a short online course, reviewing online docs, and providing copy of photo ID). You can find the 2018-2019 Volunteer Requirements here. Please take a moment to complete all volunteer requirements. If you have already done so this year, you do not need to do it again.
Step 2: Complete the Writers’ Celebration volunteer web form or complete and return the paper form that will come home with your child in mid May.
Questions? Please contact Volunteer Lead, Brent Aliverti.
