Writers’ Celebration Bookmark Contest

Lily Chan

The Writers’ Celebration is coming up on Thursday, May 21st, and we’re excited to announce the annual bookmark design contest. We’re inviting all Bryant students to get creative and design a bookmark inspired by a book or anything that celebrates the joy of reading! Two lucky winners from each grade will have their designs printed and handed out at the Writers’ Celebration! Please submit your book entry to your teacher by Friday May 8th.
Click here for the bookmark contest entry form.

Volunteers are still needed from 12:50-2:15pm — sign up here to volunteer. 

Teacher Appreciation for Bryant’s Sister School

Lily Chan

Let’s share with love and show the teachers and staff at our sister school that they are appreciated during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Our sister school is a Title 1 elementary school in the Seattle school district in which more than 80% of students are from low-income families. Just like at Bryant, the teachers and staff at our sister school are working hard year round to provide a safe and fun learning environment for their students. They deserve to be celebrated!

We are organizing snacks & drinks for our sister school to put out during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week. This is our third year doing this and each time it is hugely appreciated!

To contribute, please make a purchase from this Amazon list and choose “sister school coordinator” for the shipping address.

Thank you for support and generosity!
Nina Mettler, PTSA Family Support Program chair

🎪Sign Up to Volunteer: It Takes All of Us to Make the Bryant Blast Happen!

Lily Chan
Hi Bryant Volunteers – 

The Bryant Blast on May 2nd is going to be an incredible day — and it takes all of us to make it happen!

As a school community, we ask that every family contribute at least one volunteer shift. Whether it’s an adult, a teen, or a kid, there’s a role for everyone — and signing up takes just a minute.

👉 Sign up HERE!

Here’s how it works:
• Pick a time block that works for your schedule.
• Leave a comment with your role preference from the list below — we’ll do our best to match you!
• Indicate whether it’s an adult, teen, or kid signup so we can assign age-appropriate roles.

🎪 Available Roles:
• Ticket Booth
• Volunteer Tent
• Concessions
• Popcorn
• Games
• Face Paint
• Prize Table
• Cake Walk

Not sure which role to pick? Any choice is a great one. Even a single hour of your time makes a real difference for the hundreds of kids who will be there that day.

Thank you for being part of what makes Bryant such a special community. We can’t do this without you!

 
Questions, or interested in contributing another way? Reach out to us at blast@bryantschool.org

Great turnout at K/5th grade HIP Packing Party! 3rd/4th grade is next, on Thursday 5/28 

Lily Chan

THANK YOU to the Kindergarten and 5th grade families who contributed to their grade level food drive and came to help put together food packs for the Hunger Intervention Program! We had an enthusiastic bunch of Bryant Hawks and parents making quick work, packing an estimated total of 102 food packs. 

Let’s keep the momentum going with the Bryant Student Hunger Service Project for 3rd and 4th grade in May!  Mark your calendar and keep an eye out for the food drive and volunteer signups.  The whole family is invited to participate!  
 
2026 HIP Packing Parties, 6:30-7:30pm
February 9, 1st and 2nd Grade – 208 packs!
April 7, Kindergarten and 5th Grade- 102 packs!
May 28, 3rd and 4th Grade- Goal 250 packs.

Thank you,
Kate Sortun & Nicole Loving
PTSA Student Hunger Service Project Co-Chairs

Join Next Year’s PTSA Board & Committees

Lily Chan

We’re looking for new volunteers to join the PTSA Board for the 2026–27 school year. We have some board members returning and space for new voices. It’s a great way to contribute, connect with other parents, and support the school in a hands‑on way.

Roles vary in focus and time commitment:

  • Executive Committee: President/Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary
  • Additional Board Roles: Membership Chair, Volunteer Chair, Advocacy Chair, Community Engagement Chair

Bryant’s sense of connection comes from families getting involved and supporting the school community. If you’ve ever considered getting involved, this is a great time to start.

To learn more, reach out to volunteer@bryantschool.org. 

The Bryant Running Club Season Kicks Off April 24!

Lily Chan

Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join us for an exciting season of fun, fitness, and running! The Bryant Running Club is open to all students in grades K-5, whether you’re an experienced runner or just getting started. This is the perfect opportunity to get active, have fun, and meet new friends!
 
What to Expect: Each week, runners will meet with parent volunteers and coaches to stretch, play running games, and run laps at their own pace. We’ll meet at the track and field behind the Bryant school playground every Friday from 2:25–3:00 PM, starting April 24 and running through May 29 (excluding Memorial Day weekend).

Ready to Join?
Please make sure to register by April 19 to secure your spot for the season! Registration Link
 
Calling All Volunteers!
We are also looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help sign kids in and out and assist with activities. If you’d love to be part of the fun, please register through SignUp Genius.
If you have any questions or need more info, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at bryantrunningclub@gmail.com. We can’t wait to see you out there!

A Huge Thank You from Your Bryant Auction Team

Lily Chan

Thank you to everyone who donated items, placed bids, shared the link, or cheered on the auction from the sidelines! Every bit of participation helps our school, and we’re so grateful for this community that comes together to make things like this possible.

A giant shout‑out to our amazing auction procurement team — Meaghan Wonderly, Leah Rutman, Kelly King French, Sejin Maddaloni, Erin Breslin, and Tanya Lauckner — and a big thank‑you to Maureen Bhak for all your help.

We’ll be reaching out to auction winners this week with details on how to pick up or receive your items. And if helping with next year’s auction sounds fun — it really is a rewarding, creative project — we’d love to hear from you. 

Tiffany Courtnage & Anna Bonnett

Thank You for Making Art Night So Special—Join the Art Committee for Next Year Thank You for Making Art Night So Special—Join the Art Committee for Next Year

Lily Chan

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Once Upon an Art Night! Your energy and efforts made it a truly magical evening for our Bryant community. 

Join the Art Committee for next year. No artistic talents necessary—just a love of the arts and a desire to help bring more creative moments like this to life. Even the smallest contribution makes a big impact. To get involved, please contact Vanya Uzelac or Nina Mettler.

A special shoutout to our talented Ms. Jo, Ms. Kari, Miss-elain-eous, and Mr. E and Bryant parents Claire, Andrea, Hana, Rina, Wacarra, Rebecca, Alexis, and Ben for bringing such fun artistic experiences to Family Art Night.

Want more art? Check out and follow printmaker Brian Lane (he’ll be at Seattle Art Museum’s Family Day on April 11th), illustrator & surface designer Hillary Moore, and portrait illustrator Alexis Landry and sign-up for spring after school classes for your kids with Clay Magic teacher Liang-Yin Chen and StoryLab Seattle’s Andrea Bassett Houchens.