Ready to step up for a volunteer lead position this year? You’re in luck! The PTSA is currently looking for:

• Fundraising Auction Chair
• Directory Co-Chair (this is for the printed booklet with class lists & contact info)

All three of these positions are flexible in terms of when and where you complete your volunteer service. You’ll work with a team and we’re also here to support you. Interested? Great! Have questions? Those are great too! Just email us, Kate Speizer and Janie Booth, your Bryant PTSA Volunteer Co-Coordinators

8am in the Bryant Lunchroom

Please note the corrected date. Join us for breakfast treats and beverages! After you see your kids into school on Monday, come join us in the lunchroom to (re)connect with other parents, the administration and PTSA leaders. Talk to some of Bryant’s organizers, learn about our many events and activities, and find out how you can put your skills to work for the community.

Tuesday, September 13, 7:00pm

Please join the Bryant PTSA for our first board meeting of the year. Everyone is welcome to attend. You’re encouraged to attend and share ideas to help shape our children’s experience at Bryant. You can review previous meeting minutes online.

School starts Wed, Sept 7th for 1st -5th Graders.

First day of school for Kindergarteners will be Mon, Sept 12.

And don’t forget the new bell times!

• First Bell 7:50
• Tardy Bell 7:55
• Release Bell (school’s out!) 2:05

Thurs, Sept 1: Teachers begin notifying families about classroom assignments

Tues, Sept 6: 1-2 p.m. Kindergarten Open Classrooms, followed by playdate

Wed, Sept 7: First Day of School! (1st-5th)

Thurs, Sept 8: 7-8:15 p.m. 5th Grade Curriculum Night

Fri, Sept 9: 6:30-8 p.m. Ice Cream Social

Mon, Sept 12: First Day of Kindergarten!

Mon, Sept 12: 8 a.m. First Day Welcome in the lunchroom

Tues, Sept 13: 7 p.m. PTSA Board Meeting in the Library

Sept 19-22: Fifth Grade Camp (Islandwood)

Thurs, Sept 22: Curriculum Night

• 6-7 p.m. Kindergarten
• 6:30-7:10 p.m. 1st & 2nd Grade
• 7:15-8 p.m. 3rd & 4th Grade

Wed, Sept 28: 12:05 p.m. 2-Hour Early Dismissal

School’s on it’s way, and September’s featured readers are ready to march back into Bryant and our lovely Library. Even though Elise is just starting Kindergarten, she deserves a big “Welcome Back” along with her sister Emily.

View their poster in the Library this month, and watch for your opportunity to feature your favorite reader at the online auction later this year.

You may want to consider referring your child for Advanced Learning opportunities (click through for some academic characteristics to look for). Eligibility criteria and forms are available beginning on Sept 1st to determine eligibility for school year 2017-2018.

All applications are due October 6th, 2016. Read more →

Calling ALL Bryant Elementary Incoming Kindergarteners! Would you like to get together before school starts this September and make some new friends? We have three playdates scheduled for the summer:

• Sunday, July 10th, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, August 15th, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, September 6th, 2 p.m. after Kindergarten Open Classroom which goes 1-2 p.m.

All of the playdates will be at Bryant Elementary’s playground so the children can explore their new stomping grounds. Feel free to bring siblings, the more the merrier! Please bring provisions such as a drink and snacks to keep your kiddos hydrated and energized.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us:
Laura Lauzen, Andrea Reyer Cooney, Kim Bernier and Kristin Zwiers

Look forward to meeting new friends. Here’s to the beginning of a wonderful summer!

Starting in September the District is implementing the following programs for Kindergarteners:

• Full-day Kindergarten will be free for families at all SPS schools
• The first day of school will be delayed for K families until Monday, Sept 12 to allow K teachers to meet with each family individually on Sept. 7, 8 or 9. Students in grades 1-12 will start on Wednesday, Sept. 7.

Please refer to the SPS website for more information about these District-wide changes.