A Message Regarding Proposed School Closures

Wacarra Yeomans

Dear Bryant Community,

By now, you have likely seen Seattle Public Schools’ two proposals for the future of our elementary schools. While Bryant will remain open, both proposals would result  in significant changes to our current boundary — resulting in the loss of nearly one-third of currently enrolled families.  We are devastated by these proposals and are determined to fight to keep our community together.

The Bryant PTSA is here to support the community — and it will take all of us to prevent this change. At Thursday’s PTSA meeting, we established a new Advocacy team which will help spearhead and organize our efforts at the local and district level.

There will be more updates and information to come, but in the meantime, we wanted to share some ways that you can advocate for our school right now.

1. Use the Let’s Talk Tool

We have been encouraged to use the Let’s Talk Tool on the district’s Well-Resourced Schools Online Hub. This tool is being tracked and responses are being collected by the district, making it one of the best ways we can begin our push-back today.

Here’s how you can use the tool:

  • Go to: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PZ5K78N4B9LT
  • Click the “Boundaries and Student Assignments (WRS)” button
  • Make sure the subject line starts with “Bryant”
  • In your response, please be specific about how these proposed boundary changes will impact you, your student(s), and the Bryant community.

We have a window of opportunity now to generate as many responses as we can and show the district that Bryant is united against these boundary changes. Please submit your response as soon as you can and share this channel with other families, friends, and community members.

2. Contact District Officials and School Board Members.  Send feedback to:

3. Get Involved

Please consider lending your time and your talents to our Advocacy team. The louder we are, the more chance  we stand of convincing the district to reverse course. If you’re interested in learning more or want to discuss how you can help, email us at ptsaexec@bryantschool.org.  We stand together with you and will do everything we can to keep our amazing community together. Please share this information with anyone who may not be on the Weekly email distribution list and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Sincerely,

Matt Hunt and Marika VanderSmith
Bryant PTSA Co-Presidents

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

Lily 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 Girls on the Run Program Registration Open

Lily Chan

SEASON OVERVIEW

  • Fall 2024 Season Dates: Week of September 30th – week of November 18th, 2024
  • September 30th: Girl registration closes
  • October 7th: Refund deadline; no refunds given after this date
  • Week of November 18th: End-of-season 5K celebrations at each team’s usual practice location and time. More details to come!
  • Teams practice twice/week, Monday/Thursday 2:30-4:30pm at Bryant Playground
  • We welcome 3rd – 5th grade children who identify as girls, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming.
  • Registration and more information 
  • Email Kelord@seattleschools.org or Khsalisbury@seattleschools.org with questions.

Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Together, they experience a sense of belonging and connection as a team. Coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together! 

Bryant After School Enrichment Program – Fall Registration

Lily Chan

Registration for Fall After School Enrichment classes will open on Tuesday September 10th at noon. Class descriptions can be viewed at our web site www.seattlease.org. Registration and payments are taken online through the site. Registration will close September 22nd. Fall classes start September 30th.

Contact the ASE Coordinator clive@seattlease.org for further information.

2024-25 Bryant Directory – Take the survey by October 4th to be included!

Lily Chan

Stay connected to Bryant friends with the Bryant Directory. This year, the directory will again be available virtually via a password-protected document.

To be included in the Bryant Directory, scan the QR code or use the link below to complete the survey. Thanks for responding by October 4th!

If you have questions or need to edit information in the directory, please reach out to us at: bryantdirectory@gmail.com

Thank you!

Bryant Directory Team

https://bit.ly/bryantdirectory2024