MLK Service Event January 20, 2025

Lily Chan

Volunteers and Donations needed for our annual health and hygiene kit service activity

When: MLK day Monday 1/20 

Time: 10:00am-11:30am

Location: Bryant Elementary basketball courts

What is a Hygiene kit?

Hygiene kits are new 1 gallon zip loc bags filled with snacks and useful toiletries that will bring warmth and hope to those in need. We organize and deliver kits and items for the Meadowbrook and Miller Community Centers. These centers provide showers and support to local residents in need – they rely on our donations every MLK day. 

The event:

The whole family is welcome. This year, we are acting as a little factory filling mini shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles. We will also sort all the socks, gloves, and other donations into kits and bins. Music will be played, Coffee and treats will be served!

How to help:

  • LOANING out your folding table – we need several 
  • PURCHASING items directly from this registry https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/35DOKR454KA16  items will be conveniently shipped to the organizers home and taken to the event. Or, you can bring items to the event. 
  • FILLING bottles with us at the event 
  • SORTING and counting items before, during, and after the event.

Needed items include: new socks, new gloves, packaged snacks, nail clippers, lip balm, lotion, little soaps, travel sized shampoo, sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, band aids, feminine products, and hand warmers. 

Please contact Alexis Landry with any questions landry.alexis@gmail.com.

1st and 2nd grade families, we are counting on YOU!

Lily Chan

Have you heard about the Healthy HIP Pack Food Drive and Packing Party? The Bryant Student Hunger Service Project packing party for the 1st and 2nd graders and their families is Monday, 1/27 from 6:30-7:30 pm. 

Our goal this year is to make 250 Healthy HIP Packs during the 1st & 2nd grade Packing Party. The Hunger Intervention Program continues to see significant increases in demand for Healthy HIP Packs. They are now delivering 400-450 packs per week. The Bryant Student Hunger Service Project aims to provide a hands-on opportunity for our community to learn about and help students facing food insecurity every day in Seattle. 
 

How can your family help?
Contribute to the food drive: Food Donation Sign-up Genius
(Drop off items in the bin by the main office or by your child’s classroom by 2pm on 1/23. All food donations need to be recorded on the sign-up so we can confirm we have the correct quantities of items.)

1. Review food items that are needed. (This List of Suggested Healthy HIP Pack Food Donations has suggestions)
2. Sign-up for the specific food items and the quantity you will donate in the Sign-up Genius link above.
3. Drop off the food at Bryant by 2pm on Thursday 1/23

Come to the packing party at Bryant on Monday 1/27 from 6:30-7:30 pm
You can also sign up to help manage one of the stations during the event: Volunteer Station Sign-up Genius

If you aren’t able to purchase food in time but looking for another option to contribute, you can provide a monetary donation which will be used to purchase additional food items to complete the list on the Food Donation Sign-up Genius:  Monetary Donation for Food Purchase

Join the Bryant Blast Committee 

Lily Chan

Planning for the Bryant Blast has begun! Event organizers are looking for committee members to help plan food & activities, advertise the event, organize volunteers and more.

This is one of the big events in our school calendar and we need as many volunteers as possible to make the event a success.

Haven’t been to the Blast before? Don’t worry! It’s a group effort, a fun way to get involved and meet other Bryant grownups.

If you’re interested in getting involved please email: leahexten@bryantschool.org.

Ultimate Frisbee Sessions for Girls and Nonbinary Players at Bryant

Lily Chan

Whether you played on the team last year, joined us for the Fall sessions, or have never touched a frisbee before, come play ultimate frisbee with us!

What: Pre-season practice sessions for girls and nonbinary students to gear up for the upcoming season, introduce the sport to new players and grow our great community. 
Who: Open to 3rd, 4th and 5th grade girls and nonbinary students. No experience necessary.
Now also open to 2nd graders! 2nd graders cannot play in league games (league policy) but we would love to have 2nd grade girls and nonbinary players join us for practices to hone their frisbee skills early!
When: 1/24, 2/7, 2/28 (all Fridays) after school from 2:30-3:30
Where: Bryant school grass field
If you child goes to LASER we can bring them to LASER after ultimate

Contact coach Sam (sammyck@gmail.com) for new sign ups or with any questions.
If your child attended previously we will contact you regarding attendance for these sessions. 

Photographers Needed for the Yearbook

Lily Chan

We’re looking for photographers to help capture memorable moments for the Bryant yearbook!

If you have experience with photography, whether using an advanced camera or a high-quality smartphone, we’d love your help. Your eye for detail and creativity can make a big difference in creating a yearbook that truly shines.

We have a list of upcoming school events where we need photos taken. Click the link below to see a list of upcoming events and to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FADAE2CA0F58-54341475-yearbook#/

Thank you for sharing your talent with the Bryant community!

Volunteers Needed for Bryant’s Upcoming Open House for Prospective Families

Lily Chan

We are seeking 10-12 parent volunteers to help lead tours during Bryant’s Open House for Prospective Families on February 6th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

We would greatly appreciate volunteers who can arrive at 5:30 p.m. to assist with check-in and welcoming guests, and stay until 7:35 p.m. However, if you’re unable to stay for the full time, we’d still love to have you!

If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Christy Hunt at christine.morgan9@gmail.com or Jamie Polin at jamie.zander@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support!

Bryant Ultimate Frisbee 2025

Lily Chan

Ultimate season is right around the corner and we are planning on another awesome year!  Sign-up via the link below. Scholarships are available. https://forms.gle/G4y6rQkxDMiXJH9i6

Practices will be on Thursdays after school at Ravenna Park, starting February 13th.
Ultimate is open to all 3rd-5th graders.

We need additional coaches to help out this year.  
If you are at all interested, please email Anthony Draye to learn more (anthony.draye@gmail.com). 

Bryant Family Movie Night – Friday, January 24

Lily Chan

All Bryant families are invited to our annual Bryant movie night to see Wonka. The movie is free!

There will be food, popcorn, baked goods, candy, and drinks for sale. There will also be a fun raffle jar. CASH ONLY.
Kids need an adult to attend with them.
 
Movie: Wonka (2023)
Date: Friday, January 24th
Time: Doors open at 6:00pm, movie will be shown from 6:30PM-8:30PM.
Bring: A clean blanket for kids to sit on the floor. Adults can sit on the floor or bring chairs for back row seating. Bring cash for the food, goodies, and raffle.  

All proceeds from concessions, bake sale, and raffle will go towards sending this year’s 4th graders to IslandWood next year. The movie is FREE, but donations will be accepted. CASH ONLY.

Bryant Online Auction 2025

Lily Chan

Mark your calendars for the Bryant Online Auction starting on Friday, March 28th at 8AM and ending on Friday, April 4th 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!). 

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