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Request for More Photos for Bryant Yearbook

Lily Chan

Dear Bryant Elementary Families,

As we begin to prepare for this year’s yearbook, we are reaching out to ask for your help in gathering more photos to ensure we capture all the memorable moments from this school year.

We are specifically looking for additional photos from the following events:
1. First Day of School – General & Kindergarten
2. Class Parties
3. General 5th Grade Photos – We’re in need of more pictures capturing the special moments of our 5th graders
this year.
4. Playground Fun – Do you have candid playground shots of kids having fun during recess These are always a hit in the yearbook!
5. Ice Cream Social – Any pictures from the Ice Cream Social would be much appreciated.
6. Boo Bash & Dance – We’ve received some great photos, but we could always use more! If you have any additional photos from the Boo Bash or Dance, please share them.

Looking Ahead:
As we continue through the year, we’d love to gather more photos for events like field trips, classroom activities, or any other special moments you think are worth including. Please keep snapping those pictures and send them to us!

Important Deadline:
All photos for the yearbook need to be submitted by April 24th. After this date, we will not be able to accept new submissions.

Please send your photos to bryantyearbookphotos@bryantschool.org

Bryant Science Night 2025 Sign Up!

Lily Chan

Calling all student scientists K-5 to join us for a fun filled night of science! Sign-up using this form (https://bit.ly/ScienceNightSignup2025) by May 11, 2025! 

All Bryant families are also welcome to attend to see cool science presentations even if not presenting! 

Parent volunteers are also needed for help with setup/cleanup, talking about careers in STEM, and/or sharing your own favorite science demos! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44ACA828A3FBC25-48423991-bryant

 

PTSA General Meeting: March 11

Lily Chan

Please join us for the next PTSA General meeting on March 11th from 7-9pm. In addition to updates on various activities of the PTSA, Dr. Marshall and teachers will provide updates on 2025-2026 school year budgeting, share specific examples of how they use student assessments and data to plan differentiated instruction, and more. Topics will include:

  • 2025-2026 Budget Discussion
  • Differentiated Math Instruction at Bryant
  • Highly Capable & Advanced Learning

Childcare will be provided by Laser. Please use the link below to register. We need at least 10 children registered to proceed with offering childcare. The PTSA will provide pizza for the kids. https://www.laserchildcare.org/news-and-events/bryant-ptsa-meeting-care

Bryant Online Auction Coming Later This Month!

Lily Chan

The Bryant Online Auction is coming March 28th-April 4th, 2025 and the auction committee is asking the Bryant community for any awesome items you might be able to donate or help procure.

The Bryant PTSA is looking for more experiences this year that they can share with their families, but any donation will be greatly appreciated. Some examples of things we’ve received in the past are:

  • Parent parties (wine tasting, family street party, masquerade party, etc.)! The sky’s the limit with this one! Be creative and bring us any/all of your ideas!
  • Unique experiences for kids and/or adults (tour a TV station, create and name a burger at a local cafe, etc.)
  • One or two night stays at cabins or vacation homes
  • Seahawks, Sounders or Mariners tickets
  • Gift cards to local restaurants, bars and pubs
  • Vacation rentals
  • Shopping and retail gift cards
  • Movie and theater tickets

The list goes on! We’re asking you to be creative and help us fill the auction with things from our local community — all in support of our amazing school. The deadline for auction item submissions is March 15th.

Ready to donate? Fill out an online donation form here with your donation and contact information, and mail the item to the school or drop it off in the front office. Remember, we need everything by March 15th!

Questions? Get in touch with us at bryantonlineauction@gmail.com or maureenb@bryantschool.org. Thank you!

Kindergarten & 5th Grade Families Student Hunger Service Project

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 Kindergarten and 5th graders and their families is Thursday, 3/27 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Hoping to see some cute 5th/K buddies working together at the event 🙂

We need your help! HIP continues to see a significant increase 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.

Our goal this year is to make 250 Healthy HIP Packs during the Kindergarten & 5th grade Packing Party. We can accomplish this goal if every Kindergarten and 5th grade family donates 20 food items (for example 2 boxes of tuna & cracker combo with 10 packets in each box). Of course, more would be great if you are able!

How can your family help?
Contribute to the food drive: Food Donation Sign-up Genius
(Drop off items in the bin in the main office or by your child’s classroom by 2pm on 3/24. 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 Monday 3/24

Come to the packing party at Bryant on Thursday 3/27 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 

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What is HIP?
A local non-profit, the mission of the Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is to increase food security for underserved populations in North King County through nutritious meals, educational programs, and advocacy.

What is a Healthy HIP Pack?
The Healthy HIP Packs Program is a weekend food program that provides an important food resource for the children when school meals are not available. Healthy HIP Packs provide nutritious and kid-friendly foods, enough for six meals and two snacks.

What is a Packing Party?
Watch this fun video with your kids!

Save-the-Date for the 9th Annual Family Art Night on 4/3

Lily Chan


Family Art Night (FAN) is a beloved Bryant PTSA event which began in 2014. Our theme this year is JOURNEY ACROSS THE UNIVERSE. This free event will take place on Thursday, April 3rd, from 6-8 pm at the school. 

Our goal is to promote the arts in the Bryant’s community through the exhibition of students’ artwork in the halls, art activities in the gym and cafeteria, and a performance showcase. 

Stay tuned for more details, art submission info, and the volunteer sign-up in the coming weeks!

Bryant Open House Rescheduled for Prospective Families

Lily Chan

The Bryant PTSA and staff are excited to invite prospective families to our Informational Night! This event is designed for families considering Bryant as a potential school for their Kindergarten through 5th-grade student for the 2025-2026 school year.

Please help us spread the word to neighbors, preschool families, and other community members!

Event Details:

  • When: Thursday, February 27th, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Where: Bryant Library (main floor as you enter the building)
  • Who: Bryant PTSA members, school administrators, kindergarten teachers, and a LASER representative (for on-site after-school childcare)
  • What:
    • Learn about Bryant’s programs, kindergarten, PTSA, and LASER childcare
    • Tour classrooms (Kindergarten through 5th grade)
    • Meet our kindergarten teachers and more!

This event is primarily for adults, but children are welcome to attend. (Please note: we encourage families to attend the June open house for a more student-focused experience.)

We understand childcare can sometimes be challenging, so please don’t hesitate to bring your child if needed. You may want to bring something to keep them entertained during the event.

Thank you again for helping share this opportunity with your community!

Financial Review and Budget Committee help needed

Lily Chan

Consider joining the Budget or Financial Review committees this spring. These are a fantastic opportunity for those curious about how the PTSA is spending money and eager to contribute to financial planning. Both are time-bound, meet online and attendance at PTSA meetings is not required. Come join the fun!

Budget Committee: This committee reviews last year’s budget vs. spend, considers and prioritizes new requests, and makes the final recommendation to the PTSA membership. Work typically occurs in March/April, with approval of the budget at the June membership meeting. Last year there were two meetings held online, each about 60-90 minutes.

Financial Review Committee: As part of our commitment to good governance, the PTSA treasurers present our financial details for review by this committee. Typically done in one meeting held online. While a financial background is helpful, it is not necessary. Your participation ensures transparency and accountability in our financial practices.

Please email volunteer@bryantschool.org if you are interested in one (or both) or have questions.

A Letter from the PTSA

Lily Chan

Dear Bryant Families,

On behalf of the Bryant PTSA, we want to reaffirm our unwavering support for every member of our community, especially those who may feel vulnerable in this moment. Bryant is — and always will be — a place where all families, regardless of identity, background, or immigration status, are valued, respected, and embraced.

Now, more than ever, we must continue to uplift one another, foster inclusive spaces, and ensure that Bryant remains a place where every child and family can thrive as their authentic selves.

In addition to the information provided by the District last week, we wanted to share helpful resources from the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, specifically the two “Know Your Rights Flyers” which you can find here: Know Your Rights | NWIRP.org.

Marika VanderSmith and Matt Hunt
Bryant PTSA Co-Presidents