The 2023-2024 Annual Campaign Has Begun!

October 15, 2023November 17, 2023Lily Chan

Click here to participate in the Annual Campaign!

Goal: 100% Participation!*

Last year, Bryant achieved 98% participation!

Classes that reach 100% participation win a free recess!

Your tax-deductible online gift of $550 per student* (or more if you can!) helps provide:

Reading specialists and tutors for students needing early and continued support
Enrichment opportunities in arts, technology and library
Classroom assistance, supplies and field trip support
Community-building and academic events that bring Bryant families together
Support for our Bryant community and beyond including families and schools in need

Please join us in supporting our students!

Bryant PTSA

*No donation required to participate. Participate without donating by selecting the option online.

2023-24 Meeting Schedule

September 11, 2023July 1, 2024Lily Chan

Meetings are Tuesdays at 7pm in the Bryant Elementary Library, unless otherwise noted.

* denotes General Membership Meetings. All PTSA Members and Bryant families are encouraged to attend. Agenda includes items of general interest.

September 12, 2023
Minutes | Budget |Treasurer Overview

October 10, 2023*
Minutes | Budget | September Financials

November 14, 2023
Minutes | Budget | October Financials |Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Year End Report

December 12, 2023
Minutes | Budget | November Financials

January 9, 2024
Minutes| Budget | December Financials

February 13, 2024
Minutes | Budget| January Financials

March 12, 2024*
Minutes | Budget | February Financials

April 16, 2024
Minutes | Budget | March Financials | Budget Highlights

June 11, 2024*
Minutes | Budget Documents: • Budget Spreadsheet • Cash Schedule • Budget Summary

Writers’ Celebration 2023! Friday, June 16th

June 6, 2023June 6, 2023Wacarra Yeomans

What is the Writers’ Celebration? Every year at Bryant, the PTSA celebrates the accomplishments of all our student writers by hosting the Writers’ Celebration, a schoolwide event during which each student has the opportunity to share a piece of writing – a book, story, or poem they have authored — in small, multi-age groups. This is one of the few activities at Bryant that mixes all grade levels, and it is heartwarming to watch the older students help and encourage the younger ones. The students work long and hard on these projects and are very proud to share them with their peers.

Where do you come in? We will need volunteers to lead a group of six or seven enthusiastic students for 30 minutes. Each group will be facilitated by 1-2 volunteer leaders or a teacher. Unfortunately, due to space constraints, we won’t be able to accommodate any additional adult spectators.

How do you sign up?

Step 1: To lead a group, you must complete all SPS volunteer requirements (which include a screening disclosure form, taking a short online course, reviewing online docs, and providing a copy of your photo ID).

New Volunteers: Complete online Volunteer Application for Seattle Public Schools: New Volunteer in Seattle Public Schools

Returning Volunteers: Renew online Volunteer Application for Seattle Public Schools: Application Renewal Process for Returning Volunteers

Step 2: Complete the Writers’ Celebration volunteer sign-up by Friday, June 9th

Questions? Please contact Volunteer Leads – Mo Bhak and Sarah Blake at volunteer@bryantschool.org

Bryant Elementary WELCOMES ALL New Families – 2023!

May 18, 2023Lily Chan

Bryant Elementary WELCOMES ALL New Families – 2023!

Bryant staff and PTSA heartily welcome you to our community and hope you can attend a special evening created with you and your arriving student in mind – IN PERSON!!!!

Most new families are kindergarten families and the night is overall geared towards their acclimation to Bryant so kindergarten staff will be in full attendance.

When: Thursday June 1st 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Bryant School 3311 NE 60^th Street (use this entrance)
Who: YOU & your entering student (and family, if you wish), PTSA rep, principal(s),

K teachers, community childcare providers (LASER)

What: Hear: about our school, kindergarten, PTSA programs, and more…
Why: we want you to love Bryant as much as we do!!! 😊

No RSVP required but we’d love to know you are coming. If you wish email Kevin G. Gallagher, kggallagher@seattleschools.org regarding Thursday June 1st.

Expected agenda:

5:00 – school front doors open (60^th St entrance)

5:30 – 6:10 – Bryant ‘nuts & bolts’ – principal, PTSA, LASER. K team will each have information to share with you and answer related questions

K families information and Q & A session with the Kindergarten teaching team

Then till-7:00 – you can visit all the K rooms in the K hallway and the building, in general. We each will be in our rooms to answer questions you have. Additionally, we have Bryant-specific K topics to explain and Kinder-tools for viewing on student work tables.

A few more details will be emailed to you early that week…

Hope to see you then.

A How to Blast 2023 Guide

April 24, 2023April 26, 2023Kathy Austin

Admission is Free!

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Pre-Sale for tickets is going on now through May 3rd. Pick up pre-orders after school on Thursday and Friday before the Blast. Or pick up the day of the Blast at the East Gate will call.

Raffle Basket Tickets will be available for purchase in the cafeteria on May 6th.

WHAT’S THERE TO DO?

Outside: gaga ball, glitter tattoos, face painting, and MORE!

Entertainment: DJ Chris, The Not-It’s!, Alpha Martial Arts Demo, Roosevelt Cheerleaders, Eckstein Jazz Band

Inside: Carnival Games, Cake Raffle, Raffle baskets, and MORE!

WHAT IF IT RAINS?

We Blast regardless of the weather. Dress for the rain, sun, heat, and cold!

Questions? Please email blast@bryantschool.org

Family Art Night, Thursday, April 27, 6-8 p.m.

April 7, 2023April 7, 2023Lily Chan

Family Art Night, Thursday, April 27, 6-8 p.m.

Family Art Night (FAN) is a beloved Bryant PTSA event which began in 2014. This will be the first FAN since 2019. The goal of the event 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.

Try cardboard sculpting, encaustics, rock painting, visual poetry, and more art activity tables in the gym and cafeteria!
Explore the student artwork on display in the hallways and art room.
Make art with Bryant’s art teacher, Ms. Kristen, and Artists-in-Residence, Ms. Elaine and Ms. Kari.
Enjoy listening to the Bryant choir and watching performances on stage.

This FREE event will take place on Thursday, April 27th, from 6-8pm. The theme is EARTH celebration.

Want to show off your art?

CALLING ALL BRYANT STUDENTS to be a part of the 7th Annual Family Art Night!

For more information and instructions on how to submit your art click here: Family Art Night Information and Submission Form

* Art must be submitted by 4/19/23

Bryant Blast is Back on May 6!

March 29, 2023April 7, 2023Carrie Drake

Bryant Blast is Back on May 6!

After a pandemic hiatus, we’re excited to bring back an exciting Bryant community tradition, the Bryant Blast! The Blast will be held on May 6 from 12 – 4 pm. Plan for entertainment, fun carnival-style games and activities, face painting, tasty food, and much, much more!

Do you want to help plan the Blast? We’ll be sending a sign-up for volunteer shifts right after Spring Break. So, if you have a favorite job at the Blast, you can sign up early! Contact the Blast Committee at blast@bryantschool.org if you’re interested in helping.