Good Evening, Bryant Families,

Here are the messages from Bryant for this week.

Active ballot propositions. Ballots mailed last week. On Tuesday at the PTO meeting, I shared information about the upcoming propositions run by Tacoma Public School. In the meeting, I referenced the following sites. You might explore them to learn more. You can also ask me on the playground or call with your questions.

• Breaking Down WA’s School Funding Formula
• WA State map showing Local Levies across the state.
• February 10, 2026 Election - Tacoma Public Schools
• Register to Vote | Pierce County, WA - Official Website

Calendar Items

• School Tours. This Monday at 9, I lead the final tour of the school. Encourage prospective parents to join.
• Friday, January 30^th:
  • ALL Bryant students have school! (Comprehensive middle schools are closed.)
  • Tacoma Arts Live production: 11 Days in the Life of Dr. King. 9:30 am. All welcome.
• Thursday, February 19 from 5:30-7: Bryant Literacy Night.

PTO News

• READ-A-THON. Our Read-A-Thon kicked ends Friday, January 30^th. This fundraiser directly benefits each house and helps fund field trips, Montessori supplies, and other learning tools requested by teachers. Sponsors may donate a flat fee or make a pledge based on how many pages are read. Prizes will be awarded based on the most reading.
• Upcoming events
• 1/30- Popcorn Friday
• 2/7 – Robotics night at the BNC

Rainiers jersey designs due Jan. 31

• Tacoma Public Schools is teaming up with the Tacoma Rainiers to host the 12th annual jersey design contest for students in grades 3 to 8. 
• The deadline to submit a jersey design is Jan. 31.
• Students should submit a unique jersey design that reflects what they love about Tacoma. The winning design will be replicated on jerseys that the Rainiers players will wear during the May 27 game. The student winner will receive a jersey to keep, four Summit Club tickets to the 2026 TPS Night at the Rainiers, and throw out the first pitch at the game.
  Get more information and the design template on our website.

Middle School Sports

Session 3 sports begin February 9th. Practices: 2:30 to 4:30 every day with an ASA bus taking them to the nearest elementary at 4:30 if needed. Please make sure all students are off campus by 4:35, so coaches can move on with their day and other priorities. Cross Country is a no cut sport, while girls' basketball may be a cut sport depending on our numbers. There will be an opportunity through Inversa as well for girls' basketball, depending on numbers. More to come on that. Please make sure both parent and student forms are fully signed in Final Forms, and please make sure there is a valid physical uploaded to Final Forms as well. Athletes will not be able to begin practice until all of that is fully completed. You may pay the ASB Fee on Myschoolbucks or in the Hilltop front office, as well as the pay to play fee of $50.  Any questions please reach out to me by email for the fastest response.  Thank you. DEBBIE MILLER dmiller2@Tacoma.K12.Wa.US

That’s all for tonight. Good night!

Neil O’Brien, Principal

Bryant Montessori School

Tacoma Public Schools

nobrien@tacoma.k12.wa.us

253-571-2800