Good Evening, Bryant Families,

Here are the messages from Bryant for this week.

Powerful Performance. On Friday, Lower El through Middle School students attended 11 Days in the Life of Dr. King. It was a superb performance. Ask your child about it. You might ask:

• What days stood out to you?
•  What was the 11^th day?
• What are you going to do to help our school community be more inclusive?

Spring Track & Field (Grades 3–5)
Bryant is seeking a parent or community member to coach a spring track and field team (mid-April–mid-June). Mrs. Bedient will support as an advisor. Interested? Email rbedien@tacoma.k12.wa.us.

Emergency response protocols? Periodically, it can be helpful to speak to our safety protocols. We practice various scenarios that include responses to unwelcome people outside and inside the school. Teachers and students at Bryant take safety very seriously. Students are taught never to open an exterior door for anyone. All guests must come through the main entrance, over which we have control. We plan, coordinate, communicate, and practice. We are prepared to ensure the safety of all of our students and families on site. If you have questions about this, please talk to Kathryn or me at the gate.

ASB selling Palentines. February 4^th – 10^th. $1.00 each. They will be delivered to students in their classrooms on February 12^th. ASB students will sell from a cart in the playground after school, as well as coming around to classrooms in the morning to sell to students who have brought money. They will also be collecting completed Palentines at those times.

For middle school students the Palentines will also be sold in the cafeteria in the mornings.

Calendar Items

• STEAM night at BNC Feb 7.
• President’s Day Weekend: No school
  • Friday, Feb. 13 – unneeded snow make-up day
  • Monday, Feb. 16 – Presidents’ Day
  • Tues., Feb. 17 – Staff work day without students
• Thursday, February 19 from 5:30-7: Bryant Literacy Night.
• End of year dates. Mark your calendar. TIMES to COME.
  • Elementary Music Concert: Fri., June 5.
  • Field Day: Fri., June 12.
  • Tuesday, June 16^th:
    • Lower El. Franklin Park celebration: 11:15-11:45
    • Upper El. Wright Park celebration: 12:30-1:00ish (time is still being solidified, but will likely occur within this window)
    • Children’s House Teddy Bear Picnic. Details forming. Last year, it was from 1:15-2:45
  • End of Year Assembly: Last day of school. Wednesday, June 17.

PTO News

Bryant Buzz February 2026 (2).pdf 

STEAM Night -Final.pdf Sat., Feb. 7^th from 3-6 pm

With the help of the BNC, Snapology, and the SOTABOTS, see robots at play. With 9 different stations, there is fun for all ages. Spin art, tallest tower challenge, rubber band cars, and soccer bots. Hands-on learning experience with Snapology. No tools needed, just bring your imagination.

With so much going on we need volunteers. If you can sign up for an hour or two.  Steam night volunteers

Active ballot propositions. Ballots mailed last week. Last 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

Power League basketball open for middle school girls

Registration is now open for middle school girls basketball through Power League, a new collaboration with Parks Tacoma.

Power League teams practice at school three days a week, wear school-branded uniforms, and compete in a fun environment that celebrates teamwork. The cost is $50 per student; scholarships are available.

Register here: Middle School Sports - INVERSA Power League - Parks Tacoma

Thank you,

Neil O’Brien, Principal

Bryant Montessori School

Tacoma Public Schools

nobrien@tacoma.k12.wa.us

253-571-2800