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Happy New Year! As part of our Trilateral/Building Plan, it is our goal to Increase parent involvement at Bryant Elementary School. During the second semester your child’s teacher will schedule a parent involvement activity that will focus on how you can support your child with math. Your child’s teacher will notify you of the upcoming dates and times, so check your child's Thursday Folders.

Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, February 24th from 8:00 AM to 5:20 PM. and Tuesday, February 25th from 3:40 PM to 6:20 PM. Our Interpreter Supported Conferences are scheduled on February 19th from 3:40 PM to 5:40 PM. Our building goal is 100% attendance so please mark these dates on your calendar now.

In February and April music programs are scheduled. Showing your child that you support their education by attending school events is one of the best ways to inspire them to do their best. Listed below are the dates for some of the upcoming events that parents are encouraged to attend.

Your Principal,

Mrs. Kollars

Upcoming Bryant Music Programs:

Thursday, February 20, 2020 6:00 PM. First Grade

Thursday, February 20, 2020 7:00 PM. Second Grade

Thursday, April 2, 2020 6:00 PM. Kindergarten

Tuesday, April 2, 2020 7:00 PM Fifth Grade

Upcoming PTO Meetings:

January 20, 2020-5:30 PM -Dr. Gausman will meet with Bryant parents from 6:00-6:30 PM

February 17, 2020-5:30 PM

March 16, 2020-5:30 PM

April 20, 2019-5:30 PM

May 18, 2019-5:30 PM

Quote: “To be in your children’s memories tomorrow, you have to be in their life today.”- Author Unknown

Email: kollarm@live.siouxcityschools.com

With the start of the new year, I thought it would be a good time to review the Drop Off/Pick Up Information that was distributed at the start of the school year, as well as a few additional safety tips. A copy of the original information is available by clicking the link below.

Now that we have almost completed our first semester in our new location there are some student safety issues that I would like to bring to your attention:

• Parents who are dropping student off for breakfast and Beyond the Bell are strongly encouraged to head north on Jones Street and drop students off by the building entrance.
• Do not drop off students on the west side of Jones Street as this causes a safety issue when students cross mid-block into oncoming traffic.
• When picking up students at the end of the school day, please use the designated cross-walk areas.
• Please remember that the lower parking lot area is to be used for dropping off and picking up students in vehicles.
• At the end of the day, the Jones Street entrance doors are for walkers only.

Thank you in advance for your support in ensuring student safety at Bryant School!

Monday, January 6 - 2:30 PM Dismissal

Tuesday, January 7 - 1000 Degree Pizza Night 4-9 PM

Thursday, January 9 - Rollerama 6-8 PM

Friday, January 10 - Bryant Spirit Day – Remember to wear your Bryant shirt

Monday, January 13 - 2:30 PM Dismissal

Thursday, January 16 - End of 1st Semester / 2nd Quarter

Friday, January 17 - Sign up online for Conferences at MyConferenceTime.com/bryant

Friday, January 17 - Teacher Work Day - NO SCHOOL

Monday, January 20 - 2nd Semester Begins

Monday, January 20 - 2:30 Dismissal

Monday, January 20 - PTO Meeting 5:30 PM in the Bryant Media Center

Thursday, January 23 - PTO Spring Fundraiser Begins

Friday, January 24 - Bryant Spirit Day - Remember to wear your Bryant shirt

Monday, January 27 - 2:30 PM Dismissal

Friday, January 31 - Bryant Spirit Day - Remember to wear your Bryant shirt

Friday, January 31 - PTO Family Fun Night - 5:00-7:30 PM at Long Lines Family Rec Center

Dear Parents and Guardians:

Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences will be Monday, February 24th from 8:00 AM-5:20 PM and Tuesday, February 25th from 3:40-6:20 PM. We will be using online Parent sign up through www.myconferencetime.com/bryant . Parent access begins on Friday, January 17 and ends on Sunday, February 16. Remember, once sign up begins the slots fill up quickly, so sign up early.

Why use an online system?

· It gives Parents flexibility and control of their conference time

· One location for parents, teachers, and staff to schedule conferences

As a parent what do I do?

I have only one student to schedule:

· Go to the internet and type in www.myconferencetime.com/bryant

· You should see 2 columns with teacher names.

· If you have only 1 child, click on the name of your child’s teacher

· After you click on the teacher’s name, the schedules appear. Choose an open slot, click the red “Sign Up”

· Fill in your child’s first and last name, your first and last name, and a valid email address

· At the bottom click “Sign Up for Your Conference”

I have more than one student to schedule:

• Go to the internet and type in www.myconferencetime.com/bryant

• You should see 2 columns with the teachers names.

• If you are registering more than 1 child, at the top of the screen is a yellow box that says “Register for Multiple Conferences” Click here

• In the drop down, choose how many children you need conference times for. Click continue

• Fill in your child’s first and last name, your first and last name, and a valid email address. Click Continue.

• Fill in the information needed for the other students needing a conference

• Select all teachers your children have, click “Find Schedules with Common Dates” at the bottom

• Choose which day you wish to have a conference. The teachers’ schedules appear side by side. The teacher name is at the top of the column. Please make sure you put the correct child with the correct teacher. The names of your children appear next to a check box for each available time slot. Choose the time for each student by clicking the box next to their name in the time you wish to reserve. Please make sure that you select different times for each student.

• If you do not find times you want for the day you chose, Click back on your browser and choose a different day.

If you need assistance setting up a conference, do not hesitate to contact the Bryant office at 279-6819. We will be happy to assist you.

Happy Holidays from the third grade team! A lot of exciting learning has been happening in our classrooms over the past few months and there is lots to look forward to in the New Year.

We most recently concluded a social studies unit about the first Thanksgiving where students learned about the pilgrim journey to America and the establishment of Plymouth. We wrapped up the unit by welcoming the parents into our classrooms for a Thanksgiving scavenger hunt, followed by our annual Thanksgiving feast later that week. We were so happy to share this tradition with our Bryant students. Thank you for your support.

In math, we have begun mastering our basic multiplication facts and strategies to solve multiplication problems. Students recently tackled the Distributive Property of Multiplication! We encourage you to continue working at home with your child to help them become fluent on the basic facts (addition, subtraction, and multiplication). In January, we will dive into division. Students will also be taking the FAST-CAP Math assessment at the end of January. Scores will be shared at conferences in February.

In reading, we continue to work on our Must do/May do Menus weekly and meet with our skills-based, small groups. The students have been working on making inferences, identifying the meaning of unknown words or phrases, and improving their fluency.

Building-wide, we continue to work on fluency to prepare for the FAST CBM assessment in January. The third grade goal is to be proficiently reading 110 words per minute with no errors. Thank you for encouraging your children to read at home. Dream big, work hard! At Bryant, anything is “PAW”sible!

From your third grade teachers, we wish you a very Happy New Year!

Frostbite—A Winter Weather Hazard

Frostbite is a condition in which skin or part of the body becomes partially frozen due to exposure to cold. Body parts most likely to be frostbitten are the fingers, toes, ears, nose and cheeks. In the beginning stages of frostbite, the skin will become very red and then pale.

DO:

· Do bring the child indoors.

· Do warm the area in a pan of lukewarm water.

· If hands or feet are affected, elevate them above the heart level.

DO NOT:

· Do not rub or massage the area.

· Do not warm with a heating pad.

· Do not break blisters that have formed.

CALL YOUR DOCTOR IF:

· The skin blisters.

· The area feels numb after 15 minutes of warming.

· The skin is cold, white, hard and waxy feeling. This usually means the frostbite is severe.

PREVENTION:

· Protect children from cold, wind and moisture.

· Dress them in proper clothing:

• Dress your child in several layers of light, loose clothing rather than one heavy garment.

• Protect the child’s head and neck with a hat and scarf and his/her face with a mask.
  
• For outdoor play, boots high enough to cover the ankles, two pairs of socks and mittens or gloves should be worn.

Welcome to Bryant! I graduated from Morningside College in 1994 with a Bachelors in Science of Nursing. I have worked as a School Nurse since 2003. I am assigned to three schools: North High School; Sunnyside Elementary; and Bryant Elementary. Bryant families can contact me at 712-279-6819, extension 3413, with any health questions or concerns.

Email: johnsoj1@live.siouxcityschools.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

• 1000 Degree Pizza Night - Tuesday, January 7th, from 4-9 PM
• Rollerama - Thursday, January 9th from 6-8 PM
• PTO Meeting - Monday, January 20th from 5:30-6:30 PM – Everyone Welcome!
• Family Fun Night - Friday, January 31st 5:00-7:30 PM - Long Lines Family Rec Center
  

T-SHIRT ORDERS:

Bryant PTO Spirit Wear orders can be placed all year round. The PTO will usually submit the orders on Mondays and deliver them within 1-2 weeks. (Glitter is available only on Design #5 for shirts, hoodies, and blankets)

HOW TO HELP

· Clip Box Tops and send to school AND Download the NEW Box Tops App (www.BTFE.com)

· Shop at Hy-Vee and send your Hy-Vee Receipts to school.

· Volunteer during Culver’s Night, serving food/cleaning tables.

CONTACT US:

Follow us on Facebook: Bryant Bears PTO

Email at bryantbears2011@gmail.com

Text Tara at 712-635-6276 to be added to our texting list for updates on events and volunteer opportunities.

Questions? Call or text Tara Woodford (712) 635-6276 or Marce Wagner (712) 898-8346

2020-2021 BRYANT KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

APRIL 16 & 17

We are taking a survey to determine the number of children who will be entering Kindergarten at Bryant School next fall. If your child is enrolling for the first time, please follow the above link to the Kindergarten Registration Form. Please complete the form and return it to Bryant Elementary School .

Our Kindergarten registration is Thursday & Friday, April 16 & 17, 2020. Children who will be entering Kindergarten next fall will receive invitations to this registration. If you do not have a child eligible for Kindergarten enrollment, but know of someone in the Bryant district who does, please ask him or her to contact us at 279-6819.

Note: A child must be 5 years old on or before September 15, 2020 to be eligible for admission to Kindergarten. A copy of the birth certificate and immunization record will be required at registration.

Annually, Sioux City Community Schools are in session on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in order to facilitate specialized instruction that honors the achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Working in partnership with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the District plans age-appropriate lessons for every grade. Parents/guardians are welcome to visit our classrooms on January 20 as we learn more about the significant contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. You can contact your child’s teacher or call the main office at your child’s school to inquire about lesson times. All visitors are asked to check into the building office and receive a visitor pass before joining the classroom.

Lecciones para Honrar a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Anualmente, las Escuelas de la Comunidad de Sioux City están en sesión el Día de Martin Luther King, Jr. para facilitar la instrucción especializada que honra los logros del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Trabajando en asociación con la Asociación Nacional para el Avance de las Personas de Color (NAACP-por sus siglas en inglés), el Distrito planea tener lecciones apropiadas de acuerdo a la edad para cada nivel grado. Los padres/guardianes pueden visitar nuestros salones el 20 de enero mientras aprendemos más sobre las importantes contribuciones del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Puede comunicarse con el maestro de su hijo o llamar a la oficina principal de la escuela para preguntar sobre los horarios de las lecciones. Todos los visitantes deben registrarse en la oficina y recibir un pase de visitante antes de ir al salón.

The Sioux City Community School District is committed to providing an environment where students and staff members are treated with dignity and respect. We recognize that we are not unique, in that we experience the challenges of school and community-based bullying, yet we want to be unique in serving as a District that works to make a significant and positive difference in this arena. Please, join us in the effort to maintain a safe and healthy school environment. Visit our website, www.siouxcityschools.org/anti-bullying-harassment-hazing/, to learn more about our anti-bullying policy, view resources to help us combat bullying, or report concerns. We also welcome your feedback. Consider sharing your ideas or concerns using the Let’s Talk tool on our website.

Manteniendo un Ambiente Seguro y Saludable

El Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Sioux City se compromete a proporcionar un ambiente en que los estudiantes y el personal sean tratados con dignidad y respeto. Reconocemos que no somos únicos, ya que experimentamos los desafíos del acoso escolar y comunitario, pero queremos ser únicos en servir como un Distrito que trabaja para hacer una diferencia significante y positiva en esta escena. Por favor, únase a nosotros en el esfuerzo para mantener un ambiente escolar seguro y saludable. Visite nuestro sitio web, www.siouxcityschools.org/anti-bullying-harassment-hazing/, para aprender más acerca de nuestro política contra bullying/acoso, repasar los recursos que nos ayudan a combatir el bullying, o reportar sus preocupaciones. También agradecemos sus comentarios y sugerencias. Considere compartir sus ideas o inquietudes, usando la herramienta Let’s Talk (Hablemos) en nuestro sitio web.

The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW.

The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is an unfair or discriminatory practice for any educational institution to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

Inquiries or grievances, including Section 504 grievances and grievances under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, may be directed to Jen Gomez, Director of Student Services & Equity Education at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, gomezj2@live.siouxcityschools.com. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.

Principal: Mary Kay Kollars

The mission of Bryant Elementary School is to provide all students with an exemplary education, which will meet the diverse needs of individual students in a positive and safe environment while preparing them for academic success, productive citizenship, and lifelong learning.

Website: https://www.siouxcityschools.org/bryant
Location: 3040 Jones Street, Sioux City, IA 51104, USA
Phone: 712-279-6819
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bryant-Elementary-School-392305667903892/
Twitter: @bryant_school