Panther News

At Bryant Elementary, we are a dedicated and resilient team committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every individual can thrive. We advocate for our students with care and compassion, creating a nurturing space that empowers growth and transformation. Guided by grace and intentionality, we embrace each moment as an opportunity to learn, grow, and inspire—both personally and professionally. Together, we strive to build a community rooted in flexibility, resilience, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Bryant families,

What fun it was to see you all for Parent Teacher Conferences! I sure appreciate your commitment to your child/ children's education. Our students have made SO much academic growth in just a few months; a testament to your partnership and support.

As a building we are working to increase our school-wide attendance to above 90 percent. You can help us by having your child/children here at school by 8:25. Please do your best to not pick up your child/ren before 3:15.

The Wishlist below, lists the items that were not selected on our staff giving tree. I meant to send them out in January since a few of you were asking if you could still purchase requested items.

We value your partnership. Thank you for sharing your child/children with us!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Wilkins

LWilkins@helenaschools.org

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SACC also has some openings in the afterschool program. Two-, three-, and five-day options may be available. For more information, please reach out to Jamie at jmerrill@helenaschools.org,

. We are inviting 2nd-8th graders who have an interest in weather or broadcast television to participate in our KTVH Stormtracker Weather Rookie program.

This unique program gives students the chance to visit our studio, learn about Montana’s weather and climate, and experience what it’s like to deliver a weather forecast on television. Each Weather Rookie will record their weathercast on a Tuesday afternoon and appear during either our 6:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m. newscast that same evening.

We believe this is not only a fun and educational experience but also a great way to inspire young learners about meteorology and broadcasting.

If parents or guardians are interested in signing up their child, they can email us at weatherrookie@ktvh.com with the following details:

• Parent/Guardian’s Name
• Parent/Guardian’s Phone Number
• Child’s Name
• Child’s Age and Grade
• Child’s School

Once we receive the email, someone from our team will contact them to arrange a time for their child to record their weathercast.

We’d greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your students and their families, whether through a newsletter, email, or announcement.

Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation of weather enthusiasts and broadcasters!

I hope this newsletter finds you all well! For the next several weeks, our focus in Social Skills is going to be centered around Kindness. At Bryant School, we believe that teaching kindness at a young age is essential in fostering respect. Our goal is to create a learning environment where every child feels valued and appreciated for who they are.

Why is Teaching Kindness Important?

Kindness in the classroom helps students:

• Develop empathy and respect for others.

• Learn about different cultures, traditions, and backgrounds.

• Recognize the value of unique perspectives.

• Build friendships based on kindness and acceptance.

How You Can Support at Home

Families play a crucial role in reinforcing these lessons. Here are a few ways to continue the conversation at home:

• Encourage open discussions about differences and similarities among people.

• Model inclusive behavior and kindness in daily interactions.

As always, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

K-2 Strand February

• I am learning to connect symbols with sound.
• I can sing a short song.
• I am learning to visually identify and name classroom percussion instruments.

3-5 Strand February

• I am learning to identify symphonic instrument families by sound.
• I am learning to identify treble clef notes (4th and 5th only).
• I am learning to recognize same and different parts of music (4th and 5th only).
• I can show the difference between beat and rhythm (3rd only).

Kindergarten Registration Open!

If your child will be five years old on or before September 10, 2025, they are eligible to start kindergarten in Fall 2025.

To register, drop off your completed registration form at your neighborhood school’s main office. Be sure to bring:

• The completed K-12 Enrollment Form (available at this link)
• Proof of current address (utility bill, lease, etc.)

We can’t wait to welcome your little learners to a year of growth and discovery!

Registration materials and further details are available at https://helenaschools.org/2024-2025-kindergarten-information/

February

11- Parent Teacher Conferences

13- Parent Teacher Conferences

17- No school, Presidents Day

21- Coffee with the Principal, 8:00

March~ School-wide Kindness Focus~

5- 5th grade Ski trip

13- PTA Meeting, 5:30

21-Bryant Alliance Movie Night (6:00)