Panther News

Happy December!

We have just completed our first trimester of the 24-25 school year. During early release Monday's staff and I review student data and progress. Our students have been making great academic progress!

Our school day starts the minute the morning bell rings, every learning minute counts! Thank you for working hard to get your child/children to school on time and having them here at school the entire school day.

I look forward to seeing you at our Bryant Winter Celebration!

Save-The-Dates:

December 6- Early Release (12:00)

December 13- Report cards sent home

December 20- 12:30- 2:30 Bryant Winter Celebration ~ All families invited

Happy December,

Mrs. Wilkins

LWilkins@helenaschools.org /406.324.1200

We’re excited to share a special way for our community to support our amazing staff this holiday season!

Starting on Monday December 9, in Entry 1, you’ll find a Christmas Giving Tree decorated with ornaments that include simple requests from our staff—items like expo markers and other essentials that help make their days brighter.

This is a fun and meaningful way to show our appreciation for all the hard work they do. If you’d like to participate, simply pick an ornament from the tree, purchase the item, and return it to the front office prior to winter break.

Thank you for spreading holiday cheer and giving back to our wonderful staff!

Kindergarten Registration Opens Soon!

Mark your calendars! Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year begins on Wednesday, January 8 at noon. 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/

Hello, Bryant Families! WOW - I can hardly believe Thanksgiving has passed, and we are quickly approaching Winter Break! December is a BUSY month around here. I am working with classes this month on a variety of topics - from Friendship and Problem Solving in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades, to Spreading Kindness in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.

On another note - The Exchange Club of Helena has once again spoiled us with winter gear. I have an abundance of new winter coats, snow boots, snow pants, hats, and gloves in my office. Please let me know if your child could use any of the above and I would be happy to get the items to them.

As always - please feel free to reach out to me via phone or email if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for sharing your amazing children with us!

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K-2 December Strands

• I am learning to sing a short song.

• I am learning to speak and play patterns of long and short sounds.

• I am learning to recognize same and different parts of music.

• I am learning to describe the feeling and mood of a piece of music.

3-5 December Strands

• I am learning to describe the feeling and mood of a piece of music.

• I can show the difference between rhythm and beat.

• I am learning to perform and improvise using a pentatonic scale.

• I can keep a steady beat.

1. What is the 1, 2, 3-- https://helenaschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SBG-1-2-3.png

2. Proficiency Poster- https://www.canva.com/design/DAGSoMlGLQM/2A0jrJx9h6yTSJdz9R11fg/view?utm_content=DAGSoMlGLQM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

December 6- Early Release for all students, 12:00

December 12- Bryant Alliance, 5:45- 6:45, Bryant HUB

December 13- Report cards sent home

December 20- 12:30- 2:30 Bryant Winter Celebration ~ All families invited

December 23- January 3- Winter Break

January 9- Bryant Alliance, 5:45- 6:45, Bryant HUB

January 20- NO SCHOOL- MLK DAY

January 27- NO SCHOOL- RECORDS DAY