
Bryant Schools is providing an opportunity for parents to change their student's instructional option (blended or virtual) beginning second semester (January 2021).
In order to effectively plan schedules for student classes, we are asking parents to submit a form for EACH student (K-12) even if you plan to continue your current learning environment. PreK parents should not complete this form since PreK is only offered onsite.
We will use your selection to place your elementary student in an onsite/virtual classroom or develop your secondary student's schedule for the second semester (January 2021) of the school year.
Information on both blended and virtual learning is available on our website: bit.ly/2StNz1c.
If you have questions, please email your building principal.
THE FORM WILL CLOSE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2020 at 11:59pm.
Instructional Option for Second Semester: bit.ly/3lQ6iR1
Instructional Option for Second Semester (en español): bit.ly/2SZW04G


October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. #LearntheFacts
Dyslexia has nothing to do with vision OR intelligence. It is a language-processing disorder and is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and poor spelling and decoding abilities. It can affect reading, writing, spelling, and speaking.
For more information on Bryant’s Dyslexia intervention services, visit bryantschools.org/page/dyslexia.


The Bryant School District will present the Annual Report to the Public during the regular monthly board meeting on Thursday, October 15 at 6pm. The meeting will be held in the Bryant High School Multi-Purpose Room (Building 10).
The report, presented in video format, provides an overview of the progress made during the 2019-20 school year and includes district policies, programs and goals.
This agenda item will provide the opportunity for parents and other members of the community to ask questions and make suggestions concerning school policies, programs and goals.
Parents and other members of the community are invited to attend. Social distancing will be practiced; masks required.


With free meals for all students through the end of the school year, why complete a free and reduced lunch application? Families who qualify receive extra benefits! Submit your application by THURSDAY, OCT 15. Apply at bit.ly/MealAccounts.


ALL students will be dismissed early on Thursday, October 22.
Elementary schools will hold virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences from 2:00-7:30pm. Conferences will be scheduled using Zoom or phone calls. Teachers will contact parents to set up a conference time.


Want a flexible job that fits your child's school schedule? Consider becoming a substitute!


On #ChildHealthDay, check out the services offered by our Hornet Health Clinic. Medical, dental and eye care is available for any student in the district. Children learn best with they are healthy, feel well, and can see the world of opportunity surrounding them.
https://youtu.be/qJbFzrOcMUg


Leslie Penfield is a first year principal at Hill Farm Elementary.
Committed to Bryant’s mission of Creating Opportunities for Success, Mrs. Penfield enjoys the role she plays in helping students. “ I love that in the years to come students will come up to me and I will get to see all they have become and know I had a small part in that success!
She has touched many lives in her 18 year career and will continue to do so as she leads HFES.


Parents, please submit your free and reduced meal application by this Thursday, October 1. Apply at bit.ly/MealApplication2020.


Drop by Otter Creek Assembly (9415 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock) this Saturday from 2-4 PM to receive a FREE Food Box filled with fresh produce, meat, and dairy! Food boxes are provided by the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program. Boxes will feed families for up to 6 days. Drive up, pop the trunk, and volunteers will load the food.


REMINDER: ALL students will be dismissed early on Tuesday, September 29. Bryant High School, Bryant Junior High, Bryant Middle, and Bethel Middle will hold virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences from 2:00-7:30pm using Zoom. Teachers will contact parents to set up a conference time.


The holidays will be here before we know it! 🎁🎄The Salvation Army is taking online applications for Angel Tree Assistance. Visit SAAngelTree.org.


Secondary (Grades 6-12) Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Tuesday, September 29. All students will be dismissed early (2pm) on this day.


We depend on technology in almost every aspect of {school} life.
Our Technology Team keeps our schools and departments connected. They manage over 11,500 Chromebooks and 2,000 iPads; staff computers & presentation devices; network equipment & Infrastructure; security cameras and access controls. Impressive for a team of 16!
Over the summer, this rockstar team built clips to join plexiglass sheets together to increase safety for students. Always creating and innovating, today we celebrate our Technology Team. #ITProDay



#HungerActionDay is a great reminder to purchase and donate peanut butter at any Bryant school until September 30. Your donation will help feed hungry children in our community. #SpreadHope


Why peanut butter? Because nearly 5,000 kids in Saline County are facing hunger. You can help today by donating peanut butter to any Bryant school through September 30. #SpreadHOPE


Good news, Bryant families! All students (PreK-12) will be able to eat one school breakfast and one school lunch, per day, FREE beginning Tuesday, September 8. More info at bit.ly/FreeStudentMeals.


Who are our COVID heroes? School nurses!
BES nurse Lynn Dreher shares information on preventing the spread of germs and provides details to parents about COVID-19 protocols. #SafeHornets
youtu.be/vcbT_uHqQzk

What is one thing you can do TODAY for a better TOMORROW? Respond to the 2020 Census! Federal funding and grants are based on population numbers, so #BeCounted. Time is running out. #BryantCounts2020
https://my2020census.gov/


Thank you, DESE (Division of Elementary & Secondary Education), for providing each student with the Kids Guide to the Coronavirus. Look for these booklets to come home with your elementary student this week.
bit.ly/2ER5ICH
