Bryan Middle School

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Wednesday, November 20 @ 1:30pm

Agenda

See a list of all the meeting dates and past meeting minutes here.

Looking to get involved and volunteer? We have several open positions.

It's time to order your new Bryan Bears Spirit Wear! All Items are 30% off until September 17th. Visit our Spirit Wear store here!

• November 13 - Late Start

• November 20 - PTA Meeting @ 1:30pm

• November 27 - Thanksgiving break starts

• December 11 - Late Start

• December 23 - Winter Break starts

The PTA Board is excited to begin the year with our membership drive! Membership opened to all, parents and teachers, for the new school year on August 1, 2024 (new membership annually). Some PTA Perks: Your membership allows you to vote on important PTA initiatives that support our students and staff and let your student(s) attend PTA-sponsored events at no cost or a reduced cost vs. non-PTA members. These events include, but are not limited to: grade-level socials, 7th/8th Grade dance classes, and the 8th grade boat trip. PTA members are sent a link for registration to all PTA-sponsored events first, while non-PTA members will receive a separate link once members have registered.  

QR codes will be posted around the building or you may use the link below to sign up.

Membership link here!

The PTA is hard at work planning the 8th-grade tailgate, our first social of the year, which will be followed by a movie night for our 7th grade and a sky zone afternoon for our 6th graders.

Last year, the PTA started the Calendar Raffle and a Musical Trivia night as our new fundraisers, and to say these two events were aBryan Parents Instagram Page hit is an understatement! With the funds raised for these two events, the PTA purchased a scorer's table and new sideline chairs for our Bryan Athletic Department! This could not have been possible without the amazing donations from our Bryan Community. This year, we plan to fund all (over 30) clubs, sports, and activities with a $100 stipend each, assuring that funds raised go back to our teachers and staff.

We are again looking for donations for prizes to be included in our Calendar Raffle which takes place each day in November. Examples of some great prizes in last year's raffle: a nice bottle of wine, Kie & Kate Shopping Night, and Chicago Bears tickets! Prizes must be valued at least $25 or more. Please reach out to Maureen Franchi if you would like to assist with soliciting prizes or have a prize to donate:  mfranchifamily@gmail.com

We have plenty of low-key/work-from-home volunteer opportunities for those new to Bryan or those who would like to get more involved.  Please reach out to our VP, Andrea San Luis, for more information: andreaandwarren@gmail.com

We look forward to partnering with you to make this year a huge success for our Bryan Bears!

Cheers-

Your PTA Board

Kate Prasse, Andrea San Luis, Meghan Hood, Dianne Schenkenberg, Katie Hartley, and Caroline Nero

Questions? To contact us, please email us at BRYANMIDDLESCHOOLPTA205@GMAIL.COM

Check out our Fundraising Page to learn more about one of our biggest fundraisers and how you can support with donations!

UCCA Food Drive:

The UCCA Holiday Food Drive begins in all the schools on Monday Nov 4th and runs through November 22nd at all district 205 schools. See flyers for additional information. The UCCA is supporting over 350 District 205 families this year. Thank you for your supporting the UCCA and our families in need!

REACH Parent Group:

Thank you to Mr. Dave Beedy, D205 Director of STEM Education, who spoke to the REACH Parent Group on 10/17/24 regarding "Changes To Grade 6-12 Math Curriculum, Instruction, and Programming." See Mr. Beedy's slide presentation here and the RPG 10/17/24 Meeting Minutes here.

11/23/24 - 845-11am-ICCP Math Contest for Grades 6-8.

12/4/24-Wed. - 7-8:30pm - Next Reach Parent Group Meeting: Academic Transitions - Middle School-to-High School. Want some insight into your rising freshman's course selection? All D205 Parents are welcome to attend this meeting where you can hear from a student panel of current York freshmen/sophomore students, a York Student Services Representative, & Jen Zacharias-RPG Parent & Executive Functioning Expert from Beyond the Classroom who will provide insight into how parents can support their students in this academic transition. Stay tuned for meeting details to follow. (You do not have to have a student in the REACH program to attend this meeting.) Please note - this meeting date was originally scheduled for Thurs. 11/21/24 and has changed to Wed. 12/4/24.

Support D205’a PTA Council Scholarship Fund:

• Minted.com - Holiday cards, gifts, etc.

• In progress now. CODE: FUNDRAISED205PTA Minted offers 20% discount on items, PTA Council receives 15% of orders towards scholarship fund.

• Bread & Butter

• Black Friday (11/29) Shop and Earn. A discount on purchases will be offered and a portion of sales will go to PTA Council. Please mention PTA council scholarship at the time of purchase.

• Kie & Kate

• Saturday (12/14) Shop and Earn. CODE: 10PTA A discount on in-store and online purchases will be offered and a portion of sales will go to PTA Council Scholarship fund.