
Dear Parents,
I hope you all had a wonderful summer! I am so excited to welcome your children back to school and see all the smiles I've missed over the break. It's going to be a great year!
To help keep you informed, I’ve attached a link to my webpage where you can find important announcements, upcoming dates, and more. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Looking forward to a fantastic year together!
Best regards,
Mrs. Tazelaar
From the Desk of Mrs. Tazelaar link - https://sites.google.com/bryantschools.org/fromthedeskofmrstazelaar/home

The Saline County Department of Health is hosting a back to school immunization clinic on Friday, August 16. If your child is in need of a vaccine, you can schedule an appointment by calling 501-303-5650.


With #TaxFreeWeekend approaching, we know many families will be shopping for back-to-school. For elementary students (Grades K-5), all school supplies will be provided. Just send your child with headphones, a backpack, and a water bottle. Although specific supplies may vary by class, we’ve prepared a list of basics you might consider picking up for students in grades 6-12.
For more information on selecting headphones compatible with the new iPads for all grades, visit our Back to School Hub.
🔗 bryantschools.org


Add this ⬇️ to your Back to School List!
☑️ Complete Free and Reduced Meal Application
🔗 bryantschools.org/page/meals-back-to-school-hub


The Bryant School Board meets monthly. Following each regular meeting, Bryant Public Schools will post a School Board Recap to provide parents and community members with user-friendly information about decisions being made at school board meetings.
🔗 https://5il.co/2ro9a
🔗 https://5il.co/2ro99 (Spanish)


Who gets to go to work and meet the Steve Forbes? Bryant teachers do! Devyn Jones, Dawn Brasuell, Amy Ricardo, and Holly Aldridge had the incredible opportunity to attend the Economics Arkansas 2024 REAL Econ for All conference. This exciting professional development event brought educators from all over the state together to gain cutting-edge training in integrating economics and personal finance principles into their classrooms. These Bryant teachers are now equipped with valuable insights and strategies to inspire their students and bring the world of economics to life!


HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE BACK TO SCHOOL HUB? We've created a one-stop-shop for you to easily find enrollment information, school supply details, district calendar, bus routes, and important dates such as Open Houses / Schedule Pickup and more!
🔗 bryantschools.org/page/back-to-school-hub


We are excited to welcome our Hornets to the 2024-25 school year. Check out the Back to School information for open house and schedule pick up details.
🔗 bit.ly/4cK118v


📢 Calling all future Hornets!! It’s time to register for Kindergarten so we can prepare classrooms and class lists! Don’t wait until school begins … sign up TODAY at
https://bryantschools.org/registration.


The Saline County Department of Health is hosting a back to school immunization clinic Wednesday, July 17. If your child is in need of a vaccine, you can schedule an appointment by calling 501-303-5650.


The Bryant School Board meets monthly. Following each regular meeting, Bryant Public Schools will post a School Board Recap to provide parents and community members with user-friendly information about decisions being made at school board meetings.
Links to the June 2024 meeting recap:
English: https://5il.co/2pkmf
Spanish: https://5il.co/2pkmg



It's time! Free summer meals begin on Monday, June 3. 🍔🍓🍎
Bryant Schools is providing free meals to any child up to 18 years of age at three locations in the community. Children do not have to attend Bryant Schools to participate. No application or registration is needed. Just come hungry! Learn more ⇉ bit.ly/3WNAUZ6


Beginning June 3, Bryant Schools is providing free meals to any child up to 18 years of age at three locations in the community. Children do not have to attend Bryant Schools to participate. No application or registration is needed. Just come hungry! Learn more ⇉ bit.ly/3WNAUZ6


Springhill Elementary has earned their ❤️ Heart Safe School designation from Project ADAM and Arkansas Children's Hospital. The SPES cardiac emergency response team successfully completed the required drill for certification. Read more about the drill here: https://www.bryantschools.org/article/1612022


The Bryant School Board meets monthly. Following each regular meeting, Bryant Public Schools will post a School Board Recap. We hope this short summary will provide parents and community members with user-friendly information about decisions being made at school board meetings.
Links to the May 2024 meeting recap:
English: https://5il.co/2m0qr
Spanish: https://5il.co/2m0qs


Among our retirees with 30+ years in Bryant Public Schools, is music teacher Delynne West! 🎶💙 Mrs. West has spent 32 years inspiring a love of music in our students, with 29 of those years at Springhill Elementary. Read more about Mrs. West's time at Bryant: https://www.bryantschools.org/article/1605842

Among this year’s retirees, we had several who have spent more than 30 years in Bryant Public Schools. First, Mrs. Kim Fugitt, who has been in not just the same school, but the SAME CLASSROOM FOR 32 YEARS! 💙 Read more about Mrs. Fugitt here: https://www.bryantschools.org/article/1601989

If you have any questions about the Summer EBT program, visit the DHS website at ar.gov/summerebt or contact the Department of Human Services at the following:
SummerEBT@dhs.arkansas.gov
S-EBT Helpline 1-833-316-2421
S-EBT Helpline (Spanish speakers) 1-855-372-1084


Happy #SchoolCommunicatorsDay and a huge THANK YOU to Lindsey Holloway, the communication liaison who supports our school by creating social media posts and content. They help us show off all the good things happening in our building! We appreciate you! 💙


Our monthly district e-newsletter, Success Happens Here, is one way we share important information with our parents and community. Please visit one of the links below for the May 2024 edition:
English: https://5il.co/2kgsp
Spanish: https://5il.co/2kgsq
