What's Buzzin' at Bryant
Week of January 2, 2023
A Message from Mrs. Johnson
Hello Bryant families,
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful holiday season filled with family, friends, and love. We are so excited to welcome all of our students back to school on January 2, 2023. That's right, we will be returning on January 2nd! While many of us gathered with friends and family, as we want all of our students to be in attendance at school, please be mindful of any flu like symptoms your child may have the may indicate he/she is not feeling well. Although it is not required, students and staff are encouraged to administer a home COVID-19 test prior to returning to school. If you would like to pick up a test kit for your child, you may call or come by the front office on the morning of January 2nd.
Can you believe it, we are almost halfway through the school year. At Bryant we had a wonderful first few months of school. Let's work together to ensure the second half is as great as the first. We will continue to provide a rigorous adcademic experience for all of our students. Our little bees can do thier part by being on time to school everyday, ready to learn. We can do this!
As always, Bee Fantastic, Bee Great, Bee the Difference! Have a great week!
NJ
What happened before the holiday break?
Bryant's Festival of Trees
Our staff is very creative
And the winner is ....
Core Virtue for the month of January - COURAGE
Patriotic song for the month of January- "This Land is Your Land"
Folk singer Woody Guthrie was sick of THAT song. The year was 1939, and everywhere he wandered, “God Bless America” was playing on the radio. Guthrie felt that Irving Berlin’s song too cut off from the hard-knock life many Americans were facing as the Great Depression dragged into its 10th year. Guthrie knew firsthand how tough life could be for poor folks. Since his teens, he had hopped trains and hitchhiked back and forth across the country. He shared the road with former farmers, laid-off factory workers, and migrants chasing hopes of work. Along the way, he chronicled their adventures, dreams, and sorrows in song.
In February 1940, in reaction to “God Bless America,” Guthrie worked up a simple song that tried to capture his love of the American landscape.
There has been some controversy surrounding "This Land is your Land" as a patriotic song. Native Americans argue that the song plays into America's continual erasure of Indigenous peoples in culture. Many pointed out that America rests on stolen land. At Bryant, we recognize and are appreciative of the contributions of all those that have contributed to establishing this great county in which we live.
Strike up the band!
Order your yearbook and pay online!
RUSD Parent and Family Engagement
Connect with the Family Resource Center (FRC). The FRC offers a variety of workshops as well as serves as a hub for families to access information about resources withing the community. You can make an appointment by calling by (951) 328-4003 for an appointment. FRC Fall 2022
Family Wellness Workshops
FRC, in collaboration with the County of Riverside, distributes refurbished desktop computers to eligible families. Participants must complete eight hours of instruction. Pre-registration required. Digital Equity 2023 & Equidad Digital 2023
01/10/23 Fathering 101, presented by Fathers United Network. An opportunity to share experiences, build community, and increase parenting knowledge, skills, and confidence. FUN Workshops & https://bit.ly/fathersunited
RUSD Family Update webpage
Take some time to periodically view the RUSD family update webpage. There you will find all important District updates and information for RUSD families.
Progress Reports go home
Friday, Jan 13, 2023, 12:00 AM
Bryant Elementary School, 3rd Street, Riverside, CA, USA
NO SCHOOL - In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, Jan 16, 2023, 12:00 AM
Bryant Elementary School, 3rd Street, Riverside, CA, USA
Bryant School of Arts and Innovation
Natanya Johnson, Principal
School Office Hours - 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Email: njohnson@riversideunified.org
Website: http://bryant.riversideunified.org/
Location: Bryant Elementary School, 3rd Street, Riverside, CA, USA
Phone: 951-788-7453
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BryantAandI