Bryant Bulldogs DCSD

Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Morrisons classes met for a buddy interaction. Buddies were able to interview each other and learn commonalities and differences while practicing Second Step skills such as eye contact, active listening, voice volume and accepting differences. We can't wait to spend time with our buddies again soon!

5th graders studied their nervous system today by exploring response time of their reflexes in trying to catch a ruler dropped by their partner. We discussed how the brain sends a signal to the hand to close around the ruler.

The third, fourth and fifth graders - with Gerald the Giraffe in attendance - started doing some work on drumming. We learned or reviewed hand positions and playing technique and discovered complementary rhythms. It seems we may be able to add our drumming skills to some school appropriate popular songs...how exciting!

Thanks to the sponsorship of DuTrac Community Credit Union, the Bryant Choir, along with music groups from other area schools, will be broadcast on the radio during December. Tune in to these radio stations at the following dates and times to hear the Bryant Choir sing "I Have a Little Dreidel":

92.9 KAT-FM
Dec. 5th at 2:35 PM
Dec. 15th at 6:35 AM
Dec 19th and 23rd at 7:35 PM

AM-1370 KDTH
Dec. 1st at 11:06 AM
Dec. 8th at 9:07 AM
Dec. 21st at 4:09 PM

You’ll notice some changes happening on the grounds at Bryant!

We began work on grounds updates funded by a Sustainable Dubuque Grant through the City. We planted two new trees along Bryant St., a Yellowwood and a Tulip Poplar. These will both be large shade trees that will eventually provide afternoon shade to the building.

The first steps were taken to prepare space for an outdoor learning garden behind the mobile units. Cardboard was laid down as w**d suppression and then topped with mulch. The space will be ready for planting in the spring. We are working with Bryant staff to design a space where students can have hands-on experiences tied to standards about pollinators, life cycles, habitats, native prairies and much more!

Thank you to our Bryant family volunteers from Scouts Pack 20, Girl Scouts Troops 3869 and 3907 for all of your hard work. Please look for more volunteer work days in the spring if you would like to help!

Special thanks to the BFO for supporting this project.
Special thanks to Steve Pregler and Sara Carpenter for providing insight to tree selection, care, and maintenance.
Special thanks to Mr. Bl**er for collecting boxes for w**d suppression.

Wow... things were "popping" in first grade on Friday! Students received their November Rooted Box which contained foods to make popcorn mix! The students LOVED the mix! We have a feeling this rooted box could be this year's favorite! We are so thankful for Project Rooted, all the businesses and farms who donate their products, and all the hands that go into making this possible.

Students earned an art party and made a cardboard fort! We love seeing their creative minds at work!

Today, fourth graders had their second meeting with Dr. Tim Hagen, our musician from the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. We shared one of our pieces from the fall concert. We also learned about the role of the conductor and how he/she helps keep a group of musicians together, going the right tempo and playing the right volume. Some of us even got to conduct Dr. Hagen.
We are grateful for this opportunity!

Today, preschool, kindergarten, first grade and second grade enjoyed another Arts Council performance. Zak Morgan, from Cincinnati, shared stories through music. We were so thrilled to get to add actions and sing along!
We appreciate the Dubuque Arts Council and the wonderful artists they bring to Bryant.

Third graders attended a performance of the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. We got to hear each instrument, and also some group pieces like Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean!
We appreciate the opportunity to attend this live performance.

Last Friday we kicked off Career Cafe in 5th grade.
Officer L**h and Nitro joined us. Officer L**h spoke about the training involved for himself and Nitro. And the reasons why he became a police offer. Thank you, Officer L**h!
We heard from Mr. Nielsen, Sr. VP Retailer Success for Commerce Hub. He explained supply and demand and how product gets to the consumer through retail stores and online websites.

We reached our first fundraiser goal, which meant we got an all school PJ day. On Tuesday all the students and staff were invited to wear their pjs! We are almost to our next goal of $10,000 and then students will be able to watch a movie during their lunch time.
Great job Bulldogs!

5th Grade worked with Mrs. Hermsen on exploring the concept of writing code using a Lego activity. Completing the correct sequence required patience, clear communication and listening from both the programmer and the coder. After running through the steps, the team would "debug" their sequence as they discussed how to make directions clearer and more understandable.

Come to the Bryant’s Book Fair this Wednesday, October 25 from 3 to 8:10pm and Thursday, October 26 from 7:30am to 12:30pm in the school gym.

The fifth graders attend a Dubuque Symphony Orchestra concert at Five Flags. They heard music they had studied in music class to learn about how the orchestra changed through history. Our Bulldogs exhibited great concert etiquette. We heard Star Wars, My Shot from Hamilton and several other pieces. Thank you to the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra for a wonderful concert!

Last week, 4th graders got to meet Dr. Timothy Hagen, the principal flutist for the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. Through a program called Adopt a Musician, Dr. Hagen will meet with our 4th graders four or five times to chat about different topics in music. The kids asked some great questions!

Thank you to all Bryant Families and community members who donated to our fundraiser!!! We had a huge turnout tonight and couldn’t be more thankful for our amazing support!!

Thank you to all the businesses that donated to our Bryant Fall Fundraiser!!!

We will still be having the Fall Family Gathering tonight from 5-6:30 PM. It will be in the gym.
All students should be accompanied by an adult.

Thank you to our business partners Chick-fil-A for providing lunch for our staff today!

Second Annual Bryant Bulldogs vs. Lincoln Lions Leisure Services basketball game happened last night!!! What a wonderful event. Students on both teams were respectful and played hard! Please enjoy the photo dump!

Celebrating We Can Learn was the theme at our Bulldog Gathering. We danced to the song “Celebrate.” Students responded to Mrs. Richardson’s question, “What does learning look like?” Sang the Learner Song. Students participated in the Lego activities. Ms. Anderson shared with us the new Bryant Bulldog School Song. We all were able to sing the song together!

Tomorrow is Spirit Day! Everyone is invited to wear their sports shirts.

Yesterday, the Bryant Bulldogs welcomed members of our local ballet company, the Dubuque Academy of Ballet, to perform Peter and the Wolf. It was such a great performance! We learned that it is okay to clap in the middle of a ballet and even yell Bravo! at the end if it's something you really like.
The Bulldogs were so kind and respectful during the performance. You could tell they are working on their concert etiquette skills.
Thank you to the Dubuque Arts Council for this opportunity!

Our first field trip of the year was Monday for our 5th grade students. They went to Swiss Valley for some creek exploring and understanding food webs. Enjoy seeing all the picture of their day!

Book club for 5th grade: PJ’S and stuffed animals! No better way to read!

3R got ready for homework!! Look at those cute homework buddies!

Preschool center fun!!

First grade played “Oodles of Noodles” today!! Ask your child about it!!

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Look who showed up at open House!! Thank you to our community partner, Chick-fil-A Dubuque!

Thank you to the staff, students and families for coming out and supporting our Welcome Back Picnic and Open House Event! It was a wonderful turnout!

We are excited to have both our Open House and Welcome Back Picinic on Thursday night! See you in the building and on the playground!

Registration for After School Basketball 🏀 for 4th and 5th grade students is this Thursday, Sept. 7. The program runs from Sept. 11 - Oct. 5 and is available at all Dubuque Community School District elementary schools. Practices, led by members of the Loras College and University of Dubuque men's basketball teams, are two times per week for 90 minutes after school dismissal. Learn more and sign up at www.cityofdubuque.org/afterschoolsports.

Our student saftey patrollers are have been trained and are out this morning for the first time. Thank you to these 5th grade volunteers for helping to keep kids safe.