Second Grade's Ceramics Is Coming Soon!
Briarwood Ceramics Committee is excited for another year of ceramics for all grade level TK-5th grade to do ceramics! Second grade is first up! Starting next week Second grade will complete their first part of their ceramics project! A sign up for parent volunteers will be out soon! The following days will be Second grade's project days: Thursday, October 1st and Friday, October 2nd - Project Building .  Thursday, October 15th and Friday, October 16th - Project Glazing . You can sign up to volunteer HERE! Please Note: You must be submit a background check and be approved before volunteering! ... read full article
Author:
Lisa Stark 
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9/23/2026-5/28/2027
Bubble Run Sign Ups Start Now!
The Briarwood Fun Run is coming soon, and this year we’re turning up the fun with our first-ever BUBBLE RUN! Sign your student NOW! 📅 Friday, October 9 🎉 All Grades 🎯 School Fundraising Goal: $30,000 This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and the money raised directly supports Briarwood students, programs and activities throughout the school year. And this year, we have some extra-fun incentives to get everyone excited! 🐺 NEW THIS YEAR: GREAT WOLF LODGE! Boosterthon is partnering with Great Wolf Lodge, and Briarwood has a pretty amazing challenge ahead of us: If we reach our $30,000 ... read full article
Author:
Lisa Stark 
Show from:
9/22/2026-10/8/2026
PTA Art Club!
  B ack by popular demand! Art club is coming back to Briarwood! It will take place at Briarwood after school on Wednesdays! This session is open to 4th and 5th graders, but future sessions will focus on 2nd and 3rd, and Kinder and 1st grade. Please see the attached flier below for details! There are currently only 9 spots left! You can register your student HERE! ... read full article
Author:
Lisa Stark 
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8/28/2026-10/7/2026
Family Pumpkin Patch Night
The PTA is so excited for our 6th annual Pumpkin Patch Family Night!  What a special opportunity to get outside with our Briarwood community for some festive fall fun!     When: FRIDAY OCTOBER 16th!  Time: 5pm - 7:00pm Where:  Fletcher Farm - 18712 SE May Valley Rd, Issaquah, WA 98027 Cost: $10 per student (kids age 3-16) or $30 per family max (order a family ticket if you have 3 or more kids) Buy your tickets HERE! A check in list will be available at the door.  No physical tickets will be distributed.   Dress for the weather! This is ... read full article
Author:
Lisa Stark 
Show from:
9/22/2026-10/16/2026
Popcorn Friday!
Popcorn Friday is one of our most beloved programs! It takes volunteers to keep this very loved program going! If you would like to volunteer, you can sign up HERE! Upcoming Popcorn Fridays coming will be: - October 23rd - November 20th ... read full article
Author:
Lisa Stark 
Show from:
9/12/2026-6/4/2027
ISD Volunteer Applications Open Up August 7th!
ISD requires that any and all volunteers in their schools submit a background check every year. Applications will open up on August 7th! Apply as soon as possible! Processing times can vary! You can apply HERE! Please note, if you sign up to volunteer and you are not approved, you will be turned away for failure to comply with district policy. Unfortunately, this has happened in the past. Please do not let this happen to you. We want all that want to volunteer to be able to. The intention of this policy is to keep our students safe. ... read full article
Author:
Lisa Stark 
Show from:
7/10/2026-6/14/2027
Check Out Our Open Volunteer Positions!
We are looking for some volunteers to chair some of our fun programs and events for next school year! Please see the available positions below and email PTABriawood@gmail.com for more information. Fall Positions Needed ASAP! - Power Pack Chair - Art Club Chair - Boosterthon Chair Other Open Positions: - Membership Chair - Arena Sports Night Chair - Reflections Chair - 5th Grade Liaison ... read full article
Author:
Lisa Stark 
Show from:
7/10/2026-6/15/2027
Meet the Teacher & Ice Cream Social!Lisa Stark7/6/20268/26/2026
Meet the Teacher & Ice Cream Social!
Save the date! Our annual Meet the Teacher and Ice Cream Social will take place on Wednesday, August 26th from 9:30 to 10:30 AM for all grades! It is great time to meet your student's teacher, see their classroom, drop off school supplies, and enjoy a frozen treat with other Briarwood families!  Other Important Dates to Add to Your Calendar: - August 26th - TK, Kindergarten, 1st Grade & Sci-Tech Curriculum Night! - August 27th - First Day of School for 1st -12th grade! - September 1st - First Day for TK and Kindergarteners! - September 3rd - 2nd -5th ... read full article
Second Grade's Ceramics Is Coming Soon!Lisa Stark9/23/20265/28/2027
Second Grade's Ceramics Is Coming Soon!
Briarwood Ceramics Committee is excited for another year of ceramics for all grade level TK-5th grade to do ceramics! Second grade is first up! Starting next week Second grade will complete their first part of their ceramics project! A sign up for parent volunteers will be out soon! The following days will be Second grade's project days: Thursday, October 1st and Friday, October 2nd - Project Building .  Thursday, October 15th and Friday, October 16th - Project Glazing . You can sign up to volunteer HERE! Please Note: You must be submit a background check and be approved before volunteering! ... read full article
Bubble Run Sign Ups Start Now!Lisa Stark9/22/202610/8/2026
Bubble Run Sign Ups Start Now!
The Briarwood Fun Run is coming soon, and this year we’re turning up the fun with our first-ever BUBBLE RUN! Sign your student NOW! 📅 Friday, October 9 🎉 All Grades 🎯 School Fundraising Goal: $30,000 This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and the money raised directly supports Briarwood students, programs and activities throughout the school year. And this year, we have some extra-fun incentives to get everyone excited! 🐺 NEW THIS YEAR: GREAT WOLF LODGE! Boosterthon is partnering with Great Wolf Lodge, and Briarwood has a pretty amazing challenge ahead of us: If we reach our $30,000 ... read full article
Summer Break! No School!Lisa Stark7/6/20268/24/2026
Summer Break! No School!
There will be no school from June 17th to August 26th for Summer Break! We hope you all have a wonderful and restful break with loved ones! School will start back up on August 27th! ... read full article
PTA Art Club!Lisa Stark8/28/202610/7/2026
PTA Art Club!
  B ack by popular demand! Art club is coming back to Briarwood! It will take place at Briarwood after school on Wednesdays! This session is open to 4th and 5th graders, but future sessions will focus on 2nd and 3rd, and Kinder and 1st grade. Please see the attached flier below for details! There are currently only 9 spots left! You can register your student HERE! ... read full article
It's OK to Take a Break!Lisa Stark7/6/20268/4/2026
It's OK to Take a Break!
As we start Summer Break, please be advised that we will check email periodically and response times will vary.  We are a small group of parent volunteers. We appreciate your understanding! Pro-Tip: If your student has a birthday coming up and/or you want to plan playdates this Summer, please save your student's class contact list before access expires over the Summer! ... read full article
EVP & JOIN The PTALisa Stark7/26/20268/26/2026
EVP & JOIN The PTA
We are less than a couple weeks away from EVP (Enrollment Verification Process), when you confirm your student will attend Briarwood for the 2026-2027 school year and update their forms. This year, EVP will be open from August 7th to August 14th. During this time, you will also be able to: - Join the Briarwood PTA! - Pre-buy your student's yearbook at the lowest price of the year! - Purchase Spirit Gear! Why Join PTA??? - You will get information about volunteering! Volunteering is NOT required, but there are a lot of fun opportunities should you want to! - Build New ... read full article
New School Tour & Open PlaygroundLisa Stark7/25/20268/20/2026
New School Tour & Open Playground
We invite all new families of all grade levels to attend a school tour and open playground on  August 19th from 3-4 PM!  Come and meet the principal and PTA leaders! Families and siblings are welcome! ... read full article
Family Pumpkin Patch NightLisa Stark9/22/202610/16/2026
Family Pumpkin Patch Night
The PTA is so excited for our 6th annual Pumpkin Patch Family Night!  What a special opportunity to get outside with our Briarwood community for some festive fall fun!     When: FRIDAY OCTOBER 16th!  Time: 5pm - 7:00pm Where:  Fletcher Farm - 18712 SE May Valley Rd, Issaquah, WA 98027 Cost: $10 per student (kids age 3-16) or $30 per family max (order a family ticket if you have 3 or more kids) Buy your tickets HERE! A check in list will be available at the door.  No physical tickets will be distributed.   Dress for the weather! This is ... read full article
Staff Appreciation: Stock the Pantry!Lisa Stark8/28/20269/11/2026
Staff Appreciation: Stock the Pantry!
We're excited to show our amazing staff some appreciation with an upcoming Stock the Pantry event!  We'll be collecting donations of snacks and treats to give our teachers and staff a little extra fuel throughout the day.  See the link below for donation opportunities!   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849AAAF2EA6F4C43-65382475-stock ... read full article
Spirit Gear On Sale NOW!Lisa Stark8/6/20269/4/2026
Spirit Gear On Sale NOW!
Briarwood Bears Spirit Gear is on sale NOW! This is our first spirit gear sale of the year! It is planned to be on sale through September 4th! All sales will come home with your oldest Briarwood student in October, so that they can be enjoyed all year long! Purchase yours HERE! ... read full article
Popsicle Playdates!Lisa Stark7/6/20268/23/2026
Popsicle Playdates!
There will be two popsicle playdates coming up this Summer for all incoming TK and Kindergarten families! - July 23rd from 6-7 PM - August 22nd from 10-11 AM Come enjoy a popsicle on Briarwood's playground and meet other families! Siblings are welcome to join! ... read full article
Popcorn Friday!Lisa Stark9/12/20266/4/2027
Popcorn Friday!
Popcorn Friday is one of our most beloved programs! It takes volunteers to keep this very loved program going! If you would like to volunteer, you can sign up HERE! Upcoming Popcorn Fridays coming will be: - October 23rd - November 20th ... read full article
2026-2027 School Supplies List!Lisa Stark7/6/20268/27/2026
2026-2027 School Supplies List!
The 2026-2027 School Supplies List is now available. If you want to get a jump on your back to school shopping, you can view your student's list HERE! ... read full article
ISD Volunteer Applications Open Up August 7th!Lisa Stark7/10/20266/14/2027
ISD Volunteer Applications Open Up August 7th!
ISD requires that any and all volunteers in their schools submit a background check every year. Applications will open up on August 7th! Apply as soon as possible! Processing times can vary! You can apply HERE! Please note, if you sign up to volunteer and you are not approved, you will be turned away for failure to comply with district policy. Unfortunately, this has happened in the past. Please do not let this happen to you. We want all that want to volunteer to be able to. The intention of this policy is to keep our students safe. ... read full article
Check Out Our Open Volunteer Positions!Lisa Stark7/10/20266/15/2027
Check Out Our Open Volunteer Positions!
We are looking for some volunteers to chair some of our fun programs and events for next school year! Please see the available positions below and email PTABriawood@gmail.com for more information. Fall Positions Needed ASAP! - Power Pack Chair - Art Club Chair - Boosterthon Chair Other Open Positions: - Membership Chair - Arena Sports Night Chair - Reflections Chair - 5th Grade Liaison ... read full article