Teacher Appreciation Week

  Throughout the week of  May 5th – 9th , we’ll be celebrating with themed events, treats, and small surprises to show our gratitude. This is a wonderful opportunity to let our staff know just how much we value their dedication, passion, and care for our kids. Here’s how you can get involved: Volunteer  to help with one of our appreciation events Donate   money towards our events this week Sign up  to contribute something to our luncheon or snack bar  Gift a "Favorite Thing" or write a thank-you note  to a staff member who has made a difference (Visit ... read full article

5th Grade Yard Signs On Sale Now!

5th Grade Graduation Yard Signs are on sale NOW! Sales will continue through April 25th! You can purchase your sign  HERE! It is such a fun way to celebrate your 5th graders accomplishment! This amazing sign will go on sale for $12.50 per sign! ... read full article

Spring Book Fair

  It's almost that time again, BOOK FAIR! The Spring Book Fair will run the week before spring break, April 7th-11th and we need your help! Students will have a chance to come to the fair and shop during their library time throughout the week so you can sign up for your students' library time and more. Teen time slots available for setup, tear down, and evening shifts to get those volunteer hours in as well! THANK YOU! Sign up to volunteer  HERE!   Make shopping easier by setting up an eWallet. You must set up a new eWallet for ... read full article

PTA Meeting Tonight!

Our next PTA general meeting will be today Monday, March 24th in the Briarwood Library! Everyone is welcome! Enter through the lower music room doors (down the stairs on the southside of the main parking lot). The meeting starts at 5:30 PM!   ... read full article

Drama Club - Annie Jr. Play

The Briarwood Drama Club will be performing Annie Jr. in the Briarwood Commons: Friday April 4th and Saturday April 5th at 7:00 PM.  Doors open at 6:30.  Tickets are now being sold at the door with Venmo, Cash, or Check.  Hope to see you there!  Concessions will be available for cash - water, candy, popcorn, etc. ... read full article

Town Hall at Cougar Mountain Middle School

This year's Washington legislative session began with some promising bills, but the House has stripped their bills to the point that they don’t even come close to closing K-12 funding gaps. The Senate's school operating costs bill offers just a fraction of what’s needed.   The good news is that legislators still have an opportunity to put back the funding they took away. To make that happen, we need to advocate.   Many legislators will be holding town halls over the next few weeks to check in with their constituents. Parents, school board representatives, teachers, students and community members must ... read full article

Pi Day Staff Appreciation

Please join us in appreciating our staff and teachers this month! For the next staff appreciation event on March 20th, we're going with a pie theme in honor of "Pi Day" this month. To make it all happen we need your help. We hope you will consider contributing food (pies!) or assisting with setup or cleanup (1 hour time commitment). Please use the Signup Genius link to volunteer. Thank you for your continued support! Sign up to help HERE! ... read full article

Spirit Wear Spring Sale!

Back by popular demand! The Briarwood spirit wear shop is open this week! Our shop will be open now through Monday, March 17th! This will be Briarwood's last opportunity to shop this school year, so please don't miss out! Here's the link to shop:   https://briarwoodpta2025.itemorder.com   ... read full article

PTA Meeting Today!

Our next PTA general meeting will be Monday, February 24th in the Briarwood Library! Everyone is welcome! Enter through the lower music room doors (down the stairs on the southside of the main parking lot). The meeting starts at 5:30 PM!   ... read full article

Purchase Your Yearbooks and Love Lines!

If you haven't yet, order your 2024-2025 yearbook now! Students look forward to having these keepsakes in hand the last week of school to collect much-sought-after autographs from their classmates and teachers, so don’t let your Briarwood Bear be without one! The price is $30.00 each! Prices will go up to $40.00 April 1st - until supplies last! Additionally, Love Lines can be purchased now! Let your child know how proud you are of their hard work and tenacity this year with a special dedication from you! The price is $5.00 for 200 characters! All Lines need to be purchased and submitted by March 31st! ... read full article

Briarwood Family Night and Silent Auction Ends TONIGHT

Come and join us for an exclusive family night TONIGHT February 3rd from 5-8 PM at Arena Sports in Issaquah! The entire place will be open to Briarwood family and friends! TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. (tickets needed for people playing only - if a parent wants to come and hang out instead of playing, they do not need a ticket). The silent auction is LIVE and ends TONIGHT at 8pm! Lots of Teacher experiences - like movie afternoons, Mario Cart with Ms. N, Librarian for the day, Prinicpal for the Day, etc.  Also, tons of cool items ... read full article

VOTE! ISD Revised School Bond

  In response to community feedback, the School Board voted December 12 to revise its November bond proposal to focus on the district’s most immediate needs. The updated bond measure totals $231.6 million, which is a 63% reduction from the November measure. The bond will focus on safety and security for all schools, and the expansion of Liberty High School and the building of a new high school - both are which are aimed to address overcrowding in our district. The new proposal will appear on the February 11 Special Election Ballot. If you would like more information, you can find that  HERE. ... read full article

First Winter Break

First Winter Break will be December 23rd through January 3rd. There will be no school during this time. We wish everyone a peaceful Winter Break and a Happy New Year!   ... read full article

Thanksgiving Food Drive! Date Change!

D ue to the extensive power outages from Tuesday’s storm and the closure of Issaquah School District facilities this past week, the Maywood PTSA will be rescheduling the collection and distribution for our annual Thanksgiving Drive to Monday, November 25th.  Donation drop off will be 4pm - 5:30pm and meal pick up will be from 5:30pm - 6pm.  If you have made special arrangements to receive your meal, those will still be honored, but will take place on Monday, November 25 as well.     If you'd like to help, please consider: Food Donations : Turkey dinner staples, i.e., turkey, aluminum foil/disposable roasting ... read full article

Issaquah School District Bond

Briarwood PTA met in September, reviewed the upcoming Issaquah School District school bond for 2024, and voted unanimously to support the bond. If you would like more information about the bond, you can access that HERE. If you are eligible to vote and have not done so, we encourage you do that HERE. If you need information about King County Vote Centers, you can access that HERE.   ... read full article

PTA Presents Annie Jr.

                                                Cast list above - Roles coming soon!!!! ... read full article

PTA Meeting

Our next PTA general meeting will be Monday, April 28th in the Briarwood Library! Everyone is welcome! Enter through the lower music room doors (down the stairs on the southside of the main parking lot). The meeting starts at 5:30 PM! ... read full article

Spring Break! No School!

Spring Break is coming up April 14th through 18th! There will be no school during this week! Wishing you and your loved ones a restful break! You can access the most recent ISD calendar HERE! ... read full article

Class Picture Day

Class picture day is coming to Briarwood this month! You can pre-order your student's class picture at www.dorianstudio.com. You can sign up to volunteer HERE! ... read full article

Briarwood at the Ball Park

The Briarwood Bear Chorus will be performing at the Mariner's Game on March 29th! Any Briarwood family can purchase tickets! Tickets must be purchased by March 12th! ... read full article

March Musical Concerts

1st, 4th, and 5th Grade musical concerts are coming up in March! Save the dates to watch your students perform! Please note: 1st Grade's concert time and day have been updated to the correct time! Our apologies for the incorrect date and time! ... read full article

Rescheduled! Music Alive!

Music Alive has been rescheduled for March 6th @ 7 PM at Liberty HS! Bear Chorus parents, please refer to Ms. N's email regarding sound check drop off, and other important details! ... read full article

Focus On Advocacy Week

It is Washington State PTA Advocacy Week, and we need your voice to let legislators know what is important for kids. Each will only take a few minutes each day! Washington State is not meeting its “paramount duty to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders” to fully fund basic education. Ask legislators to prioritize K-12 education funding in the state’s operating budget by closing existing gaps in basic education funding for MSOC (Materials, Supplies and Operating Costs), special education services, and student transportation, so that state funding reflects and keeps pace with actual costs and ... read full article

Rescheduled! Book Swap

Due to the unpredictable weather earlier this month, book swap has been rescheduled! Mark your calendars with the new dates of  Thursday March 6th  when students bring books to school to share. Then, on  Friday March 7th  they will get other books to take home! The Book Swap will be during the school day and we are in need of volunteers.  Please Sign Up HERE.   ... read full article

Second Winter Break

Wishing you and your loved ones a fantastic Second Winter Break! There will be no school February 17th through February 21st! ... read full article

Staff Appreciation Pizza Lunch

Briarwood PTA will be hosting a staff appreciation Pizza Lunch on Thursday, January 30th! If you would like to volunteers or donate items, you can do that HERE! If you would like to donate money toward pizza, you can do that HERE! ... read full article

School Funding Crisis Town Hall

  We need YOU and we need your voice! Schools across our state are in a budget crisis, as our state fails to pay the actual cost of education. Join us to learn more and tell our legislators we want our schools fully funded. When enough parents speak up, we will be able to prevent the cuts / closures that so many of our Eastside districts are facing.  Town Hall: School Funding Crisis Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM at Sammamish High School (100 140th Ave SE, Bellevue WA 98005) For questions please contact: advocacy@issaquahptsa.org      ... read full article

PTA Meeting

Our next PTA Meeting will be January 28th at 5:30 PM in the library! All are welcome! Please enter through the lower double doors by the music room. They are located down the stairs from the main parking lot. ... read full article

Fall Book Fair

Calling all bookworms! Our first Scholastic Book Fair of the year is quickly approaching and we need lots of amazing volunteers to make the week run smoothly and be extra fun for our kiddos. The Book Fair will be held during your child’s library time the week of December 2nd-6th, plus Wednesday and Thursday evenings. There are lots of time options, as well as opportunities for teens!   See schedule and sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849AAAF2EA6F4C43-53094645-fall#/       Wondering how your child can pay for book fair books during their library hour? Create an eWallet so you don't have to worry ... read full article

Issaquah School District Bond 2024!

Our PTA Board met in September, reviewed Issaquah School District's proposed bond for 2024, and voted unanimously yes to support the bond. If you would like to learn more about ISD's proposed bond for 2024, you can do so HERE. If you are eligible to vote, but have not yet registered, you can do so HERE.     ... read full article

Order Your Yearbooks Now!

Order your yearbooks now! Prices go up on October 1st! Purchase yours here.   ... read full article

Last Call For Yearbook Photos!

The yearbook committee is looking for additional photos of assorted school activities this year, with an emphasis on field trips and class activities you may have assisted in or chaperoned, along with grade-level concerts. Please send photos to  yearbook.briarwood@gmail.com with a quick description of which grade(s) you're sharing, by: Monday, April 14.  If you haven't yet, order your 2024-2025 yearbook now! Students look forward to having these keepsakes in hand the last week of school to collect much-sought-after autographs from their classmates and teachers, so don’t let your Briarwood Bear be without one! The price is $40.00 - while supplies last! We ... read full article

Love Lines Extended 1 More Week!

Order your yearbooks now for $40.00 - while supplies last! Order HERE! Love Lines Extended! Purchase your Loves Lines through April 7th! Purchase HERE! ... read full article

Tastes of the World Cultural Night

We’re excited to announce that we are planning an exciting "Tastes of the World" multicultural event at Briarwood on May 8th. We intend this to be a community sharing of culture information, food tasting, and performances.   Tastes of the World will be an exciting opportunity for kids and adults to learn and share about their culture and other cultures. We need help to make this event happen! If you are interested in helping or sharing your culture, please fill out this quick form!   There are many details to iron out between now and May. If you're interested in ... read full article

Book Swap

Mark your calendars for Briarwood's Book Swap rescheduled for March 6th & 7th! Start collecting your gently used books to swap for new ones! Volunteers are needed! You can sign up HERE! ... read full article

Photo Retake Day!

Briarwood is holding photo retake day on October 17th! If you would like to volunteer to help, you can sign up HERE!   ... read full article

Briarwood Fun Run

Register your student today at HERE! Let the fun begin at school on October 2nd! The big day will be October 11th! The fun run will take place at school during lunch recess! To volunteer for race day or help give out prizes, you can sign up HERE! ... read full article

Family Pumpkin Patch Night!

Save the date! Family Pumpkin Patch Night at Fletcher Farm in Issaquah! Friday, October 11th from 5-7:30 PM! Pre-admission can be purchased here for $25 per family! The price will go up at the door! If you would like to volunteer for this event, you can sign up here! ... read full article

PTA Meeting

PTA Meeting: Monday, September 23rd @ 5:30 PM! All are welcome!  Come meet new friends, hear about some of the things we are planning this year and how we can support our community.  Our consent agenda will be coming soon!   ... read full article

Teacher Appreciation: Stock the Pantry!

Help spoil our amazing Briarwood Staff with our Staff Appreciation Event: Stock the Pantry! You can sign up to volunteer and donate items HERE!   ... read full article

Meet the Teacher Details

  9:30-10:30 am – Grades 3-5 Meet the Teacher – Classrooms 10:00-11:00 am – TK, Kindergarten, Grades 1-2 Meet the Teacher – Classrooms 10-12:30 pm – PTA Back to School Ice Cream Social – Outside on the playground 6:00 pm – Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten Curriculum Night – MPR ... read full article

Last Call for Briarwood Bears Spirit Gear!

Briarwood Bears spirit gear on sale now through September 8th! Shop here! ... read full article

Spring Book Fair!

It's almost that time again, BOOK FAIR! The Spring Book Fair will run the week before spring break, April 7th-11th and we need your help! Students will have a chance to come to the fair and shop during their library time throughout the week so you can sign up for your students' library time and more. Teen time slots available for setup, tear down, and evening shifts to get those volunteer hours in as well! THANK YOU! Sign up to volunteer HERE! Make shopping easier by setting up an eWallet. You must set up a new eWallet for each fair. ... read full article

Carnival Planning

We can’t believe it but it’s time to start planning the Carnival again! The more people we have involved the better it can be. Please consider joining in the planning process! The Carnival is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 30th! There will be a meeting to start planning on Thursday, February 6th at 6:00 PM at Doofers! If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to  Merrilee  at:  merrilee .peha@gmail.com. ... read full article

Thanksgiving Food Drive

As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re reminded of the importance of community and kindness. Maywood PTSA is organizing our annual Thanksgiving Dinner Drive for those in need within our community and we need your help to make it a reality! Meals will be collected in the Maywood Middle School parking lot on November 21 from 4:00 - 5:30pm. If you'd like to help, please consider: Food Donations : Turkey dinner staples, i.e., turkey, aluminum foil/disposable roasting pan, gravy, potatoes, stuffing/rice, cranberry sauce, rolls/cornbread, green beans/corn/yams, etc. Canned/boxed/fresh are all welcome. Financial Contributions : Monetary donations are accepted. Maywood PTSA will do the shopping ... read full article

Staff Appreciation Soup and Sides Lunch

Briarwood PTA will be hosting a Staff Appreciation Soup and Sides Lunch for Briarwood staff on November 21st! If you would like to volunteer or bring a food item, please sign up HERE!   ... read full article

Photo Retake Day! Volunteers Needed!

Photo Retake Day will be held on October 17th! Volunteers Needed! Sign up here! Pre-order your photos at www.DorianStudio.com   ... read full article

New! Briarwood Ceramics Program!

The 1st Grade Ceramics Project is coming up April 10th (ceramics building/sculpting) and May 1st (ceramics glazing). If you have 1st grader, and would like to volunteer, you can sign up HERE! Coming up in May, Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and 4th/5th Sci-Tech ceramics projects. If you are interested in signing up you can do so here: Transitional Kindergarten - May 15th and 29th - Sign up HERE. Kindergarten - May 8th and 22nd - Sign up HERE. Sci-Tech 4th/5th - May 15th and 29th - Sign up HERE. Every grade will get an opportunity to make a clay project this ... read full article

Vision and Hearing Screening

Briarwood will be conducting vision and hearing screening on October 22nd! Volunteers are needed to help in the screening process, and to help bring classrooms to and from screening. Screeners will receive training, and our school will have equipment that will make this an easy and straightforward process. If you are interested in volunteering, you can sign up here! ... read full article

Ice Cream Social

Save the date! Back to school ice cream social! Wednesday, August 28th! Please note: School photos will not be taken on August 28th. They will be taken September 10th.   ... read full article

Briarwood Carnival!

The Briarwood Carnival is coming! The next planning meeting is Tuesday, May 13th! Email: Merrilee.Peha@gmail.com for more information! This event is run entirely by volunteers and we will need your help! There will be bounce houses, dunk tanks, food trucks, a cake walk, games and much more! HERE  is the sign up for the cake walk donations.  HERE  is the volunteer sign up! Save time and pre-order your tickets to attend! Buy your ticket HERE! ... read full article

Briarwood Carnival Night!

The Briarwood Carnival is coming! Stay tuned for ways to get involved. This event is run entirely by volunteers and we will need your help! There will be bounce houses, dunk tanks, food trucks, a cake walk, games and much more! Email: Merrilee.Peha@gmail.com to get information on volunteering! The next planning meeting will be on Thursday March 20th @ 6PM! ... read full article

Golden Acorn & Outstanding Educator Nominations

W e are now accepting submissions for the Golden Acorn and Outstanding Educator Awards! Please submit your nominations by April 30th. You can submit Golden Acorn nominations  HERE.  You can submit outstanding educators  HERE. ... read full article

Weather Make-Up Day

Due to the challenging weather in November and February, school will be in session on March 14th for a weather make-up day. For more ISD calendar information, please visit HERE. ... read full article

Staff Appreciation Event

There will be a staff appreciation event January 29th! Please save the date, and stay tuned for more information! ... read full article

November PTA Meeting

There will be a PTA Board meeting is TBD! The meeting is cancelled and will be rescheduled. ... read full article

School Supplies Lists Available

  Check out the 2024/2025 School Supplies Lists HERE ... read full article

Summer Popsicle Playdates

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5th Grade Graduation Signs Coming Soon!

For sale starting March 30th through April 25th! Please be on the look out for an email with more information about purchasing this amazing sign to celebrate your 5th Grade Briarwood Bear's accomplishment! ... read full article

CPA Need For Our 2024 Taxes

Briarwood PTA is looking for a CPA in our Briarwood Community! Because our PTA is a non-profit organization, we have to do taxes every year! Is there are parent out in our community that might be willing to donate a few hours oof their time to help do our 2024 taxes? Please email PTABriarwood@gmail.com of you are interested! ... read full article

Popcorn Friday

Popcorn Friday is one of the most loved programs at Briarwood! Our next popcorn Friday is June 6th! We still need volunteers to make this happen! If you are interested in volunteering, you can sign up here! Please note: Our popcorn shifts are changing! All popcorn will be given out during lunch recess from March onward. Our Popping shift is from 9:15 - 12:15 PM and our Seller shift is from 11:30 AM - 1:20 PM. If the popcorn shifts are full, you can always email: Briarwood.Popcorn.Committee@gmail.com to see if you can come and help as an extra helper. We ... read full article

New! Ceramics Program

Briarwood PTA is starting a ceramics program! Volunteers Needed! Email: Briarwood.Ceramics@gmail.com for more information!   ... read full article

Popcorn Friday

Sign up for Popcorn Friday! Our first Popcorn Friday will be Sept. 20th! You can sign up HERE!   ... read full article

ISF Nourish Every Mind Luncheon

Join us for 2025 Nourish Every Mind Student Showcase, where you can reconnect with friends across our community and enjoy a complimentary lunch while ISD students share how you've made a difference in their education journey. Doors and Student Displays open at 11, Program runs 12-1 PM.  No cost to attend, Registration opens in March 2025. Register HERE!  Sign up to sit at Briarwood PTA's table! ... read full article

Advocate for Public Education

Join our education advocacy efforts to amplify key issues, influence decision-makers, and raise awareness. With more voices, we gain visibility and credibility, making a stronger impact on funding and policy decisions. Stay informed and take action by signing up for  https://www.wastatepta.org/focus-areas/advocacy/action-alerts/  to support our mission to improve education in our state. These are generated by Washington State PTA, of which all our local PTSAs are members.  ... read full article

Update: School Funding Crisis

  In case you missed the Eastside School Funding Crisis Town Hall, last night, we were thrilled to have hundreds of people turnout! Here's a story from King5.  https://www.king5.com/article/news/education/legislative-session-school-funding-crisis-town-hall-brings-together-eastside-districts/281-100e0e86-88a9-4948-ad5b-38dbebc82cfa You can still make your voice heard by sending a letter to legislators here:  https://actionnetwork.org/letters/please-prioritize-funding-for-basic-education     Here's more news coverage from KOMO about the Eastside School Funding Crisis Town Hall last night. Thank you to all of the ISD parents and teachers who came out! https://komonews.com/news/local/education-leaders-state-representatives-sammamish-high-school-town-hall-meeting-school-funding-crisis-mercer-island-bellevue-school-district-transportation    If you'd like to contact your legislators, here's a letter you can sign:  https://actionnetwork.org/letters/please-prioritize-funding-for-basic-education     ... read full article

Smencils Sales!

Briarwood PTA's next Smencils Sale is coming on Friday, May 16th! Kids LOVE Smencils! Students can purchase Smecils for $1.00 a piece at lunch recess! If you are interested in helping to sell Smecils for any of the upcoming dates, you can sign up HERE! ... read full article

October PTA Meeting

Our next PTA meeting will be October 28th at 5:30 PM in the Briarwood Library! If you would like to join us, please enter through the doors near the lower parking lot. It is located down the stairs from the larger parking lot.   ... read full article

New Family Tour and Open Playground

New Family Tour and Open Playground August 20th at 3 PM!   ... read full article

Join The Briarwood Elementary PTA Today!

  Thank you to EVERYONE who has joined the PTA so far!  We are on our way to our goal but still need YOU!  It only costs $25 per family. Go to  https://briarwoodelementarypta.org/  to join today.   ... read full article

Reflections Art Walk

Come and check out all of the Reflections Art Submissions for our district at Issaquah High School on January 23rd from 6 - 8 PM! ... read full article

Art Docent Program

Volunteer to be an Art Docent in your child's classroom! Express your interest to your child's teacher and email: ArtatBW@gmail.com ... read full article

Briarwood Volunteers

Attention Parents! We have several exciting volunteer positions opening up for next school year! Many of them can be run by more than one person, so you if you know another parent you would like to partner with let us know! If you would like to know more about any of the positions listed. Please email: PTABriarwood@gmail.com. We need you to keep our fun and enriching programs running! Volunteering is a great way to connect with other parents, and kids love seeing their parents volunteer! Programs Chair Popcorn Chair Advocacy Chair Staff Appreciation Chair  5 th  Grade Promotion Chair Field ... read full article