August 20, 2025
August 20, 2025
Hello, Bulldogs!
You'll receive an email from us twice per month: one newsletter and one short reminder email (like this one!) for upcoming events and programs. In between, you can find information on our website, on our Instagram and Facebook pages, and in our grade-level private Facebook groups. If you have any questions, send us an email at info@briarwoodpta.org. It's a great day to be a bulldog!
Updates & Reminders
🔷 The Briarwood Spirit Store closes tomorrow!
Show your Bulldog spirit by ordering kid and adult clothing, socks, and stickers! Click here to order.
🔷 Connect with the PTA • Family Directory • 25-26 Yearbooks
Joining the PTA means a one-time donation for programs for our students, gaining access to the school directory, and allowing us to communicate directly with you about upcoming events and initiatives. If volunteering is your thing, we’d love to have you! Click Here to complete or update your school directory information, join the PTA, and purchase your 25-26 yearbook.
🔷 Join the Bulldog Bash team and support our auction fundraiser!
The Briarwood Bulldog Bash is a biennial event dating back to 1981 that raises funds for Briarwood’s PTA, supporting a variety of events, programming, academic tools, technology, and more. Click here to view our website, and sign up to volunteer, donate, or sponsor here.
🔷 Support the Briarwood Foundation
The Briarwood Elementary School Foundation (BF) is a non-profit organization that funds grants requested by the Briarwood principal, teachers, and staff. Click here to read more and donate.
🔷 Snapology: a new S.T.E.A.M. after school program
Calling all young designers, dreamers, and builders! Love creating buildings, exploring famous places, and bringing ideas to life with LEGO® bricks? Then this class is for YOU! Fall 10-week session on Mondays from 3:10pm - 4:00pm starting September 15th. Click here for info and to register!
Upcoming Events
August 23rd
Lancer Dancer Annual Pancake Breakfast • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Shawnee Mission East • Link
August 28th
- PTA 25-26 Budget Approval Meeting • 7:30 PM • Zoom Link • Dial in: +1 312 626 6799 • proposed budget available here for PTA members.
- Briarwood Giveback Partner Night • 5:00 to 8:00 PM • Culver's of Kansas City (7953 State Line Rd.)
September 1st - NO SCHOOL
September 3rd
- Room Parent Meeting • 6:00 PM • Briarwood Cafeteria
- Briarwood PTA All Chair Meeting • 6:30 PM • Briarwood Cafeteria
- Briarwood PTA Auction Team Meeting • 7:00 PM • Briarwood Cafeteria
September 4th
Shawnee Mission Area Council PTA (SMAC) Clothing Exchange Volunteer Day • 4:30 - 6:30pm • Email president@briarwoodpta.org to volunteer!
September 5th
Lancer Day
September 11th
Briarwood Giveback Partner Night • 4:00-8:00 PM • SPIN Pizza Corinth Square • Promo code GIVEBACK
September 12th - NO SCHOOL
September 19th
Grandparent Lunch on the Playground for students with last names A-L • information and signup here
Bulldog Jog Glow Run & Briarwood Family Movie Night • Despicable Me 4 • 7pm
September 21st
- Briarwood Garden Club Landscaping Work Day • 1:00-4:00 PM • Meet at front of school
- Kindergarten Popsicles at the Park • 2:00-4:00pm • Franklin Park (weather permitting)
September 24th
Briarwood Back To School Skate Party • 6:00 to 8:00 PM • Skate City Overland Park
September 26th
Grandparent Lunch on the Playground for students with last names M-Z • information and signup here
October 1st
Briarwood Giveback Partner Night • 4:00-8:00 PM • Chipotle (6879 W 91st St) • Promo code PCA7GPT
October 3rd
Bulldog Bash Pre-Party • Fowling Warehouse Kansas City • 7pm • Donate or bring a silent auction item (physical goods, gift cards, tickets, sports memorabilia, etc) to attend!
October 8th
Fall Student Picture Day
October 10th - NO SCHOOL
Shawnee Mission East Homecoming Football Game
October 17th - NO SCHOOL, Parent Conferences
Helpful Resources
More Ways to Stay Connected at Briarwood
Website: https://www.briarwoodpta.org/
Instagram: @BriarwoodBulldogs
Facebook: facebook.com/BriarwoodBulldogs
Bulldog Bash Instagram: @briarwoodbulldogbash
Grade-level Facebook Groups (Private Groups For Parents/Guardians):
Briarwood Elementary Class of 2032 (6th grade)
Briarwood Elementary Class of 2033 (5th grade)
Briarwood Elementary Class of 2034 (4th grade)
Briarwood Elementary Class of 2035 (3rd Grade)
Briarwood Elementary Class of 2036 (2nd Grade)
Briarwood Elementary Class of 2037 (1st Grade)
Briarwood Elementary Class of 2038 (Kindergarten)
Sync the Briarwood Elementary Calendar
Sync the Briarwood PTA Calendar
Helpful Links
Instructions for Newsletter Translation
En el lado derecho de la pagina, aparecerá una barra con la función de traducción. Haga clic en la barra de traducción y luego haga clic en el botón Seleccionar idioma. Elija español en el menú desplegable de idiomas y haga clic en cerrar. El boletÃn ahora se traducirá.
On the right side in the newsletter when viewing on a computer device or at the top of the newsletter on a mobile device, a bar will appear with the Translation feature. Click on the Translation bar then click on the Select Language button. Choose your language of choice from the drop-down menu of languages and click close. The newsletter will now be translated.
Contact the PTA
Co-Presidents Rachel Wymore and Craig Dawson: president@briarwoodpta.org
General Contact and Questions: info@briarwoodpta.org