October 15, 2025

Read-A-Thon is almost here! Our Ninth Annual Read-A-Thon event will take place the week of October 20th - October 24th. A blue information sheet, donation envelope and Read-a-thon.com info will come home on Friday, October 17th in your student’s backpack.

We are asking for donations from grandparents, aunts & uncles, and friends & neighbors to support our Briarwood Bulldogs’ daily dedicated reading time. This year we are using Read-a-Thon.com to help students track their reading minutes and spread the word to friends and family near and far. You will receive more information in the coming weeks about this. All funds raised will support the Briarwood PTA!

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Bulldog TED Talk on 10/22 from 7-8pm in the Briarwood Cafeteria. We will be discussing The Anxious Generation and raffling off two copies of the book!

We’ll also break out into grade-level groups (as possible) for a parent-led, conversation-style discussion. Each group will share perspectives on technology topics like the Wait Until 8th pledge, signing on together as a grade, and making a plan that works for your families. Groups will also talk through ideas around no-phones and social media use in a way that fits your grade community.

We hope to see you there!

The Briarwood Bulldog Bash is our biennial auction — a night you won’t want to miss! Since 1981, this celebration has been the largest fundraiser of Briarwood Elementary’s PTA, raising vital funds to support our students and school community.

This year, we have a brand-new venue—The Uptown Theater— and live music from Twice on Sunday. Get ready for an unforgettable night where everyone has a seat and the dance floor is wide open. Tickets are limited and go on sale Friday, November 7th at 9am at briarwoodbash.com.

October 15th

Reflections Art Contest Submissions Due • Entry forms available here

October 16th

Spooky Art Night at Shawnee Mission South • 4:30 - 7:30pm • Read more and register here

October 17th - NO SCHOOL, Parent Conferences

Little Lancer Fall Cheer Clinic • 9am - 12pm • Shawnee Mission East • Register Here

October 20th - 24th

Read-A-Thon Week

October 20th - 25th

Briarwood Giveback Partner Event • SugaringLA: book an appointment between 10/20 and 10/25 • Book online or call (913)-404-4497 and mention "Briarwood Bulldogs"

October 22nd

Bulldog Ted Talk: The Anxious Generation • 7:00pm • Briarwood Cafeteria

October 23rd

2nd Grade Musical “BUGZ” • 1:30 PM • Briarwood Gymnasium

October 30th

5th Grade Band Showcase • 6pm • Shawnee Mission East Gymnasium

October 31st

Halloween Class Parties and Parade Beginning at 2:15 • Arrive at 2:00pm on the playground, enter through the back gates • Classroom parties are limited to room parents and volunteers

November 3rd - NO SCHOOL, Professional Learning

November 5th

Giveback Partner, Skate City Skate Party, 4:00-6:00 PM

November 7th

Briarwood Bulldog Bash Tickets on Sale • 9am

November 11th

Veteran’s Day Ceremony • 9am • Briarwood Gym • Sign up here to invite a veteran or sign up here to volunteer • Due to space limitations, only veterans and their guests may attend

November 12th

Giveback Partner, Tiki Taco Downtown Overland Park,11am-9pm • Mention or use promo code BRIARWOOD

November 14th

Girl's VIP Dance, 7:00-9:00PM • Volunteers needed - sign up here

November 18th

Student Picture Retake Day

November 24th - 28th - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break

SMSD Calendar

School Supply List

Lunch Menu

Signup for lunch with your student

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Co-Presidents Rachel Wymore and Craig Dawson: president@briarwoodpta.org

General Contact and Questions: info@briarwoodpta.org

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