Bannockburn Elementary PTA

Join us for MAYFAIR, our beloved school carnival, on Friday, May 8 (5–8 PM)—rides, bouncy houses, games, food trucks, and a dunk tank feat. BES teachers, staff, and parents!  Student bracelets (including FREE preschool-aged kids) are required for rides/moon bounces – buy for $20 by May 7 + $30 day of PIZZA ORDERS DUE MAY 4th! Adult & SSL volunteers neededClick on the flyer below or HERE to

MCPS Calendar Proposal: Parent Input Needed! Take Action: Complete the MCPS Survey On April 30 (in just 8 days), the Board of Education will vote on a proposal that would: Why it matters: When completing the survey, some things families may want to consider: Have an opinion on the calendar? Make your voice heard.MCPS is collecting parent input through a survey: Some

Today, BES celebrated Earth Day with grade-tailored presentations from Andrew Wilson at the Glen Echo Aquarium–deepening the students’ understanding of and connection to our beloved Chesapeake Bay. And boy oh boy, it had everything: We saw (and touched)  And just for looking (they’ve got large claws, after all!) And the real PSA: balloons look like jellyfish, so sea turtles eat

Join us for MAYFAIR, our beloved school carnival, on Friday, May 8 (5–8 PM)—rides, games, food trucks, and a dunk tank!  Student bracelets (including FREE preschool-aged kids) are required for rides/moon bounces – buy for $20 by May 7 + $30 day of  Pre-order pizza by May 4   Adult & SSL volunteers needed Click the flyer above for all details and links!

Did you know…kids with involved families have better grades, stronger attendance, and a more positive school experience?  That magic doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because of parents like you. And without volunteers in these roles… some of the events you love may not happen next year.  PTA Board Nominations (2026–2027) are OPEN now through Friday, May 22! OPEN BOARD

On Wednesday, April 22nd, BES will celebrate Earth Day 2026 with grade-tailored presentations from Glen Echo Aquarium! We’re excited to deepen the students’ understanding of and connection to our beloved Chesapeake Bay.

 Got 60 seconds for Fun Run? Tell us what you thought about this year’s Fun Run!  2026 FUN RUN FEEDBACK SURVEY

A HUGE thank you to Stratton Kirton and Rosalyn Kumar for stepping in to coordinate a fantastic Fun Run last Saturday! With beautiful weather, families and staff enjoyed a run/walk through the neighborhood followed by raffle prizes, bagels, and refreshments on the blacktop. Thank you to our own DJ Dadzhaus (Sam Ridder-Beardsley) for the great music, parents and students who put their best foot

BES PTA Board Nominations Officially OPEN! Did you know… kids with involved families tend to have better grades, attendance, and overall school experience? So yes—joining the PTA is one of those rare “small effort, big impact” situations. Nominations for the 2026–2027 PTA Board are open NOW through Friday, May 22(No experience required—just a love of spirit wear, school events, and making things happen )

Didn’t pre-register? No problem!Pre-registration is now closed, but you can still join us—just arrive by 8:30 AM on Saturday to register onsite (MTK + Venmo available). Important:If your child is registered, at least one parent/guardian must also be registered, unless another designated, registered adult is responsible for them during the event. This ensures waiver completion and that every child is connected to an