Bannockburn Elementary PTA

The BES PTA is launching its Diversity Book Drive! Our goal is to continue building an environment of belonging by filling Bannockburn’s media center with a diverse world of books for our kids to read, learn, and engage in.  Our media specialists have aggregated a list of books they’d like to include in their center. Please use this LINK to

Dance the night away with old and new friends at Bannockburn Prom night! Come for the DJ, drinks, and snacks, and stay for the company. Best costume wins a prize!!!  Location: Brookmont Church Basement (4000 Virginia Pl., Bethesda, MD 20816) Date/Time: 7:30-11:30pm, Saturday, May 18, 2024 To purchase tickets click the link below. https://bannockburnpta.membershiptoolkit.com/store/product/AUCTION1

Thank you to the 49 families who have already donated to the staff appreciation gift card raffle fund.  We are about halfway to our goal!  If you would still like to participate, please either: 1. Venmo money to @Bannockburn-PTA  2. Send via Zelle to bannockburnelementarypta@gmail.com We will make sure our teachers and behind-the-scenes staff receive amazing gift cards that show

On Wednesday, May 1st at 5:30pm in the BES all-purpose room, there will be a community meeting with Jewel Sanders (Director of Office of School Support and Well-Being) to discuss the process of selecting a new principal. Parents are encouraged to attend to provide input and share feedback on the characteristics they would like to see in the new principal.

This year Mayfair is on Friday May 10th from 5-8 pm.  We will have brand new games, inflatables, and even a dunk tank.  Click here to purchase wristbands, pre-order Potomac pizza, and sign up to volunteer (both parents and SSL students).  Please email Margaret Cantrell (margaretcantrell@gmail.com) with any questions. 

Thank you so much to all the volunteers who came out and helped make our Earth Day event such a wonderful experience for the students.  Special thanks go to Katy Levine, Lex Atabaki, and Julee Mertz for co-chairing the event and planning all of the fun and educational activities for the students!

Volunteers are still needed for the BES Earth Day celebration THIS TUESDAY, April 23rd. We particularly need volunteers for the K/1 slot from 9:20-10:40am.   Join us for a fun, hour’s session outside with the kids.  All materials will already be on site, with clear instructions for your preferred activity.  You are welcome to volunteer to help with more than one

Mayfair This year Mayfair is on Friday May 10th from 5-8 pm.  We will have brand new games, inflatables, and even a dunk tank.  Click here to purchase wristbands, pre-order Potomac pizza, and sign up to volunteer (both parents and SSL students).  Please email Margaret Cantrell (margaretcantrell@gmail.com) with any questions. 

It’s that time of year again – time to show our appreciation for our amazing BES staff!  Our staff have worked SO hard this year and we will be celebrating them from May 6 -10. One of the highlights of Staff Appreciation Week is always the gift card raffle. If you would like to participate, please Venmo money to @BannockburnES-PTA and

Congrats to Felix McSweeney on winning the March Madness tournament!