Bannockburn Elementary PTA

Bobcats After Dark — Tickets On Sale Now! Hi Bannockburn families, We’re just two weeks away from Bobcats After Dark, our Annual Auction—and it’s going to be a great night out! Saturday, March 14, 20267:00–10:00 PMRace Bar at Clyde’s Chevy Chase Join us for an adults-only evening featuring DJ, drinks, bidding wars, and plenty of fun—all in support of our school

We’re handing the mic (and clipboard) to someone new this year. The Fun Run is a beloved, well-established event with vendors and timelines already built; you’d shape the vibe and lead a small team to make it shine. Interested? Email bannockburnelementarypta@gmail.com to learn more. 

What is a “Fun Run”?  A “Fun Run” involves bringing the whole family to walk or run a 1-mile loop around the Bannockburn Elementary School neighborhood, followed by music, bagels and refreshments, and blacktop hangs. When is it? Sponsor & Get Name on T-Shirt by March 16 Family SponsorshipHave your family name printed on the shirt—kids love spotting it. Corporate Sponsorship Silver

The PTA’s In-School Activities VPs, Min Shih and Elizabeth Shah, have organized another exciting assembly for our students next Wednesday, this time with former Harlem Globetrotter Spinny Johnson! Watch in awe and even join Spinny on stage to perform many unique basketball tricks as he aspires us to be our best selves through education, respect, determination and perseverance.   For

Thanks for showing up in the cold, rainy weather with the energy we needed.  Board Meeting Update Last night, the Board elected this year’s PTA Board Nominating Committee to recruit next year’s (2026-2027) leaders–Rosalyn Kumar, Jennifer Robbins, and Lauren Hill. These lovely ladies will officially begin their work recruiting and thoughtfully matching candidates to our open PTA Board positions in a

Join us for our PTA General Membership Meeting Next Week! Date: TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd Time: 7PM  Location: BES Media Center Come hear about some important upcoming dates, learn what your membership supports, and meet some dedicated parent volunteers! Bar-T will offer childcare for school-aged children in the APR/Cafeteria for a small fee.

What’s the 411 on 4/11??? Join us for one of our favorite community traditions—the BES PTA Fun Run! On Saturday, April 11th, bring the whole family to BES for a fun 1-mile loop around the school neighborhood, followed by music, refreshments, and time together on the blacktop. Participants arrive by 8:30AM, starting whistle is at 9AM.T-Shirt Design Contest (Due THIS FRIDAY Feb 27)Students may submit

Bobcats, we need your help! We are looking for an Event Lead or small committee to help coordinate this year’s Fun Run. You’ll have board support and many of the preparatory items are already taken care of, so you won’t be starting from scratch! Interested? Email bannockburnelementarypta@gmail.com.

Have you ever been on the back playground during one of our wonderful PTA events (Mayfair, Back-to-School Picnic, etc.) and wished there was more shade?   Great news! Tree Montgomery is scheduled to plant 18 new native shade trees at Bannockburn Elementary in early spring.  These native trees will enhance the natural beauty of the grounds while also contributing to Bannockburn’s Living