Bannockburn Elementary PTA

PTA General Membership Meeting Tuesday, December 2nd @ 7-8pm in the BES APR/Cafeteria

As you heard on Principal Serino’s Sunday update, the PTA hosted an amazing assembly last week where Grammy-Nominated beatboxer Christlyze Bacon and six-string electric cellist Wytold introduced our Bobcats to a fusion of classical music and hip hop. This culminated in a performance of “Golden” from K-Pop Demon Hunters (a BES favorite) and the spark of recognition and excitement among the young fans was incredible! Watch

CAN We Make it to 1,000? We have almost reached 75% of our goal of collecting 1,000 food items for Manna Food Center, a food bank serving families in Montgomery County.   We are SO appreciative for the efforts and generosity displayed by our BES families, and even members of our broader Bannockburn community, who have also showed up to help us

MCPS is conducting a second survey to help guide decisions for the 2026-27 school calendar.  Survey responses are due by November 30.  The survey asks about three different calendar options (Drafts A, B, and C), all of which have the same spring break (March 26 to April 2).  Tell MCPS what you think!  Https://forms.gle/Jg3P9eQEMaByftu47

Thank you so much to all those who participated in the Book Fair – volunteering your time, attending Literacy Night, and buying items.  The PTA wants to send a VERY special thank you to Vidya Putcha and Meaghan Tischler who took on the role as Book Fair Co-Chairs for the first time without a hitch, making it look easy and definitely fun.

Enrollment: Drama Club is open to kids in grades 3-5. For safety and enjoyment purposes, we have to cap enrollment at around 60 kids. Junior Designers program is open to 5th graders who want to to learn about the technical aspects of theater (vs. appearing on stage). We’ll need at least 5 Jr. Designers to make the program work, and will

IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPCOMING DATES Enrollment: Drama Club is open to kids in grades 3-5. For safety and enjoyment purposes, we have to cap enrollment at around 60 kids. Junior Designers program is open to 5th graders who want to to learn about the technical aspects of theater (vs. appearing on stage). We’ll need at least 5 Jr. Designers to make

Please participate in the PTA’s food drive to benefit Manna Food Center, a local food bank serving families in Montgomery County. Our goal is to collect 1,000 items! Let’s work as a generous school community to reach that goal, especially given the uncertainty about SNAP and many families in need of food this year!  Here are some ways to get

The Book Fair is now open!!! Your child visited to preview the books that are available and make a wish list. The Fair is officially open for sales at 3:30pm (Tuesday, November 4). The hours are listed below – we hope to see many of you! ***Please note that we will close for lunch on Wednesday and Thursday.  Tuesday, November

Get ready for next week to visit (and volunteer for) the PTA’s Book Fair in the BES Media Center!!!! Book Fair Dates Tuesday, November 4, 3:30PM-5:30PM Wednesday, November 5, 9AM-5:30PM Thursday, November 6, 9AM-8:30PM (open during Literacy Night)  ***Note that you will need to set up a new eWallet each year but you can transfer any remaining funds from previous years by clicking