Bannockburn Elementary PTA

We have two important, time-sensitive advocacy alerts that came in last minute! Please review carefully below. MCPS Budget Alert: MoCo Council to Vote on Budget Cuts TOMORROW (Thu May 14th) The Montgomery County Council will vote TOMORROW THURSDAY MAY 14th on budget decisions that could significantly impact MCPS. MCPS has indicated that difficult cuts may still be necessary, even if additional revenue is

Last week, the PTA celebrated our teachers and staff with a trip around the world! Each day featured a different caterer, including the Omelette Guys, Tacombi (for Cinco de Mayo!), TATTE Bakery, Passion Fin, and Praline Bakery.  We also surprised staff with a custom BES quarter-zip sweatshirt as a token of appreciation for all they do.  Thank you to everyone who helped

For over four years, Margaret has coordinated one of BES’s biggest and most beloved traditions, bringing together hundreds of families for rides, games, food, music, and the popular dunk tank. While Mayfair is pure fun for the community, it is an enormous undertaking behind the scenes, and we are so grateful for the time, energy, and heart she pours into making it

Save the date for our last PTA meeting of the year on Tuesday June 2 at 7pm at BES, where we’ll review and approve next year’s PTA budget, vote on next year’s Board slate, and hear from the BES front office on the year in review and any staff changes. Please note that we do offer child care through Bar-T for

PRIORITY OPEN POSITIONS  Assistant Treasurer (1)Shadow our current treasurer, Seth Kaplan, next year before his term ends June 2027. Great for someone detail-oriented who wants to learn gradually.  Financial Review Committee (Need 3 Members)*  *This committee is CRUCIAL to keeping our non-profit status in good standing!!!*Conduct the PTA’s annual financial review/audit to help ensure compliance with nonprofit and PTA requirements.

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 needed Click on the

Wondering how you’ll celebrate your student’s favorite BES teachers & staff for Staff Appreciation Week?Don’t worry, the PTA has you covered! Each day next week (May 4-8), the PTA will be showing the BES teachers and staff just how much we appreciate them with many exciting surprises in store. If you’d like to follow along, check out the PTA’s Instagram (@bannockburnpta) each day to

Got a soccer fan at home? Interested in a fun end-of-year outing? DC United is hosting a PTA Night for area schools on Saturday, May 16 at 7:30pm vs. St. Louis! Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased individually, but if purchased in groups of 10+, you can unlock additional discounts and perks!  Interested in organizing a group for your class, grade,

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