Bannockburn Elementary PTA

Summary: Maryland adopted a new math policy in 2025 to improve student learning and address wide achievement gaps. These changes affect what students learn, how they are supported, and how families receive information about progress. What’s Changing in K–8 Courses (beginning SY 2026-27) Linked are the presentation as well as a summary of the meeting/Q&A. Also, a reminder that MCPS will be hosting a

Hi Bannockburn families, Mark your calendars for Bobcats After Dark, our annual auction. Saturday, March 14, 2026, 7:00 to 10:00 PM Race Bar at Clyde’s Chevy Chase Join us for a lively night of music, drinks, food, and bidding, all in support of our school community. More details to follow soon. To volunteer, donate an auction item, or sponsor, please

Join MCCPTA’s Curriculum Committee and Gifted Education Committee for Math Night Thu 1/29 at 7 p.m.! Event DetailsDate: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 7:00 p.m.Location: Virtual (see registration link) Cost: The event is free, but registration is required. Please register here. Maryland has adopted new K–12 math standards, which will affect classes from elementary school through high school.  At this virtual Math Night, families will: To encourage

On February 13 & 14th at 7PM, the BES Drama Club will perform Honk, Jr., under the lights of the Whitman High School stage. Come watch your fellow Bobcats take the stage! Tickets are on sale and going fast! What: “Honk, Jr.” performed by the Drama Club When: Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th at 7PM Where: Walt Whitman High School Auditorium Tickets: Purchase tickets HERE, or by visiting

Today we had the pleasure of working with the fabulous BES students for the PTA’s annual MLK Day of Service Project. Students supplemented their learning about MLK Jr. through a hands-on community service activity during school to support our neighbors, where they heard from Wes, a speaker with lived experience of homelessness and worked as teams to build 1,000(!!) cold weather

Wednesday, January 21st is the 3rd Annual BES PTA Day of Service! Students will supplement their learning about MLK Jr. through a hands-on community service activity, during school, to support our neighbors. Students will hear from a speaker with lived experience of homelessness and build cold weather kits for Miriam’s Kitchen. Parents: We are still collecting NEW WINTER HATS & SOCKS for adults, which

Save the Date for the Drama Club’s Production of “Honk, Jr.!” at the Walt Whitman High School Auditorium on Feb 13th & 14th.  Information on ticket sales to come!

Reminder: Winter Enrichment Clubs start next week, Monday, January 12!  For the full schedule of clubs, go to: https://bc-mco-bannockburn.jumbula.com/winter-2026. 

Award-winning actress and Smithsonian Scholar Mary Ann Jung plays Margaret Brent and the Indians! Last month, students traveled back in time to the year 1638 when Maryland was just barely a colony! Life was very tough in those times with only elite men in charge. They learned that Margaret Brent was a unicorn of sorts as she was the first

We want to hear from you! This week we are introducing “Feedback Corner”–a quick, 1-minute survey about the PTA-sponsored History Alive! assembly in December. Your input helps the PTA understand what resonated with students and helps guide future events. Share your feedback HERE!