Category Archives: News and Events
Halloween Donation Drive – Now thru Oct. 27
The PTA is collecting halloween costumes, decorations, and candy for the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF). They use these items to hold Halloween celebrations and to ensure each child has a costume! Location: The collection bin is in front of the school and the drive will run through the end of the day Monday 10/27. We will also still have our candy donation drive AFTER
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MCPS Boundary Study Options Round II Updates
This week, MCPS announced four updated options for the boundary study related to reopening Woodward High School. What is the Woodward Boundary Study?MCPS is reopening Charles W. Woodward High School, reopening Crown High School, and expanding Damascus High School for the 2027–2028 school year. The boundary study process will determine which students will attend these schools and aims to help
Read moreSave the Date: Drama Club (Grades 3-5) – Nov Signups / Feb Shows
Parents of 3rd-5th graders, mark your calendars for BES Drama Club which is coming up sooner than usual this year! We aren’t ready to announce the show yet, but wanted to give you a heads up about the timing for signups and rehearsals so you can plan ahead.
Read moreSave the Date: BES Book Fair, Nov 4-6
The BES Book Fair will be held in just under a month! Save the following dates and get ready to visit (and volunteer for) the fair in the BES Media Center: Tuesday, November 4 from 3:30PM-5:30PM Wednesday, November 5 from 9AM-5:30PM Thursday, November 6 from 9AM-8:30PM (open during Literacy Night) Please be on the lookout for volunteer opportunities and additional information about the various ways your child
Read moreFIRST PTA Meeting of the Year: Tue, Oct 7, 7pm
Our first PTA general membership meeting of 2025-26 will be held Tuesday October 7th, at 7 p.m. in the Bannockburn Cafeteria/All-Purpose Room. Bar-T will provide childcare for kids ages 5+ during the meeting for $5. Come and hear Ms. Serino give updates about the school year ahead!
Read moreInternational Fair THIS Saturday, Oct 4, 4-6pm
We are excited to see everyone THIS Saturday, October 4, from 4–6 pm on the BES blacktop to celebrate the diversity and heritage of our school community at this beloved tradition! Families can sign up to host tables that showcase their culture with a trifold board, food, music, clothing, or other traditions. It’s a wonderful way to make new friends and
Read moreVolunteer for the PTA
ant to join a fun group of parent volunteers? Volunteer for the PTA and help plan and/or man our annual events like: Wondering what type of time commitment volunteering entails? Email us at bannockburnelementarypta@gmail.com with your questions!
Read moreInternational Fair—Sign up to Host a Table!
Join us on Saturday, October 4, from 4–6 pm on the BES blacktop to celebrate the diversity and heritage of our school community at this beloved tradition! Families can sign up to host tables that showcase their culture with a trifold board, food, music, clothing, or other traditions. It’s a wonderful way to make new friends and help build our international
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