Good Afternoon Banneker parents and guardians, Wednesday Backpack has arrived!
As you know we are making a great effort to be GREEN! So, our newsletter is electronic.
*It is imperative that you keep your child home if they are not feeling well or have any symptoms. The healthier we are, the longer we stay together.
Attending school daily is critical!
Please remember that homeroom starts at 8:00 AM. If a student is not in the homeroom by 8:15 they are considered tardy. Encouraging regular school attendance is one of the most powerful ways we can prepare our children for success – both in school and in life. When school attendance is made a priority, children get better grades, develop healthy life habits, avoid dangerous behavior and have a better chance of graduating from high school.
When students are absent for an average of just two days of school per month – even when the absences are excused – it can have a negative impact. School attendance habits are often formed as early as preschool. Students, who are absent for an average of just two days of school per month, even when the absences are excused, can experience negative academic outcomes. They often have difficulty keeping up with their peers academically. When students attend school every day, their grades and reading skills increase, even among those students who are struggling in school.
Lunch Menu:https://www.myschoolmenus.com/instance/1157/district/1191/school/9330/menu/35562
Uniform Policy:
As the weather continues to change students must and should dress appropriately:
Khaki bottom: including shorts or skirts No leggings. Maroon tops: plain maroon tops (no tank tops)
No open toe shoes, flip flops, sandals, and Crocs. No jeans are allowed unless it is a jeans day.
If students are not dressed in uniform parents will be required to bring them a change of clothes.
Want to purchase uniforms, go to https://www.donnellysclothing.com/BENCHCAMBMA
Lost and Found
Please label your child’s clothes so they will be returned to you. All clothes in the lost and found not labeled will be donated at the end of the month. Please stop by lost and found if you are missing clothes.
Uniform Recycle
Are you getting some early cleaning done? We are collecting gently used uniforms for our uniform recycle program. If your child has outgrown their uniforms, please consider donating them to the Banneker. You can drop them off to the nurse or the front desk. Thank you
A Reminder from the Nurse:
Dear Parents/Guardians: This year, and every year, our goal is to work together to maintain a healthy environment for the overall wellbeing of our community. Due to the high number of students with food allergies, especially to peanuts, the Banneker is a peanut free school. To ensure the safety of our students, please refrain from sending peanut products to school with your children. Thank you for your cooperation. any questions email Nurse@banneker.org
Masks: Are optional! If you decide to have your child wear a mask, provide them with a clean mask that fully covers their nose and mouth. (Students must cover their nose in order for masks to be more effective).
Transportation
Banneker is pleased to be able to continue to offer transportation services to our families.
In an effort to ensure that all our students get home safely and are always accounted for please remember:
Bus
- If you need to make any changes regarding pick up or stop status you must call the school before 2pm.
- We are no longer able to switch buses but families can switch stops or change to parent pick up.
- Parents are not permitted to take students off the bus accept at their designated stop unless prior arrangements have been made
Parent pick up
- Parents in cars are prioritized
- Please remain in your car and drive off as soon as possible safely
We can no longer accommodate bus changes! If you need to make any dismissal changes for your Child/ren please call Ms. St. Germain between the hours of 8am-2pm. Anything after will not be accepted.
Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 2:40 pm. Just a reminder, please arrive at the bus stop 10-15 minutes prior to both pickup and drop off times. For parent pick-up simply drive up to the side of the building to pick up your child. No need to park your car.
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**Phone message system
One method the Banneker uses to communicate with our families is through the phone and email message system. It is important that we have updated address and contact numbers. Please email Mstgermain@banneker.org with any updates.
Upcoming events
BBCPS food market- Tuesday, September 26th @ 3pm-5pm
Picture Day– October 16th, Students must be dressed in appropriate attire for picture day. Students are not allowed to wear jeans.
Ongoing Events
Coats for KIDS– The Banneker will be collecting gently used coats in all sizes. Starting October 2nd-January 8th
Scholastic Book Club- All Grades – https://clubs.scholastic.com Book prices range from $1.00 to $15.00. All orders can be shipped directly to your home!
Children Book Drive- We are always collecting gently used children’s books. Feel free to donate and drop off at the front desk.
Upcoming dates to remember
Friday, September 1 Half-day @ 11:30am
Monday, September 4 No School
Wednesday, September 20 Half-day @ 11:30am
Monday, October 9 No School
Monday, October 16 Picture Day
Parents Please feel free to share our events with your friends and coworkers, we love it when we all can come together as a community to help one another.
