10/01/25 Wednesday Backpack!

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. 

 

Great News: Banneker Continues to Thrive on MCAS! 🎉

We are thrilled to share that Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is among only 13 districts across Massachusetts that met or exceeded their pre‑pandemic MCAS performance in both English Language Arts and Math this year.

This is a powerful reflection of our students’ hard work, the dedication of our incredible teachers, and the ongoing support from families like yours. Banneker continues to rise to the challenge—and we couldn’t be prouder!

 Read more about the statewide results and Banneker’s success here:
👉 https://www.wcvb.com/article/massachusetts-mcas-results-2025/68115725

Thank you for being a vital part of our continued growth and excellence!

 

Reminder-  Monday, October 6th is Picture Day Students must be dressed in appropriate attire for picture day. Students are not allowed to wear jeans.

 

Open House- Tuesday, October 7th 5:30-7:00

Welcome back, we are looking forward to another wonderful school year! The first open house will be held on October 7, 2025. We look forward to seeing you! 

*Would you like to be a parent volunteer or chaperone? If yes, please visit the front desk during our open house to fill out a form. 

 

October is Bullying Prevention Month

Banneker is committed to doing something about bullying.  During October, Banneker will join schools across the country to raise awareness of bullying prevention through events, activities, and education.  Activities will educate students about bullying and help create a positive environment where everyone feels safe, accepted, and valued.  Make sure to check in with your child and/or your child’s teacher to learn more about the activities that are taking place in your child’s classroom throughout the month

 

Unity Day

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 is Unity Day Make it orange and make it end! Unite against bullying!

What are your true colors when it comes to bullying? If you care about students who are bullied and want bullying to end, wear ORANGE on Unity Day, Wednesday, Oct. 29. That is the day everyone can link together and send one large, ORANGE message of support to students who have experienced bullying.

 

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. If your child brings an unfamiliar item, we ask that you return it back to school so we may return it to its rightful owner. 

 

Banneker Community Closet- 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 

 

Personal Property:

Portable electronic devices are not allowed in any classroom, Students must have all portable electronic devices turned off during the school day. No portable electronic device may be visible during the school day. Any unauthorized use of portable electronic devices will lead to confiscation. Parents will be required to retrieve the device from an administrator. Banneker is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. 

 

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 2:45 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.

 

Follow us on Facebook

If you haven’t already done so, please follow us now at Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School. Also check our website at  www.Banneker.org for any other information. 

 

**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

Picture Day– October 6th, Students must be dressed in appropriate attire for picture day. Students are not allowed to wear jeans.

Unity Day– Wednesday, October 29, 2025 is Unity Day Everyone will dress in orange in solidarity

 

Ongoing Events

Coats for KIDS– The Banneker will be collecting gently used coats in all sizes. Starting October 1st-January 9th

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!

 

Upcoming dates to remember

Monday, October 6                    Picture Day

Monday, October 13                   No School (Indigenous Peoples Day)

Wednesday, October 29            Half-day @ 11:30am (Unity day)

Monday, November 11                No School (Veterans 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.