10/22/25 Wednesday Backpack!
As you know we are making a great effort to be GREEN! So, our newsletter is electronic.
Banneker Fundraising Drive!
Banneker Families, Let’s Reach 100%!
Every year, Banneker shines a little brighter because of you — our incredible families who give their time, energy, and support to make our mission possible.
This year, our Annual Fund goal is 100% family participation.
That means every family gives something — no matter the size — because every gift matters. When we all contribute, we all help build the future of Banneker together.
The Annual Ask Letter will go out the first week of November!
Please take a moment to give when it arrives — your support directly fuels the programs, experiences, and opportunities that make Banneker the joyful, high-performing community we are so proud to be.
Let’s show once again that when the Banneker community comes together, there’s nothing we can’t achieve!
With gratitude and pride,
Dr. Sherley E. Bretous
Executive Director
Reminder- Wednesday, October 29th is a Half-day students will be dismissed at 11:30am please plan accordingly.
Parent Meeting-Tues Oct 28th 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Welcome back, we are looking forward to another wonderful school year! The first parent meeting will be held on October 28, 2025 via-zoom. We will be discussing our anti-bullying policy and parent and student expectations. We look forward to seeing you.
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:
Students Are not allowed to wear Jeans, only on half days for $1- Funds are donated to charity
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.
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
Tuesday, October 28 Parent Meeting @ 6pm
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.
