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.
As the weather continues to change students must and should dress appropriately: Students are expected to wear a coat/jacket daily. Students who do not have a coat will have to remain indoors.
Attending school daily is critical!
Please remember that class starts at 8:00 AM. Students arriving after 8:15 are considered tardy. Also, Students are dismissed at 3pm. Parents will be charged a late fee after 3:15pm.
*Half Day
Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am Wednesday, November 22nd.
Banneker Beat presents “Positively Pink!”
Hey Banneker! We are excited to invite you to “Positively Pink” a performance about positive attitude and confidence.Thursday, November 16th. Students will be putting on a performance for the Banneker community. Show starts promptly at 6pm.
Character Day- November 22nd
Character Day is coming! Start thinking about your FAVORITE book character! We’ll be celebrating our favorite book characters on November 22nd. Students and staff are invited to come to school dressed as their favorite book character! We can’t wait to see your costumes! Students will be dismissed at 11:30am.
BBCPS Food Market! Wednesday November, 29th at 3pm- 5pm:Reserve a spot today with the link below. And bring your own Bag.
Also, check our New and Improved website at www.banneker.org for more information.
Coats for KIDS–
The Banneker will be collecting gently used coats in all sizes. Starting October 2nd-January 7th. Our goal is to collect 200 coats. Please help us reach our goal! We will be collecting donations from October 3, 2023 through January 5, 2024 You can drop them off here at the front desk. Thank you for helping us help our community.
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)
P.E. Uniform gray or black Sweatpants (No leggings) with a plain white shirt (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
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.
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 or concerns email Nurse@banneker.org
Masks:
Masks are optional, and we no longer provide them. 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.
Follow us on X (Twitter), & 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
BBCPS food market- Wednesday, November 29th @ 3pm-5pm
Half Day- Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am Wednesday, November 22nd .
Character Day- November 22nd
Ongoing Events
Coats for KIDS– The Banneker will be collecting gently used coats in all sizes. Starting October 2nd-January 5th
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
Wednesday, November 22 Half-day @ 11:30am/ Character Day
Th-F, November 23&24 Thanksgiving Break
Friday, December 15 Half Day @ 11:30am
Friday, December 22 Half Day @ 11:30am
M-W, Dec 25- Jan 3 Holiday Break
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.
