Benjamin Banneker
Elementary School
Events and Programs
Yearly Events, Programs and Fundraisers
| Event | Dates | Description |
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| School Improvement Team Meetings (SIT) | Second Week of August | Staff, students, and community members are invited to discuss school improvement. |
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Open House 2025
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August 18 |
Students and families are invited to meet their new teacher and see their new classroom. |
| Green School | Yearlong | Banneker ES is a Green School. Various events promote the recycle, reuse, and reduce philosophy. Keep your eye out for our Beautification Day! |
| ELMS/Sotterly Trips | Grade 2 -ELMS Grade 5-Sotterly |
SMCPS Environmental Field Trips for students. The trip activities are aligned with our science standards. (contact your teacher) |
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PTA Events
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October 17 |
Fall Event |
| Morning News | Daily | 5th graders present a news program broadcasted to all classrooms. (contact Mrs. Dean) |
| Character Education Awards Assemblies | Monthly | Students are recognized for excelling in academics, bus behavior, good character and attendance. Parents are invited (contact IRT) |
| Red Ribbon Week | October 27-31 | There will be daily themes and messages to promote healthy decisions. (contact Mrs. Watkins) |
| Character Stroll | October 31 9:15 am |
Students are asked to dress up like their favorite book character and (with their book) the student body takes a stroll around the campus to share their costumes. (Contact Mrs. Dean) |
| Bus Driver Appreciation Week | October 20-24 |
Students, staff, and PTA will take the opportunity to thank our outstanding bus drivers! (contact Ms. Davis-Smith or PTA) |
| Math Team | October-April, SMECO Challenge - April | Selected 4th and 5th graders practice for and participate in the SMECO Math Challenge. (contact your teacher) |
| Veterans' Day Assembly |
November 7 |
Grades 3, 4 and 5 In the BBES Gymnasium All Veterans are invited to be honored by our students! (contact Mrs. Hayden and Mr. Sommerfeld) |
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MISA Mayland Integrated Science Assessment |
Second Semester | MISA Science is administered to 5th graders only. (contact IRT) |
| Career Day | Winter | Students learn about careers in a variety of ways. Community members interested in becoming a guest speaker are encouraged to contact Mrs. Watkins. |
| Winter and Spring Concerts | Winter and Spring | Band, Strings and Chorus (grades 4-5) will perform on one night. (contact your music teacher) |
| MCAP - Spring Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program | End of April - Early June | MCAP is our state assessment for Math and Language Arts administered to 3rd, 4ths and 5th graders (contact IRT) |
| Staff Appreciation Week | May TBD | Our opportunity to show the BBES staff how much they are appreciated. (PTA will provide more information) |
| Volunteer/Substitute Appreciation | Spring | Volunteers are appreciated for their contributions to the Banneker community! (contact Mrs. Buchness) |
| Field Day |
May/June TBD |
All students and staff participate in a variety of fitness activities. (contact a PE teacher) |
| 5th Grade Picnic | June | 5th grade teachers and students gather to celebrate student successes during their elementary years! |
| Yearbook | Yearbooks come out at the end of the year | BBES publishes a yearbook featuring school events and students in all grades. (contact Ms. Hamm) |
Banneker Fundraisers for School and Charities
| Event | Dates | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BBES Square One Art | October - December | Products can be purchased with student art displayed. Funds go to BBES for the specialists' events and supplies. (contact Mr. Labows) |
| BBES Student Pictures | October 2 make up day Nov. 13 |
Student pictures are taken in the Fall and Spring; families have the opportunity to purchase picture packages through the company. Funds go to BBES for class equipment, and supplies. |
| BBES Book Fairs-Scholastic Book Sale | October 2 - 10, 2025 |
Family volunteers help to run a week-long book fair. The funds support our Media Center. (contact Mrs. Dean) |
| Jump Rope for Heart | Winter | This includes a wellness event. Students seek sponsors to support the American Heart Association (contact your PE teacher) |
| BBES Boosterthon Fun Run | May 21, 2026 |
The event includes character lessons and a wellness event. The funds are designated for a specific project each year; details will be shared before the event. |