<p> Bannockburn Elementary School BES Parent Teacher Association</p><p>PTA Welcome to the 2016-2017 School Year!</p><p>On behalf of the Bannockburn Parent Teacher Association, we would like to welcome (or welcome you back) to Bannockburn Elementary School. We hope you had a happy and healthy summer vacation.</p><p>Why You Should Join the PTA:</p><p>The BES PTA is able to sponsor, organize and fund many events, activities and efforts because we have a wonderfully supportive community. Approximately 85% of our families join the PTA annually. We are lucky to have this support and we work hard to deliver quality programs for our students, families and teachers.</p><p>For a more detailed look at what the PTA does at BES, please see the flyer in this packet titled “5 Reasons To Join Our PTA”- we hope it will make you smile (and join!). A PTA membership form is included in this summer mailing. You can bring the form to the August 26 Sneak-a-Peek or join online at www.pay4schoolstuff.com. Membership is renewed annually. Only PTA members get the school calendar and school directory (published later in the fall). </p><p>PTA Back to School Events:</p><p>PTA Newcomer’s Coffee: Friday, September 2, 9:45am, BES All Purpose Room (cafeteria). This is a great opportunity to meet other new families at Bannockburn as well as Principal Kate Bradley and your PTA Board.</p><p>First PTA Meeting: Tuesday, August 30th, 7:00pm, BES All Purpose Room (the second day of school!). Our PTA meetings are the first Tuesday of every other month. Childcare provided at minimal cost.</p><p>PTA Back to School Picnic: Friday, September 16, 6:00pm, BES Playground. There will be food, drinks, a DJ and lots of fun. Bring a picnic or purchase food on-site.</p><p>Sign Up Now for Bannocknet: </p><p>Bannocknet is a Yahoo-based listserv for Bannockburn families and staff. The PTA uses bannocknet to communicate important information about PTA and BES events, including before and after school clubs.</p><p>To join, you must send an email to [email protected] and include the names and grades of your children. We will take care of the rest!</p><p>Emails from MCPS or Mrs. Bradley’s Sunday night emails are NOT bannocknet. We encourage you to join the PTA listserv and stay connected. It’s free!</p><p>Volunteer for a PTA event or committee: </p><p>It takes a village to make BES a thriving community and every person’s help counts. Included in this mailing is a listing of some of the volunteer opportunities available at BES. You may bring this flyer to the August 26 Sneak-a-Peek or return it to the BES main office. Don’t forget to write your name on it!</p><p>There are many volunteer opportunities for all kinds of schedules and interests. We need you!</p><p>If you have questions, please contact us. We’re looking forward to a great year.</p><p>Heather Kraus ([email protected]) and Marget Maurer ([email protected])</p><p>PTA Co-Presidents, 2016-2017</p>