Weekly Message from Principal Adelekan
Hello BBMS families!!! Hispanic Heritage Month is a wonderful opportunity to honor and celebrate the diverse cultures, histories and contributions of Hispanic communities. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, BBMS and MCPS schools are embracing this rich heritage by spotlighting the achievements and traditions of students, educators and staff members who trace their roots to Spanish-speaking countries in North and South America, the Caribbean and around the world.
The BBMS FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT is going to NEW YORK CITY on April 25th through April 27th 2025. Students will compete in an international music competition and engage in art from around the world. The first payment is due by Tuesday, October 15th. Families can make up to 6 payments of $92.33 between October 1st and March 1st. Payments can be made via School Cash Online (SCO). Or in person from 8:15 & 8:45 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Total Cost of $554 per person Includes:
Festival Competition at Riverside Church
Hotel Accommodations
Museo del Barrio
Broadway Show
Time Square
911 Memorial
Central Park
Walking Tour of ChinaTown and Little Italy
Ellen’s Stardust Diner
Dinner Dance and Cruise around the Statue of Liberty
Banneker families are invited to learn more about Destination Imagination. It's an opportunity for students to solve awesome STEM challenges, meet new people, gain new skills, and create their own solutions. Come try it out on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 7pm - 8pm in the Cafeteria of Burtonsville Elementary School, 15516 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD. Contact BBMSPTSA@yahoo.com for more information.
Hello Banneker Family. My name is Dr. Augustina Bryan and I am the Pupil Personnel Worker for Banneker MS. Pupil Personnel Workers (PPWs) are educators trained to determine student needs through a collaborative process, to serve as advocates for students and their families, and to facilitate appropriate services. Please scan or use the link below if you would like assistance for requesting a change of school, homelessness, attendance, student engagement, intervention, residency, help with school policies, and/or social emotional support.
Link to form: https://forms.gle/eMXDtz7bxzG8XEV3A
ATTENTION MCPS! The Montgomery County Board of Elections is in search of civic-minded students grade 6-12.
Since 2004, the Montgomery County Board of Elections has conducted the Future Vote Initiative to encourage students from grades 6 to 12 to participate in elections. To date, +52,000 students have participated in the Future Vote, including over +12,000 who have served as election workers after their sixteenth birthday. The program also provides an experience for young people that will shape their values and character and give them an understanding of what it means to exercise their vote and empower others to do the same. To apply, review the registration instructions provided here: 2024_FV_Registration_Instructions_03292024-2.pdf (montgomerycountymd.gov).
Future Vote deadline is October 16, 2024, with mandatory training held from October 8-17, 2024. Training information, dates and locations provided during registration.
- FV FAQs Montgomery County Board of Elections: Future Vote FAQs (montgomerycountymd.gov)
- Future Vote Recognition by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Montgomery County MD 2018 Clearinghouse Award Winner | U.S. Election Assistance Commission (eac.gov)
Students 16 years or older are eligible to register to vote and serve as election poll workers. Each minor must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Maryland State Board of Elections, that they meet all qualifications for voter registration in the State. Each student will earn a minimum $250 stipend or up to 25 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours per full day of service. Individuals who served at the polling places or early voting in previous elections will receive a $100 bonus per full day served ($50 for half-day shifts). To serve in this paid volunteer position election workers must be U.S. citizens, registered to vote in the State of Maryland, able to speak, read, and write the English language, and cannot hold, or be a candidate for, public or party office. In addition, election workers may not serve as campaign managers for candidates or as treasurer for any campaign finance entity. Training is required and will be provided to election workers. This includes an online quiz and in-person classroom training held now through October. Volunteers will be paid for completing training and working during Early Voting and/or on Election Day. Due to the diversity within the county, voters who speak multiple languages are encouraged to apply. We offer several different positions, full-day, and part-day. To apply, text SERVE to 77788, or EJ Connection - Montgomery County Board of Elections (montgomerycountymd.gov). The Maryland voter registration deadline is Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
- High School Election Worker FAQs High School Poll Workers - Montgomery County MD
- Position Description & Stipend/SSL Amounts Montgomery County Board of Elections - Election Worker Job Descriptions (montgomerycountymd.gov)
PEP Family Resiliency Program
- Focuses on helping parents/caregivers support their child’s mental wellness & resilience
- For parents with children ages 2-18
- Instructional videos + facilitated discussion.
- Group explores if and how content can be adapted to their family & cultural context
- Class Topics by Week:
1. How to Manage Change and Transitions
2. Raising More Motivated and Cooperative Kids
3. Emotion Coaching—Responding to Your Child’s Strong Emotions
4. Understanding and Supporting Children’s Mental Health Needs Part 1
5. Understanding and Supporting Children’s Mental Health Needs Part 2
6. When to Set Limits and When to Let Go
7. Managing Your Anger When It Flares
8. Evaluation. Participants who complete at least 5 program sessions and the evaluation session on week 8 receive a $50 gift card (one per household/family)
- Virtual classes on Tuesdays in English on Zoom from 7 pm - 8:30 pm
- Sessions start on 10/15 and last for 8 weeks
- Special Banneker parents/caregivers link to register: tinyurl.com/PEP-bbms
- Anyone who registers for a Spanish language class can join the open enrollment classes for MCPS parents/caregivers
Email: Carmen_moore@mcpsmd.org with any questions
For the 2024 - 2025 school year Benjamin Banneker Middle School is adopting the Cell Phone "Away All Day" policy. This policy includes additional personal media devices that distract from the teaching and learning process. Students received information in their homeroom classes during the first week of school regarding updated policies and procedures for the school year. Please see linked an article which explains why we are taking this step.
The Montgomery County Police Sports Club (PSC) aspires to be a premier youth serving organization with the primary objective of creating a consistent network of positive reinforcement, safety, and accountability for the youth. Competitive sports and recreational activities are the cornerstone of our youth development strategy. For more information on how to sign your student up for the PSC at Benjamin Banneker MS, please see the link below.
