Banyan Elementary is working hard to finish Trimester II strong as the district gets ready for the end-of-trimester transition. The school is telling students to fill out the district's "Independent Study Interest Survey" to learn more about how to make their own learning paths. The Banyan School Site Council says that the community has been focused on "The Cardinal Way," which is all about being kind and doing well in school.

Q1. What does "Cardinal Way" mean at Banyan Elementary?

Ans. This program focuses on being kind and doing good things to make the school a welcoming place for all students and staff.

Q2. How can parents help out at Banyan Elementary?

Ans. Parents must have a valid government ID and pass a background check to help with school-wide student activities.

Q3. Is there a parent-teacher group at Banyan Elementary?

Ans. The Banyan PTA sets up a number of committees and fundraisers to help students remember their time at school and learn more.

Q4. Do volunteers at Banyan Elementary need to meet certain health requirements?

Ans. Volunteers who work with students often must take a TB Risk Assessment every four years to keep the campus safe for health.

Q5. What does a Room Parent do at Banyan Elementary?

Ans. Room Parents are the people who plan classroom activities and teacher appreciation gifts during the school year.