Fifth graders from John A Bannes Elementary School recently reached important milestones in civic education in our community by planning a successful community food pantry drive. The school community was treated to a colorful student-led instrumental concert that showcased the musical growth of the advanced woodwind section. This spring saw educators being lauded for leveraging today’s digital tools to build highly personalized reading pathways.

Q1. What is the specific loop route that parents are to follow for afternoon car-rider pickup at John A Bannes Elem School?

Ans. Drivers should enter the front circular loop off of Odell Avenue and have the name of the family car rider visible in the window.

Q2. Does John A Bannes Elem School have a student leadership group for upper elementary grades?

Ans. Fourth- and fifth-graders can also run for elected positions on the student council, which oversees campus charity and community drives.

Q3. What are the steps to get your identification verified to get into the front entry doors at John A Bannes Elem School?

Ans. “ Visitors must announce themselves on an intercom and scan a photo ID card to enter through electronic gates.

Q4. How often does John A Bannes Elem School have formal parent-teacher report card evaluation conferences?

Ans. District-wide progress review sessions are formally coordinated twice a year on selected dates in late fall and spring.

Q5. What safety drills are regularly practiced in the semester block at John A Bannes Elem School?

Ans. The building coordination team holds fire evacuation drills, active shooter response training and severe weather operations once a year.