Welcome Back to School! 2019-2020!
Banner. You belong here.
Welcome Banner Families!
~Mr. Fairchild
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First Day of School
NEW FAMILIES!
Kindergarten Orientation - Monday, August 12
Kindergarten AND NEW Families ONLY
- Monday, August 12 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM. All parents/students of KINDERGARTEN students (as well as new students to Banner) need to be seated in the gym by 5:30 PM.
- Kindergarten students will be escorted to classrooms with their teacher while Mr. Fairchild presents to parents in the gym.
- Parents of kindergarten students are also encouraged to bring school supplies if they did not purchase them ahead of time.
Open House (Grades 1st - 5th)
Parents and students of children in grades 1st - 5th are invited to attend our Open House Night on MONDAY, AUGUST 12 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. During this evening, parents will have an opportunity to meet their child's teacher in a "meet and greet" format. Students are encouraged to bring their supplies if they had not purchased them online.
Curriculum Night - Parents ONLY
Recess before lunch this year!
Bus information
When you log into PowerSchool, the busing information will also be available to you. If your child will have any arrangement other than going home after school (daycare, Right At School, parent pick-up, etc...), you need to notify the office. All students will be sent home as bus riders unless the office has been notified of a change. If there are any changes that need to be made or if you have any questions, please contact the office as soon as possible at 309-243-7774. Thank you!
School Hours
Wednesdays - 7:39 AM - 2:15 PM
Morning Drop Off: The doors open no earlier than 7:25 AM each morning. Students should not be dropped off prior to 7:25 AM as there is no adult supervision. The north side of the parking lot is designated for car riders. Cars are to stop and their child is to let themselves out. Cars then make a U-turn and exit via Cedar Hills Drive. Parents are not allowed to walk their child to the classroom in the morning due to our visitor policy.
Afternoon Pick Up: Parents should park in the parking lot and wait either right outside the school, or right inside the school. Students are not allowed to walk in the parking lot without an adult.
What is new this year at Banner?
- The office had a complete makeover.
- The hallway walls have been painted - thank you, Mr. Berkley!
- New name plates have been added outside classroom doors.
- We will be "one to one" (all students having access to Chromebooks) this school year.
- Mrs. Hudson (former 4th grade teacher at Banner) will move into the role of Technology teacher as Mrs. Connor will be doing all of her teaching at Hickory Grove.
- Mrs. Williamson (former ESL teacher at Banner) will be teaching 3rd grade this school year.
- Mrs. Rocke and Mrs. Grove are new 4th grade teachers this year.
- Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Rogger are new 5th grade teachers this year.
- Mrs. Lofgren will be our new ESL teacher.
- We also have several part-time aides that are new to Banner as well!
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
- Elevate (Jump Into the School Year) - Saturday, August 10 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. PTO gets a percentage of admission during this time.
- Ice Cream Social (free event) - Saturday, August 17 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Come enjoy some free ice cream while families mingle on the playground.
- Fun Run (PTO fundraiser) - Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19 for our very first ever Fun Run! Walking is also encouraged! The PTO is working diligently to create a fun day for the entire family!
Birthday Treat Guidelines
Parents and Guardians - take a moment to read the following letter from an anonymous teacher:
Let's have an amazing 2019-2020 School Year!
How to connect with us!
Email: gfairchild@dunlapcusd.net
Website: www.dunlapcusd.net/banner
Location: 12610 North Allen Road, Dunlap, IL, United States
Phone: 309-243-7774
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BannerElementary
Twitter: @BESBobcats323