Pembroke Press

Hello Pembroke Families!

I hope that you all have been enjoying the beautiful spring weather. It has been fantastic to see the energy and excitement that spring brings to our students. On Friday, we had PRIDE Packs and continued talking about special places in our community. Students worked on creating a square for building wide mural we will be putting together. Last week was our final PTA meeting of the year. I want to give a huge shout out and thank you to all of our PTA for an amazing year. We couldn’t do it without you!

This week we have a half day on Thursday, with dismissal at 11:50 as teachers will be participating in professional learning in the afternoon. Additionally, on Friday we will have our final ALICE drill of the year. Please see the reminder about ALICE drills below.

As the end of the year is approaching quickly, please make sure to check the list of dates and read the Press each week to keep up to date on end of year activities and logistics.

Have a great week!

Colleen Hoyne

April 30

• Skate Night 6:15 - 8:15pm - Skate World

May 1

• Half Day, dismissal at 11:50a.m.
• National Principals Day

May 5 - 9

• Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7

• 5th Grade Band Concert

May 14

• 5th Grade Orchestra Concert

May 16

• Spring Festival 6-8pm - Pembroke PTA

Looking Forward

May 26 -NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

June 4 - Welcome Back Breakfast for graduating seniors

June 5 - Field Day

June 7 - Eton Street at Jimmy Johns Field

June 12 - Half Day, dismissal at 11:50a.m.

June 13 - Half Day, dismissal at 11:50a.m. - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

Birmingham Public Schools has released some important dates for next school year.

• Tuesday, Sept. 2: First day of school; half day for all students
• Nov. 26-28: Thanksgiving Break
• Dec. 22-Jan. 2: Winter Break
• Feb. 16-20: Mid-Winter Break
• March 30-April 3: Spring Break
• Friday, June 12: Last day of student attendance

MStep testing will take place April 7 - May 16 at Pembroke. We are asking that you try to have your child in attendance during their assessment dates. Please ensure your child gets a good night sleep during their testing dates as well. Teachers will be providing more details on testing for specific dates.

Grade Level Specific Testing Dates:

5th Grade:

Science: May 5

Social Studies: May 12, 13

4th Grade:

Math: May 6, 7, 8

3rd grade:

Math: April 29, 30, May 1

BPS is proud to share information regarding our district-wide process for identifying students entering grades 3-8 who may be ready for advancement in mathematics. The BPS Pathway to Mathematics Progression is carefully designed to use data to identify students who may benefit from advancing a year in mathematics. Please see this video for a detailed overview of the process. The district has reviewed M-STEP and i-Ready assessment data and has sent invitation letters to those students who have met the identified criteria. If your child did not receive an invitation and you feel that they are ready to progress a year in mathematics, you are still able to register your child to take the Mathematics Progression Assessment. This assessment is a rigorous 90-120 minute exam that covers the standards of the upcoming grade level, which will mean it covers content for which your child has not received instruction. If your child passes the exam, they will be eligible to advance a grade level in math.

Please note that this assessment is not the only or most common way for BPS students to accelerate in the area of math. All students have the opportunity to enter into an accelerated mathematics experience as they enter 6th grade without the requirement of any additional assessment. Our accelerated courses in middle school will enable any child to be one grade level advanced by 8th grade. Participation in this Pathway to Mathematics Progression process will result in a double advancement, which means an 8th-grade student will be taking a tenth-grade math course.

If you believe your child is ready for this level of mathematical progression and would like them to take the MPA exam, please fill out this registration form. Completed forms must be submitted by May 9. All assessments will take place in your child’s school in late May or early June. Each BPS building will share its testing schedule with registered families before the testing date.

Your child’s safety and security is a top priority, and Pembroke staff, along with the district and local authorities, are continuing to review and improve our crisis response plans. Throughout the school year, we practice school safety drills to include fire, tornado, and lockdown.

As we look ahead to next week, I want to make you all aware that we will be having our final ALICE drill of the school year on Friday, May 2nd. Prior to the drill, teachers will be reminding students of the upcoming drill and reviewing drill procedures in their classrooms. In addition, before starting the drill, I will make an announcement that we are about to begin an ALICE drill and remind students that the purpose of the drill is to keep us prepared and safe if there were ever an emergency.

The purpose of this plan is to eliminate any fear or anxiety related to the drill. I will continue to share information with parents during the weeks that we have ALICE drills in hopes that you can also discuss these drills at home with students as well. If you would like any additional information, I encourage you to use the link https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/programs-services/safety-security for resources and further information. The PowerPoints are posted on this site for you to view as well.

If you have questions about any of our district safety procedures, please contact me.

Colleen Hoyne

Save the Date!
Thursday, June 5th is Pembroke’s Field day!

• Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade are participating in the morning (9:15-11:15).

• Then, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are participating in the afternoon (1:15-3:35).

If you are interested in volunteering, please see the signup genius link below.

In order to volunteer you must have your iChat form on file.

Field Day Sign Up Genius

Planning for the 2025 - 2026 school year has begun! Kindergarten registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year is open. It is helpful for families to register as soon as possible. This allows us to adequately plan for staffing and make sure that your kindergartener is invited to spring events. Thank you in advance!

We hope you’ve had fun during March is Reading Month and added some extra fun reading into your days! Save your filled out Reading Month calendar with your recorded minutes read (or take a picture of them with your phone!) and bring it to Pembroke’s Skate World Night on April 30th at 6:15 PM to receive free admission for your whole family! (Skate rental $3, In-line $5). Thank to your our generous PTA for providing this awesome reading incentive!

We cannot wait to welcome our former PRIDE members back to Pembroke for breakfast at 8am on June 4th with old friends and teachers. Following breakfast we will clap our Seniors out one last time. Please RSVP using this link.

Eton Street Singers Performing at Jimmy John's Field on Saturday, June 7th

You are invited to join the Eton Street Singers for a baseball game at Jimmy John's field. The students will be singing the National Anthem to begin the game! We would love to have our Pembroke families join us for a fun evening at the baseball field. We'll sing around 5:15 PM and the game begins at 5:30 PM. Click on the link to purchase tickets and see the flyer for more details. Hope to see you there!

Ticket Purchase Link: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/GroupPortalPEC.asp?HoldID=908&SponsorID=17590&EventID=349381

If anyone would like to think about next school year - the suggested school supply list is here! When you order through 1st Day - school supplies will be delivered right to the school and be ready for your student next Fall.

School Zip Code: 48084

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Thank you to everyone who attended our year-end PTA meeting on April 23rd!

We enjoyed Dr. Margaret Murray’s presentation about the Wait Until 8th Pledge (Website: https://www.waituntil8th.org, Instagram: @waituntil8th_birminghammi). Additional information can be found on the Pembroke Family and Friends Facebook page if you are interested in learning more.

We approved the purchase of a number of items - big and small - that will be great additions to Pembroke!

We elected our 2025-26 PTA Board

President: Monica Brinkman

VP: Tracey Savcic

Treasurer: Casey Berg

Secretary: Lindsey Peck

🎉CONGRATULATIONS🎉 to Jim Olsen for being voted Volunteer of the Year! Jim has been an invaluable member of our Pembroke Community for several years. We are so fortunate to have him and greatly appreciate his exemplary work as treasurer and much more!

We are excited to host our first Spring Festival, on May 16th, from 6-8pm! There will be bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists, a photo booth, candy walk, and more! This event will be FREE to Pembroke families only. We need parent volunteers to make this event a success. Please SIGN UP HERE to volunteer. Concessions will be available for purchase, sponsored by the 4th grade class.

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is May 5th-9th. Please join us in celebrating our Star Staff! See the calendar for the Hollywood VIP Events the PTA has planned for the week. We will kick off the week with Chalk the Walk on May 4th, 4-6pm at Pembroke. Please SIGN UP HERE to donate to Stock the Lounge or the luncheon. *Room parents may also plan additional treats/events for their teacher, and will communicate that with their individual classroom.

Sign ups for 2025-26 Committee Chairs and Members are open and going fast! SIGN UP HERE

Wednesday, April 30th - Skate Night

Sunday, May 4th, 4-6pm - Chalk the Walk

May 5th-9th - Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

Friday, May 16th, 6-8pm - Spring Festival

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The Birmingham Education Foundation (BEF) supports Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9. Show your gratitude for your favorite teacher by making a donation to the BEF on their behalf and including a note of appreciation. During appreciation week, a flower and your note will be dropped off in your student's school office for them to pick up and hand deliver to their teacher.

Show your love for your amazing teacher by donating today: https://www.supportbef.org/teacher-appreciation.html

For assistance, please contact Kathy Zanolli, Executive Director: BEF@Birmingham.k12.mi.us | (248)203-3030.

Please join us for the My Guy & Me Dance hosted by the Pembroke Elementary 5th grade and 3rd grade Girl Scout Troops on May 9th, 2025. Please see the details below!

• Please scan the QR code below on the flyer or click on the link to register for the dance and see payment options. You must complete the electronic form for registration.
• Registration Link: My Guy & Me Dance 2025
• Tickets are $40 per couple and $10 each additional girl.
• Payment options include: cash, check (payable to GSSEM Troop #77187) or Paypal (@Troop77187).
• If paying via cash or check, please drop off payment in the school office in an envelope that includes the oldest child's name, teacher, and parent phone number.
• Tickets will be sent home with the oldest child the week of the event.
• Tickets will not be sold at the door. Please submit registration and payment by April 30th, 2025.
• Please contact Kim Lentine at 773-710-1951 / kimlentine@gmail.com or Carrie Nester at 248-867-2513 with any questions.
• Look for the flyer to come home later this week!

955 N. Eton Street

Troy, MI 48084

248-203-3888