PTA Update from the Eagle's Nest
District Technology Survey - Please Participate!
The Birmingham Public School District provided the following message on 4/30. All families are encouraged to review the guidelines and provide feedback. At the 5/19 District Board Meeting, they will be making recommendations to be implemented in the fall 2026. The changes being proposed are based on feedback during the previous survey and in response to state legislation. The guidelines are specific to grade levels and will impact what tools are used and durations limits. Please read the two documents and provide a survey for each school that your student(s) are enrolled in.
District Message:
Community update: Instructional technology review
At Birmingham Public Schools, we are committed to utilizing instructional technology to help prepare our students for success and the in-demand careers of tomorrow. We also take numerous measures to help ensure all students use this technology responsibly both inside and outside the classroom.
As technology continues to evolve, Birmingham Public Schools is conducting a thorough review of district policy regarding digital resources used for teaching and learning, including school-issued devices, digital tools, and the i-Ready platform.
The District Curriculum Council, which includes teachers, administrators, parents, students, and Board of Education members, has been reviewing community survey results on this issue and is making recommendations related to instructional technology use at Birmingham schools. These recommendations are aligned with the most up-to-date research, best practices, and community input. A separate committee is evaluating the use of smartphones and personal devices at school.
Families, staff, and community members are invited to review the draft recommendations and complete the feedback survey linked below. Input gathered will help inform final revisions.
Updated Administrative Regulation
Outlines district expectations for student use of school-issued devices, digital tools, internet access, and responsible technology use.
Provides practical examples and recommended practices to support consistent implementation in schools and classrooms.
Link to the feedback survey is here: Feedback Survey: Draft AR 8001 & Companion Guidance
Field Day
Help celebrate the end of the year with our kids favorite event - Field Day! We need lots of grown-ups to assist with stations. Dress comfortable, bring some sunscreen and get ready to cheer our kids on as they run, hop, and conquer all of the gym class fun. All are welcome. Please have a current iChat form on file with the office. *Hey 5th Grade Grown-ups, this will be your student's last Field Day so help us cheer them on!
School Supply Sales: Discounts Until 5/31
We are at 42% of our school purchasing kits so far!
Our ever-popular back-to-school supply sale will be returning this April-May with EPI. Last year, over 70% of our school participated in the program, and this year we hope to make it an even bigger participation. We work closely with our rep at EPI to keep costs low and help families avoid the dreaded summer shopping. The kits include items that the teachers specifically want, and in many classes, the supplies are shared. Kits purchased before 5/31 will be discounted to $62. 6/1-7/13, they go to the regular rate of $70 per kit (JK/K will stay at $62).
How it works:
- All incoming Jr. K through 5th-grade students will have the opportunity to order their supply kit.
- When you click on the link to order your kit, please enter our school code: BIN011
- Once ordered, the kits will be delivered to your student's classroom before the start of school on August 31st.
- The only thing not included in the kits are corded headphones, which all K-5 students need (not JK).
- If you have a neighbor or friend joining the school, please tell them about this opportunity.
All Hands on Deck!
Consider spending 30-60 minutes with us at lunchtime to assist with ice cream distribution or supervise lunchtime recess. You can choose to supervise your students in their play element or jump in and start up a game/activity. Do you love hopscotch, kickball, soccer, or basketball? If so, there are plenty of kids who would love to have you join them at recess. You can stay for the full time block or just your student's recess time (we appreciate what you feel most comfortable with).
Do you love the library, want to help at an event, or help out in other ways? We have opportunities for that too. Volunteer Opportunities are open to all parents, grandparents, caregivers, or other caring adults who would like to support our school. All volunteers must have a current iChat form on file with the office. Thank you for your time.
- In-school: Volunteer Opportunities
- Special Events: Volunteer Opportunities
Stay in touch with friends and share your back-to-school highlights on your grade's Facebook pages. These are meant to be social spaces that spread positivity throughout our classes.
JK Fall 2026: https://www.facebook.com/groups/binghamfarms2040
JK (Fall 2026 K): https://www.facebook.com/groups/binghamfarms2039
K: https://www.facebook.com/groups/binghamfarms2038
1st: https://www.facebook.com/groups/binghamfarms2037
2nd: https://www.facebook.com/groups/binghamfarms2036
3rd: https://www.facebook.com/groups/472210227864239
4th: https://www.facebook.com/groups/binghamfarmsclassof2034
5th: https://www.facebook.com/groups/266592604487679/
School-wide: https://www.facebook.com/groups/151317498264661
Kroger Community Rewards
Help our school while you shop. Under your Kroger Plus Card Account > Rewards > Community Rewards, you can select an organization that a portion of your sale goes to support! Choose AC809 for Bingham Farms Elementary and our PTA gets a check with no extra steps after you sign-up.
Box Tops for Education
A great way to support the school is through Box Top$ for Education. Long gone are the days of clipping the barcodes of cereal boxes or soup labels. Download the app, select Bingham Farms Elementary, and each time you shop at the grocery scan your receipt. It will auto calculate the donation and send it to our school! It is easy, and you don't need to know which food or supplies qualify for credit - the app checks for you. Now download that app while you wait for the bus, or in the pick-up gathering zone. Thanks for supporting our school, and be sure to share with friends and family too!