Pembroke Press
May 5, 2025
Hoyne Happenings
Happy Monday!
We are excited for a week celebrating our amazing staff. I am grateful each and every day for the amazing staff we have at Pembroke. They truly go above and beyond to ensure that all students can succeed at Pembroke. This week we are excited for our Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Event on Wednesday. Check out the details below!
Thank you to the PTA for supporting our Literacy Month celebration at Skate World last week. We had a blast! It was great to see students supporting each other as some of them tried something new!
Have a great week!
Colleen Hoyne
Upcoming Dates
May 5 - 9
- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7
- 5th Grade Band Concert
- Bike & Roll to School
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 11 - 5th Grade Ceremony
June 12 - Half Day, dismissal at 11:50a.m.
June 13 - Half Day, dismissal at 11:50a.m. - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Bike & Roll to School - May 7
Join us for Bike, Roll, Walk to school on Wednesday, May 7. We'll meet at Pembroke Park and walk to school beginning at 8:25 - adult supervision is required!
Pictures around Pembroke!
Skate Night
Pembroke PTA - Teacher Appreciation Week
2025/2026 School Year Dates
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 - Grades 3-5
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
Pathway to Mathematics Progression Announcement
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.
Pembroke School News!
End of Year Library Information & Dates
The end of the year is near and it is time to begin thinking about our final library check out and returning checked out books!
Final Book Check Out: Friday, May 23rd
All Library Books Due: Friday, May 30th
All Missing/Damaged Book Fines Due: Friday, June 6th
Optional Summer Check Out Permission Forms Submitted: Friday, May 30th
Optional Summer Check Out (see below): Monday, June 9th
If any books are permanently lost or damaged, please pay the replacement fee listed in the overdue email. Lost or damaged books can be paid for with cash or a check made out to BPS Pembroke. If you have any questions, please email Julie Green at JGreen@birmingham.k12.mi.us. Thank you for supporting our library!
Let’s Clear the Shelves! Summer Check Out Guidelines:
Pembroke Library would like to invite you to help us “Clear the Shelves” this summer to encourage broad, self-selected reading for our students. Participation is optional. Below are a few guidelines:
Accounts must not have any lost book fines or unreturned books by Friday, May 30th.
Students who participate should be returning to Pembroke in the fall.
Students must have parent/guardian permission which acknowledges that you are responsible for these books and will return them the second week of school in the fall.
The permission form must be submitted by Friday, May 30th.
A permission form must be submitted for each K-4 child in the family who is participating.
Each participating student (K-4) will visit the library during the week of June 9th.
Participating students may check out up to 10 books of their choice for the summer.
Use this link to fill out and submit your permission form by Friday, May 30th.
Actual Link URL: https://forms.gle/tWq7CZBzmdWZ2f1V8
Each student will receive a printed list of checked out titles.
We hope you’ll take advantage of this summer reading opportunity!
Field Day
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.
Kindergarten Registration
Pembroke Alumni Breakfast - June 4
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 Performing at Jimmy Johns Field - June 7
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
Suggested School Supplies
2025-2026 School Year
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
Helpful Links
Pembroke PTA News
April Meeting Minutes
Teacher Appreciation Week
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. Thank you to everyone who signed up 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
Spring Festival
Spring Festival is NEXT WEEK - 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.
Pembroke Spirit Wear
Graduating 5th grader? Growing Kids? Spring Cleaning? We’re setting up a Spirit Wear table and would greatly appreciate any donations of gently used Pembroke T-shirts, hoodies, or other spirit wear. Email Monica at monica.brinkman@gmail.com to arrange pick up/drop off of items.
2025-2026 Event Chairs
Sign ups for 2025-26 Committee Chairs and Members are open and going fast! SIGN UP HERE
Save the Date
Sunday May 4th, 4-6 pm - Chalk the Walk for Teacher and Staff Appreciation
May 5th - 9th - Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
Friday May 16th, 6-8pm - Spring Festival