PTA Update from the Eagle's Nest

Welcome to February, and with two weeks until Winter Break, we hope that you are doing well battling the shoveling, snow pants, and hot cocoa refills. This Friday marks our first VIP & Me event: the Pre-K to 2nd Grade Dance. This is a fun way to make lasting memories with your students. So far we have over 70 couples joining us and we hope to see you there.

In this week's school newsletter, there were a few things we want to highlight:

February 24 5-6 pm: Open House for the New 4th/5th Grade Building Expansion

February 11 - report card release date
February 16-20 mid-Winter break - No School
March 10 6:30 pm: grades 2-5 Music Concert*
March 12: Read before school

Because we all love the kid reminder the night before, here's the colors our kids are wearing for the concert: 2nd Yellow, 3rd Red, 4th Green, 5th Blue, Troubadours (their shirts).

Break-Camps and Summer Camps

If you are looking for something to keep your students busy for a day or more during Mid-winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer, Birmingham Community Ed offers a variety of camp options.

Mid-winter and Spring Break Camps: (listed under Youth Programs)
Summer Camps: registration now open

Annual Bingham Farms PTA Auction - Donations Needed

Donations to our annual Bingham Farms Elementary PTA Auction Event are now being accepted. If you own or work for a local business that is willing to make a donation of service or product, we welcome your participation. Have a fun talent, sporting tickets, new games, or other auctionable items? Let us know. Every bit helps to support our amazing school and the programs the PTA supports.

Send all Donations and Sponsorships to PTA Secretary: Meagan Tessler

Bingham Bid + Bash Tickets

Ticket Sales (Online Only)

Now through March 2: $45 (includes 2 drink tickets), $30 (dry ticket)
March 3 (until sold out): an additional $15 per ticket
Sponsor a Teacher or Staff Member Ticket: $45
Not able to attend, but interested in donating - we appreciate it and it can be done through the same link.

VIP & Me Dance: February 6th

Book your dinner reservations, dust off your dancing shoes, and ask your Very Important Person to A Night Under the Stars. This VIP & Me Dance is an annual tradition for Bingham Students, grades Pre-K to 2nd Grade. The event will take place in our school gym and is a night you won't want to miss.

All attendees must have a ticket to attend.
Register online or if paying with cash/check: complete the form and deliver to the office by January 30.

PTA Meeting: February 10, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (ONLINE)

All Bingham Farms families are invited to join us for our monthly PTA meetings. We meet in the Media Center to share updates on school programs, vote on how to support our classrooms, and hear the Principal's report.

February 10th 7 pm Online Meeting

Invitation to Join the Board

Being a part of the PTA Board is a great opportunity to share your ideas and influence the way the PTA supports our school. We invite you to consider joining the Board as the PTA Expense Treasurer or the PTA Vice President (President Elect). These positions are two-year positions and are open to any member of our PTA. Whether you are creative, analytical, introverted/extroverted, or just care a lot about our kids, there is a place for you on our Board. If you would like to learn more about these positions, please reach out to our current PTA Vice-President, Sam Silver.

Interest must be provided by February 10th - at the February Meeting our slate will sit for 30 days and at the March 17th meeting the PTA will vote for the 2026-2027 Board.

Save the Date - Heritage Night: March 3

Mark your calendars for our school Heritage Night. This memorable evening allows families to explore different countries and cultures through crafts, art, music, food, and more. If your family would like to lead or partner on a room, please complete our Google Form.

Interest Form: Share your cultural background and learn more

Bingham Bid + Bash: March 14

All adults (family, friends, neighbors) to join us for Bingham Farm's biggest fundraiser of the year! This year we are taking on the casual vibe and heading on over to Paddle + Par. Take part in pickleball, sports simulators, appetizers and dessert, live raffle, drinks and more! All equipment is provided and we will introduce you to pickleball if you are unfamiliar. Not interested in playing - there will be plenty of space to mingle and meet-up with fellow families (minus the kids and their chaos). Pre-sale tickets are required and price increases on March 3.

Stock the Lounge

Our teachers and staff are just like us...

Please help us bring a winter pick-me-up to our Bingham stars by stocking the staff lounge with delicious treats and a variety of caffeine options. Drop off an individually packaged snack, protein fix, or caffeine beverage to bring a bit of joy on these cloudy and cold winter days. Choose from an item on the Sign-up-Genius or one of your own fav's.

Volunteer Opportunities: Now to June

Each newsletter, we will update volunteer opportunities for ways to get involved in the school and see your kiddos. No experience needed, just warm smiles and a willingness to help out. *Volunteer opportunities for class parties will be sent out by your Grade Connector. In the meantime, will you consider helping us in the Library, Cafeteria, or on the Playground?

*Please note on days when it the weather is too cold to go outside, we especially need volunteers to help supervise classrooms so that teachers can get much-needed breaks!

In-school: Volunteer Opportunities
Special Events: Volunteer Opportunities

Upcoming Events

VIP & Me Dance (Pre-K to 2nd Grade): February 6
Heritage Night: March 3
Auction Night: March 14

It ALL Adds Up!

Each participation and purchase at our programs and events adds up. Here is a quick snapshot of the PTA benefit from some of our recent activities:

Bingham Boo - $6288.65
School Supply kits - $2152.51
Spirit Wear - $133.28
Kroger - $109.46
Panara - $112.68
Box Tops for Education - $75.90
Rusty Bucket - $269.70

*Kroger Givebacks and Box Tops for Education information listed at the end of this newsletter.

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!