PTA Update from the Eagle's Nest

Incoming School Year

We are so fortunate to be a part of the Bingham Farms school community. As we get closer to rounding out the school year, there is a lot of planning for the upcoming school year. If you have a neighbor or a friend who is approaching school age, consider reaching out to them to make sure they are enrolled for the upcoming school year. It is a great opportunity to share what you enjoy about the school system and your student's Bingham Farms story. Often, we hear that families don't realize that they need to do the enrollment process now and appreciate you inviting them into our community.

Birmingham Public Schools Enrollment Services

School Supply Sales: On Sale Now!

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. Help us get to 100%

PTA Board Meeting: April 21st

Join us on April 21st in the Media Center for our final in-person PTA Meeting of this school year. During this meeting, we will be celebrating our Board, Grade Connectors, and other School Volunteers, as well as doing some planning for the 2026/2027 school year - yes, you heard that right!

We know that there are so many talented volunteers in our community who have great ideas on how the PTA can support our school, and we want to hear your ideas. If you have suggestions on ways to spend our time and efforts, are interested in taking on a leadership role, or just want to listen in, we welcome you to join us. Being a part of the PTA Planning Workshop is an opportunity to shape your child's experience at Bingham Farms PTA programs and events. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may still share your input with incoming PTA President, Samantha Silver.

6-7 pm: 2026/2027 School Year PTA Program and Budget Planning
7-8 pm: PTA Board Meeting and Volunteer Celebration

Save the Date

After Spring Break we will have lots of fun things to look forward to: field trips, 1st Grade Concert, end-of-year parties, incoming Kindergarten welcome day, 5th Grade Promotion, Kindergarten Promotion, and more!

April 28: Art Showcase & Food Truck Night

3rd-5th Grade VIP & Me: May 1

We are excited to offer a VIP and Me Bowling Party. The party is open to grades 3-5. It will happen May 1, 2026 6pm-8pm at Bowl One in Troy, MI. Tickets are $25 per couple and individuals are $15 a ticket. Shoe Rental, pizza, and pop are included with the ticket. Each lane will have 5 bowlers and share a pizza and a pitcher of pop. Shoe sizes are limited. The bowling alley asks everyone to wear tennis shoes in case your size is not available. We look forward to bowling with you all. **All attendees must purchase a ticket in advance**

Purchase Tickets

Staff Appreciation Week: May 4-8

Help us show our gratitude to the amazing Bingham Farms Teachers and Staff. Throughout the week, the PTA will be hosting meals, snacks, and surprises for those who support our students each day. This year's celebration will have the staff blasting off to various destinations. Please consider donating a drink or treat to add to the appreciation week. All donations should be dropped off to the school office by 5/1. Thank you for your support!

Stock the Lounge Donations

Can You Spare a Lunchtime?

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

SOS Schools Offer Support

Schools Offer Support - SOS supports BPS families with temporary financial needs by providing grocery gift cards, utility and medical bill assistance, and childcare assistance.

Submit a Request

Additionally, SOS provides food and other resources during breaks from school. ANYONE wanting to contribute to assisting BPS families with food and financial insecurity over the breaks and holidays, you can Venmo or Zelle your TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION to SOS. We’re asking for $25 denominations to help with distributing the gift cards we purchase evenly among the families.

SOS Support Season of Giving by making a Donation
SOS Website
SOS Facebook Page

BPS families in need can request support through our website by clicking on the “request support” button. schoolsoffersupport.org

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!