Pembroke Press

Happy Monday Pembroke Families,

Last week we celebrated our AMAZING paraprofessionals & School Librarian for Paraprofessional and Librarian Appreciation days. Our paraprofessionals and school librarian are an integral part of our school culture and community. We are beyond privileged to have such a helpful and caring support team. They go above and beyond, to support not only our students, but our other staff members as well.

This week, we will be celebrating Inclusion Week at Pembroke. At Respect Circle, last week we shared our spirit days and more about inclusion. This is a time to recognize the importance of making sure everyone feels valued, respected and accepted. Inclusion means no matter who you are, where you come from, or how you learn, you belong!

Lastly, although we still have plenty of time left in this school year, we are beginning to make preparations for next school year already. You’ll see the 2025-2026 Student Placement form below. Please take a moment to complete this if there’s anything specific you’d like us to know about your student’s learning style or environment. As a reminder, no teacher requests can be made. Families only need to fill out this form if there is information you would like to share about a learning environment that would work best for your child.

Don't forget this Wednesday, April 9th is a half day of school. Dismissal is at 11:50 am. Have a great week!

Colleen Hoyne

Monday, April 7 - Friday, April 11

• Inclusion Week

Wednesday, April 9

• 1/2 Day of School - Dismissal at 11:50am
• 4th Grade Instrument Night 6:30pm

Saturday, April 12

• Passover Begins
• 4/5 Grade Science Olympiad District Competition

Tuesday, April 15

• Kaiser - Fun Day Photos

Wednesday, April 16

• Celebrate the Arts Night 5:30-7pm

Friday, April 18

• NO SCHOOL - Good Friday

Sunday, April 20

• Easter

Looking Ahead...

April 30 - Skate Night - Presented by Pembroke PTA

May 1 - Half Day, dismissal at 11:50a.m.

May 7 - 5th Grade Band Concert

May 14 - 5th Grade Orchestra Concert

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:

ELA: April 8, 10, 11

Math: April 22, 23, 25

Science: May 5

Social Studies: May 12, 13

4th Grade:

ELA: April 17, 22

Math: May 6, 7, 8

3rd grade:

ELA: April 15, 16, 17

Math: April 29, 30, May 1

Each family will be get one blank card sent home to write a note of encouragement the week before your child's first MSTEP test. Please write a note of encouragement for your child and send it back in the envelope for your child. Your child's teacher will then deliver the note to them on the day of the first test to read before starting. Thank you for your help with this!

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!

On April 16th from 5:30-7pm we will be hosting our annual Celebrate the Arts Night here at Pembroke! This is a wonderful event that showcases artwork from every student along with a performance from our very own Eton Street Singers. We will have several STEAM activities for students and families to participate in, a black light art hall again, and some ceramics projects to take home.

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!

During spring, thoughts turn to the 2025-2026 school year and the student placement process. The student placement process is a team effort conducted with great care and consideration of the growth and development of all students. A balance of character strengths, academic ability, social-emotional growth, individual and instructional needs are taken into consideration.

Any information about your child that you, as parents, may wish to share that will help us make our decision will be taken into consideration. If you would like to share information about your child, you may use this form. Please do not request an individual teacher or include names of students other than your own. Rather, we ask you to give us additional information that will help us select the right classroom for your child. It is important to note that with or without information from parents/guardians, the staff will review each student's needs individually and select the learning environment in which we believe he/she will learn best.

If you wish to share information, please complete this form by Tuesday, April 22nd 2025. Please note that families do not need to fill this form out, it is only necessary if you have information you would like to share with the team.

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

Please contact the Pembroke Attendance Line if your child will be late or absent. You can leave a message at 248-203-3888 Option 2. Or email Tracy Longe at tlonge@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

If your child will be absent for 4 days or more - please complete an extended absence form and submit to the Pembroke Main Office or email to Tracy Longe.

Friendly reminder on the Pembroke Sickness Policy:

• 24 hours Fever & Vomit Free with no medications!
• If your child has cold symptoms and requires cough drops, please send cough drops to the office with a note giving permission to provide them to the student.
• Absences with a doctor's note are excused

Lunch Menu Link

ABCD Calendar

District Calendar

Previous Pembroke Press

Kids Club Link

Here is the slate for 2025 PTA Board. We will vote at our April meeting.

President - Monica Brinkman

VP - Tracey Savcic

Treasurer: Casey Berg

Secretary: Lindsey Peck

LAST DAY for entries is on Wednesday, April 9th! Do you know a PTA member who has gone above and beyond volunteering at our school this year? Nominate him or her for Pembroke’s Volunteer of the Year! Please send your nominee’s name and 100 words or less on why you believe he/she deserves this honor, to Megan.west.otr@gmail.com. We will vote at our April 23rd PTA meeting. Winner will be honored at the District Awards Ceremony on May 12th.

Wednesday, April 23rd, 7pm - PTA Meeting, In Person

Wednesday, April 30th - Skate Night

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

May 5th-9th - Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (more details to come!)
Friday, May 16th, 6pm-8pm - Spring Festival

www.communityed.net

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.

Bloom is in need of donations of gently used teen items to restock our free upcycle store in Seaholm High School. We are looking for:

· girls/womens, boys/mens, gender neutral clothing (teen/adult sizes)

· shoes (teen/adult sizes)

· outerwear

· accessories

· other items teens may like!

Student volunteers from Seaholm Community Service Club (Club SOS/Interact Club) will come pick it up!
Approx. 5 mil radius from Seaholm, please.

We have 2 dates available for Porch Pick Up!:

April 5 and 12

SIGN UP NOW! Spots are limited so don't wait to sign up! :)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A5AF2DA0F5CE9-55849889-bloom#/

If you prefer to do a porch DROP-OFF instead, email Jen Genberg (SOS liaison for Club SOS) at jle0821@gmail.com. Cross streets: Maple/Chesterfield.

Questions? Katie Parker, Seaholm CSO/Club Advisor: kparker@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Bloom Upcycle Boutique, located in the Seaholm cafeteria, is open weekly to Seaholm and all BPS students. Bloom encourages students to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. All items are free! Instead of paying for items at Bloom, students simply pass along a note of positivity and gratitude to a friend or staff member.

Bloom runs on donations and is always looking for gently-used clothing (teen and adult size women's, men's, and gender neutral ) and any items high school students love such as jewelry, accessories, outerwear, bags, etc.

You can also drop donations off in the Seaholm security vestibule at 2436 W. Lincoln from 8-3 PM on school days. Bloom is a wonderful initiative of Birmingham Public Schools' SOS Schools Offer Support.

April 10 | 8 a.m.

31225 Southfield Rd, Beverly Hills (Michigan Coffee & Creamery)

You’re invited! Please drop in for coffee and casual conversation with Superintendent Dr. Embekka Roberson. This informal gathering is open to everyone. Whether you have a specific question or idea, or simply want to hear more about the district’s biggest priorities, challenges and successes, please consider joining us at an upcoming coffee chat. “Coffee & Conversation" is held at various times and locations around the district to accommodate differing schedules during the academic year.

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