PTA Update from the Eagle's Nest

A Message from the Board

We want to extend a big thank you to the 250+ that joined us for Heritage Night. The fun night was filled with scavenger hunts, games, education, music, and delicious food. We are grateful to the families that shared their culture and stories. Our kids were so excited to make crafts, learn about the language, and go home with a sugar high and full bellies.

Canada: The Nelson-Heesch, Green-Duda, & Silver Families
Croatia: The Thiel Family
Greece: The Kohl and Gionnette Families
Israel: The Mentzel Family
Poland: The Lazar Family
Singapore: The Fischer Family
South Africa: The Smuts Family
Sweden: The Cairns Family
Yiddishland: The Fink Family

Bingham Bid + Bash Highlight

It's not too late to join us for a night of fun and fundraising at Bingham Bid + Bash next Saturday, March 14th at Paddle and Par.

If you're able to join us in person, you'll have the chance to enter the raffles for a parking space or one of the amazing grade baskets. Tickets will be sold on-site only, but you need not be present to win. Only $25 will get you an entry for the parking space, and $20 will get you a batch of raffle tickets as tall as you are for the grade baskets; no limit on entries!

If your schedule doesn't allow you to join us this year...don't worry, you can still get in on the action with our online auction. Featuring over 70 items! Find all your school favorites, plus many new experiences added this year! Who wouldn't like to win a VIP Bingham Boo Package? Check out the offerings from businesses like TDR Orthodontics, Woodside Athletic Club, Activate Detroit, and many, many more. Items still being added.

Preview the auction now, it will go live on Friday, March 13th, at 9 am and end Saturday, March 14th, at 9:15 pm. When you access the auction, we suggest you sort by item number for the best viewing of the item listings. You can also favorite items that you want to come back to for later bidding.

Online Auction 3/13-3/14: Preview Now, with new items added daily
Pre-purchase tickets Required: Make sure to purchase your tickets today, as no door sales will be offered for this event.

We hope that you had a wonderful and relaxing mid-winter break. As we launch into these next three months of school, there are lots of exciting things happening. Please consider joining us for the things that fit for your family.

District-wide screening of Screenagers 3/4 & 3/19

Parenting in the digital age isn’t something any of us are figuring out alone. The boundaries we set and the norms we create as families shape the world all of our kids are growing up in — which means this is bigger than just one household. It’s a community conversation.

Join families from all BPS elementary schools for a district-wide showing of Screenagers on March 4th and March 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Groves Auditorium. This powerful documentary explores the science behind screen time and its impact on kids’ mental health, sleep, learning, and social development — and offers practical, research-based strategies for building healthier digital habits at home.

We hope you’ll be part of this important conversation.

Please note: This screening is intended for parents, guardians, and adult caregivers only.

Watch this trailer video to get a great picture of what it is about: https://www.screenagersmovie.com/about-screenagers-elementary

All Hands on Deck!

We are heading into a busy season at school (and life). Please consider donating a bit of time to help support the many programs and activities taking place at school. In addition to these volunteer opportunities, there will be field trips, end-of-year parties/promotions, and other ways to get involved. Our whole community makes this school special and we hope that you or another family member can share your time and talents with our kids.

In-school: Volunteer Opportunities
Special Events: Volunteer Opportunities
Book Fair March 18-25: Volunteer Opportunities (30 minute slots)
Conference Refreshments: Drinks, Snacks, and Treats Welcome

Conference Refreshments

Help us provide some treats and refreshments for our teachers and staff during conferences on March 24 & 25. Choose an item on the list or provide your own favorites. All treats should be dropped off at the school office. Thanks for brightening their day!

Dining for Donations: 3/25

On our half-day, save the dinner prep for another day and grab a bite at Rusty Bucket. 15% of your bill will be donated to Bingham Farms Elementary to be used for classroom grants and programs. Use Code PTA25 when ordering online or scan your receipt.

https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/47707

School Apparel Sale

Bingham Farms families, our Spring Spirit Wear Sale is live! Save 20-30% sitewide, no code needed! This is a great time to stock up on all your spring essentials at a great price! Shop today, this is a limited time sale! https://1stplace.sale/47707

PTA Board Elections

At the February 10, 2026 Board Meeting, the PTA voted to set the slate for the 2026-2027 school year election. Please join us on Tuesday, March 17th at 7pm in the Media Center to vote on the upcoming election. Thank you to our nominees for your continued support of our school. Nominations include:

President (choose 1): Sam Silver

Vice President (choose 1): Jenny Bolten, T'erra Gassaway

Expense Treasurer (choose 1): Molly Clautice

Volunteer of the Year

Do you know of someone who has done an outstanding job volunteering in and supporting our school this year? Please submit your nominations for volunteer of the year by March 16th to be voted on at the March 17th meeting. We know that our school thrives on the bonus support that our volunteers provide each day and we want to celebrate those contributions. Nomination Form

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 - $92.00
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!