PTA Update from the Eagle's Nest

A message from the PTA Board

It felt so weird to change the date to 2026. It may just be me, but I'll be writing 2026 for about four months before I embrace that we are in a new year, my kids have now outgrown their pants, and we still have at least a couple months before I'm ok with them leaving without a coat.

With the new year comes the marathon to June 12, making summer plans, and already marking the calendar for the next school year, which starts August 31 (see below). Yep, we are in it, and we hope that the PTA can help support you with lots of fun and enriching family programs this winter. Please join us on January 13th at our monthly PTA meeting, where we will be discussing our VIP and Me Dance, Heritage Night, our annual fundraiser, and more!

I wish you and your family the very best as you get back into a routine of going to bed at a set time and a meal plan that doesn't consist of cookies, candy canes, and rugelach.

Cheers to 2026!

Jeanette Aiello

Proud to say we survived the holidays... barely

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!

Volunteer Opportunities

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.

All interested PTA members are encouraged to attend the January 13th PTA Meeting to learn more and express their interest.

PTA Meeting: January 13, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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.

Kindergarten Round-up: January 27 6:30 p.m.

Welcome Class of 2039!

Get ready to take your first step toward Kindergarten for the 2026 to 2027 school year. Join us for Kindergarten Round-Up to tour your school, meet your Kindergarten teachers and principal, learn about our curriculum, connect with other incoming families, and get your questions answered. Whether you have already selected your school or are still exploring your options, we invite you to attend Round-Up at your local elementary school or any of the schools listed below to learn more about the BPS Kindergarten experience. We look forward to meeting you.

Please Register

BEF Unabashed Bash: January 31st

The Birmingham Education Foundation's annual dinner and auction will take center stage in downtown Birmingham. Each year this event raises valuable funds to support all of our schools in the district. The BEF provides teacher grants for classroom enhancements, STEM events, author visits and more. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.supportbef.org/

To support the event, the Bingham Farms PTA has sponsored a Bogg Beach Bag complete with all the necessities to head to the pool or sunny weather. Please consider bidding on this or any of the other awesome prizes when the auction opens up at the end of January.

VIP & Me Dance: February 6th

Save the Date! Friday, February 6, 2026 will be our VIP & Me Dance for Pre-K to 2nd Grade Students. The event will take place in our school gym and is a memorable night you won't want to miss.

Upcoming Events

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

PTA Membership Directory

We invite all our families to participate in our Membership Directory. Within the PTA Membership Toolkit there is a school-wide Directory. This is the best spot to look for contact info for meet-ups, party invitations, and the name and number for "Luke's Mom".

Seriously, the other day he came home with, "Mom I need a play date with ___, I have his number written down..." it was five numbers, nothing else. 🤦🏻‍♀️(Cue Membership Directory)

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!