Pembroke Press

• December 13 - 1/2 DAY - dismissal at 11:50am

• December 13 - Author Visit!

• December 20 - Movie & PJ Day!

• December 23 - January 3, 2025 - WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL

• January 6, 2025 - School Resumes

Please remember, as posted on the side of each bus, and for the safety of all students and the driver no parents/guardians should be boarding the bus at anytime. If your child is having an issue or problem on the bus please let the bus driver know or contact me directly. Thank you in advance for adhering to these guidelines.

Friendly reminder - please call our attendance line at 248-203-3888 option 2 to report all absences.

If your child has changes to dismissal plans - please email their teacher and cc Mrs. Longe (tlonge@birmingham.k12.mi.us) so we can ensure accurate pick-ups. Thank you!

Troop 77559 is collecting new toys for The Bottomless Toy Chest. This organization delivers toys, crafts and hands-on activities to children with cancer and serious blood disorders. Please consider donating a new toy for this cause. All toys must be brand new with tags attached and unused. In particular, the organization is in need of items for infants and teens. A wishlist is available here. There will be a collection box in the Pembroke lobby until December 18th for this cause.

The Eton Street Singers would like to invite you to see us at an upcoming December performance. We will be singing at the Birmingham Winter Markt (Shain Park) on Saturday, December 7th at 11:00 a.m. We will also be singing at Seaholm high school on Thursday, December 12th at 6:30 p.m. with the Pierce, Quarton, Harlan, Derby and Seaholm choirs (Seaholm Auditorium). We hope you join us for some fabulous music and winter cheer!

Battle of the Books 2025 kicked off today! Students learned about the program, were introduced to the titles and had the chance to check out their first Battle Book. Students who ordered a bundle will be bringing those home today. This is an optional reading challenge we encourage students to participate in, hosted by Baldwin Library. We are once again looking forward to partnering with Baldwin Public Library to support this program. Starting today and all throughout the Battle season, multiple copies of each Battle title will be available in the school library for circulation for 4th and 5th graders. Baldwin Public Library will have multiple copies of the Battle titles available for check out as well. For more information and to see this year’s titles, see Baldwin Library’s website here.

Important Battle of the Books Dates:

December 2nd: Battle of the Books Kickoff during school

January 6th: 1st day to register teams

February 28th: Last day to register teams

March 15th: Battle Day – 10:00 AM at Groves High School

*Please note – teams cannot register until January 6th but students are encouraged to begin reading the books beginning December 2nd.

If your student will absent for 4 or more consecutive days - please complete the Extended Absence Form (linked below) and return to the Main Office. Thank you!

Exciting news! Author Stacy McAnulty will visit Pembroke in a K-5 assembly on December 13th! This initiative is partially funded by an award from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. During her school visit, she will give her "Our Universe" presentation which aligns with the space curriculum for grades one and five. Additionally, the district's commitment to sustainability as “green” schools will be reflected in her books. Her presentation focuses on her two titles: Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.

If you would like Stacy McAnulty to sign a copy of one of her books when she visits on December 13th, students can bring in any title by her on the day of her visit. You can purchase her titles online at bookshop.org, target.com, or in person at any local bookstore like Book Beat in Oak Park, Caboose Bookshop in Royal Oak and Novel in Rochester.

The BPS Canine Comfort Crew has made a calendar for the New Year! All current Support Dogs have been included in the calendar pages that celebrate animal Holidays. Calendars are $20.00 each and can be pre-ordered through a Google Form using the district eFunds to pay. A sample calendar will be available to preview at school buildings. Final calendar orders will be distributed to school buildings the week of December 16th. The proceeds will go towards the care and maintenance of all Support Dogs in the district who bring smiles to those in our learning communities. Thank you for the support of our BPS Canine Comfort Crew!

Order Link: https://forms.gle/LnEr63VsHMe7PNsH6

NOTE: SImba will likely NOT be in this years calendar but will be in future ones. Proceeds from the sale will be used for ALL therapy dogs in the district, including Simba!

Early Bird Tickets for the Unabashed Bash taking place on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Daxton Hotel in downtown Birmingham go on sale December 1st!

Individual Ticket $225 | Couples Ticket $450

Prices after December 21 $250 Individual Ticket | $500 Couples Ticket

*Staff tickets $225 regardless of purchase date.

This year's Bash theme was inspired by the Groves musical, "Charlie & the Chocolate Factory" and GPAC students will be performing a few numbers at Bash as will the Seaholm Jazz Band and Groves Orchestra. You won't want to miss this exciting night of dinner, dancing, live & silent auctions and more!

Purchase your tickets today!

For questions or assistance, please contact: Kathy Zanolli, Executive Director | BEF@birmingham.k12.mi.us | (248)203-3030.

As we head into the Holiday Season, SOS is once again asking our community to support its Annual Season of Giving. The Season of Giving is a district-wide initiative that helps families in our BPS schools that need assistance with purchasing holiday gifts.

SOS is collecting $25 Meijer and Target gift cards through December 6. The gift cards will be distributed to families with wrapping paper and student-made greeting cards in time for them to shop for their holiday gifts. Gift cards may be dropped off at any BPS school front office during school hours.

Get all the details and sign up to donate gift cards here

Sunday, Feb. 2 | 1 p.m.

Birmingham Youth Assistance (BYA) will be hosting its annual kids' dog show at Berkshire Middle School. The deadline for registration is Jan. 31, and there is a fee of $20 per dog. This event is open to all children aged 4 to 14. For additional details, send an email to KidsdogShowBYA@gmail.com or visit birminghamyouthassistance.org.

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