PTA Update from the Eagle's Nest

At the 3/17 Board Meeting, the PTA elected our next Board for the 2026/2027 School Year. Please join us in congratulating incoming President Sam Silver, Vice President Jenny Bolten, Expense Treasurer Molly Clautice. They will be joining Toni, Meagan, and Ceanne in leading our PTA.

Congratulations to Steph Rosik for being recognized as our Bingham Farms Elementary PTA Volunteer of the Year! Steph is actively involved in leading in many capacities with the Green Team, Reflections Program, Lunch Room/Recess, organizing the never-ending lost and found, Book Fair, Girl Scouts, and helping to reduce food insecurity by sharing excess food from our lunch program. Thank you for championing our students and families! Steph will be recognized by the District PTSA on May 18th.

Congratulations to Lily Lee on receiving Honorable Mention at the Michigan State PTSA for her outstanding photography submission! This year's program was titled I Belong. Lily's photography was taken at her gymnastics gym, Troy Gym. We had several outstanding submissions and students who moved into the state program. We will celebrate all of the awards at an upcoming student assembly.

Our 3rd-5th Grade VIP Event will be April 24th. Check out our newsletter after Spring Break for all the details.

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

Help us provide some treats and refreshments for our teachers and staff during conferences on March 24 & 25. These delicious additions will be served alongside a PTA-provided meal on March 24. 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!

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.

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

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 24: 3rd-5th Grade VIP & Me Event (details in the next Newsletter)
• April 28: Art Showcase & Food Truck Night

Join us on April 21st at 7 pm 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.

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.

How it works:

• After Spring Break, we will send flyers home with your student and post them in newsletters.
• All incoming Jr. K through 5th-grade students will have the opportunity to order their supply kit.
• 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).
• When we start advertising, if you have a neighbor or friend joining the school, please tell them about this opportunity. Help us get to 100%

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

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

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.

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!

If you own a business and would be interested in partnering with the PTA, please reach out to support our Bingham Farms Elementary PTA.

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March 9, 2026: https://app.smore.com/n/7nqx2

March 2, 2026: https://app.smore.com/n/1ryfn

February 23, 2026: https://app.smore.com/n/92bust

February 9, 2026: https://app.smore.com/n/fkhct

February 1, 2026: https://app.smore.com/n/4sg1p

November 10, 2025 (Assistance Resources): https://secure.smore.com/n/4xfgj

All Previous Newsletters can be found at the bottom of the February Newsletters.

Please stay in touch and reach out if you have any questions.

Jeanette Aiello

jeanetterenee12@gmail.com

PTA President