Pembroke Press

Happy Monday!

It was great to see so many of you at our talent show on Friday! I am amazed at the incredibly talented and brave students we have at Pembroke. Thank you to the PTA and Marci Hensley for the work they put in to make a fabulous show and night for our PRIDE.

March is here and that means we get to celebrate all things reading! We have a fantastic month planned for students and families. We will kick off March is Reading Month during Respect Circle tomorrow. Students will be bringing home reading calendars they can turn in for free admission to our PTA sponsored skate night on April 29th. Additionally, all month at school we will have guest readers, our March Madness bracket challenge, the book fair, and more. We hope you can join us for Literacy Night tomorrow from 6:00 - 7:30, check out details below.

Have an amazing week!

Colleen Hoyne

Tues., March 3 - Spirit Day - Pembroke Day!

Wed., March 4 - Literacy Night 6-7:30pm

Fri., March 6 - Spirit Day - Positive Message Day/Superhero Day

Wed., March 11 - Pembroke PTA Meeting

Fri., March 13 - Spirit Day - Favorite Music Group/Band T-shirt day

Sat., March 14 - Battle of the Books (4th & 5th grades)

Fri., March 20 - Half Day - Dismissal at 11:50 (Rock your Socks Day)

Tues., March 24 - Pembroke Conferences 5-7pm (BOOK FAIR)

Wed., March 25 - Half Day! Dismissal at 11:50 - Conferences 1-7pm (BOOK FAIR)

Thurs., March 26 - Spirit Day - Tigers Day

Fri., March 27 - Spirit Day - Dress like a Book Character Day

Mon., March 30 - Fri., April 3 - SPRING BREAK

5th

April 7, 8 , 9

April 21, 24, 27

May 5, 6, 7, 11

4th

April 16, 17, 20

May 5, 6, 7

3rd

April 14, 15, 17

April 28, 29, 30

We’re reaching out with a small request that will make a big impact in our VW E-Lab!

Our students are working on hands-on projects that require clean cardboard snack and cereal boxes, and we would love your help. If you have any empty, clean cereal or snack boxes at home, we kindly ask that you send them in with your child.

These donated boxes will be used for creative building, design, and engineering activities in the E-Lab, giving students the opportunity to explore, innovate, and learn through hands-on experiences.

We love our students’ creativity and enthusiasm for sharing their favorite items from home! However, to minimize distractions and ensure everyone stays focused on learning, we ask that toys remain at home unless a teacher has given permission for a special activity (such as show-and-tell).

Bringing toys to school can sometimes lead to distractions, disagreements, or lost/broken items. To avoid these situations, teachers will collect any toys brought to school and return them at dismissal. We appreciate your partnership in helping us create a positive and productive school environment for all students.

Thank you for your support!

1. Please make sure you pull all the way forward before you merge into traffic during arrival and dismissal. This allows us to keep the line moving and helps ensure the safety of those walking in the parking lot.

2. If you are dropping off, please wait in the line. Do not go around cars to pull further up in the line.

We appreciate your efforts to ensure a safe and efficient drop off and arrival at Pembroke!

Food delivery, from outside, second party companies or restaurants, are not allowed during the school day for students. To stay aligned with BPS policy, Pembroke students are prohibited from receiving delivery food during the school day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge for all students this year in the Pembroke cafeteria. Please be aware of this policy - we appreciate parents being aware of this policy.

Reminder as well that no glass bottles or soda/pop are permitted at Pembroke.

Pembroke Elementary School families,

I am excited to help create a community of lifesavers and am asking you to join me. Sign up tonight to receive a wristband!

This year, we have an important goal to have 100% of our families learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR! It only takes a few minutes to learn, and it can make all the difference in an emergency.

1. Sign Up for Kids Heart Challenge by downloading the free “AHA Schools” app for Apple or Android or by clicking HERE.

2. Be a hero: Send 10 texts TODAY to help save lives.

3. Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!

By signing up and raising funds, you can help us earn gift certificates for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health & wellness of our school community.

PLUS! We’ve got some FUN incentives this year:

· When 150 students register Mr. Fulkerson will get PIE’d in the face!

· When we reach our school goal of $10,500 another mystery teacher will be PIE’d in the face!

· The Class that raises the most $ will earn a choice PE Day AND the class with the most students completing Finn’s Mission will earn a PIZZA PARTY!

Let’s work together to create a community of lifesavers. Thank you for your support in helping us achieve this incredible goal!

With the rising cost of bagels, we will be increasing the price per bagel to $2 per bagel. (Plain or Salt available) - each child is allowed one bagel. Bagels will be sold in the main lobby and at the Witherbee loop entrance. Thanks to all our 4th grade parent volunteers!

Please note there was one update to the ABCD calendar for the remainder of the year. The last day of school will now be an A Day.

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/dentist note are excused

The Pembroke PTA is excited to partner with all of the BPS elementary and middle schools, along with the BPS PTSA Council, to host screenings of the documentary "Screenagers" which was recently updated in 2025.

This powerful documentary dives into the science behind screen time and its impact on mental health, sleep, learning, and friendships — and offers practical, research-based strategies to help families navigate phones, social media, and digital independence in healthy, balanced ways.

Parents of older students are encouraged to attend with their student(s) as the screening is meant to help start conversations at home about the use of technology. Families will leave the event with a guide to continue this conversation at home as a family. Parents with younger kids (K-2) can decide what is best for your family.

The screenings will be held at the Groves Auditorium at 6:30pm on March 4th and March 19th. Each screening will last approximately one hour. For more information and to view the trailer: Screenagers: Elementary Edition

Since this is an event open to all elementary and middle school families in our district we do ask that you use the Sign Up Genius to RSVP to ensure we have adequate space for those attending: Elementary School Sign Up Genius - March 4th and March 19th Screenings

If you have a middle school student or a student about to enter middle school feel free to attend the Middle School screening on March 12th - Middle School Version

Middle School Sign Up Genius - March 12th Screening

Enrollment is low and this class is at risk of being canceled — don’t miss your chance to join the fun!

Sign up today at www.communityed.net for our ONE-day Sculpting Labubus class and go home with your very own adorable Labubu sculpture.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll:

• Learn essential clay sculpting techniques

• Shape and design your own unique Labubu figurine

• Finish your piece as-is or transform it into a keyring or photo holder

No experience needed — just bring your creativity!

Spots are limited, so register now and help us keep this class running. We can’t wait to sculpt with you! ✨

Join our Community Education team and make a positive impact on the lives of children in our state-licensed before- and after-school programs!

✨ Available Positions

• PM Student Programming Coordinator
  11:30 AM – 6:00 PM

• PM Kids Club Director
  3:30 – 6:00 PM

• Kids Club Assistants — AM & PM Shifts
  7:00–9:00 AM and/or 3:30–6:00 PM

🌟 Position Highlights

• Work directly with children in a state-licensed program

• Build positive, nurturing relationships

• Lead and assist with fun activities: crafts, games, playground time, homework help, and more

• Help maintain a safe, caring, inclusive environment

• Competitive starting pay

• Paid training and professional development

👉 Ready to Apply?

Submit your application here:
https://forms.gle/D3b8xg5BgAGss5kEA

We are looking for dedicated individuals who are interested in being an even bigger part of the Pembroke community! Our incredible team of Noon Aides is looking for more staff to join their team at lunch and recess. We are also always looking for great guest teachers. If you are interested in learning more about either position, please reach out to Mrs. Hoyne choyne@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

The Pembroke PTA will be providing the staff dinner on Tuesday, March 24th during parent/teacher conferences.

Sign up here if you would like to donate items for the Spring Conference Dinner! Thank you!

Whether you’ve thought, “I could totally help with that,” or “wow what a terrible idea,”

this is your moment. Joining the PTA board is a great way to support our school, help

plan fun events, and have a real say in what happens at Pembroke.

It’s hard to believe, but we’re already planning for the 2026–27 school year. No

experience required, no special skills needed, and yes—normal parents with busy

schedules are encouraged to apply. If you like being in the loop and making a difference

without taking on too much, this might be for you. �� Email Monica at

monica.brinkman@gmail.com if you have any questions or you are interested in a

position.

Thank you to everyone who participated in and attended the Talent Show! It was wonderful to see all of the talent and support by the Pembroke Pride! Special thanks to Marci Hensley for organizing a spectacular show again! If you are interested in chairing the Talent Show in the future, email Monica at monica.brinkman@gmail.com.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - PTA MEETING 7pm (Media Center)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - PTA MEETING 7pm (Media Center)

Wednesday May 13, 2026 -PTA MEETING 7pm (Media Center) - (tentative)

Don’t miss out on the latest PTA updates, events, and behind-the-scenes fun — follow us on social media!

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From backpacks to busy schedules — executive functioning skills matter at every stage. Join us for an engaging and practical parent session: From Chaos to Competence: Teaching Executive Functioning Skills That Stick: March 26 🕡 6:30 PM

📍 BCS Media Center 💻 Or join us virtually!

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xjHpnr5yRSOoJw1l0PaoWA

Learn strategies to help your child build organization, time management, planning, and self-regulation skills that last — from elementary through high school and beyond. We look forward to seeing you there! Flyer