Pembroke Press
January 6, 2025
Hoyne Happenings
Welcome Back Families!
Happy New Year! I hope that everyone enjoyed a relaxing break with family and friends. As we enter 2025, I look forward to continuing our commitment to be a community worth belonging to.This new year brings even more opportunity for me to build connections with each of you and your families. We hope to continue to foster that connection building with our students as well. This month we have several exciting ways to connect, including a PTA meeting, Kindergarten Round Up, and our first ever International Night.
As we enter January it is also a time to reflect on the amazing growth our students have had so far and set goals for continued growth. This month our teachers will work students to take the second iReady assessment, many will begin new units in reading and writing, and continue to challenge students to build their math problem solving skills.
Looking forward to a great 2025!
Colleen Hoyne
Upcoming Dates
January 17, 2025 - 1/2 DAY - dismissal at 11:50am (Show your Pride Day!)
January 20, 2025 - NO SCHOOL - MLK DAY
January 21-23, 2025 - Vision Screening for Preschool, 1st, 3rd, 5th, ASD
Snack Pax - Donations Needed
On Friday, January 17th Pembroke students will have the opportunity to support our community. We will be collecting and assembling Snack Pax for those with food insecurity.
Please click on the link below to donate items. Items will be collected January 10th - 15th. Thank you for your support!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FABAD2FA0FEC52-54232447-snack#/
Pembroke Updates!
Kindergarten Round Up
On Wednesday, January 22nd Pembroke will be hosting Kindergarten Round Up for families with students entering kindergarten or junior kindergarten for the 2025 - 2026 school year. We will have the opportunity for informal tours at 6:30 pm and a formal presentation will start at 7:00 pm. We invite you to share this information with any families you think might be interested or have students entering Junior Kindergarten or Kindergarten.
Music Update
Library News
Battle of the Books - 4th & 5th grade
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
Vision Screening
Oakland County will be conducting vision screenings for Preschool, 1st grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade & ASD students January 21 - 23, 2025. This will take place during the school day and no further action is required by parents.
Community News
New After School Classes
Attendance News
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!
Extended Absence Form
If your student will absent for 4 or more consecutive days - please complete the Extended Absence Form and return to the Main Office. Thank you!
Helpful Links
Elementary & Middle School Night - Seaholm Basketball
Birmingham Education Foundation
Time is running out to get your Bash tickets! This year's Unabashed Bash will take place on Saturday, February 1 @ Daxton Hotel in downtown Birmingham. You won't want to miss this amazing night of dinner, dancing, Live & Silent Auctions, student performances, and more!
Tickets: $250 Individual | $500 Couples
Purchase your tickets today: https://supportbef.ejoinme.org/Bash2025Tickets
For questions or if you need assistance, please contact:
Kathy Zanolli, Executive Director
BEF@Birmingham.k12.mi.us | (248)203-30303
*Staff tickets $225 regardless of purchase date.
Birmingham Youth Assistance
BYA 42nd annual Kids' Dog Show
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.