Pembroke Press

Hello Families,

Over this past week it was incredible to see the amazing ways that the Pembroke community has come together! Pembroke truly is a community worth belonging too. Last week our 5th graders attended 5th grade camp. They had an amazing time learning and growing together. We can't thank the staff and parent chaperones enough for making this a great trip for everyone.

In addition, on Saturday we had our very first Trunk or Treat. With over 30 cars and over 300 visitors it was a huge success! A huge shout out to Britt-Marie Fleury for planning an amazing event. It was great to see our families enjoying a beautiful afternoon together.

Last Monday we started the week by completing our first ALICE drill. Students did a great job following safety expectations and learning about the ways we can stay safe at school. This week students who ride the bus will practice a bus evacuation drill on Thursday, October 24th in the morning. Myself along with other school staff will be present to assist with this drill. Please see the letter linked below for details.

It's going to be a great week!

Mrs. Hoyne

• October 25 - Spirit Day!! MI vs. MI State or College day!

• October 29, 30 & Nov 4 - Hearing Screenings

• October 31 - (1/2 DAY) - Halloween Parade 10am

• November 5 - NO SCHOOL - Election Day

• November 13 & 14 - (1/2 DAYS) - Parent/Teacher Conferences

• November 18 - Picture Retake Day/Yearbook Group photos

It’s almost time for our Literati Book Fair! Mark your calendars for November 13th and 14th to visit and shop our book fair in-person from 12:15-7:30 PM. Students will visit the book fair during library media classes the week prior to make their own wish lists that will come home to you.

If you’d like to get an early start on your shopping and place an online order, please visit the link below because our online fair is now open! Online orders will ship after our in-person fair closes on November 14th. All book fair profit goes directly back to our students via our school library. Thank you very much for your support!

Shop our book fair early online! https://literati.com/store/?school=pembroke-elementary-school-troy-mi

Bagels will be $1 each (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!

2024 Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Clubs Registrations

The 2024 Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Clubs offer a fun and affordable way for children, ages 7 through high school seniors, to learn skiing and snowboarding. The program includes discounted lift tickets, rentals, and lessons for all abilities. Parents can also join and receive the same discounts on club nights.

The club runs during the winter season, typically starting in December, with meetings based on the sponsor’s schedule. Thanks to excellent snow-making capabilities, the program operates without reliance on natural snow. Families meet at Pine Knob’s “Pinery Room” on club nights.

Joining offers significant discounts on lift tickets and rentals, along with the chance to enjoy skiing as a group. Optional group lessons are available for an additional fee, offering six lessons with the same instructor and group. Our group will meet Tuesdays along with Harlan and BCS.

Registration is now open: 2025 Student Club Registration Link

Questions-cvalentinejohnson@gmail.com

Join our facebook group for more details:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/601610315063846

Our Pembroke Pride Leadership team is excited to host Socktober! We'll be collecting new pairs of socks for local shelters. Drop off bins will be located by the Main Office. Thank you for your help!

Battle of the Books 2025 will begin on Monday, December 2nd 2024. 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. During Battle season, multiple copies of each Battle title will be available in the school library for circulation for 4th and 5th graders. Students will also have the option to purchase all of the titles in a “bundle”. Baldwin Public Library will have multiple copies of the Battle titles available for check out as well. For more information, see Baldwin Library’s website here and be on the lookout for more info to come from us in the coming weeks!

Important Battle of the Books Dates:

October 11th: Battle of the Books bundle order forms went home with students

October 25th: Battle of the Books bundle order forms are due

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.

We will be celebrating Halloween on Thursday, October 31st. We will have a Halloween parade beginning at 10:00 am outside. All parents and guardians are welcome to watch the parade. Halloween parties will follow at 10:30, only the number of volunteers needed to run stations will be able to attend parties. These volunteers will be determined ahead of time. This is a half day of school and students will be dismissed at 11:50. Please see the reminders about appropriate Halloween costumes below. At Pembroke we have students as young as 4 years old and want everyone to enjoy a family friendly day! Your child may be asked to remove a part of their costume if they do not meet the following requirements:

• No masks
• No blood or gore
• No weapons
• No costumes that represent violence or violent characters

Kidcreate Studios- LED's, Circuits & Conductivity with KidScientific (5-12 years) Class ID 20405

Spark up curiosity in our illuminating science class! Dive into the world of circuits, conductivity, and LEDs as young scientists embark on a journey of discovery. In this electrifying class, kids will craft their own light-up greeting cards and fireflies as they bring their creations to life with the magic of LEDs. Explore the captivating realm of electromagnets, learning the principles that power many everyday devices, and conduct hands-on experiments to unravel the mysteries of magnetism.

Sign up at www.communityed.net

Spirit day Friday to celebrate the big game. Show your Michigan or Michigan State spirit by wearing your gear or school colors.

A reminder there is a half day on Thursday, October 31st. Kids Club is available with limited spaces. Sign up today using your schoolcareworks account.

BPS is hosting a Veteran’s Day Brunch on November 14th. Pembroke will be collecting cards to be giving to Veterans at the brunch. You can use one of the card templates or make your own. We will have a box outside the office to collect cards through November 6th.

Purchase your yearbook early for a special discounted pricing! $22 now thru 12/31!!

Visit www.KaiserStudio.com

Code: 25PMBYB

Each year the BEF grants $100,000+ to support exceptional education programs both in and out of the classroom by connecting innovative teachers with community support. Please consider donating to the Annual Fund today!

To find out more about other ways to support the BEF, such as sponsoring the Bash or donating to the Bash Auction, contact: Kathy Zanolli, Executive Director @ BEF@Birmingham.k12.mi.us.

955 N. Eton Street

Troy, MI 48084

248-203-3888