Bingham Blast

Team Bingham!

Well, we successfully welcomed all of our students to the 2026-2027 school year! It was such a privilege for me to witness so many opening activities that our teachers facilitated with their classes to help nurture their new classroom community. In addition, you could quickly see how students, even after only 4 days, were able to begin to learn the intentional routines of the classroom and school.

I love how the new 5th graders sense their new role as leaders, while our newest Eagles lean on them demonstrating their sense of belonging. All of these small intentional moves designed by teachers and the greater school are in place to create a safe, welcoming and calm learning environment. This environment allows little brains space to stretch. Thank you for your partnership in helping this transition goes so well.

What I did not expect this week, was that Mother Nature would help remind us how to work quickly together as a school community.😃 Fortunately, we are very established in our routines that seeking shelter as a school was complete within 4 minutes of the tornado warning. Thank you to the staff who jumped into action, not only ensuring safety, but also taking to reading stories or singing with classes to help keep littles calm. Our staff has a heart for children. While we know some of their little faces found relief in tears when they saw you, we want you to know "we've got them". Thank you to our community for your flexibility and trust as we worked the minutes of both mid-day and after school dismissal. It is going to be a great year!

We look forward to seeing everyone again next week.

In the meantime, enjoy the long Labor Day Weekend.

Joanna

Monday, September 7th

• No school - Labor Day

Tuesday, September 8th - B Day

• Full day of school for all students

Wednesday, September 9th - C day

Thursday, September 10th - D Day

Friday, September 11th - A Day

• M-step results home for 4th & 5th via backpack mail

• September 15th - Curriculum Night Schedule - grades 1-5

• 6:00 - 6:40pm 1st and 2nd Grade
• 6:40 - 7:20pm 3rd and 4th Grade
• 7:20 – 8:00pm 5th Grade
• 6:30 – 7:30 Unified Arts & Specialists (stations in the hallways)
• September 18th - PTA Welcome Back Family Event 5-7pm on Bingham Playground
• September 21-25 - Vision screening grades - GSRP/JK/1/3/5
• September 22 - Picture Day
• September 22 - First PTA Meeting
• September 25 - 4th grade Rouge River field trip
• October 3rd - Saturday, 9am - 5th Grade Grade Run
• October 5-8 - Hearing screening grades GSRP/JK/K/2/4
• October 7 - 4th Grade DIA Ofrendas Experience
• October 13th - 1/2 Day of School
• October 14th - 16th - 5th Grade Camp
• October 23rd - PTA Sponsored Bingham Boo
• October 30th - 1/2 Day of School
• November 3rd - No School Election Day

Please review the following Link with Arrival and Dismissal Procedures if your child is dropped off or picked up! Please make sure your child knows how they are getting home at the end of the day. For the younger grades, also ensure your child's teacher is aware of their dismissal plan. If you have a same day change, please call the office 248-203-3390.

Free & Reduced-Price Meal Applications (Free & Reduced Application now goes by Application for Summer EBT & Education Benefits)

We encourage families who may qualify for income-based free or reduced-price meals to complete the Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application through the Meal Magic Family Portal.

The application is available through the Birmingham Public Schools website under Food Services (Here).

Completing an application is important because it:

• Helps secure important state and federal funding for our schools
• Supports educational programs and services
• Ensures eligible students continue to receive available meal benefits
• May provide access to additional benefits and reduced-cost programs

Families who believe they may qualify are encouraged to complete an application even if they are unsure whether they are eligible.

For assistance with the application or meal program, please contact the Food Service Department at pguck@Birmingham.k12.mi.us.

The Birmingham Physical Education Department with support from Chartwells Dining Service, the Birmingham Education Foundation, and the Birmingham Education Association is proud to present: THE 5TH GRADE RUN!

It's time for the 5th Grade Run! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Get ready to lace up your sneakers and show your 5th grade spirit! Join us for a fun-filled run at Beverly Park, where we’ll celebrate teamwork, fitness, and having a great time together. See flyer for more details!

• The school with the highest percentage of participants will get a trophy and bragging rights for the year. Registration will be online at:

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/BeverlyHills/BirminghamPublicSchoolsThGradeRun

• Grade Connectors
• Many Volunteer Opportunities - Small, Medium and Large
• Bagel, Ice Cream Passes (begins the week of 9/14)
• PTA Family Membership

We welcome volunteers at school. All visitors need to sign-in in the office and wear a visitor pass when in the building. Please complete an i-chat (linked below) before your first visit. Forms can be emailed in or dropped off in the office.

email completed forms to: sallen2@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Please make sure that any emergency medication has been turned in to the office before the first day of school! Medications need to be in the original packaging, and forms need to completed. Both the Permission to Administer Medication and the appropriate action form need to be turned in. If you uploaded these forms at registration, it would be helpful if you sent us an email as a cross-reference.

Sarah Allen - sallen2@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

You can reserve a spot at our BLOOM vaccination clinic after school on Thursday, October 8. Contact Cindy Blakely with questions. Cblakely@birmingham.k12.mi.us or 248.203.3382.

Birmingham Public Schools' School Age Child Care (SACC) program is ready for another great year of before- and after-school care for students in Junior Kindergarten through fifth grade. Formerly known as Kids Club, the program provides a safe, engaging environment where students can learn, play, and grow before and after the school day. Registration opens online on Saturday, August 1.

Click here to learn more and register for the 2026-2027 BPS School Age Child Care program.

The Birmingham Public Schools calendar for the 2026-2027 school year is now available. Families are encouraged to review the calendar and save important dates for the upcoming school year.

The calendar includes key dates such as the first and last days of school, holiday breaks, professional development days, conferences, and other district-wide schedule information.

Click the button below to view the complete 2026-2027 District Calendar.

Email: jmckinney@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Website: https://binghamfarms.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
Location: 23400 W 13 Mile Road Bingham Farms, MI 48025
Phone: 248.203.3350

The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability or age. The District prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination whether occurring at school, on District property, in a District vehicle, or at any District related activity or event. The Superintendent will designate compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination or harassment. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Students - Inquiries related to discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to: Executive Director of Special Education, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000. Direct all other inquiries related to discrimination to: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000.