Pembroke Press
May 12, 2025
Hoyne Happenings
Hello Pembroke Families,
Wow! I am blown away by the amazing outpouring of support last week for staff appreciation week. We are so grateful for the amazing support of our families and communities. Last week we also had a blast at our Bike, Roll, Walk to school event and 5th Grade Band Concert. It was a great week of community events.
As students in 3rd through 5th grade finish MSTEP testing this week. We will have some grades begin taking iReady. Individual classroom teachers will share more about their iReady testing dates. We appreciate your support in encouraging students to take their time and do their best. This is a great opportunity for students to show off the ways they have grown!
We hope to see many of you at our Spring Carnival on Friday. As the end of the year approaches, please make sure to check out all the information shared below for important dates and events!
Colleen Hoyne
Upcoming Dates
May 14
- 5th Grade Orchestra Concert
May 16
- Spring Festival 6-8pm - Pembroke PTA
May 18
- Celebrate Birmingham - Hometown Parade 1pm
May 26
- NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
May 28
- PTA Retirement Reception 4-5pm - more to come!
Looking Forward
June 4 - Welcome Back Breakfast for graduating seniors
June 5 - Field Day
June 7 - Eton Street at Jimmy Johns Field
June 11 - 5th Grade Ceremony
June 11 - Last Day for LOST & FOUND!
June 12 - Half Day, dismissal at 11:50a.m.
June 13 - Half Day, dismissal at 11:50a.m. - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Walk, Bike, Roll to School Pictures
Pembroke School News!
Pembroke Retirement
After 31 remarkable years at Pembroke of inspiring minds and shaping futures, we are honored to announce the retirement of Ruth McClure (Ferry).
Throughout her career, Mrs. McClure has made an incredible impact on generations of students, colleagues, and the school community. Known for her passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to education, she has touched countless lives inside and outside the classroom.
Please join us as we celebrate her incredible career and wish her all the best in this next chapter. A retirement celebration will be held on Wednesday, May 28 from 4-5pm at Pembroke, and all are welcome to attend! A separate invitation will follow.
Let’s honor Mrs. McClure for a lifetime of service, dedication, and love for teaching. Congratulations on a well-earned retirement!
End of Year Library Information & Dates
The end of the year is near and it is time to begin thinking about our final library check out and returning checked out books!
Final Book Check Out: Friday, May 23rd
All Library Books Due: Friday, May 30th
All Missing/Damaged Book Fines Due: Friday, June 6th
Optional Summer Check Out Permission Forms Submitted: Friday, May 30th
Optional Summer Check Out (see below): Monday, June 9th
If any books are permanently lost or damaged, please pay the replacement fee listed in the overdue email. Lost or damaged books can be paid for with cash or a check made out to BPS Pembroke. If you have any questions, please email Julie Green at JGreen@birmingham.k12.mi.us. Thank you for supporting our library!
Let’s Clear the Shelves! Summer Check Out Guidelines:
Pembroke Library would like to invite you to help us “Clear the Shelves” this summer to encourage broad, self-selected reading for our students. Participation is optional. Below are a few guidelines:
Accounts must not have any lost book fines or unreturned books by Friday, May 30th.
Students who participate should be returning to Pembroke in the fall.
Students must have parent/guardian permission which acknowledges that you are responsible for these books and will return them the second week of school in the fall.
The permission form must be submitted by Friday, May 30th.
A permission form must be submitted for each K-4 child in the family who is participating.
Each participating student (K-4) will visit the library during the week of June 9th.
Participating students may check out up to 10 books of their choice for the summer.
Use this link to fill out and submit your permission form by Friday, May 30th.
Actual Link URL: https://forms.gle/tWq7CZBzmdWZ2f1V8
Each student will receive a printed list of checked out titles.
We hope you’ll take advantage of this summer reading opportunity!
Lost & Found
Field Day
Thursday, June 5th is Pembroke’s Field day!
Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade are participating in the morning.
Then, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are participating in the afternoon.
Please make note that there will be water events for Field Day - be sure to pack extra clothes, socks and shoes for the event. Thank you!
Kindergarten Registration
After School Playground Reminders
As the weather warms up, it is great to see families enjoying the playground after school. We are appreciate your help in reminding your student/s that recess expectations still apply. During this time Kids Club is frequently using the playground as well and having all students follow the same expectations helps keep all students safe and having fun.
Pembroke Alumni Breakfast - June 4
We cannot wait to welcome our former PRIDE members back to Pembroke for breakfast at 8am on June 4th with old friends and teachers. Following breakfast we will clap our Seniors out one last time. Please RSVP using this link.
Eton Street Performing at Jimmy Johns Field - June 7
Eton Street Singers Performing at Jimmy John's Field on Saturday, June 7th
You are invited to join the Eton Street Singers for a baseball game at Jimmy John's field. The students will be singing the National Anthem to begin the game! We would love to have our Pembroke families join us for a fun evening at the baseball field. We'll sing around 5:15 PM and the game begins at 5:30 PM. Click on the link to purchase tickets and see the flyer for more details. Hope to see you there!
Ticket Purchase Link: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/GroupPortalPEC.asp?HoldID=908&SponsorID=17590&EventID=349381
Suggested School Supplies
2025-2026 School Year
If anyone would like to think about next school year - the suggested school supply list is here! When you order through 1st Day - school supplies will be delivered right to the school and be ready for your student next Fall.
School Zip Code: 48084
Helpful Links
Pembroke PTA News
Spring Festival
Spring Festival is THIS WEEK - May 16th, from 6-8pm! There will be bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists, a photo booth, candy walk, and more! This event will be FREE to Pembroke families only. We need parent volunteers to make this event a success. Please SIGN UP HERE to volunteer. Concessions will be available for purchase, sponsored by the 4th grade class.
Pembroke Spirit Wear
Graduating 5th grader? Growing Kids? Spring Cleaning? We’re setting up a Spirit Wear table and would greatly appreciate any donations of gently used Pembroke T-shirts, hoodies, or other spirit wear. Email Monica at monica.brinkman@gmail.com to arrange pick up/drop off of items.
Need NEW Pembroke gear? The Pembroke Summer Spirit Wear Sale is live! Choose from hundreds of designs and items that are delivered to your home in days! You'll save 20% off the entire site, including new product lines from Under Armor! Use code: SUMMER Shop at https://1stplace.sale/47702
2025-2026 Event Chairs
Sign ups for 2025-26 Committee Chairs and Members are open and going fast! SIGN UP HERE
Save the Date
Friday May 16th, 6-8pm - Spring Festival
Community News
Celebrate Birmingham Hometown Parade on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm, rain or shine, followed by a family oriented Party in Shain Park until 4pm.