Pembroke Press

Hello Families!

Last week we had an amazing week celebrating inclusion. It was awesome to hear the great conversations around how we can make everyone feel like they belong. On Wednesday, staff participated in professional development around our literacy pilots. Many staff and students showcased the amazing work they have done here at Pembroke this year, including 3 Pembroke students who sat on a panel for all K-5 teachers in the district. Check out the pictures below! We are so proud of all of our students and staff for being leaders in this work!

Over the weekend many of our 4th and 5th graders participated in Science Olympiad. They did an amazing job representing Pembroke and showed Pembroke Pride throughout the day. A huge thank you to all of the parent and staff volunteers who coached events to make this possible. And a huge shout out to Mr. Zbanek and Mr. Warnemuende for organizing and leading Science Olympiad.

Did you know that April is School Library Month? School libraries are integral in improving student achievement, promoting accessible access to information, teaching skills students need to access, evaluate and use information, and building a sense of lifelong learning. We are so lucky to Mrs. Julie Green, our amazing school librarian, are thankful for all she does for Pembroke.

This week we hope to see you at our Celebrate the Arts Night from 5:30 - 7:00 pm on Wednesday. We will have fun for the whole family and you can check out your student’s artwork. This week we also have Fun Day pictures on Tuesday and no school on Friday.

Also please remember that the Witherbee Loop is not for parking. The loop is designated for 2nd grade parent drop off only.

Have a great week!

Colleen Hoyne

There was a district error on the ABCD calendar - please note that there is a FULL DAY of school on Monday, April 20th.

Tuesday, April 15

• Kaiser - Fun Day Photos

Wednesday, April 16

• Celebrate the Arts Night 5:30-7pm

Friday, April 18

• NO SCHOOL - Good Friday

Sunday, April 20

• Easter

Monday, April 21

• FULL DAY OF SCHOOL

Looking Ahead...

April 30 - Skate Night - Presented by Pembroke PTA

May 1 - Half Day, dismissal at 11:50a.m.

May 7 - 5th Grade Band Concert

May 14 - 5th Grade Orchestra Concert

May 26 -NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

June 4 - Welcome Back Breakfast for graduating seniors

June 5 - Field Day

June 7 - Eton Street at Jimmy Johns Field

June 12 - Half Day, dismissal at 11:50a.m.

June 13 - Half Day, dismissal at 11:50a.m. - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

MStep testing will take place April 7 - May 16 at Pembroke. We are asking that you try to have your child in attendance during their assessment dates. Please ensure your child gets a good night sleep during their testing dates as well. Teachers will be providing more details on testing for specific dates.

Grade Level Specific Testing Dates:

5th Grade:

ELA: April 8, 10, 11

Math: April 22, 23, 25

Science: May 5

Social Studies: May 12, 13

4th Grade:

ELA: April 17, 22

Math: May 6, 7, 8

3rd grade:

ELA: April 15, 16, 17

Math: April 29, 30, May 1

Planning for the 2025 - 2026 school year has begun! Kindergarten registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year is open. It is helpful for families to register as soon as possible. This allows us to adequately plan for staffing and make sure that your kindergartener is invited to spring events. Thank you in advance!

On April 16th from 5:30-7pm we will be hosting our annual Celebrate the Arts Night here at Pembroke! This is a wonderful event that showcases artwork from every student along with a performance from our very own Eton Street Singers. We will have several STEAM activities for students and families to participate in, a black light art hall again, and some ceramics projects to take home.

We hope you’ve had fun during March is Reading Month and added some extra fun reading into your days! Save your filled out Reading Month calendar with your recorded minutes read (or take a picture of them with your phone!) and bring it to Pembroke’s Skate World Night on April 30th at 6:15 PM to receive free admission for your whole family! (Skate rental $3, In-line $5). Thank to your our generous PTA for providing this awesome reading incentive!

During spring, thoughts turn to the 2025-2026 school year and the student placement process. The student placement process is a team effort conducted with great care and consideration of the growth and development of all students. A balance of character strengths, academic ability, social-emotional growth, individual and instructional needs are taken into consideration.

Any information about your child that you, as parents, may wish to share that will help us make our decision will be taken into consideration. If you would like to share information about your child, you may use this form. Please do not request an individual teacher or include names of students other than your own. Rather, we ask you to give us additional information that will help us select the right classroom for your child. It is important to note that with or without information from parents/guardians, the staff will review each student's needs individually and select the learning environment in which we believe he/she will learn best.

If you wish to share information, please complete this form by Tuesday, April 22nd 2025. Please note that families do not need to fill this form out, it is only necessary if you have information you would like to share with the team.

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 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

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

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's note are excused

Lunch Menu Link

ABCD Calendar

District Calendar

Previous Pembroke Press

Kids Club Link

Here is the slate for 2025 PTA Board. We will vote at our April meeting.

President - Monica Brinkman

VP - Tracey Savcic

Treasurer: Casey Berg

Secretary: Lindsey Peck

We are excited to host our first Spring Festival, on May 16th, from 6-8pm! There will be bounces house, face painting, balloon artists, a photo booth, candy walk, and more! This event will be FREE to Pembroke families only. We do need a few 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.

Wednesday, April 23rd, 7pm - PTA Meeting, In Person. LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR!

Wednesday, April 30th - Skate Night

Sunday, May 4th, 4-6pm - Chalk the Walk

May 5th-9th - Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

Friday, May 16th, 6-8pm - Spring Festival

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The Birmingham Education Foundation (BEF) supports Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9. Show your gratitude for your favorite teacher by making a donation to the BEF on their behalf and including a note of appreciation. During appreciation week, a flower and your note will be dropped off in your student's school office for them to pick up and hand deliver to their teacher.

Show your love for your amazing teacher by donating today: https://www.supportbef.org/teacher-appreciation.html

For assistance, please contact Kathy Zanolli, Executive Director: BEF@Birmingham.k12.mi.us | (248)203-3030.

Please join us for the My Guy & Me Dance hosted by the Pembroke Elementary 5th grade and 3rd grade Girl Scout Troops on May 9th, 2025. Please see the details below!

• Please scan the QR code below on the flyer or click on the link to register for the dance and see payment options. You must complete the electronic form for registration.
• Registration Link: My Guy & Me Dance 2025
• Tickets are $40 per couple and $10 each additional girl.
• Payment options include: cash, check (payable to GSSEM Troop #77187) or Paypal (@Troop77187).
• If paying via cash or check, please drop off payment in the school office in an envelope that includes the oldest child's name, teacher, and parent phone number.
• Tickets will be sent home with the oldest child the week of the event.
• Tickets will not be sold at the door. Please submit registration and payment by April 30th, 2025.
• Please contact Kim Lentine at 773-710-1951 / kimlentine@gmail.com or Carrie Nester at 248-867-2513 with any questions.
• Look for the flyer to come home later this week!

955 N. Eton Street

Troy, MI 48084

248-203-3888