Pembroke Press

Hello Families!

It was so great to connect with so many families during conferences last week. Fall conferences are such a great time to celebrate growth and the amazing things students have been learning. We value your partnership and appreciate your support.

This week during the PTA meeting Mr. Gitler, principal of Derby, will be there to share more information about Derby’s Open House. We will also have a special presentation from our staff on Restorative Practices, a key part of creating belonging and building community here at Pembroke. We hope to see you there!

Have a fantastic week everyone!

Mrs. Hoyne

November 17 - Picture Retake Day

November 19 - Pembroke PTA Meeting

November 26 - 28 - Thanksgiving Break

December 4 - Derby Open House 5:30-7pm

December 5 - 10 - Preschool, JK, K, 2, 4 Hearing Screening

December 6 - Eton Street Performs at Birmingham Winter Market

December 11 - Mrs. Hoyne serves Fun Run Pizza Lunch

December 19 - Winter Parties & Fun Run Movie Day

If you are interested in Junior Kindergarten for next school year (26/27), please complete the JK Interest Survey found on the BPS website. This is not an official registration, but will help gauge interest for resource planning. The survey results will also help identify which schools may be subject to a lottery.

***Look under the Next Steps tab on the site***

https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/enrollment-services/junior-kindergarten

Please make sure to check the Lost & Found this week while you’re in the building for conferences. We’ll be making our first donation of unclaimed items on November 25th.

The Lost & Found is full — now’s the time to take one last look for anything that might belong to you! 🧤👕🎒

Online registration for the Pembroke Ski Club is now live through Pine Knob! Our club will run on Tuesdays right after school in January and February. Please contact Christina Johnson at cvalentinejohnson@gmail.com with any questions.

There are 7 weeks to choose from, but you only pay for 6!

https://skianywhere.com/pineknob/booking/?content=school

With the rising cost of bagels, we will be increasing the price per bagel to $2 per bagel. (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!

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/dentist note are excused

Please note that we do go outside in temperatures of -10 degrees F (windchill or air temperature). Please be sure to send your child to school with weather appropriate clothing! Hats, gloves, snow pants and snow boots will be needed as the snow begins to fall!

👚🧤🧣As temperatures turn colder, our students bring more layers of clothing. Lots of the clothing ends up in our lost & found and never finds a home. To help us return items, please label the items with your student's last name on the tags. We will have tables set up for our lost and found during conferences. Please be sure to give it a quick look when you come in!

Join our Community Education team and make a positive impact on the lives of children in our state-licensed before- and after-school programs!

✨ Available Positions

• PM Student Programming Coordinator
  11:30 AM – 6:00 PM

• PM Kids Club Director
  3:30 – 6:00 PM

• Kids Club Assistants — AM & PM Shifts
  7:00–9:00 AM and/or 3:30–6:00 PM

🌟 Position Highlights

• Work directly with children in a state-licensed program

• Build positive, nurturing relationships

• Lead and assist with fun activities: crafts, games, playground time, homework help, and more

• Help maintain a safe, caring, inclusive environment

• Competitive starting pay

• Paid training and professional development

👉 Ready to Apply?

Submit your application here:
https://forms.gle/D3b8xg5BgAGss5kEA

We are looking for dedicated individuals who are interested in being an even bigger part of the Pembroke community! Our incredible team of Noon Aides is looking for more staff to join their team at lunch and recess. We are also always looking for great guest teachers. If you are interested in learning more about either position, please reach out to Mrs. Hoyne choyne@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

Membership Toolkit.

There will be NO printed directory this year BUT… Membership Toolkit has an app! Go to the App Store or Google Play and download the app for access to the directory at your fingertips!

Thank you to the Pembroke students that participated in the National PTA Reflections Program! Great work!! The winners from Pembroke will now move onto the district level for judging! Good luck, Pembroke!

Order Pembroke Pride gear any time and have it delivered to your door!

⭐November PTA Meeting! Wednesday, November 19th in the Media Center

Don’t miss out on the latest PTA updates, events, and behind-the-scenes fun — follow us on social media! See what’s brewing for our students, get sneak peeks of upcoming activities, and maybe even spot your favorite teacher in costume. 😉

👉 Check us out and give us a follow — your like might just make our day!

Please show your support of BPS students and teachers by donating to the BEF Annual Fund Campaign. A donation of any amount will help provide exceptional education experiences that are BOLDLY POWERED BY POSSIBILITY! Simply scan the QR code or click on the link to donate TODAY!

https://www.supportbef.org/make-a-gift.html

For more information or to volunteer with the BEF, please contact:

Kathy Zanolli, Executive Director

BEF@birmingham.k12.mi.us | (248)203-3030