Pembroke Press
May 18, 2026
Hoyne Happenings
Happy Monday!
It was so great to start the weekend with our Pembroke Spring Festival. A huge thank you to the PTA for putting on such a great night and especially Julie Hanba who planned such a fantastic evening of fun. The Pembroke community is truly a special place and that was evident on Friday night. If you didn’t get a chance to see me in the dunk tank, check out the pictures below!
This evening is the district Reflections banquet where we will honor the volunteer of the year from each elementary school. We are proud to recognize Megan Wingert as Pembroke’s volunteer of the year! We are also thrilled to share that the district PTA volunteer of the year is our very own Danielle Rumple. We are so lucky to have both of them in our Pembroke PRIDE.
On Tuesday, we are excited to welcome representatives from Baldwin Public Library to talk about their summer reading program. This is a great way to keep reading and learning over the summer. Ask your child about the presentation and what they are excited to read this summer!
I hope everyone enjoys the sunshine and warm weather this week!
Colleen Hoyne
Gift Crowd - End of the Year Gifts
The Pembroke PTA has created a GiftCrowd web page, linked here, where families can make a contribution toward a group gift card for their homeroom and/or specials teachers. Families can click on a teacher’s name, make a contribution via debit/credit card, and write a personal greeting to the teacher.
This gift crowd link will end on Thursday, June 11th at 9:00am. At that time, teachers will receive a notification about their gift and will be able to read the greetings. Each teacher will be able to choose how they want to use their gift by redeeming the collected amount into more than 130 types of gift cards, including an option for a Visa gift card.
Transportation Request Form for Next School Year
Birmingham Public Schools is making it easier than ever to request bus transportation for your student.
Quick and Easy Enrollment
We have replaced the previous Google Form with a new, streamlined request form that takes just a few moments to complete. All families requesting transportation for next school year must complete this form in order to receive bus service.
A short video is available to walk you through how to access the form and submit your request.
High-Tech Updates Coming Soon
STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS TO COMPLETE FORM:
- Login to Powerschool
- Select your student in the upper left
- Go to Forms on left hand side of the page
- Scroll down and select, Birmingham Online Annual Registration Transportation Request Form
- Review the options & select your responses
- Select Submit at the bottom of the page
We are also preparing to roll out new routing software designed to improve accuracy and provide real-time benefits for families. Additional updates will be shared as these improvements are implemented for next year.
We look forward to supporting your student's transportation needs in the year ahead.
Pembroke Announcement - Retirements
Instructional Technology Review
At Birmingham Public Schools, we are committed to utilizing instructional technology to help prepare our students for success and the in-demand careers of tomorrow. We also take numerous measures to help ensure all students use this technology responsibly both inside and outside the classroom.
As technology continues to evolve, Birmingham Public Schools is conducting a thorough review of district policy regarding digital resources used for teaching and learning, including school-issued devices, digital tools, and the i-Ready platform.
The District Curriculum Council, which includes teachers, administrators, parents, students, and Board of Education members, has been reviewing community survey results on this issue and is making recommendations related to instructional technology use at Birmingham schools. These recommendations are aligned with the most up-to-date research, best practices, and community input. A separate committee is evaluating the use of smartphones and personal devices at school.
Families, staff, and community members are invited to review the draft recommendations and complete the feedback survey linked below. Input gathered will help inform final revisions.
Updated Administrative Regulation
Outlines district expectations for student use of school-issued devices, digital tools, internet access, and responsible technology use.
Provides practical examples and recommended practices to support consistent implementation in schools and classrooms.
Link to the feedback survey is here: Feedback Survey: Draft AR 8001 & Companion Guidance
We will have additional updates at our Tuesday, May 19, regular board meeting.
Parking Lot Reminders
As we head into the final stretch of the year, please remember that when utilizing the car rider line, families should pull as far forward as possible. No students should be dropped off by the staff lot. If you are utilizing the car rider line, students should exit the car near the main entrance and walk to the appropriate door.
Pembroke Enrollment Changes
At this time of year we begin planning for staffing and student placement for the 26 - 27 school year. If your student/s will be entering grades 1 - 5 next school year and you will not be returning, we would appreciate you taking a minute to fill out this form, so we can plan appropriately for next year. Thank you so much. Again, this form should only be filled out if your child is not returning to Pembroke next year and would be in entering grades 1 - 5.
School Supplies - 2026/2027
EduKit
As the school year winds down and schedules fill up, the last thing parents want to think about is back-to-school shopping. That's where EduKit comes in.
EduKit makes it easy:
🛒 One simple order gets your child everything they need for next year
📦 Supplies are curated specifically for your school
🙌 No hunting through store shelves — we handle it all
Spend the rest of the school year enjoying the moments that matter, and let EduKit handle the rest!
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Important Dates
Thurs., May 21- Shavuot begins (at sundown)
Fri., May 22 - 5th Grade Field Trip to DIA
Mon., May 25 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Tues., May 26 - Eid-al-Adha begins (at sundown)
Thurs., May 28 - 5th Grade visit to Derby in AM
Fri., May 29 - Pembroke Field Day
Wed., June 3 - Pembroke senior alumni breakfast
Sat., June 6 - Eton Street Singers perform at UWM Field
Wed., June 10 - 5th Grade Ceremony & Celebration
Thurs, June 11 - 1/2 Day -Dismissal at 11:50
Fri., June 12 - Last Day for students - 1/2 Day -Dismissal at 11:50
Kindergarten Registration
ABCD Schedule
Link to Pembroke Menu
Pembroke PTA News
Spring Festival
Thank you to everyone for coming out for Spring Fest on Friday! It was a wonderful evening filled with Pembroke Pride. Thank you to Julie Hanba, all of the Committee Members, and all of the parent volunteers who made Spring Fest a successful and fun event!
2026-2027 Committee Sign up is LIVE!
It’s the end of the school year and that means…you have the opportunity to sign up for committees for next year! 26-27 PTA Committee Sign Up Genius!
Meet the 2026/2027 PTA Board
Spirit Wear Sale
The Pembroke Elementary School Year-End Spirit Wear Sale has been extended and now the savings are even bigger!!! Use code BADGER26 at checkout and save up to 30% off already slashed prices sitewide! This won't last long, order today! https://1stplace.sale/47702
Save the Date!
Thursday June 4, 2026 - Retirement Celebration
Birmingham Education Foundation - Welcome Kits
Get ready to celebrate your incoming Kindergarten or Middle School student this fall with a 2026-27 BEF Welcome Kit!
Order NOW and get ahead of the game!
Kindergarten Kit: https://supportbef.ejoinme.org/kindergartenkit
Middle School Kit: https://supportbef.ejoinme.org/middleschoolkit
*Kits will be available for pickup/delivery the week prior to school starting.
For questions or assistance, contact: Kathy Zanolli: BEF@birmingham.k12.mi.us | (248)203-3030
