Hello Families!

We have been having a blast celebrating March is Reading Month. Last week we had a kick off assembly where we talked about all the great ways to participate and get involved in reading! Our theme is Building a Community of Readers so we celebrated by wearing our Pembroke gear on Wednesday and dressed as community members on Friday. Make sure to check out all the information below showcasing the great activities happening all month.

This morning students participated in their PRIDE Packs and read the book, My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero. Students talked about a place that was special to them in our community, created a picture of that place, and together we will create a mural of the special places in our community.

We are looking forward to seeing you all at conferences on March 19th and 20th. If you have not signed up yet, the link to sign-up is below.

Finally, a reminder that we will be hard at work in the coming weeks to plan staffing for next school year. If your child will no longer be attending Pembroke next year, please let us know. Additionally, if you or someone you know will be attending kindergarten next year, families can register now. This information also helps us adequately plan for staffing and invite students to events happening this spring.

Have a great week! I hope to see many of you at our March PTA meeting this Wednesday at 7pm in the library.

Colleen Hoyne

Here is the link to sign up for Wednesday, March 19th or Thursday, March 20th Parent Teacher Conferences:

https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Pembroke

Orchestra: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4BABAE2BA0FE3-55221618-spring#/

Band: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4DA5AB23ABF49-55320544-spring#/

There is a ½ day of school on Wednesday, March 19th and Thursday, March 20th. School will be dismissed at 11:50 a.m. and Parent -Teacher Conferences are from 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. both days.

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.

Tentative 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

Monday, March 10

• Pride Packs

Tuesday, March 11

• Simba's 1st Birthday!
• Dairy Queen 4-8pm - Simba's birthday celebration

Wednesday, March 12

• PTA Meeting - 7pm
  

Friday, March 14

• 1/2 Day of School - Dismissal at 11:50am
• SPIRIT DAY: Wear your favorite colors!

Saturday, March 15

• Battle of the Books Competition (4th & 5th graders)

Monday, March 17

• St. Patrick's Day

Wednesday, March 19

• 1/2 Day of School - Dismissal at 11:50am
• Parent Teacher Conferences
• Book Fair (12:15-7:30pm)

Thursday, March 20

• 1/2 Day of School - Dismissal at 11:50am
• Parent Teacher Conferences
• Book Fair (12:15-7:30pm)

Friday, March 21

• SPIRIT DAY: Rock your Socks Day! Wear bright or mismatched socks

Monday, March 24 - March 28

• Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

Saturday, March 29

• Eid-Al-Fitr begins

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!

Get ready because March is almost here and that means Reading Month! We have so many fun things planned for March and this calendar will help you stay “In the know”. Track your minutes, find fun places to read, and discover more ideas on how to create some great reading habits by using the activities included with our calendar!

Night Events for you to know about!

• Book Fair: March 19th and 20th from 12:15-7:30 PM
• Literacy Night hosted by a Pop of Indie: April 2nd from 6-7:30 PM
• Skate World Reading Month Night on April 30th at 6:15 PM - (Skate rental $3, In-line $5)

• Pembroke Readers will also earn a Free Ticket to Jimmy Johns Field!

Let’s get reading!!

Exciting Reading Month news! Author/Illustrator Shelley Johannes will visit Pembroke on March 19th! This visit is made possible by our generous Pembroke PTA. Thank you, PTA!

If you would like Shelley Johannes to sign a copy of one of her books when she visits on March 19th, students can bring in any title by her before Wednesday, March 19th. The book should have a sticky note on the front that lists the following:

• The name of the person who you’d like the book signed to
• The last name of the student’s classroom teacher

You can purchase her titles anywhere books are sold!

The 4th grade instrument night is Wednesday, April 9th at 6:30 in the Seaholm Auditorium.

Don't forget to order your Yearbook! Now thru 4/1/2025

https://kaiserstudio.com/

CODE: 25PMBYB

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

Please see the friendly reminders below about head lice below.

1) Watch for signs of head lice, such as frequent head scratching, flaky or irritated scalp, scabs, or the presence of nits. Anyone can get lice, mainly from direct head-to-head contact or possibly by sharing hats, brushes, beds, pillows, towels, etc.

2) Check all household members and close contacts for lice and nits (lice eggs) at least once a week.

3) Be sure not to confuse nits with hair debris (i.e., dandruff, hair spray droplets, or hair casts). Nits are yellowish-white, oval-shaped, and are attached at an angle to the side of the hair shaft.

4) Consult a pharmacist, physician, or school nurse before applying pesticides or other lice treatments. If anyone to be treated is pregnant or nursing, has allergies, asthma, or has nits in the eyebrows or lashes, contact your physician. Never use a pesticide or lice treatment on or near the eyes.

5) Consider all of your treatment options. Remember, lice-killing products are pesticides and must be used with caution. If you choose alternative methods, they may not have been studied thoroughly enough to determine long-term outcomes. The most effective and safe alternative is manual removal by combing.

6) Remove all nits. Separate hair sections and remove nits with a lice comb, baby safe scissors, or your fingernails.

7) For lice treatment, follow package directions carefully. Use the products over the sink, not in the tub!

8) Wash bedding and all recently worn clothing in hot water and dry in high heat for at least 30 minutes. Combs and brushes should be soaked in hot water (not boiling) for 10 minutes.

9) Vacuuming is the safest and best way to remove lice or fallen hairs with attached nits from furniture, rugs, stuffed animals, and car seats.

10) Notify your child’s school, camp, child-care provider, play partners, and neighborhood parents. Check for lice on a regular basis.

Lunch Menu Link

ABCD Calendar

District Calendar

Previous Pembroke Press

Kids Club Link

The Pembroke PTA March meeting will take place virtually on Wednesday, March 12th at 7pm. We hope you can join us!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88628320893?pwd=VNyueki1PDQ8M0Rjewj8rOb376xNOE.1

The Pembroke PTA will be providing dinner to our staff on Wednesday, March 19th during Parent Teacher Conferences. We're looking for volunteers to help set-up the dinner and a few supplies. Thanks so much for your help!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C49AEAC2DA7F85-55459505-spring#/

Our annual Spring Spiritwear Sale begins today, March 10th! 20% savings across the entire site, as well as exciting new designs and product lines. Order here: https://1stplace.sale/47702

Wednesday, March 12th, 7pm - PTA Meeting, Virtual
Wednesday, April 23rd, 7pm - PTA Meeting, In Person
Friday, May 16th, 6pm-8pm - Spring Festival

www.communityed.net

Groves is hosting out annual Art as Therapy Night RESCHEDULED from February will be held on Thursday, March 20th. This is a family friendly event. Anyone interested in attending should use the signup genius link to RSVP for one of the posted activities. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B49ACA72CA3FF2-55539291-artastherapy#/

Registration is Open for the Spring [snaptivities.com]SNAP Flag Football League ages 2.5-8th grade & the [girlstakethefield.com]Girls Take The Field Flag Football League (grades K-12th), the Official NFL FLAG League for Birmingham for 25 years through Birmingham Community Education where over half of the profits go back into our public school district. Leagues run April 12 to June 9. No experience necessary. Non-contact, Recreational and only a one day a week commitment! Teams are forming now in each grade at your school. For more info, click the links above or here to register by 4/1!

April 10 | 8 a.m.

31225 Southfield Rd, Beverly Hills (Michigan Coffee & Creamery)

You’re invited! Please drop in for coffee and casual conversation with Superintendent Dr. Embekka Roberson. This informal gathering is open to everyone. Whether you have a specific question or idea, or simply want to hear more about the district’s biggest priorities, challenges and successes, please consider joining us at an upcoming coffee chat. “Coffee & Conversation" is held at various times and locations around the district to accommodate differing schedules during the academic year.

Board of Education (BOE) meetings and study sessions occur once a month on Tuesdays. The board meetings commence at 7 p.m., while the majority of study sessions take place at 6 p.m. throughout the year.

Study Session

• Tuesday, March 4 | 6 p.m

Regular Meeting

• Tuesday, March 18 | 7 p.m.

955 N. Eton Street

Troy, MI 48084

248-203-3888