Dear Bemis Families,

Wow — I don’t even know where to begin celebrating all the amazing moments from this week!

Our 5th Grade Play kicked things off with an unforgettable performance where our students truly shined. They sang, danced, and brought history to life — teaching us all while having a blast on stage.

We honored our student leaders during the End-of-Year Student Council Celebration, followed by a fantastic 5th Grade Band, Orchestra, and Choir Concert showcasing how hard these students worked this year.

One of the most special moments of the week was our Bemis World Showcase. This event was a powerful celebration of the cultures that make up our school community. Students and families proudly shared traditions, clothing, music, food, and personal stories — creating a warm and welcoming space for learning and connection. It was amazing to see the pride on our students' faces and the genuine curiosity and joy from everyone who came to learn more about one another. It was a beautiful reminder of what makes Bemis so special.

We wrapped up the week with our 5th Grade Marketplace, where students shared their entrepreneurial spirit, teamwork, and imagination. It was wonderful learning about business and economic concepts from our students!

Thank you to our staff, students, and families for helping make this such a meaningful and memorable week at Bemis. We are so proud of the heart, effort, and joy our community brings to everything we do!

We had such an incredible turn out for our first Bemis World Showcase! Thank you to all our families for the effort, care, and excitement you put towards this special evening! Seems this may turn into a yearly Bemis tradition!

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In an extraordinary demonstration of teamwork, critical thinking, and academic excellence, Bemis Elementary has been awarded the 2025 National Math Pentathlon First Place Gold Trophy, the highest honor in the Math Pentathlon program nationwide. This recognition reflects the school's exceptional performance across all three competition divisions—solidifying its place at the top of a field that includes thousands of students across the United States.

The Gold Trophy is presented annually to the highest-scoring team in the nation, based on cumulative performance across all grade levels, and requires teams to include boys and girls from five grade levels and meet tournament game monitor quotas. This year, Bemis Elementary not only met these rigorous standards but achieved the highest team score recorded in the last 24 years of the competition from Michigan.

This incredible success would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of many individuals. At the heart of the program is Math Pentathlon Program Coordinator Lijo Thomanna, whose leadership and vision have helped build a strong foundation for success. Mrs. Stephanie Sims, the Staff Coordinator, along with the entire Bemis staff and custodians, provided continuous support throughout the season.

The Math Pentathlon Club at Bemis is run by the Bemis PTO, and each division was led by an outstanding team of volunteer coaches:

• Division 1: Gopalarao Thulugu
• Division 2: Murali Krishnamurthi
• Division 3: Vandan Kumar Manni and Sai Priya Katikala Prakasam

Congratulations to our incredible Pentathletes!

Join us after school on Wednesday May 28th for a carnival, food trucks, games, music and a whole lot of fun!

Bemis Daze May 28th 4:30-7:30. Event will include:

• A carnival (bounce house, face painting, game stations with prizes)
• A live animal show
• Food trucks (Gambino’s Catering Pizza, Mr. Kabob Express, The Mean Weenie, Little Donut Factory, Treat Dreams)
• Music

All ages and families are welcome. No registration required.

Important Calendar Dates Through June 2025:

May 26th - No School - Memorial Day

May 28th - Bemis Daze

May 30th - Field Day

June 2nd - 5th Grade Promotion

June 4th - 1/2 Day of School - Dismissal at 12:29p

June 5th - 1/2 Day of School - Dismissal at 12:29p

June 6th - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Dismissal at 12:29p

SCHOOL HOURS:

First Bell 8:34 a.m.

Tardy Bell 8:39 a.m.

Dismissal 3:37 p.m.

Half Day Dismissal: 12:29 p.m.

Phone Numbers

• Attendance Line: (248) 823-4101 or email BemisAbsence@troy.k12.mi.us
• Main Office: (248) 823-4100

We would love to hear your feedback or thoughts on how we can improve our PTO!

*This SHORT SURVEY will take just a few minutes to fill out

THANK YOU FOR A GREAT YEAR!

Please find the TSD Inclusive Newsletter for the month of May & June. Happy reading, teaching, and learning!

The TSD Inclusive Newsletter is a culturally responsive publication for staff, students, families, and community which highlights diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging related content including but not limited to – learning and development resources, updates, events, and announcements throughout the Troy School District.

Join the Jennathon 5K – Support Local Kids with Life-Threatening Illnesses!

Believe in Miracles is a Troy-based nonprofit founded by a former TSD student to bring joy and hope to Michigan children with life-threatening medical conditions. The Jennathon 5K is a fun, family-friendly event that raises money to grant these children's heartfelt wishes.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
📍 Location: Troy High School
👟 Race Options: 5K Run or 1-Mile Walk – All ages welcome!

Schedule:
7:30 AM – Registration Opens
8:40 AM – Program Begins
9:00 AM – 5K Race Starts

Why Participate?
🌟 Support a Great Cause – 100% of proceeds benefit the Jenna Kast Believe in Miracles Foundation
🏅 Win Prizes – Awards for 7 age categories, plus Overall Male & Female winners
👕 Get Race Swag – Register by May 20th to receive a Jennathon dri-fit shirt (5K participants also get chip timing!)
🥞 Enjoy Post-Race Fun – Stick around for pancakes, music, and community celebration!

Don’t miss this chance to run, walk, and give back. Register today at https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Troy/Jennathon5KandMileRunWalk and help us bring hope and happiness to brave kids across Michigan.

📞 Questions? Contact us at 248-633-5109.

We hope to see you at the starting line! 💙

Join the Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence (TFEE) at its 2025 Golf Outing. Tuesday, June 10th, at Greystone Golf Course. The day includes 18-holes of golf, continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, dinner and more! Sign-up to golf at troyfoundation.org/golf.

Interested in sponsoring the event? Corporate sponsorship is available. Please reach out to David Bosman at 734-718-1320, tfee@troyfoundation.org.

TFEE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, devoted to strengthening the educational excellence of Troy School District Students by funding learning opportunities, through private support. In the past years, TFEE has sponsored literacy libraries, elementary and middle school English language arts classroom libraries, district-wide art initiatives, STEM projects, and more.

Warm Regards,

Harleen Singh

Proud Principal of Bemis Elementary

X (Twitter): @HarleenKSingh