I wanted to take a moment with so much gratitude to the PTA Leadership Team and Bingham Boo Leadership Team for putting together such a well attended wonderful event last Friday. Your time and effort does not go unnoticed. A special shout out to Ceanne Wienner for chairing such a large event with great success.

Our school was filled with students, both current and past (working the event), and families enjoying a Friday night at school. What was most notable to me was the feel of "community" at school. It was such a pleasure overhearing new introductions made between parents as their kids brought them together. What a night!

It was an exciting week for our Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten students this week as both grades were able to attend Bowers Farm for a field trip. Birmingham School District is so good at experiential learning experiences beyond the 4 walls of the classroom.

As we look ahead to this week, I am sure Halloween festivities will be the highlight. Our school will host a school only sing-along on Thursday morning, followed by classroom parties and ending with the parade. Please see additional details below.

Finally, this coming week, The Parent Teacher Conference (PTC FAST sign up link) will come out this coming week on Wednesday in a stand alone email. Families will have until Monday, Nov 11th to sign up for conferences which will be held in person at school on Nov 13th and 14th.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Joanna

Monday, October 28 (D Day)

• After school Cheer Pom class

Tuesday, October 29 (A Day)

• Math Pentathlon Div 2 (2nd & 3rd grade) after school

Wednesday, October 30 (B Day)

• Troubadours 7:50 am
• LED class after school

Thursday, October 31 (C Day)

• Halloween parties and sing-a-long
• Halloween Parade
• Half Day of school
• 11:50 Dismissal

Friday, November 1 (D Day)

November 5 - NO SCHOOL (election day)

November 7 - Green Team meeting after school

November 8 - Picture Retake Day

November 12 - PTA Meeting

November 13 & 14 - half days of school

November 13 & 14 - Parent Teacher conferences

November 27 - half day of school

November 28 & 29 - No school - Thanksgiving

We are looking forward to the Halloween time of year at Bingham Farms this school year!

On Tuesday, October 31st, we are encouraging students to wear their costumes and will celebrate in their classrooms with classroom parties as well as participate in a school wide sing-along. We are planning to host our annual parade for families to enjoy. The parade will begin at 11am, followed by our half day dismissal. The students will parade in and around the school with a parent viewing area (on the back playground - weather permitting).

We request that the children select costumes of a non-violent and appropriate theme to wear at our school events. In particular, costumes that portray blood, death, violence, and those of similar nature, are strongly discouraged. We are asking Bingham parents/guardians if you decide to dress up for our Bingham Farms events, that they staff must be able to recognize you as a parent/guardian at Bingham. Please do not wear a mask or extreme make-up that will hide your identity. We thank you for helping to make our Halloween recognition a pleasant and fun-filled experience for children of all ages.

Our goal is to ensure that all families and students feel completely accepted, included, valued and connected to the Bingham school community. We teach all students to be proud of their identities, view diversity as an asset, and to demonstrate empathy and compassion for others. If your family does NOT celebrate Halloween, each year we provide alternative fun activities for students who do not celebrate. Please notify your child’s teacher if you would prefer that your son/daughter not participate in Halloween festivities.

Lucky is wearing Green! We had a fun-filled, respectful rivalry - thanks to all who participated!

The Bingham Farms Student Council and Seaholm Spanish Honors Society will be hosting a Hispanic Heritage Night on Tuesday November 12, 2024. The event will be for Grades 3-5 only and we will be fundraising for our new charity, La Casa Amiga of Pontiac, Michigan. This organization helps so many people in need like: the homeless, refugees, immigrants, single mothers, and those who just need extra food assistance or basic necessities to live life more comfortably. If interested, here is their website: www.ccsem.org

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The event will be include:

An Hispanic People Scavenger Hunt

Skeleton Craft

Face Painting

A Movie with popcorn and Water

When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:00-6:30 pm

Where: Bingham Farms Elementary throughout the school

Cost: $12.00 a family if purchased in advance or $15.00 at the door Cash or Venmo @January-Hladki

Students must be accompanied by an adult

The 2024-2025 Reflections theme is Accepting Imperfection!

Click here for more information : Reflections Information & Student Entry Packet

If you need further information, please contact Steph Rosik at srosik6@gmail.com

If you child is attending the creative workshop listed below, please email Steph Rosik at srosik6@gmail.com so she can confirm your child's attendance.

Ski Club Information

Bingham Farms Ski Club registration is now live!

Ski club will meet on Tuesdays at Pine Knob from December 17th - February 25th

*weather dependent*

Register directly through Pine Knob with the link provided here:

https://skianywhere.com/pineknob/booking/?content=group&programID=364&school=true&block=school

*Our club is private so you won’t see us listed on the public ski club page.

Please email (sam10@albion.edu) with any questions. We are looking forward to a great

ski season!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0445ACA92BA0F58-51384072-lunch

We are looking for several new people to join our Team as Noon Aides. This is a great opportunity to interact with students and staff. Noon aides work part time to help supervise lunch and recess. If you are interested in learning more about this amazing opportunity please reach out to Laura Ferries administrative assistant at lferries@birmingham.k12.mi.us or 248-203-3350.

Email: jmckinney@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Website: https://binghamfarms.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
Location: 23400 W 13 Mile Road Bingham Farms, MI 48025
Phone: 248.203.3350

The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability or age. The District prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination whether occurring at school, on District property, in a District vehicle, or at any District related activity or event. The Superintendent will designate compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination or harassment. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Students - Inquiries related to discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to: Executive Director of Special Education, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000. Direct all other inquiries related to discrimination to: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000.