Mother's Day Tea Highlights School Events

BIRMINGHAM, MI — Next week will be a busy one for Birmingham Public Schools. Here’s a quick rundown of events starting on Monday, May 15:

MOTHER’S DAY TEA: Students at Greenfield Elementary School will host a Mother’s Day Tea for their mothers on Monday, May 15. Students will sing and present handmade gifts to their mothers.

• Time/Date: Monday, May 15, 2017, Ms. Howe’s class: 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.; Mrs. Bell’s class: 1:30-3:00 p.m.
• School/Location: Greenfield Elementary School - Media Center, 31200 Fairfax, Beverly Hills, MI 48025

• Contact Information: Cindy Sowle, 248.203.3244 or csowle@birmingham.k12.mi.us

HOLOCAUST/DSO PRESENTATION: Seaholm High School students will visit the Holocaust Memorial Center of Farmington Hills for a special performance by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The performance will be followed by a presentation by the Holocaust Memorial Center. The music that will be performed was composed by victims of the Holocaust and the presentation that will follow will offer additional background and details. There will be time for questions and answers following the presentation.

• Time/Date: Monday, May 15, 2017, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
• School/Location: Holocaust Memorial Center, Farmington Hills, MI

• Contact Information: Pamela Davis, 248.203.3725, pdavis@birmingham.k12.mi.us

DISTRICT ART SHOW: Birmingham Public Schools will highlight student artwork from students throughout the district during the District Art Show on Tuesday, May 16. Art teachers will be on hand to meet parents and families as students show off their artistic talents.

• Time/Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
• School/Location: BPS Education and Administration Center, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025

• Contact Information: Marcia Wilkinson, 248.203.3026, mwilkinson@birmingham.k12.mi.us

KINDERGARTEN VISIT: Incoming kindergarten students and their parents are invited to a Kindergarten Visit on Thursday, May 18. Parents will meet separately and hear from the kindergarten staff while the incoming kindergarteners will meet with bus drivers for a short bus ride. Barnie the Bus will be on hand to learn more about the bus. Students will also stay for a story.

• Time/Date: Thursday, May 18, 2017, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
• School/Location: Greenfield Elementary School - Media Center, 31200 Fairfax, Beverly Hills, MI 48025
• Contact Information: Cindy Sowle, 248.203.3244, csowle@birmingham.k12.mi.us

MUFFINS WITH MOM: Greenfield Elementary School will host a Muffins with Mom event that will include a breakfast treat and a tour of the artwork in the hallways.

• Time/Date: Friday, May 19, 2017, 8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
• School/Location: Greenfield Elementary School - Media Center, 31200 Fairfax, Beverly Hills, MI 48025
• Contact Information: Cindy Sowle, 248.203.3244, csowle@birmingham.k12.mi.us

FIELD DAY: Students at Quarton Elementary School will participate in their annual Field Day event on Friday, May 19. The event includes a Tug-o-War Tournament.

• Time/Date: Friday, May 19, 2017, 1:15-3:30 p.m.
• School/Location: Quarton Elementary School – Outdoor fields, 771 Chesterfield, Birmingham, MI 48009
• Contact Information: Janet Murray, 248.203.3425, jmurray@birmingham.k12.mi.us; Kyle Cameron, kcameron@birmingham.k12.mi.us

TRANSITION DAY: Students in the Birmingham Public Schools headed to Berkshire Middle School in the fall are invited to visit the middle school to get familiar with the surroundings. They will learn about their new school, meet teachers, and experience lunchtime.

• Time/Date: Friday, May 19, 201, All day
• School/Location: Berkshire Middle School, 21707 W. 14 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025
• Contact Information: Lori Lachowicz, 248.203.4706, llachowicz@birmingham.k12.mi.us

EMPTY BOWLS: Quarton Elementary School invites guests to view student artwork and ceramic bowls. Students created the ceramic bowls to support the Empty Bowls project. Bowls will be available for a suggested $10 donation, which will support the Empty Bowls charity.

• Time/Date: Friday, May 19, 2017, All day
• School/Location: Quarton Elementary School – Multipurpose room, 771 Chesterfield, Birmingham, MI 48009
• Contact Information: Janet Murray, 248.203.3425, jmurray@birmingham.k12.mi.us; Alana Wynes, awynes@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

FAMILY TRUCK EVENT: Get up close and personal with a variety of trucks! Birmingham Youth Assistance presents the Touch-A-Truck event at Bingham Farms Elementary School. Guests are invited to attend this unique event. A minimum donation of $5 per car is suggested.

• Time/Date: Saturday, May 20, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• School/Location: Bingham Farms Elementary School, 23400 West Thirteen Mile Road, Bingham Farms, MI
• Contact Information: Bingham Farms Elementary School office, 248.203.4300

Photo courtesy of Birmingham Public Schools