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In today's newsletter:

  • How are Greenfield's changing demographics shaping Birmingham Public Schools?

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 74, low: 55.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Greenfield Elementary had 75 African American students in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Families in the Birmingham Public Schools district may notice shifting demographics at Greenfield Elementary, where African American enrollment rose to 75 students, or 30.2% of the school, for 2024-25. The data, from the Michigan Department of Education, also highlight persistent statewide achievement gaps between Black, Hispanic, and white students since the pandemic.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Birmingham

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday September 9
  • Pitbull with Lil Jon →
    Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort, 7778 Sashabaw Rd, Independence Township
    8:00 pm

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Other local events
    Thursday August 27
  • New Family Night
    Greenfield Elementary Greenfield Library
    5:00 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • 1/2 Day Dismissal at 11:50AM
    Greenfield Elementary Birmingham, MI 48009
    8:50 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday August 22
  • Troy Gym Kids Night Out →
    Troy Gym 3, 1921 Northwood, Troy
    6:30 pm
  • Big Jay Oakerson →
    Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, 310 S Troy St, Royal Oak
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday August 23
  • Antiques & Collectibles Market →
    City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
    8:00 am
  • Hotel Royal Oak - Sunday Summer Concert Series
    Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce 811 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067
    4:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • LEAP Day for Freshman
    Troy High School Troy, MI 48098
    8:00 am
  • Board of Trustee Work Session →
    Waterford Township- Township Calendar Waterford Town Hall3rd Floor External Conference Room (3-1)5200 Civic Center Dr.Waterford, MI  48329 - 5200 CIVIC CENTER DR Waterford MI 48329
    4:30 pm
  • Board of Trustees Meeting →
    Waterford Township- Township Calendar - Township of Waterford - Auditorium 5200 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Ambassador Committee Meeting
    Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Virtual
    8:00 am
  • NORTH PLAY GROUND- Kindergarden playdate
    Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
    5:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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