Addams Family Newsletter

Late Starts:

May 3, 10, 17, 24

May 18th: ECC Meet and Greet

May 26th: Addams Field Day - 1/2 Day for students

June 2nd: PTA Fun Fair 6-8 PM

June 15th: Last day of School for students (1/2 Day)

Please be aware that our after-school latchkey program uses the playgrounds each day, starting around 4 p.m. If you decide to stay on school grounds after dismissal please avoid those areas being used by the latchkey program. This will allow our staff to monitor our after-school care kids and ensure safety.

Our professional learning morning for staff will take place again this Wednesday, May 17. This means that it is a late start for students. The first bell will ring at 9:20 a.m. with classes starting at 9:25 a.m.

Attention Young Oaks Families. Our annual Young Oaks Latchkey Lottery opens Monday, May 8th, at 9:00 a.m. All families must apply annually. Please follow this link and select the lottery form for your elementary building. Be sure to select the 2023-2024 school year. Thank you!

We are looking for volunteers to assist with the Fun Fair on June 2nd! We will need many volunteers to make this a fun event for our kids! Please consider volunteering!

May 26- 12:00-3:30 p.m.

Open to the first 50 students who sign up

FREE to participate

Please see this newsletter for resources to promote inclusion.

Dear Royal Oak Schools Families,

Registration is now open for free summer learning opportunities for all grades , including fun learning activities with certified teachers. Coursework will include English Language Arts, Mathematics, and innovative opportunities that will allow students to thrive and grow in a creative outlet.

This link will take you to our summer learning page on our website for details on locations, dates, times, and more.

If you need to, paste this link in your browser: https://www.royaloakschools.org/whats_new/summer_learning_opportunities.

Thank you.

ROS Communications

Students in Grades 3-5 will be taking the M-STEP this year. Please see the schedule below for exact dates. Please note that the M-STEP is required by the state of Michigan.

We ask that your child is at school on time on each of the scheduled testing days and comes to school well-rested.

Also, electronic devices (smartphones, smart watches, cell phones, book readers, electronic tablets, cameras, non-approved calculators, music players, voice recorders, etc.) are not allowed to be with students during the testing sessions.

Additional Testing Guidelines:

Electronic Assessment Administrative Guidelines for Royal Oak Schools

Testing Dates:

3rd Grade

Wednesday, April 19: English Language Arts (ELA) 12:00

Wednesday, April 26: English Language Arts(ELA) 12:00

Wednesday, May 3: Math 12:00

4th Grade

Monday, May 8: English Language Arts (ELA) 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, May 9: English Language Arts (ELA) 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, May 10: Math 9:00 a.m.

5th Grade

Thursday, April 20: English Language Arts (ELA) 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, April 25: English Language Arts (ELA) 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, April 27: Social Studies 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, May 2: Math 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, May 3: Math 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, May 9: Science 9:00 a.m.

Testing is designed to be manageable for students by breaking it up into small sessions over several days. The testing schedule is designed to be safe, fulfill state testing requirements, and provide meaningful data while being minimally disruptive to learning as possible.

As we plan for the administration of these assessments, we will continue to monitor communication from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the United States Department of Education (USDE). If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

M-STEP Resources for Parents

M-STEP: What can students expect? Video

Online Practice for M-STEP ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies

Student Testing, What Parents Can Do to Help Students Prepare

Please click the link below for more detailed information related to the Farewell Ceremony.

The lost and found closet is starting to get fill up again. If you are missing a clothing item, lunch bag, water bottle or other personal Item, please come check! Please check in at the front office before visiting the lost and found closet.

Hello Future Bulldog Families,

I know that it is only February, but we are so excited to welcome you and your student to ROMS next year! Please take a look at this 5th Grade Welcome Newsletter for important dates, events, and tips on how to have the most successful start in middle school.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.

Thank you,

Kristin Meldrum, ROMS Principal

Dan Colligan, ROMS AP

Jason Henshaw, ROMS A

Royal Oak Schools is pleased to welcome children and their families to kindergarten. Kindergarten enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year begins on Thursday, January 26, 2023. District-wide enrollment for all kindergarten programs, including Developmental Kindergarten, is processed through our Central Enrollment Office. Elementary transfer requests will be between January 26 - February 28, 2023. And please make sure to mark your calendar for Kindergarten Information Night on January 25, 2023, which will be in person at each building.

Things to know:

• Royal Oak Schools processes new student enrollments online at www.royaloakschools.org.
• Michigan State Law stipulates that a child be five (5) years of age on or before September 1 in order to enroll in Kindergarten and Developmental Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year. If a child is not five (5) years of age by the September 1 enrollment eligibility date, but will be five (5) years of age no later than December 1, an option for parents or guardians to enroll the child in kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year is available.
• An Age Waiver form is available on our district website.
• Please feel free to call the Enrollment Office for further information.

Click here for more information about Kindergarten Enrollment.

Changing your email address? New telephone number? If you don't want to miss a communication from Royal Oak Schools, check your information in MiStar. Families can edit their contact information, add ways they would like to receive communications, or change their password to something easily remembered in the MISTAR Parent Portal. You can use this link to get started: https://mistar.oakland.k12.mi.us/royaloak/ParentPortal/

However, address changes cannot be updated using the Parent Portal. All address changes must be made with the District Central Enrollment Office, located at 800 DeVillen, Royal Oak, MI 48073.

Please take a moment to visit our new website:

addams.royaloakschools.org

Here you will find information to stay up to date on events, be able to subscribe to calendars, and stay on top of what's happening in our school.

Use this link for information about district technology and for answers to your school technology questions.

District Technology Webpage

Looking for more community with others in our school district? All Addams families welcome for a fun meet up brought to you by the JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) committee with the PTA! Stay for as long or short as you like, and free enjoy a sweet cold treat too!

2022-2023 Calendar: A calendar for the 2022-2023 school year is now available! Building and program specific calendars, as well as a complete calendar for our current school year, are all available from the calendar page of our district website.

Get your outfits ready, because Theme Thursdays are back.

Below are the themes this year:

January

5- shiny & sparkly

12- shades of blue

19- peace & love

26- winter hat

February

2- shapes/patterns

9- superhero

16- red / pink / hearts / love

23- Addams spirit wear

March

2- shirts with words (to kick off MIRM)

9- favorite character

16- pastels

17- green

21(Tues)- Rock Your Socks

23 - PJ’s

April

6- floral

13- Autism Awareness

20- earth themed/tones

27- tie dye

May

4- star wars - may the 4th be with you

11- favorite quote

18- neon

25- red, white, & blue

June

1- rainbow

8- beach, water, mermaid

15- Addams spirit wear

Parking reminders: Please be sure to not park in the back parking lot as that is for staff only. Also, there is no parking allowed when dropping off students on Clawson and Linwood. We need families to keep the traffic flow clear on both streets. Thank you in advance for adhering to these parking rules so that we can keep all of our students safe!

Please use the link below if you haven't requested a Chromebook for your child.

Elementary Chromebook Agreement Form

Homework Club is available for students on all Late Start Wednesdays from 8:20-9:20 a.m. Please click on the following link to register for Homework Club:

Homework Club

Kimberly Martin, Ph.D., Diversity Equity & Inclusion Coordinator At Royal Oak Schools presents, Dr. Kim's Corner.

Here she will promote understanding and share dialogue and events centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion in and around our district.

This month's newsletter will focus on Backpack Safety. Please check it out!

Occupational Therapist Newsletter

Please click here for a copy of the Spanish Newsletter.

Please use this link to see the music newsletter.

Please click here for a copy of Mr. Woodward's Art Newsletter!

Physical Education Newsletter

Please click here to learn about District-Wide Performing Arts information.

Oakland Schools is offering FREE workshops to adults focused on keeping youth safe and healthy.

Please click on this link to find out more information and to register for one of the FREE sessions.

The last day for Blessings in a Backpack will be June 7th. This will be a double pack.

In light of the tough economic times facing our area, we are attempting to help Royal Oak Schools families by making sure that all of our children have enough food. “Blessings in a Backpack” is a program designed to provide students on the free and reduced lunch program with enough food for three meals a day during the weekends. This program, administered by the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester, is active in Royal Oak Schools. If you agree to take part in this program during the school year, your child will receive a bag filled with food for the weekend. A bag of food will be put in your child's locker for take home on Fridays. The simple meals may include food like macaroni and cheese, beef ravioli, canned fruit, granola bars, soups, juice and other items. Students will receive a bag every week.

If you would like to have your child participate in this program, fill out the form below and mail it to the board office at 800 Devillen, Royal Oak, MI 48073, or just hit submit on this form. Please be sure to indicate on the form if you child has any food allergies. If your child has a food allergy, you as the parent are responsible for checking all food labels when the food arrives home. Royal Oak Schools, as well as Blessings in a Backpack, will not be held responsible for any accidental food allergen exposure.

Sign up for Blessings in a Backpack

Principal, Addams Elementary and Early Childhood Center

Email: Timothy.boyer@royaloakschools.org
Location: 2222 West Webster Road, Royal Oak, MI, United States
Phone: 248-288-3100