Upton Update
Week of January 24, 2022
Week of January 29, 2024
Social Media: The Impact on Children
Join us on January 29 for an enlightening evening with guest speaker Nicole Runyon, an expert on social media's effects on adolescent health. From 6:30 - 8 PM, Nicole will share insights into how screen usage influences the psychology of children. This event is a must for parents and community members interested in staying informed and engaged in the well-being of our youth. This event will be held in the board room. Nicole describes this event as "an insightful talk for parents of children of all ages, from infants to young adults, that explores the intricate relationship between technology and child development. As parents and educators, understanding the fundamental causes behind our children's challenges in this tech-driven era is crucial." Key Insights: Uncover the deeper dynamics influencing the iGeneration. Rather than labeling it a mental health epidemic, let's dissect the intricate socio-cultural fabric shaping their experiences.
Report Cards
Report Cards will be available to view online starting Tuesday, January 30, through Parent Portal on the Royal Oak Schools website. There is a Report Card tab on the left side of the screen that you need to click to access your child's Report Card. If you have any questions or need help accessing your child's report card, please contact the Oakland Schools Help Desk at 248-209-2060.
Kindergarten/Developmental Kindergarten (DK) Parent Information Night
If you have an incoming Kindergarten student or know of any families that do, our Kindergarten Information Night is scheduled for this Wednesday, January 31, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at Upton Elementary in our Cafeteria. Our staff will be providing important information to help families prepare for starting school and share the Kindergarten curriculum.
Enrollment for Kindergarten/Developmental Kindergarten (DK) 2024-25 School Year
Royal Oak Schools is pleased to welcome children and their families to kindergarten. Kindergarten enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year begins on Thursday, February 1, 2024. District-wide enrollment for all kindergarten programs, including Developmental Kindergarten, is processed through our Central Enrollment Office.
All enrollments will be virtual including uploading of the required documentation to the pre-enrollment. Please see the "How to Enroll" portion of the Enrollment website for more information. To watch a short video regarding the enrollment process, click here.
Elementary transfer requests for priority consideration will be accepted between February 1 - February 29, 2024. Please make sure to mark your calendar for Kindergarten Information Night on January 31, 2024, which will be in person at each elementary building.
Kindergarten Age Requirements
A resident child must be five (5) years of age on or before September 1st in order to be eligible to attend kindergarten.
If a child is not five (5) years of age by the September 1st enrollment eligibility date, but will be five (5) years of age no later than December 1st, the parent/guardian may still enroll the child in kindergarten. The parent must notify the school district, in writing, prior to the beginning of the school year. Notification, by way of a completed Kindergarten Age Waiver, must be received in order for a child born between September 1 and December 1 to be enrolled in kindergarten.
Professional Learning Morning
Our professional learning morning for staff will take place again this Wednesday. 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.
Homework Club
The new semester for our Homework Club on Late Start Wednesdays is starting soon. If you would like your child to attend, the cost is $15 for the semester.
Wellness Week is Coming!!! Feb. 5-9!
Upton will be celebrating Wellness Week starting on February 5. We will be having a kick-off assembly on Friday, February 2, at 9:30 a.m. Please click on the following link for more information about Wellness Week:
New Clerk at Upton
Mrs. Stephanie Martens will be the new clerk at Upton Elementary. Mrs. Martens will officially start this role on Tuesday. She will be assisting our secretary, Mrs. Catchpole, each day. Mrs. Martens has served as a lunch monitor and a substitute teacher at Upton. She also has a child that currently attends Upton. Please make her feel welcome in this new role serving our school!
Blessings in a Backpack
"Blessings in a Backpackā€¯ 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.
Upton Calendar
Monday
Social Media: The Impact on Children Presentation at the Board Office 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday
Report Cards are available to view through Parent Portal
Wednesday
Late Start for students. School begins at 9:25 a.m.
Kindergarten/DK Information Night 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday
Wellness Week Assembly 9:30 a.m.
Mr. John Grzywack
john.grzywack@royaloakschools.org
4400 Mandalay Avenue, Royal Oak, MI, United States
(248) 549-4968
https://upton.royaloakschools.org/
The vision of Upton Elementary School is to inspire students to become lifelong learners.