Upton Update
Week of January 24, 2022
Week of January 22, 2024
Yearbook Candids & Group Pictures
A photographer from Kaiser Studios will be at Upton on Monday, January 22, to take pictures for our yearbook. The photographer will be visiting classes and take pictures of students who are participating in clubs.
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.
PTA Bagel Sale
The PTA will be having a Bagel Sale this week. Bagel forms are due on Monday, January 22. Bagels will be delivered on Friday, January 26.
PTA Restaurant Night
The PTA will be sponsoring a Restaurant Night at Panda Express on Wednesday:
2250 E. 12 Mile Road
Royal Oak, 48067
Please notice the location as it is NOT the one on Woodward!
PTA Bingo Night
The PTA will be sponsoring another Bingo Night on Friday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Come by to win prizes and have a fun with other Upton Families!
Report Cards
With the closing of school due to the cold weather, Report Cards will now 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.
Art News
Please click here for Mr. Woodward's newsletter.
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 on Wednesday, January 31, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.This meeting will be held at Upton Elementary in our Media Center. 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.
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.
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
Bagel Order Forms Due
Yearbook Photos to be taken (Group & Candid Pictures)
Wednesday
PTA Restaurant Night- Panda Express (2250 E. 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, 48067)
Friday
Bagel Delivery Day
PTA Bingo Night 6:30-7:30 p.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.