Upton Update
Week of November 8, 2021
Week of November 7, 2022
Election Day- Tuesday, November 8
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, November 8. Our staff will be having professional development. Please remember to vote!
Royal Oak Schools Building and Site Sinking Fund Renewal
Election Day: November 8
Picture Retake Day
Picture Retake Day will be on Wednesday, November 9, for students who need to have their pictures retaken or who missed our original Picture Day. For those having their pictures retaken, please return the original picture package that you received.
Physical Education Newsletter
Please click here for a copy of Ms. Ellis' Physical Education Newsletter!
Performing Arts Newsletter
Please click here for a copy of the Performing Arts Newsletter for the Royal Oak School District.
Report Cards
Wounded Warrior Fundraiser
Friday, November 11, 2021 is Veteran’s Day. On this day, Upton students will be honoring the men and women who have served in the military. The 5th graders are organizing a fundraiser for Wounded Warrior Project where every warrior has a next mission. Wounded Warrior Project’s mission is to help veterans, family members and caregivers on the journey as they transition to civilian life.
You are invited to join our pursuit to help Wounded Warrior Project! Please send in a $1 donation (or more if you are able) by Friday, November 11th. Thank you in advance for your support!
Upton Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On Tuesday, November 15, at 5:15 p.m., we will be having a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the updates and additions to Upton that were part of the 2017 Bond supported by our Royal Oak Community.
“These ceremonies mark a very important time for Royal Oak Schools as we celebrate the culmination of the Bond 2017 projects across the district,” said Superintendent Mary Beth Fitzpatrick. “We are appreciative of the support from the Royal Oak community. We are proud to showcase these amazing facilities, which match the exemplary programs from the classrooms to the activities and community events.”
We will have a special musical performance by members of our 5th grade classes led by Mr. Watson.
New Website Launch
Please take a moment to visit our new website:
https://upton.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.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Half Day- November 17
There will be a Half Day of School on November 17. Students will be dismissed at 12:05 p.m. There will be NO Latchkey on this date.
Support Staff Career Fair
If anyone is interested in working for Royal Oak Schools as part of our Support Staff, please considering attending our Career Fair on November 9, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. at the Board Office.
Blessings In A Backpack
"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.
Attendance Reminder
Students who are tardy to school also miss valuable instruction. If your child is tardy, you need to come into the office and sign your child in on the yellow form.
If you pick up your child from school prior to regular dismissal time, you also need to sign your child out on the yellow form.
This Week's Calendar
Sunday, Nov. 6
Daylight Savings Time Ends at 2:00 a.m. (Set your clocks back one hour)
Tuesday
No School for Students
Wednesday
Picture Retake Day
Friday
Report Cards Can be Viewed Through Parent Portal
Mr. John Grzywack
john.grzywack@royaloakschools.org
4400 Mandalay Avenue, Royal Oak, MI, United States
(248) 549-4968
royaloakschools.org/elementary/upton
The vision of Upton Elementary School is to inspire students to become lifelong learners.