Upton Update
Week of March 21, 2022
Week of March 18, 2024
Royal Oak St. Patrick's Day Parade
Don't Forget!!! Royal Oak Schools will be marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 16. I am hoping to have staff, students, and families join our Upton community. If you are interested in participating, we will be meeting at Royal Oak Middle School (in the parking lot) at 11:30 a.m. I look forward to seeing you then!
March is Reading Month
Monday: Read with a stuffed animal
Tuesday: Read with a family member
Wednesday: Read a book about Spring
Thursday: Down Syndrome Awareness Day- Wear your fun socks
Friday: Pajama Day! Return your Calendar.
Spring Picture Day
ROPAC March Meeting - 3/19 at 6:30 PM on Zoom
The Parent Advocacy Committee's March meeting will be held March 19 @ 6:30 PM on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83350937382). Our topic will be transitions, and we will be welcoming guests from Royal Oak Schools to speak on IEP and 504 Transitions (between schools, programs, etc). To join our mailing list for meeting reminders and other updates, complete this quick form: ROPAC Email List
PTA FREE Book Store
To help our students discover the excitement of reading, our local community has donated all the books, and the PTA has purchased special bookmarks. We hope you and your family enjoy!
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.
Soup & Salad with the Super
Tornado Drill
We will be having our second Tornado Drill on Wednesday, March 20, at 1:00 p.m. This is the time Oakland County selected for a special siren test in recognition of Severe Weather Awareness Week.
PTA Skate Night
We're taking over Skate World with a night just for Upton!
When:Wednesday, March 20 from 6:15-8:15 p.m.
Location: Skate World of Troy, 2825 E. Maple Rd., Troy, 48083
Cost: $7 per skater (skate rental fee: roller skates $3; rollerblades $5)
ROMS Open House
No School- Spring Break
Spring Break is scheduled from March 25-29! Enjoy your break!
Save the Date- STEM Night
We will be having a Family STEM Night on April 17, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. All are invited to attend!
Transportation Help
If there is anyone who can assist a family with a ride to school each morning, please let me know. The family is located on Coolidge, just south of 13 Mile Rd. Thank you so much in advance!
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 is now open. 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.
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.
Schools of Choice Application Window Closes March 29, 2024
The Schools of Choice application window for students going
into Developmental Kindergarten/Kindergarten - 8th grade in Fall 2024
is now open.
THE APPLICATION PERIOD IS MARCH 1 - MARCH 29, 2024
Schools of Choice slots are available for Oakland County
residents who do not live within the Royal Oak School District
boundaries.
Upton Talent Show 2024
Attention all students!!! Are you ready to show us your talent? Join the Upton Talent Show!
When:
Friday, April 12th, from 6:00-8:30pm at Royal Oak Middle School
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal:
Wednesday, April 10th, from 6:00-8:30pm ROMS
How To Join:
Turn in the sign-up form to the office (no later than Friday, March 22nd)
★ Individual and group performance categories include: instrumental music, vocal music, dance, skits, magic tricks, comedy, poetry reading, etc. (No lip-synching please!!)
★ Students must be "show ready" for the dress rehearsal (music, props, etc. should be ready) parents/guardians are required to stay with your child during the rehearsal and actual show
★ Acts should be no more than 3 minutes in length (music will be cut at 3 mins)
★ Only one act per child (each child needs their own permission slip)
★ Music and performance must be school appropriate
★ Please submit music (with name) to jennifer.vanevery@royaloakschools.org by Wednesday,
March 27th
★ If music is not submitted, or above criteria not met, the act will be removed from the show
School Menus
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.
Fuel Up with Friends Afterschool Program
Register here:
https://forms.gle/gGjJVtXQEQfNi8Hk6Salvation Army Summer Camp Information
This Week's Calendar
Monday
DTE Presentation for 4th grade
Tuesday
Spring Pictures 8:45-11:15 a.m.
Professional Development/Late Start for Students- School begins at 9:25 a.m.
PTA FREE Bookstore
Tornado Drill 1:00 p.m.
PTA Skate Night 6:15-8:15 p.m.
Thursday
Fun Sock Day!
PTA FREE Bookstore
ROMS Open House for 5th Grade Families 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Monday, March 25-Friday, March 29: No School- Spring Break!
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.