Upton Update
Week of October 24, 2022
Week of October 23 2023
ROCK Bands
We will be having our ROCK Bands on Wednesday morning from 8:45-9:15 a.m. The students will be in multi-aged groups working on Character Education traits. A staff member will be supporting the students as they work on projects together to support teamwork and our ROCK Star characteristics (Responsibility, Open Mindedness, Cooperation, Kindness, and Self-Control. Please make sure your child arrives to school on time so they don't miss this special time!
Trunk or Treat
Candy will start being passed out at 6:00 p.m., so don't be late or you might miss out on getting candy!!!
Halloween
October 31 is a half day for students. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m. We will be having a Halloween Parade at 11:45 a.m., so students will be allowed to come to school wearing their Halloween costumes that day if they would like to do so. Please see the district guidelines below:
Halloween Parade
Please click on the following to receive information:
Parade Route
Growing Confident Females
Studies have consistently shown that many girls and young women struggle with feelings of low self-confidence. This unfortunate trend seems to persist across various aspects of life, including academics, body image, and career aspirations.
In the realm of academics, girls often exhibit lower levels of confidence compared to their male counterparts. They may doubt their abilities and hesitate to take on challenging subjects or leadership roles. This lack of confidence can impact their performance and limit their academic achievements.
Body image is another area where girls often feel inadequate. Unrealistic media portrayals of beauty standards, combined with societal pressures, can lead to body dissatisfaction and a decrease in self-confidence. This can have long-lasting effects on mental and emotional well-being.
Furthermore, many girls struggle with confidence when it comes to career aspirations. They may underestimate their skills and downplay their ambitions, leading to a smaller presence in traditionally male-dominated fields. This self-doubt can hinder their pursuit of fulfilling careers and limit their potential for success.
It is crucial to address these issues and foster an environment that empowers girls to believe in themselves. By promoting self-acceptance, resilience, and a growth mindset, we can help girls develop the confidence they need to thrive and reach their full potential.
Click on the link below for the first-ever, large-scale national 2023 survey designed to develop a deeper understanding of the thoughts, experiences, behaviors and attitudes of teen girls throughout the U.S:
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.
Calendar for This School Year
2023-2024 Calendar: A calendar for the 2023-2024 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.
This Week's Calendar
Wednesday
ROCK Bands 8:45-9:15 a.m.
Friday
Trunk or Treat 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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.