Upton Update
Week of May 9, 2022
Week of May 6, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
During the month of May, we encourage all of our students, staff and families to show support for mental health by wearing the color green on every Monday throughout the month. Green is the official color for mental health awareness as green represents renewal, hope, and vitality. To be seen in green, whether a complete outfit or just a touch of green, sends a message of advocacy and support for the importance of mental health.
And also this:
As we work to prioritize our mental health, here is a calendar of daily wellness activities for the month of May.
3rd Grade Vocal Music Concert
Our 3rd Graders will be performing their Vocal Music Concert on Monday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room/Cafeteria. Please come and support our students and enjoy an evening of singing!
M-STEP Testing
M-STEP is continuing this week. This week, 3rd graders will have their last week of testing. Please see the schedule below for exact dates. Please note that the M-STEP is required by the state of Michigan.
We ask that your child is at school on time on each of the scheduled testing days and comes to school well-rested.
Also, electronic devices (smartphones, smart watches, cell phones, book readers, electronic tablets, cameras, non-approved calculators, music players, voice recorders, etc.) are not allowed to be with students during the testing sessions.
Testing Dates:
3rd Grade
Tuesday, May 7: Math 8:45 a.m.
Wednesday, May 8: Math 9:45 a.m.
Testing is designed to be manageable for students by breaking it up into small sessions over several days. The testing schedule is designed to be safe, fulfill state testing requirements, and provide meaningful data while being minimally disruptive to learning as possible.
As we administer these assessments, we will continue to monitor communication from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the United States Department of Education (USDE). If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Royal Oak Public Library Summer Reading Presentations
A representative from the Royal Oak Public Library will be at Upton on Tuesday to discuss the different program options available for students this summer. Each grade level will receive information that will be sent home with students explaining their summer offerings.
From the Upton PTA: Staff Appreciation!
Let's show the Upton Staff our appreciation and stock their lounge! There are a couple of ways to purchase items:
1) Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/72rXHHL
2) Target Registry: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/stockthelounge
3) Shop at your convenience at your preferred store - Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, BJs, etc.
Delivery - if you use the wish list or registry, you can deliver directly to the school using the default address.
Drop Off - leave any packages inside the front doors - there will be a spot marked for Stock the Lounge.
If you wish to donate money, you can do so at https://upton.memberhub.com/store/items/1016367
Thank you for your help!
Student Senate Penny Wars is Back!!!
Please join us as we fundraise for new hockey sticks for our Physical Education class. Let's see which class can raise the most money and be crowned "Penny Wars Champion!"
Professional Learning Morning
Young Oaks Latchkey 2024-25 Lottery
Families must apply annually to be eligible for Young Oaks Latchkey. Our lottery for the 2024-25 school year can be found here. The links will be live at 9:00am on Monday, May 6. Families will be notified of their status (waitlist or acceptance) on Wednesday, May 22. If you have any questions please contact the Addams Early Childhood Center at 248-288-3220 ext. 0.
2024 Summer Learning
Registration for Royal Oak Schools summer program is now open!
Locations:
- Elementary program @ Oak Ridge - exiting DK-4th graders
- Middle school program @ ROMS - exiting 5th-8th graders
Session dates:
- Session 1: June 24 - July 12 (no school July 4-5)
- Session 2: July 15 - August 1
Session times:
- DK-5: 2 sessions, 3 weeks each (M-TH), 8:30 - 11:30 AM
- ROMS: 2 sessions, 3 weeks each (M-TH) 8:45 - 11:45 AM
Content:
- Math & ELA enrichment programs as well as a LEGO STEM opportunity in grades DK-8.
Cost:
- $160 per student per session.
- Royal Oak Schools has been covering the cost of summer programming for students the last few years using ESSER funds (emergency COVID funds), which have since ended. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify; Reach out to Jennifer Knipper for assistance (jennifer.knipper@royaloakschools.org)
Registration Links:
School Menus
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.
This Week's Calendar
3rd Grade Vocal Music Concert 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday
3rd Grade M-STEP 8:45 a.m. (Math)
Royal Oak Public Library Summer Reading Program Presentations
Wednesday
Late Start/Professional Learning Morning- School starts at 9:25 a.m.
3rd Grade M-STEP 9:45 a.m. (Math)
Thursday
Fire Drill
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.