Upton Update

M-STEP is continuing this week. This week, 4th graders will finish their testing. 3rd graders will be starting their 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 (all testing sessions will begin at 9:35 a.m. unless a different time is noted):

4th Grade

Monday, April 28: Math

Tuesday, April 29: Math

3rd Grade

Wednesday, April 30: Math

Thursday, May 1: Math

Tuesday, May 6: English Language Arts

Wednesday, May 7: English Language Arts

Thursday, May 8: English Language Arts

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.

Our professional learning morning for staff will take place again this Wednesday, April 30. 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.

Hello Upton Community. The attached link will take you to a Google document where you can give us your feedback and responses about our lovely teachers and staff in the school. We are hoping to compile these during Staff Appreciation Week May 5-9. If you can jot a few words in the link provided, that would be great!

https://forms.gle/CfbRXYbAxof4sUHs6

When you are driving in the Circle Drive to let students out of your car, please remember the following safety precautions as posted on our school website:

• Drop off area - There is only one lane for "drop off and pick up." Do not attempt to pick up your child from the drive-through lane. This causes more congestion in the circle drive and is not safe. If there is not room in the circle drive, please park on the street and walk to get your child.
• Pull all the way forward to the end of the lane before dropping off or picking up children
• Students should enter and exit on the passenger side of the vehicle only
• Do not exit your vehicle! NO parking in the "drop off and pick up only" lane
• Right turn ONLY when exiting the Circle Drive

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.

Be Seen In Green

Please click the link for an update on our Media Center! Mrs. Savona will be updating this each week with new information.

Media Center News

As the school year winds down, Royal Oak Schools is excited to offer Summer Learning Sessions to keep students engaged and growing throughout the summer months! This is for elementary students exiting DK-4 in June 2025 and middle school students exiting grades 5-8 in June 2025. High School classes will be announced later.

Program Details:

All classes will be held from 8:30 am - 11:30 am, Monday - Thursday, for both sessions.

📍 Location: Addams Elementary School
📆 Session I: June 23 – July 10 (No classes July 3-4)
📆 Session II: July 14 – July 31
🕣 Time: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Designed for students in DK-8, these sessions provide an opportunity to reinforce learning in a supportive and engaging environment. Students will engage in math and ELA enrichment. An email confirmation will be sent once registration closes on April 30, 2025. Classes are subject to cancellation or consolidation due to low enrollment. You can sign up for one or both sessions.

Please fill out a separate form for each of your children.

Cost: $160 per student/session

Registration:

• Elementary: https://bit.ly/4iN9P0c
• Middle School: https://bit.ly/425BjY3

"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 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.

Blessings in a Backpack Form

Monday

4th Grade M-STEP 9:30 a.m. (Math)

Tuesday

4th Grade M-STEP 9:30 a.m. (Math)

Late Start/Professional Learning Morning- School starts at 9:25 a.m.

3rd Grade M-STEP 9:30 a.m. (Math)

Thursday

3rd Grade M-STEP 9:30 a.m. (Math)

Friday

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.