The ECC Extra

Supervisor of Early Childhood Programming

Email: danielle.truesdell@royaloakschools.org
Website: aecc.royaloakschools.org
Location: 2222 West Webster Road, Royal Oak, MI, USA
Phone: 248-288-3220

Welcome back and Happy New Year! January is a very important month for planning for the new school year. I will break down dates and options below, but please contact your classroom teacher or our front office if you have any questions. All full day programs will be 5 full days beginning fall 2025!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day ... A Day On!

Please help us continue the spirit of Dr. King by support those in need. We will collect items to be donated to local shelters and agencies. Drop boxes are located in our lobby, items are listed below:

Baby and Child Needs

• Diapers (all sizes, especially sizes 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and pull-ups) No adult diapers

• Baby wipes

• Baby bath soap and shampoo

• Formula and baby food

• Toddler snacks

• Teething wafers

Toiletries

• Body wash & shower sponges

• Toothbrushes & toothpaste (fun kids' toothbrushes encouraged)

• Deodorant (men’s and women’s)

• Razors and shaving cream

• Shampoo & conditioner

• Suggested hair care brands: Curl Cream, Miss Jessie, Cantu, Shea Moisture, Suave, Pantene, Dove

• Lotion

• Bar soap

• Feminine products

Cleaning Supplies

• Laundry detergent

• Dish soap

• Dishwasher detergent

• Surface sprays

• Sponges

• All-purpose cleaner

Paper Products

• Toilet paper

• Paper towels

• Tissues

Food Items

• Granola or snack bars

• Snack-size chips

• Fruit cups and applesauce

• Boxed goods

• Canned goods

• Non-perishable foods

• Lunch snacks

Clothing

• Men’s clothing

• Infant/children/tween clothing (size NB–16) very needed

• Winter coats

• Underwear and socks for all (new only)

• Knit winter hats

• Gloves

Bedding and Household

• Twin blankets

• Twin sheets

• Towels

• Blankets

• Pots and pans

Miscellaneous

• Books (elementary and middle school age, chapter books)

• Backpacks and school supplies

• Batteries

• Light bulbs

Theme Thursday: Pajamas

Upcoming Dates:

Jan. 15 - ECC Lottery Opens (1/2 day and 3 Year-Old Full Day)

Jan. 20 - No School Observance MLK Jr. Day

Jan. 30 - Kindergarten Information Nights (each elementary school)

Feb. 3 - Kindergarten Enrollment Opens

Thank you,

Mrs. Truesdell

Kindergarten/Developmental Kindergarten Fall 2025:

Jan. 30th each elementary school will host a Kindergarten Information Night at 6:30. Parents and guardians should attend their home school (School Map).

Enrollment for kindergarten/developmental kindergarten for Royal Oak Residents begins Feb. 3rd. Current ECC families do not have to complete the entire online enrollment. Only a few documents will need to be uploaded, more information will be shared as the date approaches.

Schools of Choice Applications will be open March 10 - April 8. Any non-resident student interested in attending Royal Oak School for kindergarten must complete an application.

GSRP/4 Year-Old Full Day Preschool Fall 2025:

All current ECC families are considered "priority enrollment" for GSRP regardless of income. There are two phases to enrollment for GSRP. Step 1--complete an application with MiECC. This is the online portal used for all GSRP students throughout Oakland County. Once all information has been uploaded you will be assigned to Addams ECC. Our office will contact you to complete Phase 2 of the enrollment process. Our program will be 5 full days beginning Fall 2025!

Blended Multi-Age Half-Day Preschool (3 & 4 year-olds):

3 & 4 YEAR OLD HALF DAY TUITION PRESCHOOL LOTTERY-- LIVE 9am Jan. 15th

3 YEAR OLD FULL DAY TUITION PRESCHOOL LOTTERY-- LIVE 9am Jan. 15th

Please remember to call our main office to report your child's absence, 248-288-3220.

We’re excited to announce the return of Royal Oak Schools Free Skate Days at the Centennial Commons, located in downtown Royal Oak, proudly sponsored by M3 Investment Services! These fun-filled evenings are a fantastic opportunity for our students to enjoy a night out on the ice while connecting with friends and family.

Free Skate Dates:

• Wednesday, December 11
• Wednesday, January 8
• Wednesday, January 22
• Wednesday, February 5

Here’s how it works:

• Royal Oak Middle and High School students skate for free by showing their school ID.
• Elementary students skate for free by having a parent or guardian confirm their school affiliation.

QR Codes are posted on the doors to help with this process. Below are very simple and quick (2 minutes) videos to help you all become more familiar. As a parent you are able to add any and all contacts to your child's Brightwheel account. Also, your unique 4-digit code is found in the profile section of the app. You can change this code to any 4-digits.

Brightwheel Check-In Tutorial

Brightwheel Parent Sign-Up

Brightwheel App Basics for Parents

Before Care Hours: 7:30-8:45

After Care Hours: 3:45-5:30

Friday Hours: 7:30-5:30

Program Cell Phone: 248-321-8220 (only available during program hours, no texting).

Friday Care Families--Please remember to send 2 snacks and a lunch with your child. All items must be labeled with your child's name. Also, please remember to send a small blanket and pillow. Those in full day programs will move your child's rest bag to their Friday Care locker.

Parents will enter through our ECC main office (door #27). Extended Care begins at 7:30 and ends at 5:30 which is outside of our main office hours. You will call our program cellphone or ring our doorbell to notify staff you have arrived. If you are within the normal office hours, you will be buzzed in by office staff.

When you arrive please place your child's items in their "Extended Care Lockers" which are located right outside the main office. This is also where you will gather your child's belongings if they stay for After Care. The Extended Care Program is housed in room 108, the Gray Elephant Classroom! (also known as the Gross Motor Room or GMR).

• Before and After School Schedule
• Friday Schedule

“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, sponsored 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.

If you are interested in receiving food please complete this quick questionnaire.

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