Upton Update
Week of March 14, 2022
Week of March 3, 2025
March is Reading Month
Monday: Read Across America Day
Tuesday: Wear something you can read
Wednesday: Sit in a silly spot and read a book
Thursday: Read a comic or cartoon that makes you giggle
Friday: Sun, Moon & Stars! Wear your favorite space shirt or space colors
Professional Learning Morning
Hearing Testing
Students in Grades DK, K, 2 & 4 will be having their hearing tested starting on Friday, March 7, and continuing next Monday and Tuesday. If you would like your child tested and they are not in these grades, please contact the Main Office.
Notice of Public Hearing on the Adoption of Sexual Education Curriculum
Please take notice that the Sexual Education Advisory Board of the Royal Oak Schools, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 5:00-6:00 PM and Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 6:00-7:00 PM to allow community members to review and comment on the proposed changes to the 4th and 5th grade sexual health curriculum. The meetings will take place at the Royal Oak Schools District Administration Offices, 800 DeVillen, Royal Oak, MI.
PTA Free Bookstore
PTA Upcoming Events
Enrollment for Kindergarten/Developmental Kindergarten (DK) 2025-26 School Year
Royal Oak Schools is pleased to welcome children and their families to kindergarten. Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year began on Monday, February 3, 2025. District-wide enrollment for all kindergarten programs, including Developmental Kindergarten, is processed through our Central Enrollment Office.
All enrollments into Royal Oak Schools are done online. Documents uploaded should be in PDF format and legibly. We may require in person documentation if the proofs uploaded online are not clear.
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.
If you need assistance navigating the online process or do not have a home computer, please call Theresa Baughman at 248-435-8400 x 1260. Appointments are highly recommended if you'd like to enroll in person.
Documents Specific to Kinder Enrollment:
Vision, Hearing and Dental Screening for Kindergarten Entry
- Vision & Hearing Screening Flyer
- OCHD Vision Screening Website
- OCHD Hearing Screening Website
- OCHD Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Flyer
- Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment
More information regarding Kindergarten Eligibility can be found on the following sites:
Schools of Choice Application Window- March 10-April 8
Schools of Choice applications for the 25/26 school year will be accepted March 10th-April 8th, 2025.
The application link will be available on the district webpage starting on March 10th at 9am.
Click this link for a flowchart to see if Schools of Choice applies to your family
School Menus
Media Center News
Please click the link for an update on our Media Center! Mrs. Savona will be updating this each week with new information.
"Why Compost?" Student Contest – Enter Today!
Royal Oak Schools invites students to showcase their creativity in the "Why Compost?" contest! Participants can submit either:
- A 500-word essay or
- A 12x18 poster on the benefits of composting.
Deadline: March 7, 2025
How to Submit:
- Email essays and digital posters to communications@royaloakschools.org
- Drop off physical posters at the District Office (800 DeVillen, Royal Oak)
Grand Prize: A composting bucket and a tree planted in the winner’s honor on Earth Day, April 22, 2025. Winners will also be featured in the district newsletter, at school, and on social media.
Winners will be announced on March 24. Let’s celebrate sustainability together!
Soup and Salad with the Super
Salvation Army Summer Camp Information
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 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.
Upton Calendar for the Week
Wednesday
Late Start/Professional Learning Morning- School starts at 9:25 a.m.
Thursday
4th & 5th Grade Field Trip
Friday
Hearing Screening for Grades DK, K, 2 & 4
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.