Upton Update

M-STEP is continuing this week. This week, 5th graders will finish their testing. 4th 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):

5th Grade

Monday, April 21: Science at 8:35 a.m.

4th Grade

Wednesday, April 23: English Language Arts

Thursday, April 24: English Language Arts

Friday, April 25: English Language Arts

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 23. 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.

If you need to pick up your child from school early, it is important that you notify the office and your child's teacher ahead of time. Please let each know the time you are arriving so that we can be better prepared to have your child ready.

It is important that your child is in school for the entire day, but we do understand that appointments can only be scheduled at certain times. If possible, please arrange these appointments outside of school hours. I appreciate your cooperation.

Report cards will be available to view using Parent Portal starting this Monday, April 21, after 2:00 p.m. Please make sure to look over your child's report card to see the progress that is being made. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.

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

Please click the link for an update on Kindergarten Art with Mrs. Maria.

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Upton staff will once again be sponsoring a Talent Show for our students on Friday, May 16, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Royal Oak Middle School. If your child is interested, please complete the form that was sent home. I have attached a copy of the form in case it did not make it home. It is important to read over all the requirements so that your child will be able to participate.

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

5th Grade M-STEP 8:35 a.m. (Science)

Report Cards Go Live at 2:00 p.m.

PTA Restaurant Night at Red Robin in Troy

Tuesday

Bagel Orders Due

Wednesday

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

4th Grade M-STEP 9:30 a.m. (English Language Arts)

Thursday

4th Grade M-STEP 9:30 a.m. (English Language Arts)

Friday

4th Grade M-STEP 9:30 a.m. (English Language Arts)

Bagel Delivery

Saturday

PTA Bowling Event 1:00-3:00 p.m.

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.