Upton Update

We are committed to fostering a positive and respectful learning environment for all students. I am writing to address a serious matter: the use of threatening language. Over the course of this school year, I have noticed students making threatening statements towards other students. This tends to happen when students get angry about a situation that has occured. I want you to know that when a threatening statement is made, we complete a thorough investigation in order to make sure all of our students are safe.

I am asking for your support with this matter:

• Please have conversations with your children about the importance of using respectful communication and the consequences of using threatening language.

• Please reinforce the message that using threatening language is unacceptable and can have serious consequences.

• If you have any concerns about your child's behavior or the behavior of other students, please do not hesitate to contact the school administration.

Working together, we can create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.

Our March is Reading Month activities are continuing this week!

Monday: Wear your green

Tuesday: Read and follow a favorite recipe

Wednesday: Listen to an audiobook

Thursday: Read a book about Spring

Friday: Wear your Upton Spirit Wear (or school colors- blue & white)

Hello Upton Parents:

We are super excited to announce that we will be hosting our first ever read-a-thon fundraiser

starting Monday 3/17 and lasting for two weeks. Your child will come home Monday with a one

pager that talks all about how to get donations for our read-a-thon.

All you have to do is log on to anython.com with your students' access code located in the

Middle Right of their page and click the blue button that says "SHARE." You can start typing in

your family and friends phone numbers or emails. Our site will do the rest for you!

We are doing some amazing challenges for the students for the next two weeks. The first

kickoff challenge is any class that gets 100% logged in Monday night will get a Hot Chocolate

Party Tuesday morning!!

To learn more about the Read-a-Thon, here is the kickoff video the kids will watch on Monday:

Read-a-Thon Kickoff Video

Thank you for supporting our young readers!

Our Spring Picture Day is Tuesday, March 18, from 8:45-11:15 a.m. This is only for those families interested in having their child's picture taken.

The Royal Oak Parent Advocacy Committee (ROPAC) is our school district's Parent Advisory Committee - a group made up of parents/caregivers of students with IEPs or 504 Plans, those that want to learn more, and those that think their student may benefit from special education services. ROPAC sincerely welcomes any parent or caregiver with a student(s) in Royal Oak schools to join us in our mission to make this district a destination for students receiving special education services. Learn more about the ROPAC here: ROPAC Info Flyer

The PAC's March meeting will be held Tuesday, 3/18 @ 6:30 PM on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83507795904?pwd=NJz0Ud4O1pEN3tiyaTjqpbFsPvUWig.1).We will be joined by Lynne Porter from Total Education Solutions. Get some new ideas to take back to your family and your team. To join our mailing list for meeting reminders and other updates, complete this quick form: ROPAC Email List

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

We will be having our second Tornado Drill on Wednesday, March 19, at 1:00 p.m. This is the time Oakland County selected for a special siren test in recognition of Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Our 2nd & 3rd Graders will be presenting their music concert on Wednesday, March 19, at 7:00 p.m. in our Cafeteria. Please come and enjoy this musical event. All are welcome to attend!

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.

Please join us for Upton Family Bingo Night. We need volunteers to make this event a success. Sign up today!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA4A92AA6FBC16-55500156-family

Spring Break is scheduled from March 31-April 4! Enjoy your break!

We will be having a Family STEM Night on April 16, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. All are invited to attend!

Please click here for information on Kindergarten Art.

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 here for the ELD Spring Newsletter

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.

Enrollment Video

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:

• Kindergarten Age Waiver
• Immunization Waiver Information

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:

• MDE Recommends
• Michigan Legislature, The Revised School Code Section 380.1147

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

"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

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Tuesday

Spring Pictures 8:45-11:15 a.m.

PTA Free Bookstore- Grades 3-5

Wednesday

Professional Development/Late Start for Students- School begins at 9:25 a.m.

Tornado Drill 1:00 p.m.

2nd/3rd Grade Vocal Music Concert 7:00 p.m.

Friday

Wear your Upton Spirit Wear

PTA Bingo Night 6:30-7:30 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.