The mission of Oakland Elementary School is to prepare students to meet life’s challenges with responsibility and confidence by promoting academic excellence, cooperative social relationships, and exemplary personal conduct within a nurturing and supportive school environment.

At Oakland we regularly have students who get wet or muddy on the playground and need a change of clothes during the school day. It is helpful for us to have changes of clothes on hand to loan out to kids in order to get through the school day. Some items that are in high demand are sweatpants and elastic waist shorts size 6-16. As your kids grow out of their clothes and you have gently used items of this nature we would gladly accept them to add to our stores. Please just send them into school with your kids and they will be sent down to the office and put to good use. Thank you for considering.

• Scholastic Book Fair! Coming October 4th (Today!)
• Tuesday October 10th - Fun Run (Flyer Below)
• Thursday October 31st - Half Day for Students Dismissal 12:15pm (See Halloween Notes Below)
• Tuesday November 5th - No School for Students

We’re excited to announce that the Fun Run is here again, and we need your help to reach our fundraising goal of $20,000! Flyers have been sent home with all the details on how to sign up your child and even how to see some “revenge” on the principal!

This is our main fundraiser of the year, and it's super easy to get involved! Simply sign up, send a few emails or texts, or share on your social media. Every dollar raised goes directly back to our kids through events, field trips, and activities funded by the PTA.To sign up and get started go to getmovinfundhub.com School Identifier 5d2de73580a3d

Believe it or not the season for tricks and treats is quickly approaching! Please use the link to find out more about all things Halloween. You will find guidelines for selecting a costume for your kids, volunteering in classroom parties, the costume parade, and Trunk or Treat. We have a half day of school on October 31st.

The ROHS Homecoming Parade, Tailgate, and Football Game are Friday, October 11th at Royal Oak High School! The festivities kickoff at 5pm with the Homecoming Parade that cruises down Lexington Blvd. The parade features the ROHS Marching Band, cheer team, dance team, and homecoming court as well as many clubs, sports teams, and other organizations at the high school. It ends in front of the stadium where there is a tailgate open to the entire community that includes free food, live music, games, and other fun activities. After the tailgate, please join us as we cheer on the ROHS Ravens Varsity Football Team as they take on Pontiac. Game starts at 7pm.

Thank you,

ROHS Student Council

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 October meeting will be held Tuesday, 10/15 @ 6:30 PM at the Administration Building. We will be following up on our September meeting and sharing some resources/answering your questions. We will also be joined by a guest speaker from the Friendship Circle. To join our mailing list for meeting reminders and other updates, complete this quick form: ROPAC Email List

We’re seeking local businesses to partner with our PTA and support our community! By becoming a sponsor, you’ll not only enhance your visibility but also make a meaningful impact on our students and school.

Sponsorship Levels:

1. Gold Sponsor: Premium visibility and recognition at all events.
2. Silver Sponsor: Great exposure and promotional opportunities.
3. Bronze Sponsor: Affordable option with valuable community engagement.

We’re also open to customizing a sponsorship package that works for your business!

If you or someone you know is interested in getting involved, please reach out to us at oaklandelementaryptaro@gmail.com. Let’s work together to make a difference in our school!

Professional Learning Mornings or "Late Starts" are days when staff report 30 minutes earlier than normal and students report 60 minutes later. Staff have the opportunity to engage in 90 minutes of collaboration and learning. On these Wednesday mornings the first bell will ring at 9:20 a.m. with classes starting at 9:25 a.m. Upcoming Late Starts will be:

• October 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th.
• November 13th, and 20th.

Consistent with health and wellness goals and cognizant of various student and staff allergies, Royal Oak Elementary schools recognize student birthdays with non-food-based celebrations. We do recognize birthdays as special days and will recognize a child’s birthday with individual recognition by the classroom teacher. Each teacher will inform you of the specific classroom birthday recognition practice. The students will also have their names announced on the school broadcast and receive a birthday pencil from the office. Please do NOT send food or beverages as birthday treats.

“Blessings in a Backpack” is designed to provide students on the free and reduced lunch program with enough food for three meals daily on weekends. Administered by the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester, this program is active in Royal Oak Schools. If you agree to participate in this program during the school year, your child will receive a bag of food for the weekend. A food bag will be put in your child's locker for take-home on Fridays. The simple meals may include macaroni and cheese, beef ravioli, canned fruit, granola bars, soups, juice, and other items. Students will receive a bag every week.

If you want your child to participate in this program, complete the sign-up form with this link. Please be sure to indicate on the form if your child has any food allergies. If your child has a food allergy, you, as the parent or guardian, are responsible for checking all food labels when the food arrives home. Royal Oak School and Blessings in a Backpack will not be held accountable for accidental food allergen exposure.

Please fill out a new form for each child you want to participate. You will see a link to submit another response upon form submission.

https://forms.gle/Kv63VerwLsBF2LC86

Please see the August 18th, 2023 edition of the Roadrunner Report for a special message about attendance.

Email: jason.taylor@royaloakschools.org

Website: https://www.royaloakschools.org/elementary/oakland/
Location: 2415 Brockton Avenue, Royal Oak, MI, USA
Phone: (248)542-4406