Upton Update
Week of November 1, 2021
Week of October 28, 2024
Professional Learning Morning
Our professional learning morning for staff will take place again this Wednesday, October 30. 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
Halloween
Parade Route
End of 1st Marking Period
Report Cards
PTA Book Fair
Our PTA will be sponsoring a Book Fair on Wednesday, November 6 - Friday, November 8. The Book Fair will take place during the school day for classes to sign up as well as after school from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Media Center.
If you are able to volunteer at the Book Fair, please sign up using this link:
PTA Family Night at Troy Escape
iReady Diagnostic Report for Families
We have completed our first iReady reading and math diagnostic assessments of the year, and the results reports for your student(s) will be uploaded into the MiStar Parent Portal under "Student Documents" by Friday, October 18, 2024.
Because this is a new assessment, please read the "Understanding your Student's iReady Diagnostic Report" document provided. It includes helpful information as you review your child(ren)'s reports.
To access the parent portal, go to royaloakschools.org, click on "Parents/Guardians" on the menu bar, and then click on "MISTAR Parent Portal." Please use the login assistance links if you need help logging in. If you have any questions, these reports can be reviewed at parent teacher conferences.
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.
October Food Menus
Blessings In A Backpack
"Blessings in a Backpackā€¯ 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.
PTA November Events
Sign Up for Kroger Community Rewards to Help Support Upton Elementary
Royal Oak Dance Team Clinic
Link to registration form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHwyHYg7RyIWNSBSaun5A5V0wUN3F2kSUlEjyNATp2Hsrg9A/viewform
Link to school pay link:
https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/ROHS-Dance-Team-Clinic-for-Grades-K8/SbrPU3e
Calendar for This School Year
2024-2025 Calendar: A calendar for the 2024-2025 school year is now available! Building and program specific calendars, as well as a complete calendar for our current school year, are all available from the calendar page of our district website.
This Week's Calendar
Monday
Tornado Drill
Tuesday
2nd Grade Field Trip
Wednesday
Late Start for students 9:25 a.m.
Thursday
Halloween Parade 11:45 a.m.
Half Day- Dismissal at 12:15 p.m.
Friday
End of 1st Marking Period
Sunday, Nov. 3
Daylight Savings Time Ends at 2:00 a.m. (Set your clocks back one hour)
Mr. John Grzywack
john.grzywack@royaloakschools.org
4400 Mandalay Avenue, Royal Oak, MI, United States
(248) 549-4968
royaloakschools.org/elementary/upton
The vision of Upton Elementary School is to inspire students to become lifelong learners.