Upton Update

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.

Our PTA Meeting will take place on Monday, October 14, at 7:00 p.m. in our Media Center. Please attend and find ways you can be involved at school! Please park in the back parking lot.

If you would rather attend virtually, please see the information below:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84772985907?pwd=F0rqgib1wCaY4nAZIbSruxwvFY43Fl.1

Meeting ID: 847 7298 5907
Passcode: 225792

The PTA will be having a Bagel Sale this week. Bagel forms are due on Tuesday, October 15. Bagels will be delivered on Friday, October 18.

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

Our professional learning morning for staff will take place this Wednesday, October 16. 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.

Here is the schedule of times for each grade level for the Fun Run on Thursday, October 17:

9:00-9:30 a.m.: 3rd Grade

9:15-9:45 a.m.: 1st Grade

9:30-10:00 a.m.: 5th Grade

9:45-10:15 a.m.: Kindergarten

10:00-10:30 a.m.: 2nd Grade

10:15-10:45 a.m.: Developmental Kindergarten (DK)

10:30-11:00 a.m.: 4th Grade

Please note that if the weather does not cooperate, our Rain Date is scheduled for the next day, Friday, October 18.

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Now is the time to support the year's biggest PTA fundraiser @ Upton. The Fun Run 2024 team is entering all families and community members who share their child's Upton Fun Run page on their Facebook or Instagram into a drawing to win a tutoring package from Bright Loritos and Tutor Hero.

All you have to do is use #uptonfunrun24 in your post (or in the comments) before October 16th to be entered into the drawing. We will announce the winner at the Fun Run on October 17th!

If you have used a social media account that is not either Facebook or Instagram, please take a screenshot and send it to uptonelementarypta@gmail.com and we will count you in!

If you are not on our FaceBook page, come join us by scanning this QR code!

Thank you!!

Upton PTA

October 31 is a half day for students. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m. We will be having a Halloween Parade at 11:45 a.m., so students will be allowed to come to school wearing their Halloween costumes that day if they would like to do so. Please see the district guidelines below:

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

"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

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.

Monday

Kindergarten Fire Safety Assembly 1:30 p.m.

Fire Drill

PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday

4th Grade Field Trip

Bagel Money Due

Wednesday

Late Start for students 9:25 a.m.

Thursday

Upton Fun Run

Friday

Bagel Delivery Day

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.