Upton Update

M-STEP is continuing this week. This week, 5th graders will continue 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.):

5th Grade

Monday, April 14: English Language Arts

Tuesday, April 15: English Language Arts

Wednesday, April 16: English Language Arts

Thursday, April 17: Social Studies

Monday, April 21: Science

Tuesday, April 22: Science

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.

There will be a PTA Meeting on Monday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center. All are welcome to participate. It would be great to have more parents attend this meeting, volunteer to help at events, and share their ideas!

We will be having our ROCK Bands on Wednesday, April 16, from 8:45-9:15 a.m. Our lessons are based on the Zones of Regulation to help students better understand how they are feeling and provide ideas on how they can better manage their emotions.

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

Report cards will be available to view using Parent Portal starting on 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.

There will be no school on Friday, April 18.

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

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

Monday

5th Grade M-STEP 9:30 a.m. (English Language Arts)

PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday

5th Grade M-STEP 9:30 a.m. (English Language Arts)

PTA Fundraiser at Ray's Ice Cream

Wednesday

ROCK Bands 8:45-9:15 a.m.

5th Grade M-STEP 9:30 a.m. (English Language Arts)

STEM Night 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Thursday

5th Grade M-STEP 8:45 a.m. (Social Studies)

Friday

No School

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.