Upton Update
Week of September 13, 2021
Week of September 9, 2024
PTA Meeting
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
Professional Learning Morning
Homework Club
Our Homework Club will be starting on Wednesday, September 11. It will run from 8:20-9:20 a.m. If you would like your child to participate, please click on the following link to register:
PTA Bagel Sale
The PTA will be having a Bagel Sale this week. Bagel forms are due on Tuesday, September 10. Bagels will be delivered on Friday, September 13.
PTA Family Picnic
On Friday, September 13, from 5:30-7:00 p.m., our PTA will be sponsoring a Welcome Back Family Picnic. This family friendly event will help us welcome new students, families, and reunite with our Upton friends!
Bring your own food, beverages, blankets, lawn chairs, etc.
PTA will have a raffle for amazing prizes! Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased at the event.
See you there!
PTA Information
A great way to find out the different activities the PTA will be sponsoring this school year is to join their PTA MemberHub. Click on the link below to check out their website and to sign up for a membership:
Royal Oak Parent Advocacy Committee - September Meeting 9/17 @ 6:30 PM
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 September meeting will be held Tuesday, 9/17 @ 6:30 PM. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the School District's Special Education Department and meet other families who understand this journey. We will meet at the School Administration Building. Future meetings may be in person or virtual when guest speakers are presenting. To join our mailing list for meeting reminders and other updates, complete this quick form: ROPAC Email List
Media Center News
Kindergarten Art
Art with Mr. Woodward
Vocal Music with Mr. Watson
Attendance Information
Students are let in the building at 8:20 a.m. This is when the first bell rings. Students should be in their classrooms by 8:25 a.m. Any student arriving after this time is considered tardy. All late students must be signed in at the main office before going to class. Tardiness disrupts the classroom and students coming in late miss directions for the day. All absences should be called in to the Safety Check number. Absences that are not reported are considered unexcused.
Safety Check number 248-549-4968 option #1
ROCK Star Character Traits
At Upton, we provide students with rewards for following our ROCK Star traits- Responsibility, Open Mindedness, Cooperation, Kindness, and Self-Control. Students earn ROCK Stars and on Mondays, one student is selected from each class and announced on our weekly broadcast. These students receive a special prize for being our ROCK Star winner of the week!
Our staff will be teaching these ROCK Star characteristics over the next few weeks. Attached is a matrix of the different examples that will be demonstrated to our students:
School Breakfast Calendar
Breakfast is served before school in our cafeteria from 7:55-8:20 a.m. Breakfast is available to all students at no cost.
Please note, on Late Start Wednesdays, breakfast will be served from 8:55-9:20 a.m. Children who attend Homework Club on Wednesdays will have an opportunity to have breakfast.
School Lunch Calendar
Lunch is available to all students at no cost.
Blessings in a Backpack
"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.
Calendar for This School Year
This Week's Calendar
PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday
PTA Bagel Money Due
Fire Drill
Wednesday
Late Start for students. School starts at 9:25 a.m.
Friday
PTA Bagel Orders Delivered at the end of the day
PTA Welcome Back Picnic 5:30-7:00 p.m.
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.