Upton Update
Week of March 21, 2022
Week of March 24, 2025
March is Reading Month
Monday: Read with a stuffed animal
Tuesday: Read with a family member
Wednesday: Turn down the lights and read with a flashlight
Thursday: Thoughtful Thursday- read a book that makes you happy
Friday: Pajama Day! Return your Calendar.
Read-a-thon Fundraiser
We are one week into our read-a-thon and the kids are doing great. Please ask your child to
show you their Reading Log, they should be very proud of the progress they are making.
Over the weekend we are active with the Donations Challenge. Whichever class is in the lead
with the most donations by Sunday at Midnight will earn a Donut Party on Monday morning! If
you haven’t logged in and Shared (invited someone to pledge via Text or Email) yet, please use
the info on your child’s Pledge Sheet (front side of Reading Log) to get logged in.
To learn more about the Donations Challenge, here is the video the kids watched: Donations
Thank you for your ongoing support of our great students!
PTA FREE Book Store
Professional Learning Morning
Our professional learning morning for staff will take place again this Wednesday. 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.
M-STEP Information for 3rd-5th Grade Families
With M-STEP approaching after Spring Break, it is important to understand the District Electronic Device Use Assessment Policy. Please click on the link below and read this information so that your children understand these expectations when taking the M-STEP Tests.
PTA Upcoming Events
No School- Spring Break
Spring Break is scheduled from March 31-April 4! Enjoy your break!
Save the Date- STEM Night
We will be having a Family STEM Night on April 16, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. All are invited to attend!
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.
Enrollment for Kindergarten/Developmental Kindergarten (DK) 2025-26 School Year
Royal Oak Schools is pleased to welcome children and their families to kindergarten. Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year began on Monday, February 3, 2025. District-wide enrollment for all kindergarten programs, including Developmental Kindergarten, is processed through our Central Enrollment Office.
All enrollments into Royal Oak Schools are done online. Documents uploaded should be in PDF format and legibly. We may require in person documentation if the proofs uploaded online are not clear.
Kindergarten Age Requirements
A resident child must be five (5) years of age on or before September 1st in order to be eligible to attend kindergarten.
If a child is not five (5) years of age by the September 1st enrollment eligibility date, but will be five (5) years of age no later than December 1st, the parent/guardian may still enroll the child in kindergarten. The parent must notify the school district, in writing, prior to the beginning of the school year. Notification, by way of a completed Kindergarten Age Waiver, must be received in order for a child born between September 1 and December 1 to be enrolled in kindergarten.
If you need assistance navigating the online process or do not have a home computer, please call Theresa Baughman at 248-435-8400 x 1260. Appointments are highly recommended if you'd like to enroll in person.
Documents Specific to Kinder Enrollment:
Vision, Hearing and Dental Screening for Kindergarten Entry
- Vision & Hearing Screening Flyer
- OCHD Vision Screening Website
- OCHD Hearing Screening Website
- OCHD Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Flyer
- Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment
More information regarding Kindergarten Eligibility can be found on the following sites:
Schools of Choice Application Window- March 10-April 8
Schools of Choice applications for the 25/26 school year will be accepted March 10th-April 8th, 2025.
The application link will be available on the district webpage starting on March 10th at 9am.
Click this link for a flowchart to see if Schools of Choice applies to your family
ROMS Open House- For Current 5th Grade Families
School Menus
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.
Salvation Army Summer Camp Information
Upton Calendar for the Week
Tuesday
PTA Free Bookstore- Grades DK-2
Professional Development/Late Start for Students- School begins at 9:25 a.m.
Monday, March 31-Friday, April 4: No School- Spring Break!
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.