Upton Update

During the month of May, we encourage all of our students, staff and families to show support for mental health by wearing the color green every Monday throughout the month. Green is the official color for mental health awareness as green represents renewal, hope, and vitality. To be seen in green, whether a complete outfit or just a touch of green, sends a message of advocacy and support for the importance of mental health.

Mental Health Month Action Guide Website

A Month of More Good Days, Together

M-STEP is continuing this week. This week, 3rd graders will be finishing 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:

3rd Grade

Monday, May 4: English Language Arts

Tuesday, May 5: English Language Arts

Wednesday, May 6: English Language Arts

Thursday, May 7: Makeup Session #4

Friday, May 8: Makeup Session #5

Week of May 11: Makeup Sessions for anyone that still needs to complete testing

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.

I have again included 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.

District Electronic Device Use Assessment Policy

Hey, Upton Owl Families! We need your help showing our gratitude to the amazing staff at Upton Elementary.

Staff Appreciation Week is next week, and we wanted to stock the Staff Lounge with some Sweet & Savory treats, that everyone can enjoy.

If you'd like to contribute, please check out the SignUp Genius for anything you’d like to donate. Items can be dropped off to the main office by no later than Monday May 4th.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054BA9AB2AA5F85-63770728-staff?useFullSite=true#/

Our professional learning morning for staff will take place again this Wednesday, May 6. 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.

Link for Wristbands

Link for Volunteering

The Spring Fling Carnival is back in town and will be at the ROHS Stadium Entrance on Tuesday, May 5th from 3:30-6:30pm. The carnival is free entry to all and is open to everyone in the Royal Oak community! There will be 4 home ROHS sporting events, music, club sponsored carnival games, and food from Little Bros burgers AND The Mean Weanie available for purchase. Our ROHS student athletes and club members would love to see you there!