Upton Update

M-STEP is continuing this week. This week, 4th graders will continue their testing and 3rd graders will start 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:

4th Grade

Wednesday, April 29: Math

Thursday, April 30: Math

Friday, May 1: Makeup Session #3

3rd Grade

Monday, April 27: Math

Tuesday, April 28: Math

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

Our professional learning morning for staff will take place again this Wednesday, April 29. 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.

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 on Friday, May 1, and 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

Important Dates for the Media Center:

Last Week for Checking-Out Books: Week of May 18th
Book Returns: All books should be returned during the final two weeks of school.

Thank you all for your help in keeping our library humming!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we approach the end of this school year, we are putting together special memory books for our wonderful fifth graders to celebrate their growth, accomplishments, and cherished moments from elementary school. They will work on memory pages in school, and then some extra surprises will be added in before they receive them at the end of the year.

To make these memory books even more meaningful, we would love for each student to receive a heartfelt letter from you. This letter can be a message of encouragement, pride, or reflection—something your child can read and treasure for years to come. This is a SECRET, so please don't tell your child about your letter!

**Here are a few ideas to include in your letter:**

* A special memory you have of them during their elementary years
* Words of encouragement as they prepare for middle school
* Qualities you admire in them and why you’re proud

Please send your letter in by Thursday May 21st, either in a sealed envelope or by email. If sending in a hand-written letter, be sure the outside envelope has your child's name, and "Attn. Mrs. Foss" OR "Attn. Mrs. Wienclaw." If sending by email, please make sure the subject line includes your child’s name and “Memory Book Letter.” If you'd like to have other family members/friends/coaches send in letters, please pass along this information. The 5/21 due date is a hard deadline in order to give us enough time to put the memory books together. They take a lot of time and effort!

Thank you for helping us make this a meaningful keepsake for your child!

Ray's Ice Cream- Monday, April 27 & Tuesday, April 28

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!