Upton Update

The PTA Bagel Sale form is due on Tuesday, February 24. Please note the cost of bagels are $1.50 each, and only cash will be accepted to pay for bagels. Bagel delivery date will be Friday, February 27.

Our professional learning morning for staff will take place again this Wednesday, February 25. 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.

Please remember if your child is going to be absent to call in prior to 8:25 a.m. You can even call at night to report an absence!

ATTENDANCE

Absences and Tardiness/Safety Check

Students should be in their classrooms by the second bell at 8:25 a.m. Any student arriving after the second bell is 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 by parents/guardians using the Safety Check number. Absences that are not reported are considered unexcused.

Safety Check number 248-549-4968 option #1

Option 1: If your child will be absent, please follow the procedure below:

1. Call the Safety check before 8:25 a.m. on the day of the tardy or absence. Messages can be left on the Safety Check line 24 hours a day.

2. When recording your message, please leave the following information:

● Student’s first and last name

● Student’s teacher

● Nature of your child’s absence and anticipated length of absence (morning only, today only, two days, etc.)

● Lunch choice for the day of return (if ordering a school lunch)

3. If your child is not accounted for, we will call all available telephone numbers you have supplied us for emergency purposes.

It is important that you follow the directions for driving in the back parking lot. There are arrows painted on the ground to help you follow the correct flow of traffic. Also, there are designated parking spots. Do not park your car in an area that is not marked for parking. I know the parking lot is small, so additional parking can be done on Samoset. Remember to drive slowly and safely!

Oakland Schools is proud to host author Kwame Alexander as our guest for this year's African American Read-In. Alexander is an award-winning author of numerous critically-acclaimed books for children.

ROS Watchsite Information:

Date: February 26, 2026
Time: 5p-7p (Dinner and Connector Activity from 5p-6p, Read-In activity from 6p-7p)
Location: Royal Oak Public Library

222 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067

You can find more information about the National African American Read-In here: https://ncte.org/get-involved/african-american-read-in/

Please contact ashley.phillips2@royaloakschools.org with any questions.

See flyer below for more information and use the link or QR code within to register.

https://forms.gle/UoJvFg4kVyB6LMHK8

Kindergarten enrollment began on February 2, 2026. All children who are five years of age on or before September 1 are eligible to enroll for the coming school year.

Find out more about enrolling in kindergarten here.