The ECC Extra

Email: danielle.truesdell@royaloakschools.org
Website: aecc.royaloakschools.org
Location: 2222 West Webster Road, Royal Oak, MI, USA
Phone: 248-288-3220

Summer break is quickly approaching! Please read your classroom newsletters so you don't miss out on any important information!

Next week is our informational meeting for incoming 4 year-olds. Please see below for 3-options to join!

Incoming GSRP Families 2026-27 School Year

I will be hosting an informational parent meeting Monday May 18th at our Royal Oak Schools Administration Building (also our new ECC location!) This meeting is intended to help families get more information related to the grant requirements and more specifically meals, rest time, and expectations for conferences and home visits.

There will be 3 ways to participate in this meeting:

In-Person @9:30am

In-Person @6:00pm (with a link to participate virtually)

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Theme Thursday: Red, White & Blue

Upcoming Dates:

May 18 -- 9:30am & 6pm GSRP Preschool Preview Parent Meeting

May 22 & 25 -- No School Memorial Weekend

May 29 -- No PM classes

June 4 -- Last day of school for half-day programs

June 5 -- Last day of school for full day programs

June 8 -- Conferences for full day programs (see teacher communications)

Thank you,

Mrs. Truesdell

Are you interested in more information regarding WIC services available in our area?

Call 248-858-1272 to determine eligibility and make an appointment or complete this form to have someone from the WIC team reach out.

Our new Visitor Sign-In process at all Royal Oak Schools for anyone visiting during school hours. This new system requires visitors to scan their driver's license to receive a printed badge with their name and photo. You must bring your driver’s license with you to enter the building OR preregister through the Raptor Passport App. The app is NOT required, but it can speed up sign-in for frequent visitors by allowing you to pre-upload your ID and providing a QR code to scan at check-in. The system will check all visitors against the sex offender registry to increase the safety of our students.

• Raptor Safe Apple App Store

• Raptor Safe Google Play Store

Hello Royal Oak Families,

We are thrilled to announce that Champions will be hosting Summer Camp beginning June 15th. ENROLLMENT is NOW OPEN for all Royal Oak district kiddos, including incoming kindergarteners. Space is limited to 75 kiddos per site so don't wait to enroll.

Below is our flyer with hours, pricing, dates, and host locations. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.

Operated by a passionate local club, these scaled-down trains are incredibly detailed and run along real tracks, giving families a true “train ride” experience in a fun, approachable setting. It’s the kind of hidden gem that feels extra special—and even better, it’s completely FREE (donations are appreciated).

Where + When to Ride

Starr Jaycee Park // 1321 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073

• May 2 & 3
• June 6 & 7
• July 4 & 5
• August 1 & 2
• September 5 & 6
• October 3 & 4

Kindergarten Enrollment
Kindergarten enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year will begin on February 2, 2026. While we appreciate early enrollment to plan for staffing, there is not deadline to enroll.

Developmental Kindergarten follows the same state laws and district timelines as traditional kindergarten programming. To learn more about developmental kindergarten, please visit this link.

Residents of Royal Oak Schools:

• Gather all required documents
• Complete online pre-enrollment anytime after February 2, 2026.
  https://mistar.oakland.k12.mi.us/royaloak/preenrollment/

We are happy to announce the GSRP enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year has begun! The priority application period for returning families is December 1-12, 2025. It is important to get your application in during this window, since you are currently enrolled with us and have a modified enrollment process. After this date, you will go through a more extensive enrollment process and run the risk of not having a spot as enrollment then opens to the general public.

Click Here to Access Version4 MIECC and begin your GSRP enrollment

Make sure you are choosing the Royal Oak Early Childhood Center.

Required Uploads:

• Proof of age (child must be four years old on or before December 1, 2026)

• Proof of residence

If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) please upload that as well.

A Care Coordinator from Help Me Grow will contact you to confirm details and then send your referral to our center. Once your referral is received, we will reach out with the next steps for enrollment.

Enrollment will reopen on January 5, 2026 to the general public. If you miss the application window for returning families, you will need to wait until January.

If you need assistance with the application, have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out.

Before Care Hours: 7:30-8:45

After Care Hours: 3:45-5:30

Program Cell Phone: 248-321-8220 (only available during program hours, no texting).

Due to the demand of extended care we will split the groups into two classrooms, 3 year-olds will be in the Grey Elephant Classroom located in the front half of our Gross Motor Room. Our 4 year-olds will be in the Hippo Classrooms located in the front half of our ECC gym.

Parents will enter through our ECC main office (door #27). Extended Care begins at 7:30 and ends at 5:30 which is outside of our main office hours. You will call our program cellphone or ring our doorbell to notify staff you have arrived. If you are within the normal office hours, you will be buzzed in by office staff.

• Please remember to sign your child into their Extended Care Classroom upon arrival, not their regular classroom. As you begin the sign-in process you should have an option for both classrooms.
• Children will take all of their belongings (backpack, snacks/lunch, rest time bags..etc) to their before care classroom. Will will not use lockers this year.

QR Codes are posted on the doors to help with this process. Below are very simple and quick (2 minutes) videos to help you all become more familiar. As a parent you are able to add any and all contacts to your child's Brightwheel account. Also, your unique 4-digit code is found in the profile section of the app. You can change this code to any 4-digits.

Brightwheel Check-In Tutorial

Brightwheel Parent Sign-Up

Brightwheel App Basics for Parents

Please complete this form to stay connected with the Royal Oak PAC. You will receive monthly Meeting Reminders and Follow-ups. All families with students with IEPs, 504s or who would like to learn more about these services are welcome to join.

If you are interested in receiving food please complete this quick questionnaire.