Superintendent’s Corner: Parent Survey, Thanksgiving Calendar Reminders and More

Operating Millage Renewal:  On Tuesday, November 5, 2013, voters in the Royal Oak School District overwhelmingly approved the Operating Millage Renewal Proposal that was on the ballot. The approval of this proposal does not increase revenue for our operating budget. The approval does mean that the nearly 33% of our revenue that requires local support is secure for the next seven years.    Thank you!

Thanksgiving Calendar Reminders:   Next Wednesday, November 27, students are in school for the morning only.    School begins at all buildings at the regular (not late start) time.   The dismissal time at all elementary schools will be 11:42 a.m.; the Middle School will dismiss at 11:10 a.m.; Royal Oak High School Students will be dismissed at 11:04 a.m.    Following our Thanksgiving recess, school will resume on Monday, December 2.     As I celebrate this holiday, my list of that for which I am thankful includes the community of Royal Oak and the privilege of working with the many dedicated persons who comprise our school community.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Royal Oak Community Events: 

• Holiday Magic Parade: Downtown Royal Oak invites families to the 12th Annual Holiday Magic Parade thisSunday, November 24th at 2pm.  Enjoy family fun before, during and after the parade! The parade starts at Lincoln and Washington and heads north on Washington to Fourth Street where it heads west and ends at Lafayette.
• Kids Eat Free! Royal Oak Schools are proud members of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce.   The Chamber is working with area organizations and businesses to make this a wonderful holiday season in Royal Oak!  Beginning now until December 29, children eat free at participating restaurants every Sunday. Click here to find participating restaurants.   As you do your Holiday shopping, please remember our Royal Oak retailers and restaurants!

Middle and High School Parent Survey:  The Royal Oak Community Coalition is partnering with Oakland County to distribute a parent survey that measures parent perception and understanding of substance abuse prevention issues and related protective factors.  The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.  If you recently filled out the survey at a recent parent-teacher night at Royal Oak Middle or High School, please ignore this request.   The Coalition and County thank all those who take the time to complete the survey.  To complete the survey, click here.  

Family Information Updates:  Are you changing your e-mail address?  Do you have a new phone number?  You may edit your contact information or change your password to something you'll remember using at the MISTAR ParentPortal.   However, if you are moving, you are not able to update your address using the Parent Portal.   All address changes must be made with the district central enrollment office which is located at 1123 Lexington Blvd, Royal Oak, MI  48073.