5 Things to Know this Week: City Meetings. Graduations and More
Here's what's happening in Royal Oak this week.
There's always a lot going on in Royal Oak. Here are some highlights this week:
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School News
Monday, May 21, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Students Flip for BMX Performance
Upton Elementary students were rewarded for meeting fundraising goals with a thrilling assembly.
Students at Upton Elementary were treated to a high energy BMX performance Friday afternoon as a reward for earning nearly $10,000 in a fundraising effort. "We worked with Great American Opportunities selling things like wrapping paper and jewelry," said Janette Catchpole, PTA President at Upton. "With the money we raised we were able to purchase things for the classrooms." The BMX assembly was a reward for students hard work. Eric "Vinny" Vasquez, Jarret Kahle, and Corey Yarbrough dazzled the students, making stunts look easy. "It's not easy at all. We have been practicing for 10 years," Vasquez told students. "We stay away from drugs and live a positive lifestyle." Vasquez reminded students to always wear a helmet when riding a bike and…
Thursday, May 10, 2012
ROHS Spring Art Show Opens Today
Works of art in all media are on display in the Royal Oak High School media center through May 18.
Drawings, paintings, oil pastels, clay pots, mixed media, and basketry fill the Royal Oak High School media center in preparation for the open reception of the Spring Art Show from 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. today. The show represents the work of all student levels in a variety of media," said Martha Shrode, an art teacher at the high school. "There will be refreshments and music at the reception," said Shrode, "So it will be like a traditional art gallery opening." Terry Powers, who teaches arts and crafts, calls the work "the cream of the crop." Students were in the media center this morning getting a sneak preview of the show. Senior Joshua Lincoln has a self-portrait in the exhibit. Lincoln has four years of art classes under his belt and …
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Royal Oak High School Choirs Ready to ROX
Student singers invite the community to its annual pop/rock concert tonight and Friday.
Students in the Royal Oak High School choirs program have been putting in some long hours in preparation for their annual ROX concert, which they will perform Thursday and Friday evenings at the school. Led by choir director Deborah Buffa, accompanist Jennifer Semivan and student director Anna Marck, members of the Concert Choir, A Capella Choir, Royal Oak Chamber Singers and Women's Ensemble will sing, dance and play a wide variety of popular music in the school's auditorium. Students perform as a choir and audition for spots in the program as solo and group acts, backed by student musicians. "There will be live music from the '70s, '80s, '90s and today," said Marck, a senior who helped choreograph the show. "There's beat-boxing from …
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Berkley's Coffee Beanery Gives an Extra Special 'Thank You' to Teachers
It's National Teacher Appreciation Week - what are you doing?
It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week and Coffee Beanery is doing its part to thank the area’s outstanding educators. With a valid school ID, teachers in area districts can stop by the Coffee Beanery in Berkley for a free tall coffee. Coffee Beanery has more than 100 locations nationwide and seven in Michigan offering the “thank you” on Wednesday of this week. However, Teresa Hurtgen, morning supervisor of the Berkley Coffee Beanery, said the Berkley store will be honoring the promotion all week long. For more information about National Teacher Appreciation Week, click here. How are you and your schools honoring teachers this week? Update: In honor of teachers, KrisTea's is offering all staff and teachers 20 percent off any one item at …
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5 Things to Know this Week: Meetings, Ladies Night Out and more
There are city and school meetings, spaghetti, food trucks and shopping on the calendar this week in Royal Oak.
There's always a lot going on in Royal Oak. Here are some highlights this week:
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AP Exams: Students Tell Parents How They Can Help
Students say parents' encouragement and support is critical during these two weeks of exams.
Advanced Placement Program exams begin today and run for the next two weeks. If you have a student taking these exams, they likely have been studying for weeks, if not months. But it's time. And doing well on the exams can mean college credits and often factor into college admission decisions, so the stakes are high. Here are some things students around town say parents can do to help them do well this week: Pay attention to the schedule: Parents should stay informed about their students' AP schedule so they don't plan activities, family outings or dinners during the time the students should be studying, said Ashley DuBois, and Andover student who is in five AP classes and has a full schedule of tests in the next two weeks. Be encouraging …
Friday, May 4, 2012
College Choice Made? Announce it on Patch!
This video tutorial will teach you how to post your own announcements.
High school seniors, we could hear you exhale all the way from our desks. With the May 1 deadline for most colleges come and gone and your decision made, it should be smooth sailing ... until exams, of course. So, all you college-bound high school seniors and parents — announce that decision on Patch! If you have something you want to share with other Patch readers, this video will teach you how to create your very own announcement on any Patch site. It's that easy – and free! To create an announcement right now, click here. If you have any questions, please contact us. Note: Announcements must adhere to Patch's terms of use.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Michigan House Budgets for School District Technology Grants
The House of Representatives is taking a proactive approach in preparing school districts for facing online assessments beginning the 2014-2015 school year.
As Royal Oak Schools and others throughout the state prepare for major changes to the way students are assessed on statewide exams, one of the issues officials are considering is how they will pay for the necessary technology needed to administer the online tests. State Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Brighton, is hoping to help. He wants to help districts pay for the technology by offering state-sponsored technology grants. The sticking point, though, is that the money - $75 million - that he's targeting is already budgeted in Gov. Rick Snyder's proposal for an incentive program that would reward districts based on how well students score on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP). Rogers said that plan makes little sense because of two …
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Watch the Royal Oak State of the Schools Presentation Online
Did you miss the address on April 26? The superintendent's presentation is available for viewing online.
If you missed Superintendent Shawn Lewis-Lakin's State of the Schools address at Royal Oak Middle School on April 26, you can now watch it online. In his address, the superintendent discussed the district's MEAP scores, Michigan Merit Examination (MME) scores, high school AP test scores, initiatives to improve student learning, the budget, and collaboration with the city of Royal Oak and Oakland Schools. The superintendent's presentation is also attached as a PDF and may be viewed on WOAK on the following days and times: Wednesday: 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Friday: 2 a.m., 3:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 4:45 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday: 2 a.m., 3:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 4:45 p.m. and 11 p.m. Sunday: 2 a.m., 3:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 4:45 p.m. and 11 p.m. Correction: …
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Beth Reeber Valone
11:12 am on Tuesday, May 8, 2012
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