Superintendent's Corner: Health Expo, Open Houses, Bullycide Project and More

The Royal Oak Community Coalition works to prevent substance abuse “by sustaining and strengthening a safe and healthy community.”   This Saturday, March 8, they are sponsoring a Holistic Health and Wellness Expo from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Royal Oak High School.   To learn more about this event, as well as all of the Coalition’s activities, click here to read the latest Coalition newsletter.

Spring Forward!  Yes, despite the snow piles outside my window, it is time to “spring forward,” as Daylight Saving Time 2014 officially begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 9.   Remember to set your clocks forward one hour when you go to bed this Saturday night.

The Bullycide Project:  The Bullycide Project is based on the book Bullycide in America. The Project tells the true stories of ten individuals who committed bullycide, as well as personal stories of cast members on subjects ranging from isolation to cutting.  On March 19, 2014, this production is coming to Royal Oak Middle School.  In addition to performances during the school day, there is a performance planned for the evening, March 19, 2014, beginning at 6:30 p.m.   We hope that community members and parents from across the district will attend.   The performance is free.   To view a flyer announcing the evening performance, click here.   When performed in schools, the production is recommended for grades 6-12, which suggests the evening performance may not be appropriate for elementary children.   

Open Houses!  Royal Oak High School is hosting an open house on Thursday, March 20, 2014, from6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.   Current students, new students, future students, parents, and members of the community are invited to tour the building, meet the staff, and learn about the many opportunities for students at ROHS.  Elementary School Open Houses are scheduled for April 1- April 3.   For a complete schedule, click here.  

Spring Play:  On March 21, 22, and 23, 2014, the Royal Oak High School Drama Club is presenting the play “You Can’t Take it With You.”   For additional information, including how you can purchase tickets, click here.   Please share this information with family and friends.  A high school drama club production is not just a high school event, but a Royal Oak event!

Calendar Reminders:  Spring break is the week of April 7, 2014; there is no school scheduled for students on April 7-11.   April 18 is also a non-school day for students.  

Your Schools: Our quarterly publication, which is sent to all Royal Oak homes, should be arriving in mailboxes this week.    The publication is distributed as a combined publication with the City of Royal Oak’s Insight newsletter.    To view an on-line version of the spring edition of Your Schools, click here.  

Family Information Updates:  Are you changing your e-mail address?  Do you have a new phone number?  You can edit your contact information or change your password to something you'll remember at the MISTAR Parent Portal. 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.