🌱 Patch AM: How fast is Paul A. Schalm’s student body changing this year?

Hey there, Clawson! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How fast is Paul A. Schalm's student body changing this year?

Also on today's calendar: RedCross Blood Drive.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 66.
• Thursday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 437 white students enrolled at Paul A. Schalm School in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Families in Clawson's Paul A. Schalm School are seeing big enrollment changes, with 543 students in 2024–25 and 437 white students, up nearly 38% from last year. As the largest school in Clawson Public Schools by white enrollment, Schalm's demographics contrast with statewide post-pandemic academic struggles and persistent racial achievement gaps reported in recent Michigan data.
   

📸 Around Clawson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clawson

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Friday September 11
• RedCross Blood Drive →
  1730 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Ambassador Committee Meeting
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Virtual
  8:00 am
• NORTH PLAY GROUND- Kindergarden playdate
  Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
  5:00 pm
• ENTIRE BUILDING - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see not
  Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067
  5:00 pm
• Addams Kdg/DK Curriculum Night/Meet and Greet
  Addams Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
  5:30 pm
• Upton - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see notes)
  Upton Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
  5:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• ENTIRE SCHOOL / AUDITORIUM - CURRICULUM NIGHT
  Royal Oak Middle School Royal Oak, MI 48067
  5:00 pm
• Mahjong Wednesdays at Michigan by the Bottle
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Michigan by the Bottle Royal Oak
  5:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• New Family Night
  Greenfield Elementary Greenfield Library
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• FIELDS - ROYSA GAMES
  Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067
  5:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Farmers Market →
  City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
  7:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Antiques & Collectibles Market →
  City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Royal Oak

• Oakland County Restaurant Quest: Saab Sis Thai in Royal Oak (oaklandcounty115.com)
• Arts, Beats & Eats Fine Art Fair ranked No. 7 in national list (candgnews.com)
• 'But I Hate Him' by Page Powars Tops Holds Lists (schoollibraryjournal.com)

Troy

• Oakland County Parks Acquires Turtle Woods in Troy, Invites Public Input (oaklandcounty115.com)

Birmingham

• Popular Metro Detroit Shawarma Restaurant Opening New Location (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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