Mandarino Minutes for 3-22-16

Dear Parents/Guardians,

String Spectacular- 

The string spectacular takes place this evening Tuesday, March 22nd at 7:00 P.M. at SJHS.  It will be a great concert.  The concert will feature pieces from 6th-12th grades.

One-Hour Delay

SJPS will be having a one-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday 3-23-16.  Buses will run one hour later, and breakfast will still be served.  Classes will begin at Upton will begin at 8:45 A.M. 

No School Friday-

No school this Friday, March 25th-  Good Friday


Upton Variety Show-

This Thursday evening beginning at 6:30 P.M. will be the Upton variety show.  The students and directors have been working hard and we look forward to the performances.  


End of the 3rd Marking Period-

Next Wednesday, March 30th is the end of the 3rd marking period.  It is hard to believe that next week marks that 3/4 of the school is completed. 


M-Step Schedule-

The following time frames are when the M-Step State testing will take place for each grade level and the tests that they will be assessed on:

8th grade-  April 12th-22nd  ( ELA, Math, and Social Studies)

6th grade-  April 25th-May 2nd  (ELA & Math)

7th grade-  May 9th-20th (ELA, Math, and Science)


Babysitting Opportunity-

Lakeland Health has created a class specifically for adolescents interested in babysitting with confidence.  The class covers things like expectations of a babysitter, infant and toddler care, first aid and choking, discipline, and more.  This class is free.  For more information, pick up a flyer in the office or call 556-2808 or 866-260-7544.
 
Lakeland is also holding a class to teach CPR for Baby-Sitters.  This is a 3 hour course sponsored by the American Heart Association.  Upon completion, you will receive a certification card.  Cost is $25.00.  Interested students can pick up a flyer in the office or call 556-2808 or 866-260-7544. 



Volunteer Opportunity With Horses-

The Therapeutic Equestrian Center (TEC) located in Watervliet on M140 is seeking volunteers to work with horses and/or the disabled riders.  They currently have classes on Monday night and Saturday mornings.  To learn more, visit www.tecfarm.org or contact Amy Pheifer at apheifer@gmail.com.    


Community Corkboard-

Have you checked it out lately?  If not click here to view it:  Community Corkboard

 
Quote of the week-

"A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination." - Nelson Mandela

See some of you at the orchestra concert this evening,
Mr. Mandarino