Mandarino Minutes for 5-16-16

Dear Parents/Guardians,


Great Technology Festival-

The Ren Baldwin Technology Festival was another success!  Mrs. Dirlam really directed a first-class operation. :)  We would also like to thank Mr. Parsons, Mrs. Humes, Mrs. Bacolor, and our entire IT team.  I would also like to thank the teachers who encouraged and assisted the many awesome entries.  The grand prize winner for Upton Middle School was Anna Gaishin for her project "Curious Sparks".  First place winners included:  Rachel Hopkins, Lucas Adent, Chloe Russell, Lily Cui, Cherese Jordan, Anthony Orozco, Laura Wolf, Anna Gaishin, Sean Thursby, and Cailynn Junk.

Link to the 2016 Festival Website:  https://sites.google.com/site/2016renbaldwintechfest/

Warning:  You may be watching for hours!!! :)

Book Fair-

Just a reminder that we have the Scholastic Book Fair happening all this week. Kids can shop and parents are welcome to stop by as well. The book fair is open from 7:15 A.M. –3:45 P.M. daily. 

The Lion King Jr.-

This Friday, May 20th at 7:00 P.M., Saturday, May 21st at 7:00 P.M., and this Sunday, May 22nd at 3:00 P.M. is the Upton musical, The Lion King Jr.  We have many excited students ready to put on a great show! Tickets are:  Adults $7, Seniors $5, and students $3.  More information is available at:  www.sjmusicalboosters.com


Spring Concerts this week and Next-

Wednesday, May 18th Upton Band Concert 7:00 P.M. at the SJHS Auditorium
Thursday, May 19th Upton Orchestra Concert 7:00 P.M. at the SJHS Auditorium
Thursday, May 26th  Upton Choir Concert 7:00 P.M. at the SJHS Auditorium

8th grade Farewell-

We would love your help!  Any parent/guardian that would like to help with 8th grade Farewell please contact Beth Christy at beth.christy@yahoo.com  or 

Beth Mosher at beth.mosher@comcast.net  

8th graders going into 9th grade Volleyball-

All rising freshman interested in volleyball a meeting will take place on Thursday, May 26th from 6-7pm in the high school field house.  

Swimming for 8th grade girls entering 9th grade-

Attention all 8^th grade girls:

Ever been on a swim team before? Or maybe you want to try a new sport in high school? Either way,  girls’ swimming is the sport for you. If you’re interested in swimming in the fall of 2016, please come to a recruiting meeting on May 25 at 3:00 PM in the high school student center. You’ll have the opportunity to meet girls on the team and ask questions, as well as tour the pool and locker rooms. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay Marohn at (269) 208-7755. We hope to see you there!

Quote of the week-

The Elimination Diet-  "Remove anger, regret, resentment, guilt, blame, and worry. Then, watch your health, and life improve. "  -  Charles F. Glassman

Have a great week, 

Mr. Mandarino