Mandarino Minutes for 5-9-16

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Honors Breakfasts-

I want to once again thank our UPTO for their support of our honors breakfasts.  We had three very good days and handed out many certificates.  It was nice to get to talk with some of you. :)


Ren Baldwin Technology Festival-

The fifth annual Ren Baldwin Student Technology Festival will be held this Friday at the SJHS Student Center.  Doors open at 6:00 and awards will begin at 7:30.  Over 1,000 students in grades K-12 submitted projects this year!  Come and see how technology is being used to support learning in our schools.  Door prizes, refreshments, and student Internet safety information will also be available at the event.  Hope to see you there!


One-Hour Delay this Wednesday, May 11th-

The district will have a one-hour delay this Wednesday.  Breakfast will still be served and buses will be one hour later.


Upcoming Concerts-

All three of our performing arts concerts will be at the SJHS auditorium beginning at 7:00 P.M. on the following dates:
 Upton Spring Band Concert-  Wednesday, May 18th
 Upton Spring Orchestra Concert-  Thursday, May 19th
 Upton Spring Choir Concert-  Thursday, May 26th


5th grade visits-

Our 6th graders were hosts for our 5th graders last week.  All three days went really well and our 6th graders did a wonderful job of making the 5th graders feel welcomed and at ease.


7th grade M-Step-

7th grade Science M-Step began today (Monday, May 9th) and will continue tomorrow (Tuesday, May 10th).  Thursday (12th)  and Friday (13th) will be 7th grade Math.  Next week Wednesday-Friday will be 7th grade ELA.


The year is winding down-

Please work with us here at Upton by encouraging your son/daughter to work hard all the way to June 10th.  We do not want students to get "Summeritis" too early.  Thanks for your help and support!

Quote of the week-

"Humor is mankind's greatest blessing."- Mark Twain

Have a good week,
Mr. Mandarino