News from the Guidance Department-
Our Guidance department presented in 8th grade classes last week on Mindful Media. They focused on being mindful social media users and practiced how to show compassion. Please be sure to look under the More... tab on the guidance blog for a great resource.
During GO time, they worked with students to promote Unity Day which is Wednesday 10/25. This day is about coming together to prevent bullying & promote inclusion. We are encouraging our students to wear orange on WED 10/25 to show their support. They will also be doing an activity in homeroom to promote this movement.
Our guidance department will also be starting a divorce support group for students that will meet once a month during GO time – it will start on Thursday 11/16.
Please check out the Guidance blog UMS Guidance Link for further information and resources.
Competitive Cheer Tryouts/Information-
Competitive cheer begins tomorrow at Upton Middle School. Please look at this pdf C. Cheer link for more information and check out the webpage as well.
UPTO Meeting-
This Thursday, October 26th at Noon in the Upton Conference room will be the October UPTO meeting. If your schedule allows, we would love to see you there.
Interact Club meeting tomorrow morning-
An all membership meeting will be held tomorrow on Tuesday, October 24th at 7:10 A.M. in the Blue gym.
This Friday, October 27th the Interact Club will also once again be sponsoring a Dilly Bar sale at lunch for $1.50 (Cash only).
Science Field trip reminder -
The 8th grade class will be at their field trip tomorrow, Tuesday, October 24th (MacKellar science classes and one Foster class) and Thursday, October 26th (Francis science classes and the other Foster class) at the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery and the St. Joseph Water Filtration Plant.
Winter Gear Drive-
Please continue to send in any winter gear that your family no longer uses. The Womens' Service League will make sure that the items get to someone in Southwest Michigan who could use the item/s. Thanks so much to those who have already generously donated.
Hats Off Recognition Ceremony-
Congratulations to 8th graders: Joe Paine, Nick Strickler, Jared Svetlev on being recognized for their scores on the ACT/SAT at Michigan State University on October 14th. 9th grader, George Weber, was also recognized as well. Two SJPS teachers also received tributes, and they were our own Kelly Houseal and Dave Leonard. Congratulations to all!
Spirit Week Next Week-
Monday, October 30th- Pajama Day
Tuesday, October 31st- Halloween (Masks not worn during class)
Wednesday, November 1st- Favorite Sports Team
Thursday, November 2nd- Favorite Book, TV, or Movie Character
Friday, November 3rd- Neon & Crazy Hair Day
End of the Marking Period is Friday, Nov. 3rd-
The first marking period will come to an end on Friday, November 3rd.
Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 9th-
Parent-teacher conferences will be once again be located at St. Joseph High School in the Student Center. The date will be Thursday, November 9th from 12:30-4:00 P.M. and from 5:30-8:30 P.M. Students will have a half-day on this day. The students will also have a half-day on Friday, November 10th, but no conferences are on this day. For parents new to the process, you wait in line for each staff member and it is 5 minutes to talk with each teacher at a table in the high school student center.
Quote of the week-
"Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it's at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored." - Earl Nightingale
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