Important Parent Presentation tomorrow evening-
Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3rd beginning at 7:00 PM in the Upton Auditorium will be two great presentations on cyber/internet safety and the second presentation on the dangers of vaping. Chief assistant prosecutor, Steven Pierangeli, and Detective Sergeant Cory Peek will speak during the opening session about the internet and your teen. They will have tools and websites that are important for you to know.
In the second presentation, Lisa Peeples-Hurst, a public health promotion and prevention supervisor at the Berrien County Health Department will give a vaping 101 presentation. Our 8th graders will also get a Vaping 101 lesson in their social studies classes tomorrow as well. We hope you will join us for what we think are two very important topics.
Upton Book Fair-
The Upton Book Fair is here! From today through Friday, 12/13, come visit us in the media center to find your next great read. All purchases benefit our school!
You can also visit our online fair. It’s a great way to browse a larger selection for holiday surprises or give gift suggestions to far-flung relatives.
Have you tried out the new eWallet?
- Create an account (It’s easy and free.)
- Set an amount to be spent
- Send your child to the fair to shop without cash!
It’s that easy! Watch the video.
“A book is a gift you can open again and again.”
-- Garrison Keillor
See you at the fair!
The Upton Middle School Robotics teams will be competing this Saturday in their second qualifying tournament. The Joe Bots will be in Coloma, Michigan competing with 36 other Michigan teams.
All three Joe Bot teams will be trying for a spot in the state championship on Saturday December 7th. Consider coming out to Coloma High School on Saturday to cheer us on!
7th grade vision screening-
This Thursday, December 5th will be our 7th grade vision screening which will be done by the Berrien County Health Department. Your son/daughter will be coming home with a yellow half-sheet of paper to have you fill out. Please have this sheet returned by Thursday morning to their first hour teacher.
Toys for Tots & Wonderland Toy Store-
We wanted to remind you that we are still accepting unwrapped new toys for two very worthy non-profit organizations. All toys stay in Southwest Michigan. Thanks for your donations!
Upcoming Concerts-
- December 10th- 6th grade Orchestra and Band "Informance" in the Upton Blue Gym. Orchestra parent meeting 6:30 and student performance at 7:00 PM. Band parent meeting at 7:00 PM and student performance at 7:30 PM.
- December 11th- 7th-12th grade Band Concert in the John & Dede Auditorium at SJHS beginning at 7:00 PM
- December 17th- 6th-8th grade Upton Choirs and 7th & 8th orchestra concert in the John & Dede Howard Auditorium at SJHS beginning at 7:00 PM
Holiday Luncheon-
We will have a very nice luncheon on December 18th at all the lunch periods. The menu will include: Sliced turkey or ham, corn, mashed potatoes & gravy, sweet potatoes, roll, and holiday cake. It is the same price as our regular school lunch- $2.95.
Yet Another New Club-
Beginning next Tuesday, December 10th from 2:45-3:45 in the Upton Media Center is the start of a new club called the Minecraft Build Club. It is open to any 6th-8th grader. They will also meet on January 14th and January 28th.
List of Clubs on the Website-
Check out the list of Clubs we offer here at Upton! We have something for everyone!
Late Starts for December-
SJPS has late starts this Wednesday, December 4th and next Wednesday, December 11th. We will not have a late start on Wednesday, December 18th.
Quote of the week-
"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." -Helen Keller
Have a great week,
Mr. Mandarino
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