Dear Upton Middle School Families,
6th and 7th grade parents -
Please know that on Tuesday, March 7th, all 6th and 7th grade students will request their courses for the 2023-24 school year during Advisory.
The only choice for 6th graders is their full year elective: Choir, Band, Orchestra or PE. That is the easy one!
Seventh grade students - have more options because they are choosing their semester and/or year long electives. They will watch a slide presentation on March 7th during Advisory. The presentation is available to 7th graders on the 2028 google classroom starting Friday the 3rd at 3:00 pm. Students who choose to plan ahead and talk with a parent/guardian about electives can do so.
Thank you from the Guidance Department!
Division 1 Ratings!!!-
Congratulations to all three choirs on receiving division 1 ratings! These are the top scores that our choirs can receive! We want to thank Mrs. Gray-Roll for her wonderful preparation, and you could tell the students were having fun as well!
Orchestra Festival -
- 7th graders ONLY will attend Monday, March 6 at Andrews University. Performance begins at 1:50pm.
- 8th graders ONLY will attend on Thursday, March 9 at Andrews University. Performance begins at 3:30pm.
7th and 8th Grade Band Festival -
- Wednesday, March 8 at Paw Paw High School.
Undefeated!-
Congratulations to our 8th grade girls basketball team on an undefeated season going 14-0! Coach Rick Bloodworth guided the team and the ladies were hardworking, tenacious, and gritty all year! What an accomplishment!
A great way to end! -
Congratulations to St. Joe Upton Bears Wrestling Team on a 1st place finish at the Coloma Middle School Tournament last weekend. The wrestling team had a very successful season! Great job wrestlers and coaches!!!
Shrek the Musical Jr Auditions -
Pre-Auditions are March 6 - 8 and Auditions are March 9 - 10. Students have signed up online and if they want more information they can see Mrs. Vlietstra or you can email her at cvlietstra@sjschools.org.
Perishable Food Can Drive at Upton -
Builders Club would like to host a can drive for the month of March! Advisory classes will collect canned goods starting Monday March 6th - Friday March 31st. The advisory class that collects the most cans by the end of March will win a donut party!
Thank you families!
Thank you for the treats for the staff lounge. We appreciate your thoughtfulness! The staff has been overwhelmed by your generosity!
Interact Bake Sale -
The bake sale was a huge success for the Interact Club. They raised $228.50, for the Children's Advocacy Center! Here is a picture of the students presenting them with a check. Way to go students!!!!
Students of the week -
Upton staff votes each week on students that go above and beyond in the classroom. This week’s students of the week are:
6th grade- Sofiya Inamdar,
7th grade- Kaylin Hauch, Eleanor Minton, Kenadie Sheppard
8th grade - Lily Cummings
3 Great Skate Nights! -
Thank you to all the parents that helped chaperone our three skate nights at the John & Dede Ice Arena! We also once again thank Honor Credit Union for their sponsorship of these evenings! It was a great time by all!
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
SJPS Foundation Newsletter -
Please take a few moments to read the SJPS foundation newsletter:
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Robotics-Feature-.html?soid=1103328861224&aid=q0wgz2uLM0c
Earbuds for Sale -
If your child needs earbuds at school, they are for sale in the Media Center for $2 or they can bring their own in. Students need these on a daily basis, so please make sure your child has earbuds of some type. If you have a financial issue with this, please have your child reach out to their guidance counselor. Thanks!
Late Start Wednesday -
Wednesday is a late start and school begins at 8:45 AM. Doors open at 8:15 AM.
Lunch this Week -
Monday - Mini corn dogs, french fries
Tuesday - BBQ rib sandwich, cheesy potatoes
Wednesday - Grilled cheese sandwich, chicken or tomato soup, crackers
Thursday - Mexican rice bowl with chicken, queso, fritos, peppers and corn
Friday - French bread pizza, caesar salad
*All lunches served with choice of milk, salad bar and fruit.
Women’s History Month -
Women's History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked
contributions of women to United States historyFrom Abigail Adams to Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth to Rosa Parks, the timeline
of women's history milestones stretches back to the founding of the United States.
For girls, knowing women's achievements expands their sense of what is possible.
For all of us, knowledge of women's strengths and contributions builds respect
and nourishes self esteem — crucial to all children and adults now, and in the years
to come. Educators are willing, often eager, to introduce women's history.
For more information on Women’s History Month, go to:
https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/womens-history-month/womens-history-month-history/
Credit for the Information/article from: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/womens-history-month
Quote of the week -
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