Friday, May 12, 2023

Mandarino Minutes for 5-12-23

 Dear Upton Middle School Families,


Dance Tonight-

The student council sponsored dance this evening begins at 5:00 PM and ends at 7:00 PM.  Please talk with your daughter/son about being careful in the very busy parking lot.  Admission is $4 and refreshments are available for purchase. Thanks to our UPTO for having chaperones available.




Phenomenal Musical Saturday -

What an amazing show our students put on this past Saturday evening!  It was simply one of the best middle school musicals I have ever witnessed in my 25 years here at Upton Middle School!  I also want to commend the directors, Mrs. Vlietstra and Mrs. Gray-Roll!  




NWEA Testing next Tuesday and Thursday-

Next Tuesday, May 16th students will be taking the Spring NWEA math assessment and next Thursday, May 18th students will be taking their Spring reading NWEA assessment.  We are hoping that all students show growth from Fall to Spring!




May 16th - Upton Spring Choir Concert-

This Tuesday, May 16th will be the 6th-8th grades Spring Choir Concert at the John & Dede Auditorium at SJHS beginning at 7:00 PM.  




Concerts Around the Corner -
May 22nd - Upton Spring Band Concert, 7pm at SJHS 
May 24th - Upton Spring Orchestra Concert, 7pm at SJHS






Students of the Week - 
6th Grade - Colton Jackson
 7th Grade - Trent Hocking
 8th Grade - Olivia Miller




Educator of the Week -

Congratulations to Mr. Fralick!




Late Start Next Wednesday -

The district will have a late start this Wednesday, May 17th. School will begin at 8:45 AM and the doors at Upton will open at 8:15 AM.



Moving this summer?


If you are moving this summer or not returning to Upton or the High School in the fall, please contact Mrs. Koetsier in the Upton office at lkoetsier@sjschools.org.  Our staff is already busy working on schedules for next year at Upton and the High School.  Thank you for your help!





Lady Bears Basketball 
Summer Opportunities-



Window Closing -

May 19, 2023 the Schools of choice window closes.





Lunch this week - 


Monday - Cheeseburger, french fries

Tuesday - Rotini pasta with marinara or meat sauce, garlic bread

Wednesday - Spicy chicken patty, sidewinders fries

Thursday - Cheese quesadilla, tortilla soup with fritos, seasoned corn

Friday - Bosco sticks, marinara sauce, steamed carrots





Happy Mother's Day-

Happy Mother's Day to all the Upton Middle School Moms out there! Enjoy your Sunday!





Quote of the Week -



Have a great Friday and weekend,
Mr. Mandarino









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