Friday, October 16, 2015

Mandarino Minutes for 10-16-15

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Choir Concert-
What a great job our Upton Choirs did last evening at SJHS! All of our choirs sounded great, were well prepared, and the last song when they all came together was moving. :)  Congratulations Mrs. Gray-Roll and the choirs!

Make A Difference – Be a Volunteer Coach!


Do you want to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, and physical development in the girls of our community?  Do you envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams?  If you said “yes” to either question then Girls on the Run of Berrien County wants  you to join our team!

Girls on the Run provides a unique opportunity for you to give back to the community and make a difference in the lives of young girls by being a Volunteer Coach!  If you are interested please email Megan Dongvillo at: mdongvillo@sjschools.org


Bus Changes effective 10-26-15  -
A few changes of stops and bus assignments have been made due to the ridership numbers.  Yesterday (Thursday) and today (10-16-15) hard copy notes were given to the students on the buses.  To see the new assignments and times please go to this site:
http://sjschools.org/about-upton-parents/transportation
 
Planetarium Community Night-
Next Thursday, October 22nd will be a planetarium community night at UMS.  Mrs. Francis will present, “Sesame Street:  One World, One Sky” at 6:30 P.M.  Here is a trailer to describe more about the show:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnrRfK91-LU

8th grade science field trips-
Just a reminder that half of our 8th graders will be out on Tuesday, October 20th and the other half Friday, October 23rd for their fish hatchery & water plant field trip.  This will be a great opportunity for the students to see their curriculum in action.

7th & 8th grade boys basketball tryouts-
Tryouts will begin next Friday, October 23rd at 3:00 P.M. for 7th and 8th grade boys basketball.  A valid physical form that was done after April 15, 2015 must be given to the Upton office or handed to the coaches the day of tryouts.  If you have any questions please email Mr. Sonnevil at esonnevil@sjschools.org


Quotes of the day:
In honor of our beloved Cubs I thought it would be appropriate to quote the greatest Cub of all time.

"Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I've ever thought I'd have.”- Ernie Banks

"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace.”- Ernie Banks

Have a great weekend,
Mr. Mandarino

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