Friday, October 23, 2015

Mandarino Minutes for 10-23-15

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Spirit Week Next Week (Oct. 26th-30th)-
Monday-  Favorite Sports Team
Tuesday-  Neon Day
Wednesday-  Decades Day (50's, 60's 70's, 80's)
Thursday-  Pajama Day
Friday-  Halloween Costume Day

8th grade Field Trip-
A special thanks to all our parents who chaperoned the two trips this week to the fish hatchery and SJ water plant.  The students had a good time and learned a lot.  Here are a few shots from Tuesday and today:




One-Hour Delay-
Next Wednesday, October 28th will be a district one-hour delay.  Classes will begin at 8:45 A.M. and buses will pick-up one hour later.

End of the 7th grade rotation one today-
Today (Friday, October 23rd) was the end of the first rotation.  7th graders will begin their new rotation on Monday, October 26th. 

Staff vs. 8th grade Volleyball Players-
Our staff will be taking on the 8th grade volleyball team this Wednesday, October 28th beginning at 6:00 P.M.  at Upton Middle School.  Their will be a free will donation taken at the door to benefit Madie Flores and her family.  As you know from earlier Mandarino Minutes, Madie is battling leukemia and is currently in Grand Rapids at the hospital.  Her medical journey can be followed at :

7th & 8th grade Dance-
We will have our first 7th and 8th grade dance on Friday, November 13th at Upton Middle School.  More details to follow in a future M.M.

Community Corkboard-
Remember to regularly check the community corkboard on our district webpage for many happenings around Southwest Michigan.  http://www.sjschools.org/sjps-parents/community-cork-board-district

Quote of the Day-
"Eagles come in all shapes and sizes, but you will recognize them chiefly by their attitudes."  - E.F. Schumacher

Have a great weekend,
Mr. Mandarino

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