Blog post for 2-16-16

Dear Parents/Guardians,

In Loving Memory of Madie Flores

It is with incredible sadness that Upton Middle School 8th grader Madie Flores passed away of cancer.  Our students wrote some very beautiful sympathy letters and many attended her service.  It was wonderful to see the love and thoughtful outpouring of support.  Our team of SJPS counselors, social workers, and support from the Berrien RESA was excellent for our students and staff as they grieved in their own way.  Madie is our hero!  She was a courageous, fun-loving, sweet, and a lovely young lady.  Our thoughts and prayers are with George, Mary, and Melanie Flores.


One-Hour Delay

SJPS will be having a one-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday 2-17-16.  Buses will run one hour later, and breakfast will still be served.  Classes will begin at Upton will begin at 8:45 A.M. 

Girls Soccer from the desk of Aaron Soule

Upton Middle School Soccer Club would like to invite all interested 6th, 7th, & 8th grade girls to participate in the 2016 Spring Southwest Michigan Middle School Soccer League (SMMSSL).   All girls are welcome to sign up to participate in the up coming season. Teams will be based on grade and skill level making this a fun and competitive soccer experience.  So come join us to make another great season of Bear soccer. 

When: 

Thursday, February 18^th, 6:00PM – 6:30PM

A short parents meeting will be held to discuss the upcoming

season and answer any questions.  Players are welcome to

attend.

Where: 

Upton Middle School Auditorium

Who:

All 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Girls

If you are unable to attend the meeting and your daughter is interested in playing this spring, please contact me at soule3@mac.com. 

 Best regards,

Aaron Soule

Director of Upton Middle School Soccer

Safe Online Talk

This week our school social worker (Mrs. Fairchild) and counselors (Mrs. Olson & Mrs. Lownds) reviewed with our 7th graders safe online talk.  Please see this link for tips: 

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/uploads/classroom_curriculum/6-8-familytip-safeonlinetalk.pdf


Quotes of the week:  

"True happiness is...to enjoy the present, without anxious dependance upon the future."- Lucius Annaeus Seneca

"Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start." -  Nido Qubein

Have a good week,
Mr. Mandarino