8th graders and their EDPs-
8th graders updated their Educational Development Plans in Social Studies classes on Friday, 10/14 with the guidance of their counselors. EDPs are completed via CareerCruising.com, and include a Career Interest Inventory as well as postsecondary education plans. The counseling department is encouraging students to access Career Cruising and share their EDP with their parents.
Workout with a Cop-
It was great to hear that many Upton students attended the workout day with the local officers of Berrien County on Saturday. Several of our students were on the front page of Section B of the Herald Palladium on Sunday, October 16th.
Planetarium Community Night-
Tomorrow night at 6:30 P.M. will be a community planetarium night at UMS. The focus will be for younger students as the show has a Sesame Street theme and the title is One World, One Sky.
8th grade Field Trip-
Our 8th grade field trip to the Water Treatment Plan and the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery is this week.
-On the 19th (Wednesday) will be all of Mrs. Mackellar’s 8th grade science students and Mrs. Foster’s 1st hour 8th grade science students.
-On the 20th (Thursday) will be all of my Mrs. Francis's 8th grade science students and Mrs. Foster’s 2nd hour 8th grade science students.
Thanks to those parents who signed up to chaperone. Note: Only parents that have submitted their volunteer background check forms and have been approved will be permitted to go on the trip with the classes.
Keep the Coats and Shoes coming-
Thanks so much for the donations of the coats, hats, mittens, gloves, etc. for the less fortunate in Berrien County that we have received so far! The Builders Club would also like to thank you for the shoes that we have received so far. These are both great causes! We continue to ask for these gently used items.
Dowagiac Rock-N-Run 2.1 Mile Run-
Congratulations to the following students who all medaled for finishing in the top 15 at the big Dowagiac meet last week: Andrew Moyer, Jake Haunhorst, Ryan Kinney, Will Fiesbeck, Lizzy Nelson, Eleah Hedstrom, Jillian Tunnicliff, Hannah Pallo, Ellie Pavlopoulos, Maya Hunter, and Morgan Tschetter. With over 200 runners this is truly amazing!!!!! Upton Middle School also was the overall middle school winners for both boys and girls! Congratulations to the whole team and Coaches VanderMeulen & Coach Fralick!
Spirit Week next week-
October 24th – October 28th
Monday Favorite Book or Movie
Character Day
Tuesday Pajama
Day
Wednesday Workout
Wear Day
Thursday Decades
Day
Friday Favorite Sports Team Day
Halloween on October 31st will be a dress-up day for those wishing to participate, however the school dress code still applies for appropriateness. Fake blood is not permitted, spray cans for coloring hair should be done at home, and please no clown outfits. Masks can't be worn during the actual class time.
Late Start Wednesday-
We have a late start this Wednesday, October 19th. Breakfast will be served at 8:15 A.M. for those that are interested. Buses will report one hour later.
Quote of the week-
"If you want to make a difference and leave your world a better place, let others know how important they are as you put their needs above yours.” - Jaren L. Davis
Have a great week,
Mr. Mandarino
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