Monday, March 6, 2017

Mandarino Minutes for 3-6-17

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Variety Show at 6:30 P.M. this Friday-
The Upton Variety Show begins at 6:30 P.M. this Friday in the Upton Auditorium.  An incorrect time of 7:00 P.M. was posted in my blog last week and in the district calendar.  The Upton Variety show under the direction of Mrs. Joanne Schrock has always been a great show and we look forward to another great performance.

Programming Club-
The Programming Club will begin this Thursday after school from 3:10-4:10 P.M. in room 225.  This club is open to any student 6th-8th grade.  This club is a part of a senior service project.
The Club will be programming in Python
Does not matter if you do or don't know any programming.

If you have questions: you can email Erik Mattfolk (12909@stjoebears.com)
Or Mr. Holleman

Science Olympiad-
Good luck to our Science Olympiad team which will compete tomorrow at Lake Michigan College. Ms. Kietzerow, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Francis, and many mentors have helped guide and prepare the kids. We are hoping to keep the 8 year streak alive! :)

Welcome Back Ms. Gray-Roll-
The students and staff want to welcome back Ms. Gray-Roll!  It was a tough day for her.  We know little Piper will be happy to see Mom after school today. :)

Leaving Early?-
If your family is leaving early for Spring break, please let our office know the dates as soon in advance as you can.   Thanks in advance with your help on this!  Mrs. Conway will be happy to record this.  

Girls Golf-
This Wednesday, March 8th Silver Beach Pizza will donate 10% of all the proceeds to the St. Joseph Girls Golf program.  Dinner is available starting at 4:00 P.M.  This includes dine-in and carryout.  

Late Starts-
We have late starts this Wednesday, March 8th, next Wednesday, March 15th, and also one on Wednesday, March 22nd.  We do not have one on Wednesday, March 29th.

Honors' Breakfast Quotes-  
Thanks for coming to the breakfast/s last week!  It was great to see so many parents and students.  Having standing room only is a great problem to have!  Many of have asked for a copy of the Honors Breakfast quotes and here they are:


“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success”. - Henry Ford

“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.” - Abigail Adams

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou 

When I was a boy fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around.  But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years. “- Mark Twain

Board of Education Meeting tonight-
Tonight at Central office is a Board of Education meeting beginning at 6:00 P.M.

Photo Contest Deadline-
The deadline for the SJPS Photo contest for the district calendar is fast approaching.  All entries must be received by 10:00 P.M. on Friday, March 17th.  Here is the link for more information:

Have a great week,
Mr. Mandarino

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