Mandarino Minutes for 11-27-17

Dear Parents/Guardians,


Upcoming Concert Schedule-

*** All concerts begin at 7:00 P.M. ***

6th grade Orchestra- Tuesday, Dec. 5th at Upton Blue Gym
6th-12th Band Concert - Wednesday, Dec. 13th at SJHS
6th-8th Choir & Orchestra Concert- Wednesday, Dec. 20th at SJHS

The Book Fair is here-
The book fair is here from today-Friday, December 8th in our media center.  
The online fair is at:  http://www.scholastic.com/bf/uptonmiddleschool

Upton JoeBots-

The Joe Bots Teams #8513, #11855 and #13702 will be competing in their second qualifier this Saturday,  December 2nd at Coloma High School. The opening ceremony begins at 10:00 AM.  Come cheer us on to victory!

Upton Spirit Wear-

Upton Spirit Wear just in time for the holidays!!  The spirit wear store will stay open until Dec. 10th where you can order online.  We will also accept order forms by cash or check.  These order forms are in the front office.  All items will be in by Christmas.  Please contact cindyigoe@yahoo.com with questions.

https://lazergraphicsinc.com/index.php/sale/upton.html

Upton Boys Basketball Change-
On Wednesday, 11/29 the games will now be played at Benton Harbor High School instead of Fair Plain MS. The 7^th grade "A game" will start at 4 P.M. instead of 4:30.  We’re expecting the 8^th grade A game to start around 5:15.

Honor Roll-

Honor Roll Criteria

Principals' Honor Roll:

Straight A's (or A-'s)

Honor Roll:

At least 2 A's (or A-'s) and no grade lower than a B.  This means B- or lower disqualifies.

We will be publishing the first marking period very soon.  The semester honor roll will once again be in the Herald Palladium.  

No Coder Club this week-
We will not have Coders Club this week.

Quote of the week-

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."  - Helen Keller

Have a great week,

Mr. Mandarino

Other events coming up:
Late-Starts - Wednesday, Nov. 29th, Dec. 6th, and Dec. 13
7th grade vision screening- Friday, December 8th
Holiday Luncheon- Thursday, December 14th
Break begins- Friday, Dec. 22nd at 11:04 A.M.