All-State Honors Orchestra-
The following students were accepted into the 2018 Middle School All-State Honors Orchestra:
Abby Kim
Eric Geng
This is a huge honor as over 2600 students from across the state auditioned for these ensembles. The all-state orchestra will be rehearsing and performing in January. Congratulations Eric and Abby!
6th grade "Informance"-
Tomorrow evening (12-5-17) at 7:00 P.M. will be the first 6th grade orchestra concert experience. Mr. Lokey, Mrs. Cabanilla-Sinnett, Ms. Wallace, and the artist-in-residence assistants are excited to show how far the students have come since early September.
Students in Lansing for a Student Technology Showcase Presentation at the State Capitol Building-
7th graders: Jack Francis, Micah Wagoner, Ruby Rappette, Emma Stout, Winter Bell, and Morgan Hanks will join Mrs. Walsworth in Lansing for this awesome opportunity. They will present in the State Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, December 6th. It is the 17th annual event sponsored by MACUL and AT &T. Here is a link with more information: http://sts.macul.org
From Left to Right:
Jack Francis, Micah Wagoner, Ruby Rappette,
Emma Stout, Winter Bell, Morgan Hanks
Joe Bots on to the State Competition-
Congratulations to our Joe Bots who advanced to the Michigan State Championship in Battle Creek at the Kellogg Arena between December 14th-16th. Their performance in Coloma on Saturday solidified this awesome opportunity! Congratulations to the students and mentors for their tremendous hard work and dedication!
Toys for Tots-
The Upton Student Council is once again sponsoring the annual Toys for Tots drive at Upton Middle School. Please consider donating a new & unwrapped toy to Upton Middle School between today and December 12th. The toys will be given here in Southwest Michigan.
7th grade vision Screening-
This Friday, December 8th we will have 7th grade vision screening. A half-sheet school vision screening sheet will be coming home with your daughter/son this Wednesday, December 6th. It must be completed and brought back this Friday.
Guidance Page-
Have you visited the guidance department blog lately? If not take a look at the what has been going on and see some of the resources.
Here it is: https://umsguidance.weebly.com/
Upcoming Dates-
Friday, December 8th-
7th & 8th grade dance from 5:30-7:30 P.M.
Friday, December 8th-
The Upton Book Fair concludes
Wednesday, December 13th-
6th-12th grade Band Concert at the SJHS Auditorium beginning at 7:00 P.M.
Thursday, December 14th-
Holiday Lunch at Upton
Wednesday, December 20th-
Upton Choir & Orchestra concert at the SJHS Auditorium beginning at 7:00 P.M.
Quote of the week-
"Virtually nothing is impossible in this world if you just put your mind to it and maintain a positive attitude." - Lou Holtz
Have a great week,
Mr. Mandarino
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