Monday, October 22, 2018

Mandarino Minutes for 10-22-18

Dear Parents/Guardians,


Upton Ski Club-
SJPS biggest club is the Upton Ski and Snowboarding Club.  It is open to all 6th -8th graders from not knowing how to ski/snowboard to experienced skiers/snowboarders.  Here are several links for more information:
UMS Ski Club Information and Expectations Link
UMS Ski Club Sign-Up Link
UMS Ski Club Payment Link
For more information please email Mr. Brown at Ibrown@sjschools.org



Spirit Week this week-
Today- Workout Day
Tuesday- Summer Tourist Day
Wednesday- Unity Day/Anti-bullying day - Please wear orange.
Thursday-  Pajama Day
Friday- Favorite Sports team day



Morning drop-off-
REMINDER: Please do not turn LEFT off of Maiden Ln. into the school during morning drop-off.  Cars headed West down Maiden Ln. should proceed to the back drop-off on Lincoln Ave.  If one car starts to do this, others will follow and we will end up with the same Maiden Ln. back-up that we have had in previous years.  Thank you!  If you have any questions regarding morning drop-off, please email Mr. Jeffers at Cjeffers@sjschools.org




End of Rotation 1/ Start of Rotation 2-
Today is the end of rotation 1 for 6th & 7th grade.  Tomorrow begins Rotation 2 for the students.  Students not done with a project must make arrangements with the teacher to finish.




Innovators/Coders Club-

The first Innovator’s Club meeting of this school year will take place tomorrow after school, Tuesday, October 23rd from 2:50-4:00 PM in the Upton Makerspace in the media center.  This club is open to all 6th-8th graders. If you like to tinker, to create, or just imagine what can be, this club is for you. It will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.  


Planetarium Community Night-
The planetarium community show is tomorrow evening (Tuesday, Oct. 23rd beginning at 6:30 PM.  This show is:  The Little Star That Could.  Here is the trailer for the show:  The Little Star That Could Trailer



8th grade field trips-
Just a reminder that the 8th grade field trips are this Tuesday and Thursday at the fish hatchery and water plant.  This is the kick-off to Salmon in the Classroom.  It is a fun and educational day.


Spooktacular Concert this Thursday-
Thursday, October 25th is the orchestra Spooktacular Concert at the John & Dede Auditorium at SJHS beginning at 7:00 PM.  It is always a fun concert, and often has some surprises! 


UPTO this Thursday-
The rescheduled PTO meeting will be this Thursday, October 25th in the Upton Conference room.  Please join us if your schedule allows.



Dungeons and Dragons this Wednesday-
This Wednesday afternoon from 2:50-4:00 PM will be the Dungeons and Dragons club meeting.  This club is open to all 6th-8th graders.



Keep the warm clothes coming-
The Women's Service League coat, scarf, gloves, mittens, boots drive is going well.  However we really could use more hats, gloves & mittens.  Please consider donations some gently used items if you can.



Upcoming Dates to remember-
October 24th- Late Start
October 31st- Late Start & Halloween (Costumes are allowed, but masks can't be worn during class time.)
November 2nd- End of the 1st Marking Period
November 8th- Conferences (Held at SJHS) - 1/2 day of school 
November 9th- Career Day 2018 - 1/2 day of school 
November 14th- Former Professional Athlete to speak to the students 



Quote of the week-





Have a great week,
Mr. Mandarino

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