Monday, October 8, 2018

Mandarino Minutes for 10-8-18

Dear Parents/Guardians,


UpStream Club today-
The UpStream club meets today from 2:45-4:00 PM in Ms. Kietzerow's room (room 212).  If your son/daughter can't make tonight's meeting they can join at any time.  This club does stream studies, science exploration, etc.  For more information, please contact Dr. Ann St. Amand at algaewiz@hotmail.com





Builders Club-
The first Builders Club first meeting of the year is this Wednesday, October 10th from 2:50-3:30 PM in the Foods room (Room 309).  This club is open to all 6th-8th graders.  It is a service-oriented club.  Last year they visited the nursing home, made care packages for the troops, did a beach sweep, teacher appreciation acts of kindness, etc.  If your daughter/son is interested, please have them give it a try.  Mrs. Hunnell is the club sponsor.





Choir Concert-
The first choir concert of the year is this Thursday, October 11th beginning at 7:00 PM at the John & Dede Auditorium at SJHS.  It should be a great concert!





Coders Club-
The Upton Coders Club begins Tuesday, October 23rd in the media center from 2:50-4:00 PM.  This club is open to any 6th-8th grader interested in computer coding.  No experience is necessary.





Two Great Causes-






Late Start this Wednesday-
The district will have a late start this Wednesday, October 10th.
The district will also have late starts on Oct. 17th, Oct. 24th, and Oct. 31st.  Buses will run one hour later, and breakfast will be available beginning at 8:15 AM.




Dates in the Future-
October 23rd-  Planetarium Community Night 6:30 PM
October 25th- Spooktacular Orchestra Concert 7:00 PM
Oct. 27th & 28th- Orchestra All-State Auditions at UMS





Community Cork board-
Please be sure to check the SJPS community cork board from time to time.  Here is the link:  https://www.sjschools.org/sjps-parents/community-cork-board-district




Friday is a Maize and Blue Spirt Day-
This Friday, October 12th is a district Maize and Blue day for 
homecoming week.  Students and staff are encouraged to wear their maize and blue to school.  




Quote of the week-
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." - Aesop



Have a great week,
Mr. Mandarino


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