Robotics Update-
The Upton Joe Bots made their debut for this season at the Ruckus on the Border event in Constantine Michigan on Saturday. All three teams fought through mechanical and communication issues on the playing field. They saw great team spirit and hard work (with a little fun mixed in).
Out of 36 competing teams, here our our results:
Joe Bots - Maize Team 8513 placed 12th with a record of 3-2-0, earning 6 Ranking points and 512 tie breaker points.
Joe Bots - Blue Team 11855 placed 16th with a record of 3-2-0, earning 6 Ranking points and 434 tie beaker points.
Joe Bots - White Team 13702 placed 33rd with a record of 0-5-0, earning 0 Ranking points and 366 tie beaker points.
All three teams will take what they have learned and begin on mechanical and code modifications for their next event in Coloma on December 1st.
Book Fair Coming-
The Upton Book Fair is almost here! The fair in our media center will run from 11/26 through 12/7, but early birds can visit our online fair beginning on 11/21 -- just in time to browse for holiday surprises or gather and give gift suggestions to far-flung family members over the long Thanksgiving weekend.
Online fair: http://www.scholastic.
See you at the fair!
Heart & Sole (Girls on the Run)-
Heart & Sole is a girls on the run program for 6th-8th grade girls. The program stresses positivity, empathy, life skills, and more. Please click on this link to learn more about the details to this wonderful program: Heart & Sole Link
2019 Ren Baldwin Student Technology Festival Logo Contest-
Entries are now open for students to submit a drawing for the Ren Baldwin Technology Festival Logo. The logo must be in color and include 2019 Ren Baldwin Student Technology Festival. The due date is Tuesday, December 4th by the end of the school day. A secondary and elementary winner will be chosen by a committee. Here is a link with more information: Ren Baldwin Tech. Fest Logo Info.
College Recruitment Guru Speaking at SJHS-
Does your daughter/son have aspirations of someday playing a collegiate sport? You will not want to miss this free opportunity to hear Jack Renkens, a college recruiting guru speak about the truths and myths of collegiate recruiting on Wednesday, December 5th at 7:00 PM.
Click here for more information: Recruiting Realities pdf
Dressing Nice on Wednesday-
It has been a tradition for over 15 years at Upton to dress nicely the day before Thanksgiving break to show our gratitude for all the things we are thankful for. We will do this on Wednesday, November 21st.
Happy Thanksgiving-
The Upton staff hopes your family has a wonderful Thanksgiving! If you are traveling we wish you safe travels. Please encourage your child to unplug as much as possible and enjoy family time.
Sporting events this week-
Today- 7th grade "B" Basketball home vs. Lakeshore at 4:00 PM
Today- 7th grade "A" Basketball home vs. Lakeshore at 5:00 PM
Today- 8th grade "B" Basketball away vs. Lakeshore at 4:00 PM
Today- 8th grade "A" Basketball away vs. Lakeshore at 5:00 PM
Quote of the week-
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family,
Mr. Mandarino
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