6th grade orchestra "informance"-
The sixth grade orchestra "informance" will take place tomorrow evening, December 4th in the Blue Gym at Upton Middle School. The concert itself will begin at 7:00 PM. It will kick off our holiday concerts!
Guidance Blog-
Have you read the guidance blog lately to see all the great things our ladies do for our students? Here is the link to their page: Upton Guidance Blog Homepage It talks about presentations to students, themes for the month, coming events, etc.
College Athletes opportunity-
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 in the John & Dede Howard Auditorium at SJHS.
Click here for more information: Recruiting Realities pdf
7th grade vision screening-
The Berrien County health department will be doing vision screening this Friday, December 7th for all 7th graders and new 8th graders to the district. A half-sheet form will be coming home today or tomorrow with your daughter/son to fill out and bring in Friday.
JoeBots-
The Joe Bots wrapped up their on-season on Saturday at the Coloma Sunset Coast Splash qualifying event. All three Upton Robotics teams finished in the top 10! Two of our teams made alliance selection! The ranking is out of 36 teams. The Joe Bots will begin off-season activities in January. Thank you everyone for your support!
Team #8513 was alliance #3 captain
Rank #4 with a record of 4-1-0
Team #11855 was selected for the #4 alliance.
Rank #9 with a record of 4-1-0
Team #13702 finished ranked #7
Rank #7 with a record of 4-1-0
7th & 8th grade dance-
This Friday, December 7th is a 7th & 8th grade dance only. The dance will go from 5:30-7:30 PM. A concession stand will be available. The dance is dress-up optional. We will offer a dance in the Spring for 6th graders. We still need chaperones for this dance. If you can help out please email Cindy Igoe at cindyigoe@yahoo.com or Jill Hubble at jhubble@sjschools.org
Holiday Band Concert-
The middle & high school band concert will take place next Wednesday, December 12th at 7:00 PM in the John & Dede Howard Auditorium at SJHS. It will feature the bands 6th-12th grades.
Holiday Luncheon-
We will have a very nice luncheon next Thursday, December 13th at all the lunch periods. The menu will include: Sliced turkey or ham, corn, mashed potatoes & gravy, sweet potatoes, roll, cake, and drink. It is the same price as our regular school lunch- $2.90.
Choir & Orchestra Concert-
The middle school choirs and 7th & 8th grade orchestras will have a concert on Tuesday, December 18th at 7:00 PM in the John & Dede Howard Auditorium at SJHS.
Inter act Club Fundraiser-
The Interact club is running a fundraiser tomorrow evening, Tuesday, December 4th from 5:00-8:00 PM at Culvers. Please click here to view the details: Interact Scoopie Night at Culver's
Quote of the week-
In honor of our 41st president George H.W. Bush here is the quote of the week:
"The America Dream means giving it your all, trying your hardest, accomplishing something. And then I'd add to that, giving something back. No definition of a successful life can do anything but include serving others." - George H.W. Bush
Have a great week,
Mr. Mandarino
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