Mandarino Minutes for 4-29-19

Dear Parents/Guardians,




National History Day State Winners On to Nationals-
Congratulations to Emma Teng, Jintong He, Aseem Singh, and Lauren Konopacki (9th grader) as they have won their state competition and their projects will move on to the national competition!  Emma and Jintong had a group website project, and Aseem and Lauren each had a individual website project.  Their hard work is to be commended!  Our social studies department has also done a great job assisting our students.

Emma Teng

Jintong He

Ameem Singh

Lauren Konopacki

Fun Run Was a Success-

Our wonderful UPTO planned a really nice afternoon/evening Friday night for the 1st annual Upton Fun Run on the grounds of UMS!  In a photo finish Cole Caplea edged out Ceci Ruchti by an eyelash.  All that particpated had a great time!  We want to thank our wondeful sponsors:  Timothy's Restraunt, Nutrition Now, Affinity Spa & Salon, Phycotech, Realty Executives- The Heaps Team, Lazer Graphics, and the Rotary Club of St.Joseph/Benton Harbor.  We also want to thank Mr. Jeffers, Mrs. Nicholson, and Mr. Flaherty for being in the dunk tank, Mr. Fralick for lining the course, and Ms V for her timing support.  

The start of the race

Cole Caplea

CeCi Ruchti

Mrs. Nicholson

Will Flaherty

Mr. Jeffers

Book Fair This Week-
The Upton Spring Book fair is now going on!  It will run from today through Friday with many great titles to put on your summer reading list.  All the profits made go to add to the collection in the media center.

M-Step Begins Today for 6th & 7th Graders-
This week the 6th and 7th graders will do their Math M-Step and next week will be the ELA portion of M-Step.  

Ren Baldwin Technology Festival-
The Ren Baldwin Technology Festival is coming up on Friday, May 10th.  It will begin at 6:00 PM at St. Joseph High School and it is always a really nice evening.  Many students throughout the district have submitted some really cool projects.  

Ren Baldwin and Amy Dirlam

Annie Jr.-

8th grade Farewell Photo Needed-

We need from 8th grade parents only of current 8th grade students:

• (1) 0-5 year old preferable wallet size to 3x5 picture of your student.
• First and last name on the back
• Due to the Upton office by May 10th. 
• Contact kcaplea@aol.com w/questions.

We also need chaperones and a clean-up crew, if you can help with either/both please email Mrs. Cindy Igoe at cindyigoe@yahoo.com

Quote of the week-
"I truly believe that everything that we do and everyone that we meet is put in our path for a purpose.  There are no accidents; we're all teachers - if we're willing to pay attention to the lessons we learn, trust our positive instincts and not be afraid to take risks or wait for some miracle to come knocking at our door." 
- Marla Gibbs

Have a fantastic week,

Mr. Mandarino