Holiday Concerts to Brighten the Season-
Tuesday, December 10th 7:00 PM (Orchestra) and 7:30 PM (Band) in the Upton Blue Gym is the "Informance" featuring the 6th grade orchestra and band. Orchestra parent meeting at 6:30 PM and band parent meeting at 7:00 PM.
Wednesday, December 11th 7:00 PM in the John & Dede Auditorium at SJHS is the 7th-12th grade bands.
Tuesday, December 17th 7:00 PM in the John & Dede Auditorium at SJHS is the 6-8th grade choirs & 7-8th orchestra
Upton Joe Bots-
Congratulations to the Upton Joe Bots - White Team #13702
Finishing ranked #13 out of 36 teams, they were selected as the third pick of the #1 ranked alliance and played fiercely in the finals!
This team was victorious as the winning alliance at the Coloma Sunset Coast Splash qualifying tournament. This is the second time team #13702 has won the Coloma Michigan event in three years!
Team #13702 also was awarded 2nd runner-up for the Collins Aerospace Innovate Award! The Joe Bots - White team will now travel to Battle Creak Michigan this Friday and Saturday to compete in the Michigan State FTC Championship and bid for a spot n the FTC World Championship next April!
Our other Joe Bots teams also finished their season on a great note!
Joe Bots - Maize Team #8513 finished their season and the event ranked #4 out 36 teams and during the alliance selection process, were bumped up to the captain of the #3 ranked alliance.
Unfortunately with very tight scores, this team did not make it past the semi-final rounds.
Joe Bots - Blue Team #11855 finished their season and the event ranked #29 out 36 teams. This team fought hard, but could not overcome some robot performance issues.
Toys for Tots and Wonderland Toy Store-
We continue to ask for your generosity for our area youth that may not have much for this holiday season. We have boxes throughout the school for both Toys for Tots and Mosaic Wonderland Toy Store. All gifts will stay in Southwest Michigan.
Late start this week, but not next week-
The district does have a late start this Wednesday, December 11th, but does not have one on Wednesday, December 18th.
Rotation 2 ends this Wednesday-
Rotation 2 ends this Wednesday, December 11th and the Rotation 3 starts on Thursday, December 12th for all 6th and 7th graders.
Holiday Luncheon next Wednesday, December 18th-
Our UMS holiday luncheon will take place on Wednesday, December 18th. On the menu: sliced ham or turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, dinner roll, cake, and milk. The lunch is the regular price.
This week's menu:
Monday- Beef ravioli or Pepperoni Calzone
Tuesday- Nacho Supreme
Wednesday- Hot Ham & Cheese or French Toast Sticks
Thursday- Boneless Chicken Wings or Chicken Patty
Friday- Big Daddy Pizza: Cheese or Pepperoni
1st Upton 7th and 8th grade dance-
The first Upton dance of the school year will take place next Thursday, December 19th from 2:55-5:00 PM at Upton Middle School. This dance is for Upton Middle School students only and it it for 7th and 8th grade students only. Please have rides available at 5:00 PM.
Quote of the week-
Have a great week,
Mr. Mandarino
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