Mandarino Minutes: Mandarino Minutes for 1-6-20

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Happy New Year!-

The staff and I would like to wish you a happy new year! We have three more weeks left in the 2nd marking period. I hope you had a lot of great family time over the last two weeks. 😁

Variety Show Tryouts-

Upton's got talent variety show tryouts are tomorrow and Wednesday. (January 7th & 8th). Please look at this handout for more information: Upton's Got Talent PDF

7th & 8th Girls Basketball Tryouts-

Girls basketball tryouts begin this week and run Monday through Friday from 3pm-5pm in the Blue Gym. You must have a blue physical form on file in the office in order to participate. A meeting took place before the break regarding this for the girls interested in participating and we have been advertising this on our morning announcements as well.

Wrestling opportunity-

The middle school wrestling team is practicing up in the Blue Gym Balcony after school. Come join the team! Wrestling is open to all grade levels 6th-8th grades. All you need is a completed physical form turned into the office and some athletic clothing. For more information you can email Coach Vree (Rvree@sjschools.org) or Coach Gallagher (Dgallagher@sjschools.org)

Volleyball opportunity-

For all 6th grade girls interested in a 6 day volleyball clinic run by your St. Joseph coaches and players, there will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8th in Mrs. Milletics room, Room 210, from 2:50-3:15 PM. You will be provided with information about the dates and times for the clinic. In addition, you will get to talk to a Varsity player and ask questions about the whole program, what to expect at the clinic, how to practice and train, and more.

For parents, the clinic will run on six Sunday afternoons from 2:30-4:00 in the St. Joseph High School competition gym. The dates are January 12,19, 26 and February 2, 9, and 16. The training will focus on introducing fundamental techniques, participating in fun, competitive drills, and engaging in a lot of game play. The cost of the winter clinic is $60.00. This is a great opportunity for your girls! If you have questions, please email Coach Briney-Kelm at HBriney-Kelm@stjoebears.com.

Attached is the registration form for the volleyball clinic. Volleyball PDF Attachment You may pre-register by filling out the registration and sending a check in the mail to the address on the form. Or you may email Coach Briney-Kelm your registration info and pay at the door on January 12th.