Friday, January 29, 2021

Mandarino Minutes for 1-29-21

 Dear Parents/Guardians,


End of the 1st semester -

Today marks the end of the 1st semester.  It has been the most different 1st semester of any student or staff members educational career!  We are hopeful that the 2nd semester is less eventful.  😊 The semester grade is found by averaging the 1st and 2nd marking period.  As a reminder, 6th-12th grades do not print hard copies of the report cards, but the grades in PowerSchool will be reflected.  Grades for the second semester are not final until next Wednesday, February 3rd.  Thanks for your continued support!





Welcome and Goodbye-

Next week we welcome many students returning from the virtual school back to Upton.  We will meet with the students in the Maize Gym to start the morning for a brief orientation before they head to their 1st hour class.  We also want to wish the students who are moving to the virtual school the best as they transition!  




Informational Meeting for 8th grade students and parents-

CLASS OF 2025

SAVE THE DATE: 

Informational Scheduling Meeting for current 8th Grade Students & their Parents
who plan to attend
St. Joseph High School Fall 2021


Tuesday, February 2, 2021 
6:00pm

Virtual Link will be sent on Feb 2 @ 5pm

Students will receive 2021-22 scheduling materials - books & course selection forms distributed in class at Upton on Feb. 1 to be brought home for Feb 2 meeting!!
(Student and parents will want these materials in front of you during the virtual presentation)


Learn about the high school scheduling process and information from department reps will be included in the presentation! 


This is a very important informational meeting and encourage all 8th grade students
AND their parents to attend virtually!

Counselors will be hosting a Virtual 8th Grade Parent Q&A Night to follow up on the above topic:

Feb 3 @ 6-7pm

Counselors will be answering questions LIVE - 

link will be emailed on Feb 2





Late Start next Wednesday -

We do have a late start this Wednesday, February 3rd. School will begin at 8:45 AM.  Buses will run exactly one hour later and breakfast will be available beginning at 8:15 AM.





Guidance News For The Week -

Guidance News for 1-29-21 to 2-5-21





Athletic Update Today -

Please read your email that arrived in your inbox today from Mr. Schaffer, UMS athletic director, regarding girls basketball, wrestling, and competitive cheer.  These sports will all begin in some fashion next week.  Wrestling and competitive cheer are open to 6th-8th graders and girls basketball for 7th & 8th graders.







SJPS IT Position Available -  

SJPS IT Department is looking for a full time tier 1 IT Technician.  This position requires existing computer/networking knowledge and troubleshooting skills. Any coding experience is a plus.  If interested, please send a PDF resume to the Technology Director, Bryan Parsons, at bparsons@sjschools.org with a subject line of "SJPS IT Position".  As stated, the position is a full time, salaried position with benefits, starting at mid $30k per year, which is non-negotiable.  Thanks!






Quote of the Week-





Have a great weekend,
Mr. Mandarino







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