Dear Parents/Guardians,
Spring break begins at 2:42 PM today-
Spring Break next week! Just a reminder that we do not have school tomorrow (Friday, April 1st). Please take this time to enjoy your kids and unplug as much as possible! Enjoy your vacation and see you on Monday, April 11th.
No Late Start after Spring Break -
We will not have a late start on Wednesday, April 13th after Spring Break. Wednesday, April 13th will be a 7:45 AM start time.
End of the 3rd MP-
Today does mark the end of the 3rd marking period. Final grades for the marking period will be after Spring break. Just as a reminder, a hard copy of the report card does not go home at the end of the marking period. A final report card (with the entire year) will be mailed home in June.
Builder's Club celebrates March is Reading Month-
Builder's Club students went to the elementary schools today to read to a class of their choice to celebrate March is Reading Month!
Lainey Poole and Mackenzie Bush pictured here are reading to Mrs. Starks class at Lincoln Elementary
PSAT for 8th graders -
On Wednesday, April 13th our 8th graders will be taking the PSAT test here at Upton Middle School. It will be important that students are on time to school on this day.
What to Bring on Test Day
At least two No. 2 pencils with soft erasers -- NO pens or mechanical pencils will be allowed!
Wear layers (sweatshirts or hoodies are fine). Students will NOT be able to bring coats into the testing room
** Calculators will be provided
What NOT to bring on Test Day
NO Electronic equipment
No cell phones allowed
No personal computing devices like laptops, notebooks, bluetooth devices, or tablets
No Cameras
No Timers
No audio players/recorders
No backpacks
No wearable technology like digital watches that includes smartwatches that can be used to record, transmit, or receive information; or any other prohibited devices
Washington D.C. 2023 parent meeting-
There will be a parent ONLY meeting on 4/21/2022 at 6:00 PM in the Upton Auditorium. This is for parents of current 7th graders only.
New Schedule for GoTime/Advisory/Lunches-
Changes to our schedule, were effective 3/28/22. (This was mentioned in previous blog posts) Please note that lunch times have changed and Go Time (24 minutes) and Advisory (24 minutes) has been added to schedule every day for all grade levels:
Red Baldwin Technology Festival -
Lunch when we return from break-
Monday (11th) - Pepperoni Calzone, Rice, Salad Cup, Fruit
Tuesday (12th)- French Toast Sticks, Sausage, Hash Brown, Fruit
Wednesday (13th)- Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Fruit
Thursday (14th)- Cheese Quesadilla, Corn, Refried Beans, Fruit
Friday (15th) - French Bread Pizza, Mixed Veggies, Fruit
Unplug! -
Every year at Spring break I recommend to our students to take a break from their devices for one week and enjoy their break from school. I once again encourage them to put their laptops, smartwatches, and cell phones to the side and enjoy people face-to-face.
Quote of the week -
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