Mandarino Minutes: Mandarino Minutes for 5-13-22

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The Concert Series Begins-

Our choir, band, and orchestra concerts start next week. All at 7pm at the John & Dede Auditorium at St. Joseph High School

Choir: May 17th

Band: May 23rd

Orchestra: May 25th

Ren Baldwin Technology Festival Winners-

Please take a few moments to look at the winning technology entries from this year's Ren Baldwin Technology Festival. We are especially happy for Liam Shell for winning the middle school grand prize for his Hydrogen Electric Turbine!

https://sites.google.com/stjoebears.com/2022-rb-tech-fest/festival-winners?authuser=0

Last NHS Tutoring at Upton-

The last NHS tutoring of the 2021-2022 school year is this Wednesday, May 18th from 3:00-4:00pm in the Upton Media Center.

8th Grade Farewell Dance-

The 8th Grade Farewell Dance Committee is excited to share the following opportunities to either donate food/supplies/decorations or to volunteer for the dance. We are looking for 6/7 grade parents to chaperone the dance.

The dance is open to only 8th graders and will be held in the Upton cafeteria on Friday, June 3rd, from 7:30-9:30pm.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4FAAAD28A5F94-upton

Upton Student Credit Union-

Upton Bears Student CU is open every Tuesday during all lunch periods, outside the cafeteria. All new members will receive $15 if they open their membership with at least $1 (membership forms are available at the Upton Bears Student CU table or in the school office). All existing members will receive $5 for making their first deposit at Upton Bears Student CU. Every deposit is entered into a monthly drawing to win a gift basket with a $25 Visa gift card. Every deposit is also entered into an annual drawing to win an iPad Mini at the end of the school year!

April winner - Julia Grossman

Washington D.C. 2023 trip date change-

See updated Washington D.C. 2023 flyer below for date change and sign up today with only a $49 deposit. Receive a $100 Early Registration Discount through 5/13/22!

Please note that the travel dates have changed, in anticipation of school ending on June 9, 2023. New trip dates are June 11-14, 2023. See updated flyer below. This does conflict with the packet you have already received. The possibility of this happening was discussed at the parent meeting in April. If you have any questions, please email jcatania@stjoebears.com.

Volleyball Camp-

Here is a link for more information to the summer volleyball camp that starts the Monday after the school year ends:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B600nIyhqz8jYzRDNV9OVlBLWDFtcEFEblVMM011cXZaQTB3/edit?filetype=msword&resourcekey=0-TCF3wnS8P4LxrZ-OKqDKcA

Boys Basketball Camp-

Moving this summer?

Are moving this summer and not returning to SJPS in the fall? If so, please contact the Upton office at 269-926-3400.

Late Start Next Wednesday-

The district will have a late start next Wednesday, May 18th. School begins at 8:45 AM with breakfast available at 8:15 AM.

5th to 6th Grade Parent Meeting-

The Parent Only meeting is this Thursday, May 19th beginning at 6:30pm in the Upton Auditorium. This is for all 5th grade parents ONLY for students planning to attend 6th grade at Upton in the fall.