Mandarino Minutes: June 2022

Friday, June 10, 2022

Mandarino Minutes for 6-10-22

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Thanks for your support and have a great summer! -

I just wanted to take a few moments and thank you for your support and working as partners this school year! We know that a successful partnership involves the student, parents/guardians, and the educators! I hope your family has a wonderful summer and gets some time to spend some quality time together!

A wonderful 8th grade dance &

Good Luck at SJHS-

Our 8th graders on Friday celebrated the end of their middle school career with an 8th grade celebration and dance! A special thank you to all that donated their time, donations, and presence chaperoning. This beautiful evening would not be possible without the generosity of many! Our 8th graders had a wonderful time! For them SJHS is their new home now! The best is yet to come for all of them!

CONGRATS CLASS OF 2026 AND GOOD LUCK IN HIGH SCHOOL!

Upton Summer Hours-

The Upton office is open 8am-3pm through June 21st and 8am-noon on June 22nd. If you need assistance during the summer please contact our District office directly at 269-926-3100.

Chromebook charger replacement-

If you daughter/son lost their chrome book charger they must buy a replacement for $25 and here is the direct link to do so:

https://sjschools.revtrak.net/upton-middle-school/upton-ms-technology/#/f/Chromebook-Charger-Replacement-Fee-Middle-School

Summer Athletic Forms-

All students interested in participating in a sport at Upton Middle School next year, please read the information below.

Physicals can be uploaded now for next year for physicals beginning on April 15. Our Fall sports will be Cross Country (6th, 7th, 8th), Football (7th & 8th), and Volleyball (7th & 8th).

Athletic Sign Up Information

Summer Running/Cross Country-

Summer is here and it's the perfect time to start gearing up for next year's cross country season. Those interested in running should consider getting some miles in over the summer break. If you haven't already done so, students can join the Upton Cross Country 2022 google classroom to keep up to date with all things related to Upton Cross Country.

Students should join by using the following link:

https://classroom.google.com/c/NDk1NTg2OTgwMzMz?cjc=utqyaxq

Parents wanting to be in the communications loop should use the following link to get direct communications to their phone:

https://www.remind.com/join/22uptoncc

Here is an informational packet to get you started on your summer training. Putting in summer mileage is the key to having a great season. Go log those summer miles and be safe out there! See you in August. Be on the lookout for future communications from Coach Maier as the summer progresses.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mR8vvemBoNbA6W3CyAvZi4Ta1yvCougSlI2efu8xeYs/edit

Upton Girls Summer Basketball Clinic Information-

Dates: July 11 through July 15

Times: 12:45 to 3:00 (Doors open at 12:30)

Who: Upton girls entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades

Place: Upton Middle School Blue Gym

The Clinic will be run by Coach Rick Bloodworth. It will emphasize all fundamentals of the game of basketball: Shooting, Passing, Dribbling, Defense, Footwork & Agility along with Individual & Team Skill Development. We will use a wide variety of drills to cover all aspects of the game. Individual & 2 or 3 person drills will be demonstrated for the girls at the end of Clinic for the girls to continue to improve & develop their skills at home or a neighborhood basket.

T Shirts will be provided near the end of Clinic.

Cost of the Clinic is $60. ***If you have a second child, she only pays half price = $30.

Pre registration by June 30 is appreciated for organizational purposes. You may register at the door July 11.

Please plan rides to pick up your daughter by 3:10 each day.

Parents are welcome to come in the gym to observe the clinic at any time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call me on my cell at: 269-930-0700 or email at: rlbloodwo@yahoo.com

***Please use RevTrak for Registration & Payment***

https://sjschools.revtrak.net/upton-middle-school/upton-middle-camps/#/f/2022-Upton-Girls-Basketball-Camp

Upton Joe Bots Opportunity -

New and returning students interested in robotics here is an opportunity for some preseason summer activities. Joe Bots is an excellent activity that students have fun and are challenged at the same time. Click on this link to for the 2022-2023 New and Returning Joe Bot Survey:

Joe Bots Link for the Survey

Upton Bears Student Credit Union ...Thank You -

Thank you for all your help making Upton Bears Student CU a success this year!! Have a great summer break!!!

Bryant Jennings, the end of the year drawing iPad winner for

Upton Bears Student CU.

St. Joseph Golf Classic Outing-

Community Corkboard-

Here are some ideas for your children this summer. Check out our community corkboard:

https://www.sjschools.org/sjps-parents/community-cork-board-district

Two Quotes to End the School Year -

Thanks for your support,

Mr. Mandarino

Friday, June 3, 2022

Mandarino Minutes foe 6-3-22

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Schedule next week-

Wednesday through Friday are all half days. School will dismiss at 11:00 AM at Upton and the High School. Please have arrangements to have your child picked up by 11:15 AM.

Wednesday, June 8th- 1st and 2nd hours meet
Thursday, June 9th- 3rd and 4th hours meet
Friday, June 10th- 5th and 6th hours meet

Congratulations to our 8th graders! -

Tonight will be the 8th grade only 8th grade farewell dance from 7:30-9:30 PM. We ask that every student is picked up by 9:40 PM. They have almost finished their middle school career and we commend their great efforts and accomplishments!

Mattox Williams Fundraiser-

We want to thank our students, staff, and you for your support for Mattox Williams! We had a very successful fundraiser coordinated by our student council! Mrs. Deis' classroom was the winning advisory classroom that raised the most money. This was really commendable that our students wanted to do this for a fellow SJPS student battling cancer!

Work Permits For Students-

Students needing to obtain work permits for summer employment may download and print the correct form from our website at: https://sjschools.org/st-joseph-public-schools/our-district-business-office?start=3

The family completes Section I. The Employer completes Section II. Then the school will complete Section III, once the other two sections are completely filled out. Once the school has completed Section III, the form will be returned to the student, who turns it into their employer.

These can be completed at Upton Middle School up through June 22nd. Beginning Thursday, June 23rd please visit our Administration Building to have them completed.

Upton Boys Fall Soccer-

Attention boys soccer players - please use this link to sign up for soccer next fall. https://forms.gle/Mq4cWu1453PoYdD37

Fees are $75 and can be paid on Revtrak. Link should go live in the next couple of weeks for payment.

Attention all soccer players, open field will be offered this summer from noon-1pm on Tuesdays except for the week of 4th of July. Please join our Remind to get updates on open field. Text 81010 and put @of2223 in the body of the text. We will not have open field if it is raining. Looking forward to seeing you on the field this summer and next school year!

Questions, email Sara Dawalt socceruptonmiddleschool@gmail.com

Immunization Clinic-

Congratulations Kaden -

Kaden Houser, the May winner for Upton Bears Student CU!

News from the Food Service Department-

Final Report Cards and NWEA Scores-

Final report cards and NWEA scores will be mailed to your home address the week after school dismisses.

Twin Cities 3 on 3 Basketball tournament-

Boys and Girls 3 on 3 basketball tournament the weekend of June 11 & 12. Brought to our area by the Berrien County Public Defender, the Boys & Girls Clubs and the local law enforcement agencies of our Twin Cities.

Saturday, June 11 beginning at 9am:

Grades 5-8 - Fettig Youth Campus, 600 Nate Wells Sr Dr, Benton Harbor. Grades 9-12 - Joel E. Smilow Teen Center, 190 W. Empire Dr, Benton Harbor.

Sunday, June 12 beginning at 9am:

Boys and Girls final brackets. at Shadowland Pavilion

Upton Summer hours-

Upton will be open until noon on June 22nd. It will not reopen until mid-August. If you need immediate help, please contact our Administration Building at 269-926-3100. If you need to reach Mr. Mandarino, please email at cmandarino@sjschools.org.

Not Returning to SJPS next year? -

If you are planning to move this summer and not return in the fall, please let the Upton office know before June 22nd, either by phone (269-926-3402) or email to lkoetsier@sjschools.org. Between June 23rd and mid-August, please contact our Administrative Building at 269-926-3100.