Mandarino Minutes: 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.