Mandarino Minutes: 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