Mandarino Minutes: Mandarino Minutes for 10-28-22

Dear Upton Middle School Families,

Wonderful Band Concert -

This past Tuesday evening our 7th and 8th grade bands put on a wonderful Fall Concert! Mr. Doe, Mrs. Cabanilla-Sinnett and the A.I.R.'s have done a phenomenal job working with our bands.

Halloween on Monday-

Students may dress up on Monday. Masks, weapons and fake blood are not allowed. Thank you for your cooperation!

Parent-Teacher Conferences-

We will be returning to face-to-face conferences (open house style) this year at the high school on Thursday, November 10th. They will be located in the Student Center (cafeteria area) at St Joseph High School, with the following times: 12:30-4:00pm and 5:30-8:30pm

8th Grade Field Trip This Week-

Yesterday and today our 8th graders went on a field trip to Sarett Nature Center and the Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery to kickoff their Salmon in the Classroom project for the school year.

Students of the Week-

Upton staff votes each week on students that go above and beyond in the

classroom.

This week’s students of the week are:

Austin Burnette, Bella Mandarino, Chase Bingaman

*This is also found on Twitter at @SJUptonBears.

Science Olympiad -

Science Olympiad is starting! The Regional Competition is Friday, March 3. We will accept applications until November 4, 2022, at 3 pm! Do not wait until the last minute to get your application in! Science Olympiad is open to all 6, 7, & 8th graders and 9th graders who competed as 8th graders last year. To apply, please contact Mrs. Kietzerow at kkietzerow@sjschools.org.

Vision Screening November 4th-

ALL 7th graders will receive FREE Vision Screening on Friday, November 4th through the Berrien County Health Department. This is offered each year to all 7th graders. Half sheets are coming Monday with students. Please fill out the pink half sheet and have your student return it to their 1st hour teacher by Thursday, November 3rd. Thank you for your cooperation.

Upton Bears Student Credit Union -

The Upton Bears Student Credit Union has reopened and is open every Tuesday during the students lunchtime. Below is a picture from the grand re-opening on Tuesday.

Educator Of The Week -

Upton Soccer -

Upton Soccer Club is offering an open field for both boys and girls, Thursdays after school until 4:00pm, weather permitting. If the temperature is above 45° and not raining, we will have open field. Join REMIND by texting 81010 and putting @of2223 in the body to be notified when we have open field and when we don't. Bring friends and water, wear shin guards and come have fun playing soccer!

*Any questions, please email Sara Dawalt at : socceruptonmiddleschool@gmail.com