Weekly Top for 6-9-23 (Last one of the school year!)

 Folks,

Thanks so Much -

I just wanted to write a short thank you for all that you do!  Many of you put in 60+ hour weeks, gave unconditional love to your students, poured into your lesson plans, and countless hours giving feedback to students.  You have earned your break and I hope that you enjoy time with your family, doing what you love, relaxing, and recharging!  Amongst the many blessings in my life the staff at Upton Middle School is a part of that list!  They say it takes a village and the village of UMS is quite an awesome one!  Thanks for all you do for kids!  

2 Family Members -

Thanks so much to the wonderful social committee for all you did on Wednesday for Kathy and Susan! I also loved all the great accolades that folks spoke about each of this fantastic ladies! Each time a part of the family departs it leaves a void and these two ladies will be dearly missed.  We wish them both the very best and we all know that the best is yet to come for both Kathy and Susan!  Enjoy!!!!!!

Laptops, Chargers, and Cases -

Please remember the following today:

EOY Device Collection Checklist - Directions for collection

2023 Master Chromebook Check-in - Spreadsheet for recording all incoming items

Red Binders -

Please make sure your red binder is your mailbox in the office before you depart for the school year.  Thanks!

Grades Due -

Grades are due by Monday, June 12th at 4:00 PM.  You have to submit 4th MP and semester 2 (some Semester 2 Exam).  

Friday Funny -

Quote to end the year -

Enjoy your summer,

Chad

Weekly Top for 6-2-23

 Folks,

8th grade Farewell Tonight-

For those teachers attending tonight we will be sitting on the end of rows in the auditorium.  If you are speaking/presenting this will make it easier to get to the stage.  We are asking the kids to arrive at 6:10-6:15 PM.  If you could help (as you always do) we will be proceeding in from the two rear entrances and marching down into the seats.  Our goal is 7:45 PM.  (We will see?)

Seniors Today -

Our senior class is due to arrive sometime around 10:50-11:10 AM.  When our seniors arrive we will line the halls for a clap-around.  This is during lunch/advisory/BEAR time.  The clap-around will start in the cafeteria and wind down the halls going pass the flagpole hallway and then turning right in front of the office going counterclockwise. It will be at the end of advisory/start of BEAR time (8th grade) so we will just be flexible for this wonderful occasion!

Tuesday Advisory -

During Tuesday's advisory students will be doing their locker clean out.  Each advisory teacher just make sure that the locker looks close to being summer ready.  I know looking at 17 lockers all over the building will be time consuming, but just do the best you can. 

Laptop Collection -

We will be doing laptop & charger collection during 6th hour on Friday, June 9th.  A spreadsheet will have the student's first name, last name, student ID, etc.  The laptops will then be brought to the media center in stacks on the shelves.  As kindergarten screening will take place in the media center the week of June 12th-16th.  We will be able to tell from the spreadsheets what is missing.  You will be shared the spreadsheet soon.

Bus Riders Next Friday -

Thanks so much for riding a bus next week!  We have two folks per bus which makes it very helpful to the transportation department! It has been huge in cutting down on nonsense the last day tremendously!

1/2 Days Next Week -

Wednesday will be a full day for staff with the staff retirement celebration for Susan and Kathy beginning at 12:30 PM.   Thursday and Friday are comp afternoons for you for the extra hours this school year.

Educator of the Week -

Speaking of Kathy...Congratulations!

Take Home -

If you have furniture in your room that is not SJPS please do not leave this in the classroom.  We want the cleaning process to be easier for the guys this summer.  Also take home any coffee makers, etc. from your backroom.

Refrigerators Emptied -

Please take anything you may have in either refrigerator in the staff lounge by Monday, June 12th at 3:00 PM.  Tuesday, June 13th in the morning both refrigerators will be emptied for the summer.

Red Sub Binder -

Please make sure you turn your red sub binder into Laura next week at some point.

Busy Summer at Upton Middle School -

Our building will be used a ton this summer due to elementary air conditioning being installed.  As mentioned in an email earlier this week, your classroom could be used by some group/class this summer.  

Friday Funny -

Quote of the week -

Have a good Friday and weekend,
Chad

Weekly Top for 5-26-23

 Folks,

Two Great Concerts this week! -

We had two great concerts this week!  On Monday our bands performed and Wednesday the orchestra.  For those in attendance they were not disappointed as Josh, Rachel, and Burke had our students playing beautifully!

Just a reminder -

Our 7th & 8th grade bands will be marching today in the Memorial Day Parade!  This is really exciting!!!!  They will leave at around 11:15 AM and return around 1:00 PMish.

Next Friday 8th Grade Farewell-

Please let Laura know by Tuesday, May 30th if you will be sitting in a staff area at the John & Dede Howard Auditorium for 8th grade farewell.  Farewell begins at 6:30 PM.  Laura sent an email about that yesterday.

Laptop Collection -

We will be sending you information next week about laptop collection for the last week of school.  Stay tuned...

Retirement Gathering-

Next Thursday, June 1st from 4:00-6:00 PM will be the SJPS celebration at Tosis for all the staff in the district that are retiring.  Our two special folks, Kathy Beck & Susan Hunnell will be honored that evening.

Last Week of School-

• Wednesday, June 7th- 1st & 2nd Hours
• Thursday, June 8th- 3rd & 4th Hours
• Friday, June 9th- 5th & 6th Hours

As always these classes will be 1.5 hours long.  

Last Week in the Afternoons-

Wednesday, June 7th-  Staff meeting in the media center at 12:30.

Thursday, June 8th & Friday, June 9th-  You may leave when the students leave per the overage in hours.

Bus Riders -

We are hoping for some staff to ride a bus on the last day of school to assist our wonderful transportation department!  Each year that we have done this the issues, problems, incidences, etc. have been way down!   If you would please sign-up near Laura's desk.  😊

Last DLT of 2022-2023

Our last DLT of the school year is this Wednesday, May 31st at 4:15 PM at Central office.  Thanks so much to our hard-working department leaders for your time and dedication!

Happy Memorial Day! -

This weekend we remember all those that have given their lives in service to our wonderful country!  Thanks for all our service people!  

Quote of the week -

Have a wonderful weekend,

Chad

Weekly Top for 5-19-23

 Folks,

Concert this Week -

The choir concert this past Tuesday evening was simply amazing!  Great solos, wonderful group songs, kids having fun, and a director with tons of enthusiasm!  Thanks Beth!

Concerts Next Week -

Next Monday, May 22nd (Upton Bands) and next Wednesday, May 24th (Upton Orchestras) will perform at the John & Dede Auditorium beginning at 7:00 PM.

Congrats Suzi and Brigitte -

Congratulations to Suzi and Brigitte for receiving their 10 year pins this week!

Recycle Please -

If you haven't recycled in awhile, please have students empty the containers today.  Thanks!

E.O.W.-

Geometry Trip Thursday -

Joey Z. will be taking our Geometry groups for their annual trip to SJHS to work with the HS students on a math competition.  

Bands Next Friday -

If you missed the news our 7th & 8th grade bands will be marching in the Memorial Day parade next Friday, May 26th!  This is such great news as this is the first time in Upton Middle School history that this has taken place!

Article of the Week -

https://www.edutopia.org/article/13-powerful-sel-activities-emelina-minero

Around the Corner -

• May 26th- Seniors Last Day
• May 29th- No School Memorial Day
• May 30th- UPTO Meeting
• May 31st- Last late start of the school year
• June 2nd- Seniors Walk Through the School
• June 2nd- 8th grade farewell
• June 5th- End of the 4th MP
• June 6th- Last Full Day of School

Friday Funny -

Quote of the Week-

Have a great Friday and weekend,

Chad