Weekly Top for 5-25-18

Folks,



Happy Memorial Day Weekend-
Enjoy the beautiful weather, time with family, the Senior PGA open, and your last little rest before the two week push!

Mexican Luncheon-

Don't forget the wonderful luncheon today hosted by Cynthia and Mom (Lydia Garcia)!  It is always a great way to end the school year! 

Choir Concert next Wednesday-

Next Wednesday, May 30th at 7:00 PM is the Upton Spring Choir Concert.  The students have sounded really great!  It will be a nice evening!

Seniors next Thursday, May 31st-

Next Thursday, May 31st at 11:00 AMish the seniors will walk our hallways for a clap-around.  This is a wonderful event that we hope to continue as a long-lasting tradition.

8th grade farewell-

We would love to have you join us for 8th grade farewell next Friday, June 1st.  The kids all love having you there! Also, if you have something for the agenda please give that to Teri today.  

Last week of school-

The lavender sheet was put in your box yesterday morning for the last week of school schedule.

Bus riders on the last day-

The transportation department would once again like a few riders per bus the last day of school.  Upton has always been supportive of our drivers.  The sign-up sheet is next to Teri's desk.  Thanks in advance for this!  It actually is really enjoyable! (No, I am not kidding!)

Monday, June 4th-

Please mark your calendars for Monday, June 4th as we honor Emie Gallagher and Barb Stepka at our last staff meeting of the school year.

Quote of the week-

Happy Memorial day and have a great weekend,

Chad

Weekly Top for 5-18-18

Folks,

Thanks for your patience-
I have tried like crazy to keep up with the log entries.  With 5th graders visiting yesterday it is possible that I did not get to a log entry, but I will try like crazy to catch them today.  Thanks for your understanding!

Mandatory Technology Meeting Monday-
This Monday we will go over the new gmail email system that will be coming to us very soon.  If you are a support staff the meeting is recommended, but not mandatory.

Heart & Sole/Girls on The Run-
It was a wonderful evening at the Berrien County Fair Grounds last night as our Heart & Sole girls did a great job in their race.  I have to say that it was really awesome to see their joy and effort.  

5th grade orientation-
Thanks so much for your flexibility yesterday!  The visit was a success!  It was great to see that many of their anxiety levels went down as the day went on.  The 5th grade teachers shared that they really thought things went well.

Winding up NWEA and M-Step -
We are getting close to winding up M-Step.  We are at make-ups now.  Today is the deadline for NWEA, so any student we have not tested has to be today. (We are down to 1-2 I believe.)  Sara, Torrey, Amy, Kara, Kristin, Deb, and Keiko have been really helpful in this process.  Light is at the end of the testing tunell!

Early Heads Up-
Monday, June 4th we will honor Emie Gallagher and Barb Stepka at our last staff meeting of the year.  

Thanks to the SS Dept.-
Thanks so much to the UMS SS department for organizing and chaperoning the 7th grade trip to the Field Museum!  I am sure the students got a lot out of the day!

Quote of the week-

Weekly Top for 5-11-18

Folks,


NWEA Today-
We will start with the NWEA, and follow it up with announcements.  Overflow will once again be in the media center classroom.

Ren Baldwin Technology Festival-
I hope you can find some time this evening to stop by the wonderful event that starts at 6:00 PM and runs through 7:00 PM.  Awards will start at 7:00 PM.  Lots of talent will be on display.  I know Amy, Kristin, Connie, and our IT department have been hard at work planning this day!  It is also always great to chat with Ren.

Still no baby-
I know many have checked in and asked, but as of yesterday afternoon, no baby Jeffers #3. 

Little Mermaid Jr.-
If you can make one of the shows tomorrow I know the kids will get a charge out of it.  They have worked many evenings, and weekends to produce this.  It really should be a cute show!  Saturday 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the John & Dede Auditorium at SJHS.

GO Time Survey-
If you have not done the GO Time survey, please take a few moments to help us gather some data so we can improve GO time 2018-2019.  The survey will close today.  
Here is the link:  Go Time Survey

M-Step ELA-

Next week Monday-Wednesday will be the 6th & 7th ELA M-Step.

Overflow will take place on Wednesday only.

Concerts next week-

Next Wednesday, May 16th Band Concert at at the John & Dede Auditorium at SJHS beginning at 7:00 PM, and next Thursday, May 17th Orchestra Concert at at the John & Dede Auditorium at SJHS beginning at 7:00 PM.  It is always great to see the improvement from Fall to Spring!

Chicago and Visiting 5th graders next Thursday-

Just a few reminders:

• 7th graders will leave at 8:00 AM for the Field Museum
• 5th graders will arrive at Upton shortly after 9:00 AM
• No GO time next Thursday for Upton Middle School
• We have made several room changes and you were given a sheet in your mailbox if this was your room.
• 5th graders will leave around 1:30 PM
• 7th graders will arrive back around 4:00 PM

If you have any questions about this day let Chad, Torrey, or Amy know.

No Monday Meeting-

No Monday meeting on May 14th.  Remember that the mandatory technology meeting for all will take place on May 21st featuring a walk through our email switchover.  

Quote of the week-

Have a wonderful weekend!

Chad

Weekly Top for 5-4-18

Folks,


Staff meeting Monday-
We will have Dr. Reagle from Andrews University speaking on an central auditory processing disability that several students have in our school and district.  We will also be addressing some safety and security issues, a student-ambassador update from Beth & Torrey, and a quick announcement from Amy D.

Schedule D on your time schedules for NWEA-
Schedule D (alternate) on your bell schedules is what we will be following for Tuesday (May 8th) and Friday (May 11th) for the NWEA testing.  Tuesday- Reading and  Friday- Math.  NWEA first followed by 1st hour which will begin at 9:45 AM on those two dates.

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon-
Next Thursday, May 10th will be the teacher appreciation luncheon put on by our UPTO.  The dessert will be provided by the Board of Education. 

Go Time reminder for next week-
Just remember that GO time next week will be the Little Mermaid teaser show.  However, if you have a student/s that need intervention please request them. If the student is in the Little Mermaid Jr. performance that will trump the intervention just for this time.

May 17th-
Thursday, May 17th we will not have GO time at the middle school.  Our 7th graders are heading to Chicago to visit the Field Museum, and the 5th graders will be visiting Upton for their orientation.   

Ren Baldwin Technology Festival-

The 2018 Ren Baldwin Student Technology Festival will be held on Friday, May 11, 2018, in the SJHS Student Center.  This free family event runs from 6:00-7:30 p.m., with awards and door prize giveaways beginning at 7:00 p.m.  The festival will include hundreds of student projects, robotics, digital citizenship activities, a scavenger hunt, and more!  Come see the amazing technology work being done in St. Joseph Public Schools.  

Upton Musical-
Next Saturday is the big event!  It will be wonderful! 

Guidance Blog-
Hopefully you saw Torrey's email Wednesday on the Guidance Blog.  This department is doing a lot of great things this school year.  If you didn't see it here it is: 
 https://umsguidance.weebly.com/

Good luck to our marching band tomorrow-
Good luck to our high school band at the Blossomtime parade!  I am sure Aaron has them ready to go. :)

Quote of the week-

Have a wonderful weekend,
Chad