Weekly Top for 10-26-18

Folks,



Spooktacular-
It was a fun evening at the John & Dede Auditorium last evening as our 7th-12th grade orchestra students put on a wonderful concert!  Burke and Rachel really have a lot to be proud of!

Rachel and Aidan Tubb

Congratulations to Burke!-
Burke recently presented at a state music conference, and they loved his presentation so much he was asked to present at the national conference!  What a compliment this is!

No Monday meeting-
We have no formal staff, school improvement, technology meeting this Monday.  Enjoy the Monday PM off!

End of the 1st MP-
Next Friday, November 2nd is the end of the 1st Marking Period.  Grades will be due the following Monday, November 5th at 4:00 PM.

Goal in iObservation-
Please remember that you goal is due by midnight on Halloween, Oct. 31st.  The goal can be any from the menu of the Marzano framework, or see Craig or I if you have another goal in mind.

UPTO-
At the PTO meeting they approved funding for feeding us between afternoon and evening conferences again.  They also approved a classroom grant for Michelle Vukorpa, and goody bags & coffee for Career Day presenters.

Marigold of the week-
Renee Menke is our Marigold of the week!  She really has done a wonderful job coordinating our Career Day that will take place two weeks from today on Friday, November 9th.
          




2 half days-
Thursday, November 8th-  All six hours for 30 minutes.
Friday, November 9th- Career Day (A schedule will soon be available)

Wednesday, November 14th former NBA Speaker-
This is a late start day.  We will have the guest speaker and run an alternate schedule (two-hour delay schedule).  This will allow for each class to run for approximately 40 minutes.
PERSON: Todd Jadlow, a  6’9” Forward

COLLEGE: Indiana University

HONORS: Pre-Season All American & McDonald’s Player of the Year, NCAA National Championship, Indiana University, 1987
Big Ten Championship, Indiana University, 1987 & 1989
4 International Championships

PRO CAREER:
New Jersey Nets (NBA), 1989, 1990
Pensacola Tornadoes (CBA), 1990
European & South American League, 1990-1998
Salina Cagerz (USBL), 2000-2001

Todd Jadlow at I.U.

Quote of the week-

Have a great weekend,

Chad

Weekly Top for 10-19-18

Folks,



UMS School Improvement Monday-
We will have time with our The Ultimate Gift groups and with your departments on an activity.

End of Rotation 1/Start of Rotation 2-
Monday marks the end of the 1st rotation and Tuesday is the start of Rotation 2.  We will run a locker clean-out on Tuesday.  (We will do this at the start of every new rotation.)

Flu Shot Tuesday-
This Tuesday, October 23rd is our flu shot clinic from 3:00-5:00 PM.  

8th grade field trips-
Just a reminder that the 8th grade field trips are next Tuesday and Thursday at the fish hatchery and water plant.  This is the kick-off to Salmon in the Classroom.

Planetarium Show-
The planetarium community show is next Tuesday evening beginning at 6:30 PM.  This show is:  The Little Star That Could.  Here is the trailer for the show:  The Little Star That Could Trailer

Spooktacular Orchestra Concert-
Next Thursday, October 25th is the orchestra Spooktacular Concert at the John & Dede Auditorium at SJHS beginning at 7:00 PM.  It is always a fun concert, and often has some surprises! 

UPTO-
Our UPTO meeting was moved to next Thursday, October 25th at noon.  If you have a reasonably priced need for your classroom they have mini grants available.  

Dates Coming Up-
November 2nd- End of the 1st Marking Period
November 5th- Grades due at 4:00 PM
November 8th- Conferences (Held at SJHS) - 1/2 day of school (We will run every class for 1/2 hour)
November 9th- Career Day 2018 - 1/2 day of school 
(Different Schedule)
November 14th- Former Professional Athlete Speaker  
(Alternate/ 2-hour delay schedule so that each class has approximately 40 minutes)

Quote of the week-

Have a great weekend,
Chad
 

Weekly Top for 10-12-18

Folks,


Staff Meeting-
We will have a staff meeting on Monday at 2:55.  So far on the agenda:

• Ann Cardon 
• Beth & Amy on Upton Cares
• Trauma-Based Instruction
• Positivity Shout-outs

Great Choir Concert-
Beth once again had the students sounding awesome at the choir concert last evening!  The kids had fun and sang beautifully!

Marcus, Piper, and Beth

United Way Silver Beach Pizza Give Back-

Flu Shot Sign-Up-
If you have not signed the official flu shot sheet next to Teri's desk, please do so by Monday morning.  Thanks!  

Attendance Signature-
Please sign the sheet near Grace's desk that you have taken accurate attendance.

Around the corner in October-
October 22nd- Rotation 1 Ends
October 23rd- Rotation 2 Begins
October 23rd- Upton Bear Credit Union Opens
October 23rd- Planetarium Community Night
October 25th- Spooktacular Orchestra Concert
October 26th -Rotation 1 Grades are due

Quote of the week-

"You can control two things: your work ethic and your attitude about anything." - Ali Krieger

Ali Krieger

Have a great weekend and enjoy homecoming this evening,

Chad

Weekly Top for 10-5-18

Folks,



Meals for Kelly & Her Folks-
I want to remind you that you can bring a meal to school on the date indicated in the spreadsheet or you can share with another staff member.  This meal would be of great help for Kelly and her folks as they go through this traumatic time with Rachel.  Here is the link:  Meals for Kelly & Family





Technology Monday-
This excerpt if from Amy's email on Wednesday afternoon:

I hope your week is going well! We have a tech meeting scheduled for this coming Monday, October 8th.  This meeting can be self-directed, but we will also be offering support and some new content for those interested.

The agenda for the meeting will be as follows:

1.  Assistive technology features in SchoolNet

2.  Two Student Engagement Tools

3.  Work time for Tech Goal and Assignment

The Tech Goal Assignment can be found in itsLearning under COURSES in the Upton Middle School course.  Click on RESOURCES and you will find it listed as the first resource.  Submissions are due by the end of the day (11:59 PM) Monday, October 8th.

Choir Concert next Thursday-
Next Thursday beginning at 7:00 PM is the first choir concert of the school year.  It would bring great joy to your students' faces if you showed up to support them.  They really do notice you there. :)  It will take place at the John & Dede Auditorium at SJHS.





Flu Shot-
I know many of you signed up next to Teri that you were interested in the flu shot, but now I need a solid for sure number.  Please resign up on the sheet near Teri with the names of the people who will receive a shot and take a sheet for each person to fill out prior to your shot.  It is once again going to take place on Oct. 23rd.  Here is the pdf of the poster:  Flu Shot Clinic Reminder






Guidance Blog-
If you haven't checked out Torrey, Amy, Beth, and Renee's blog this year, please give it a quick glance.  They are doing great things!  I love the favorite movie board and don't forget the Unity day Mike Smith clip today.
https://umsguidance.weebly.com/

Count Day-
Thanks for your attention to your attendance on Wednesday!  It will make is so much easier for Grace to finalize all the reports for the state.




Quote of the week-

Have a great weekend,

Chad