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