The Week Ahead

We kick off our first full week of school this week. As we get back into the routine of school I would like to remind you of a few resources available to help you stay connected with all things going on in the middle school:

• This newsletter is a quick "one-stop-shop" to stay current on what is coming up this week at UTMS in addition to a few reminders to mark your calendars for big events coming up a little further out.
• The Genesis Parent Portal is a great place to check on your child's homework assignments, attendance, grades, and more.
• If you do not already follow our UTMS Middle School Facebook page we recommend you do.
• The Upper Township Middle School Website is a great resource some of the things you can find on this page include:
• The Digital Bookbag
• Athletics Calendar
• Daily Morning Announcements
• UTMS Event Calendar
• UTMS Code of Conduct

Fall Sports Sign-Ups are live for the 2023=4-2025 School Year.

Students must sign-up on their own while logged in to their School Gmail Account. Parents are unable to complete the form for their child as the student must be logged in to their account.

SIGN-UPS ARE OPEN THROUGH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12!

To be eligible for tryouts, all physical paperwork MUST be cleared by the school doctor PRIOR TO TRYOUTS. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF YOU ARE CLEARED BY THE NURSE, PLEASE CALL THE NURSES OFFICE.

For any information on what forms need to be completed, please contact the School Nurse.

MORE INFORMATION ON TRY-OUT WILL BE SHARED SHORTLY. TRY-OUTS WILL TAKE PLACE THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 16.

Parent drop off begins at 8:20 AM each morning. Students are not permitted to be dropped off prior to 8:20 in the morning as we do not have any staff members on duty earlier. Please pull your car into the Board of Education Parking lot directly off of Perry Road, if you are the first car in the line please stop at the designated sign. At 8:20 AM you will be directed around to the 8th grade entrance where students will be dropped off. Please have your child ready to exit the vehicle as to not hold up the drop off line.

We will continue to utilize the KidAccount system for our parent pick up progress at the end of the day. If you are picking up your child at dismissal please enter the same entrance as parent drop off in the morning to enter the pick-up line. Once all busses depart, we begin the pick up process. Have your KidAccount card (use your card issued last year) or your Digital Card via the KidAccount App and your ID ready to be scanned by the car card scanner in the afternoon. You will then pull up to the "Parent Pick-up" Signs where your child will be at the curb waiting for you.

Anytime you are in our main parking lot there are to be NO U-TURNS!! Please pull through the parking lot loop to exit the parking lot.

Students are expected to dress in a manner which is appropriate for a public school setting. Clothing worn or items carried are not to be distracting to other students or disruptive to the normal routines and functions of the school. Student dress and grooming is a personal matter between students and their parents. The school, however, will enforce proper dress decorum if it jeopardizes the student's health, welfare, safety, interrupts the educational process or is offensive in nature to others.

General Reminders:

Students may not wear the following:

• Tops that expose the midriff (belly) or back
• Flip Flops or Slides
• Pajama Pants
• Shirts that make reference to sex, drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, violence or profanity.
  
• Shorts of and inappropriate length
• Hats or Hoods

The Upper Township School District Code of Conduct has been developed to help our students become compassionate and resilient individuals ready to impact the world around us, teach positive behavioral expectations and recognize students for demonstrating expected behaviors.

The rationale behind our approach is to cultivate a school community where students not only understand the consequences of their actions but also have the chance to learn from their mistakes. By utilizing a progression of interventions and consequences, we aim to guide students toward responsible decision-making, self-discipline, and accountability.

The purpose of this code of conduct is not only to address inappropriate behavior but also to equip students with the skills they need to navigate challenges and contribute positively to their own lives and the lives of others. By combining clear expectations, restorative practices, and supportive interventions, we strive to create an environment where all students can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

Thank you for your partnership in upholding these principles and fostering a safe and nurturing educational experience for every member of our school community.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PLAN