Welcome Back

I hope all students and families had a good Thanksgiving break, had time to relax, enjoy family and friends, and get well rested.

Its hard to believe that December is here on Thursday.  December is a very busy month in the high school with winter sports contests beginning and the excitement of the holiday season.  Both the basketball teams, as well as the wrestling team have home games or matches in the next week.  Come out and support your Jags in their athletic contests.

There is a dance this Friday.  A no dance list is in effect.  Students, make sure you are not getting referrals and make sure all of your absences are excused if you plan on attending the dance.

If there are ever any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at school by phone, email, or by stopping by at any time.

Go Jags!
Mr. Masterson

Happy Thanksgiving

I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.  Have a good four day weekend, be safe, and enjoy time with family and friends.

I want to thank all the families for coming to conferences last Thursday evening and Friday morning.  Thursday night was very busy and we also had many families come to the Friday morning option for conferences as well.

Starting on December 1st, the high school will have Ala Carte Breakfast.  Students may purchase a
breakfast sandwich for $2.00 or a muffin for $1.50.  Breakfast will be served from 7:45am - 8:15am.

December is going to bring a busy time of year.  The high school students will begin registering for high school classes for the 2012-2013 school year, which will include current 6th graders.  Winter athletic contests are also beginning next Friday as well.

Have a great 4 day weekend!

Go Jags!

Mr. Masterson

Conference Reminder

I wanted to remind parents/ guardians again that we have conferences this week on both Thursday and Friday.  Thursday conferences will be in the gym and run from 5-9pm.  On Friday, conferences again will be in the gym and run from 8-11:45am.  Parents/ guardians please make sure you bring your students as the conferences are student led and you will star by meeting your student's advisory teacher and picking up the report cards.

I will be available throughout the entire high school conference times.  Feel free to stop me, say hi, or bring any concerns to me that I can address.

I feel conferences are very important for the students.  It allows the teacher, student, and parent/ guardians the opportunity to discuss the student's education and make sure all parties are on the same page moving forward.

Also at conferences all parents/ guardians will have the opportunity to fill out a technology survey.  By filling out this survey, you will be giving the school an idea of how to move forward with our school's technology plan.

Thank you, I look forward to seeing all of you on Thursday and Friday.
Go Jags!
Mr. Masterson

End of Quarter

Just a final reminder that the end of 1st quarter is tomorrow.  Students make sure you talk to your teachers and make sure you are caught up, and if you are not, make sure you ask your teachers if there is anything you can do to get caught up by the end of the school day.

A invitation to parents and community members to attend the fall play "Sarah, Plain & Tall."  Showings are both this Friday and Saturday at 7pm in the Fine Arts Center.  Please support the hard work these students have put in.

Another invitation to parents/ guardians that parent teacher conferences are next Thursday and Friday.  On Thursday, November 17th, conferences run from 5-9pm.  On Friday, November 18th, conferences run from 8-11:45am.  I hope all parents/ guardians take this opportunity to meet the individual teachers and discuss the classes.  Remember the conferences are student-led, so you will meet with each students Advisory teacher to begin the conferences.

Go Jags!
Mr. Masterson

Good luck to all the hunters this weekend.  Be safe and be smart while you are enjoying your time looking for that trophy deer.

A reminder that on Monday, November 7th, we do not have school in honor of Deer Day.

Another reminder that quarter one ends on Wednesday, November 9th.  Make sure students are getting all their missing work/ projects in and making sure they take any tests or quizzes that they may have missed.

Winter sports are right around the corner.  Make sure students get all their athletic forms in.  Practices start either the week of November 14th or 21st, depending on the sport.

Have a great weekend.

Mr. Masterson

I want to say congratulations to the Hinckley-Finlayson high school band and choir classes.  The band and choir concert last Friday was excellent.  All the groups who preformed did an excellent job and the event was well attended.  A special thank you to both Rick Olson and Sheir Lieffring, the band and choir directors, who did an excellent job getting their students ready for their performances.  Well done!

The end of the first quarter is only a week away.  Students, make sure you are getting up to date in all of your homework and make sure you are making up missed tests and quizzes.

Now that the fall sports season has come to a close.  We have the school play, "Sarah, Plain & Tall."  The play will take place on both November 11th and 12th in the fine arts center at 7pm.

Conferences are also right around the corner.  On November 17th the conferences begin at 5pm and on November 18th the conferences begin at 7:45am.

Also in November, winter sports will begin.  Depending on the sport, the winter sports seasons begin either Monday November 14th or Monday November 21st.   Make sure all forms are in before the beginning of your season.

A lot is happening in the high school.  As always, if there are any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to call, email, or stop by the high school office.

Go Jags!
Mr. Masterson