Below is the text of a Connect-Ed message scheduled to be sent to junior parents Wednesday night:
Good evening, this is Dr. Linkenhoker, the Principal of Monson High School.
The annual Junior College Prep Night will be held in the Monson High School cafetorium on Thursday, March 8 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The program will include an overview of the college admissions process. In addition, representatives from Springfield College, the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and Springfield Technical Community College will also be on hand to discuss the admissions requirements at various types of colleges.
The event is free and open to the public. All juniors and their family are encouraged to attend. Each family will receive a packet of important information regarding the college admission search timeline and application process. Refreshments will be served.
Thank you and have a wonderful evening.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
MHS Course Selection Day
Below is the Connect-Ed message going out on Tuesday night pertaining to this year's course selection day:
Good evening, this is Dr. Linkenhoker, the Principal of Monson High School.
Today we conducted our annual course selection day. All students in grades 9-11 had already met with members of the counseling staff to prepare for course selection for the 2012-13 school year. Today, students received their course selection form during advisory and had an opportunity to discuss their requests with their advisor as well as receive recommendations from teachers. Students should have brought home their course selection form today to be signed by a parent/guardian and is to be returned to their first period teacher or the Guidance Office no later than this Thursday, March 8.
Please contact Mr. Bardwell (students with last names A-H) at 267.4589x1107 or email bardwellr@monsonschools.com or Ms. Conrad (students with last names I-Z) at 267.4589x1106 or email reede@monsonschools.com if you have any questions pertaining to the course selection process.
Thank you for your assistance in this most important activity.
Good evening, this is Dr. Linkenhoker, the Principal of Monson High School.
Today we conducted our annual course selection day. All students in grades 9-11 had already met with members of the counseling staff to prepare for course selection for the 2012-13 school year. Today, students received their course selection form during advisory and had an opportunity to discuss their requests with their advisor as well as receive recommendations from teachers. Students should have brought home their course selection form today to be signed by a parent/guardian and is to be returned to their first period teacher or the Guidance Office no later than this Thursday, March 8.
Please contact Mr. Bardwell (students with last names A-H) at 267.4589x1107 or email bardwellr@monsonschools.com or Ms. Conrad (students with last names I-Z) at 267.4589x1106 or email reede@monsonschools.com if you have any questions pertaining to the course selection process.
Thank you for your assistance in this most important activity.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Tuesday Night's Connect-Ed Message
Below is the text of a Connect-Ed message that will go to all MHS families tonight at 7pm. I hope to see everyone at the Open House Thursday night!
Good evening,
This is Dr. Linkenhoker, the Principal at Monson High School. I am calling tonight to remind all families that we are having our annual Spring Open House this Thursday night, February 16th. Parents should arrive at 6:30pm. As with our Fall Open House, parents and guardians will follow their child's schedule in order to meet each teacher and learn more about individual courses, learning expectations, and grading practices. I encourage everyone to attend this very important evening event.
I must note a slight change from a recent communication. I initially planned to conduct a presentation starting at 6pm Thursday night. Due to some other events I must postpone this presentation. Please simply arrive at 6:30pm and follow our typical Open House routines. For continued information please follow my blog at www.mhsprincipalblog.blogspot.com. Take care and have a wonderful evening.
Good evening,
This is Dr. Linkenhoker, the Principal at Monson High School. I am calling tonight to remind all families that we are having our annual Spring Open House this Thursday night, February 16th. Parents should arrive at 6:30pm. As with our Fall Open House, parents and guardians will follow their child's schedule in order to meet each teacher and learn more about individual courses, learning expectations, and grading practices. I encourage everyone to attend this very important evening event.
I must note a slight change from a recent communication. I initially planned to conduct a presentation starting at 6pm Thursday night. Due to some other events I must postpone this presentation. Please simply arrive at 6:30pm and follow our typical Open House routines. For continued information please follow my blog at www.mhsprincipalblog.blogspot.com. Take care and have a wonderful evening.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Current Events @ MHS!
Greetings! A lot is happening within the confines of MHS. I'd like to share some of the upcoming events, dates, and new ideas that make MHS great.
1. As you know, our first semester ended with the two 1/2 days on January 26th and 27th. The 2nd semester began this past Monday, January 30th. I hope all students are settling into their new schedule and are finding their courses rigorous and engaging.
2. 2nd quarter report cards will be distributed next Thursday, February 9th. I encourage all families to review the report cards and have a quality conversation including celebrating the successes and creating new goals for this second semester.
3. Our 2nd Open House is scheduled for Thursday, February 16th. I will be offering a "State of the School" presentation in the cafeteria beginning at 6pm that evening. After the presentation our traditional Open House routines will commence at 6:40pm. I remind parents and guardians that on our long-block schedule this 2nd Open House is just as important as our fall Open House. Your children have new classes and teachers and the Open House is a wonderful opportunity to build those positive relationships as we work together to have another successful semester.
Many of you received notice of this new blog update through an email reminder. As part of our continuing quest to communicate more efficiently with our families I am trying utilize to our Connect-Ed system more frequently. Most of you know Connect-Ed through our school cancellation telephone calls and my evening reminder calls. I hope this email method increases the communication between school and home.
Feel free to leave a comment or contact me with questions and suggestions!
Until next time...
1. As you know, our first semester ended with the two 1/2 days on January 26th and 27th. The 2nd semester began this past Monday, January 30th. I hope all students are settling into their new schedule and are finding their courses rigorous and engaging.
2. 2nd quarter report cards will be distributed next Thursday, February 9th. I encourage all families to review the report cards and have a quality conversation including celebrating the successes and creating new goals for this second semester.
3. Our 2nd Open House is scheduled for Thursday, February 16th. I will be offering a "State of the School" presentation in the cafeteria beginning at 6pm that evening. After the presentation our traditional Open House routines will commence at 6:40pm. I remind parents and guardians that on our long-block schedule this 2nd Open House is just as important as our fall Open House. Your children have new classes and teachers and the Open House is a wonderful opportunity to build those positive relationships as we work together to have another successful semester.
Many of you received notice of this new blog update through an email reminder. As part of our continuing quest to communicate more efficiently with our families I am trying utilize to our Connect-Ed system more frequently. Most of you know Connect-Ed through our school cancellation telephone calls and my evening reminder calls. I hope this email method increases the communication between school and home.
Feel free to leave a comment or contact me with questions and suggestions!
Until next time...
Thursday, January 26, 2012
MHS Student in the News!
I was so proud to read a recent article posted on http://www.masslive.com/ about one of our students Amanda Carrier. Amanda started a clothing drive as her confirmation project, but the project "took off" in the wake of the tornado. Here is the link to the wonderful article: http://www.masslive.com/living/index.ssf/2012/01/amanda_carriers_clothing_drive_in_monson_refocused_expanded_following_tornadoes.html
Congrats Amanda on a wonderful job. You sure helped the town of Monson!
Congrats Amanda on a wonderful job. You sure helped the town of Monson!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Connect-Ed Message: 1st Semester Exams and 1/2 Days
Greetings,
Below is the text of a Connect-Ed message I am sending to the entire MHS community this evening.
Until next time...
Good evening,
This is Dr. Linkenhoker, the Principal at Monson High School. I am calling this evening to remind all families that this Thursday and Friday, January 26th and 27th are half days for our students. In addition to being half days, our first semester final exams will also be administered during these two days.
On Thursday, students will take exams in their B and C block classes. On Friday, students will take exams in their A and D block classes. Teachers have reminded students about this schedule already. I encourage families to reinforce this schedule and ensure students are well prepared to finish this semester on a positive note.
Monday, January 30th is the first day of our new semester. Students will report to homeroom at the beginning of the day and receive their second semester schedule. If students have conflicts with their schedule they should sign up in homeroom to meet with their appropriate school counselor. I wish everyone success this week as we wrap up our first semester and prepare to begin second semester next Monday.
Take care and have a wonderful evening.
Below is the text of a Connect-Ed message I am sending to the entire MHS community this evening.
Until next time...
Good evening,
This is Dr. Linkenhoker, the Principal at Monson High School. I am calling this evening to remind all families that this Thursday and Friday, January 26th and 27th are half days for our students. In addition to being half days, our first semester final exams will also be administered during these two days.
On Thursday, students will take exams in their B and C block classes. On Friday, students will take exams in their A and D block classes. Teachers have reminded students about this schedule already. I encourage families to reinforce this schedule and ensure students are well prepared to finish this semester on a positive note.
Monday, January 30th is the first day of our new semester. Students will report to homeroom at the beginning of the day and receive their second semester schedule. If students have conflicts with their schedule they should sign up in homeroom to meet with their appropriate school counselor. I wish everyone success this week as we wrap up our first semester and prepare to begin second semester next Monday.
Take care and have a wonderful evening.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Seeking Host Families for Foreign Exchange Students
Monson High School is anticipating some foreign exchange students for next school year. I find these experiences are not only life-changing for the foreign exchange student, but often provide a wonderful and rich experience for our students. Below is a blurb prepared by Sue French, the program coordinator for CCI. I encourage families who are willing to host a foreign exchange student to contact Sue at your earliest convenience.
There will be foreign exchange students coming to Monson High in the fall. CCI, The Center for Cultural Interchange, needs host families for these students. If interested in welcoming a student into your home to experience American life and to enrich your family by exposing them to a different culture please call me for the details.
Sue French
CCI Local Coordinator
413.348.2274
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