The Husky Howler

Email: rjs@matsuk12.us
Website: https://www.matsuk12.us/RJS
Location: 10015 West Redington Drive, Wasilla, AK, USA
Phone: 907-864-5400
Facebook: facebook.com/rjshuskies907
Twitter: @rjshuskies907

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Oct 2 - High School Wrestling Begins

Oct 3 - MS Basketball v. WMS (7th Boys 3pm, 8th Girls 4pm)

Oct 7 - Picture Retakes

Oct 12 - Flag Football v. TBD (Senior Night - 5pm), Football v. TBD (DIII Playoff - 7pm)

Oct 15 - VB v. MCCA (4, 5, 6:30)

Oct 16 - Hockey Begins

Oct 17 - MS Basketball v. MCCA (Boys 7th 3pm, Girls 8th 4pm)

Oct 18 - End Quarter 1

Oct 21 - MS Basketball v. Grace (Boys 7th 3pm, Girls 8th 4pm)

Oct 22 - Volleyball v. Lumen Christi (JV 4pm, Varsity 5:30pm)

Oct 24 - MS Basketball v. HMS (Boys 7th 3pm, Girls 8th 4pm)

Oct 29 - Volleyball v. Houston (4, 5, 6:30pm)

AK STAR & Alaska Science Student Reports

This message is being sent to parents of all current 4th-10th grade students regarding the Spring 2024 AK STAR & Alaska Science Student Reports on Friday, August 30th:

The results from the Spring 2024 AK STAR and Alaska Science administration are now available for you to view in ParentVUE if your child tested in Mat-Su in spring 2024. Directions on how to view these reports are attached as well as the Family Guide to Assessment Reports. If your child tested in another district in Alaska in spring 2024, you will need to contact the previous district for results.

• How to view AK STAR & Alaska Science Individual Student Reports in ParentVUE
• Family Guide: AK STAR Assessment Reports, Spring 2024
• Family Guide: Alaska Science Assessment Reports, Spring 2024

High School Wrestling and Hockey begin in October! Wrestling on Wednesday, October 2, and Hockey on Wednesday, October 16. Our hockey program is run as a co-op with Houston High School, athletes should still register under Redington.

Contact the following for specific details regarding late fall sports:

Wrestling: cfdeemer@gmail.com (Head Coach)

Hockey: jennifer.hunter@matsuk12.us (Houston High School Activities Clerk)

To sign up for High School Sports text S42654 to 69274

or contact our Activities Clerk at miranda.hocker@matsuk12.us or 907-864-5415.

Please remember that the First Quarter of school ends on Friday, October 18th. ALL high school student athletes must maintain a 2.0GPA (underclassmen passing 5 classes, Seniors on track to graduate passing 4 classes) to be eligible to compete. Grade checks will be conducted the week after the end of the quarter. For more information, please contact Mrs. Blydenburgh.

Finally, NCAA Eligibility night is November 18th at the MSBSD District Office - see the flyer in the Event Fliers section for more information.

Dress code reminder!

Additionally, please bring your attention to the infographic below regarding keeping our school community safe. See something, say something.

Redington students in grades 8-12 will be participating in the SAT Suite of assessments on Thursday, October 24.

• 8th and 9th Grade will be taking the PSAT 8/9
• 10th Grade will be taking the PSAT 10
• 11th Grade will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT
• 12th Grade will be taking the SAT

Please see the info below and check the Event Fliers section for more info regarding the College and Career Fair!

• A College and Career Fair will be held at the Menard Center on Thursday October 10th with Redington students being bussed to the location and attending the event from 10 to 11:30 am. If interested, students can pick up more information and permission slips in room 101 from Mrs. Jellich or Mr. Allen.
  

And more on the SAT/PSAT:

• SAT test will be administered to all 12th graders on Thursday October 24th . The test is free to all Seniors and is a good gauge on student's preparation towards post-secondary academic performance. It is not required but is recommended for students to take as their score may positively impact their post-secondary placement in college, the military and/or the world of work.
• The PSAT test will be administered for all 11th and 10th grade students on Thursday October 23rd. This test is a practice version of the SAT test that is offered to all 12th grade students. There is no charge for this test.
• Practice tests for both the SAT and PSAT tests have been posted in student's "Class of ..." Google classrooms for them to look over to see what the tests may look like.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Brad Allen, the Graduation Coach at Redington at (907)864-5434 or at bradley.allen@matsuk12.us

Student athletes must be registered on BigTeams and have a current physical on file prior to starting practice. If you need help with registration you can contact Miranda Hocker (Activities Clerk) at miranda.hocker@matsuk12.us.

While electronics are ubiquitous in our society, and even arguably necessary for our day-to-day lives, there are proven benefits to limiting screen time when possible. Ideally the devices we use should be to benefit our lives by enhancing socialization, education, or productivity, but too often they become detrimental to time managment, mental well-being, and physical health. This article by the Mayo Clinic Health System outlines five way cutting back on screen time can be beneficial - read the full article here:

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/featured-topic/5-ways-slimming-screen-time-is-good-for-your-health

Or review this summary of the article:

"There are many wellness benefits to cutting down on screen time, including these five:

1. Improve your physical health.

You know that physical activity is good for your health, but devices use could reduce your exercise time. Maintaining healthy habits can be hard when you spend lots of time using screens. Benefits include, preventing obesity and conditions related to excess weight, freeing more time for exercise or play, increasing sleep, reducing mindless snacking.

2. Free up time to have fun playing and exploring (indoors or outdoors)!

3. Make in-person, face-to-face social connections without having to compete with a screen.

4. Boost your mood.

Depression and anxiety can cause a person to withdraw and isolate themselves from others. Engaging in social activities helps you connect with others and reduce symptoms of these conditions.

5. Build and strengthen community.

Being part of the community around you and feeling connected to others benefits your overall health.

While technology is a great tool, it also can hinder your wellness and make you feel disconnected from those around you. Taking a break from devices frees up more time to be active and enjoy time with loved ones. Why not give it a try?

Register for Slim Your Screen Time — a free, at-home, self-guided program that is designed to help you improve your health by reducing screen time. Join the program at any time."

- Mysoon Ayuob, M.D.