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WESTONKA News ~ October 12, 2012  

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Annual Audit Results
'Beyond the Gridiron'
Pete Westby Elected DAPE Chair
Feed My Starving Children at MWHS
ECFE Stroll-a-Thon
'Tackle Cancer' at Friday Football
Westonka in the News
Sports Highlights
Upcoming Events
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A Word from Superintendent Borg--
Westonka Receives Good News from Auditors
Staff Kevin Borg Superintendent

Auditors at Monday's board meeting gave the district an unqualified or "clean" opinion--the best opinion a district can receive.

 

The auditors reported that our district's revenue and expenses came in slightly better than projected last year. Westonka has an unassigned fund balance of $3,187,708 or 15% of general fund expenditures. 

 

This is the result of our community's generous support of our local levies and the hard work and hard decisions made to prepare for the financial uncertainty presented by the state. The complete 2011-2012 audit report is now available online.

 

Sincerely,


Kevin Borg

 

Kevin Borg

Superintendent  

 

[Borg Report]

Life 'Beyond the Gridiron'--
Former Viking Excels in Hilltop Classroom

 

Hilltop Primary School was in the limelight last week during a segment of "Vikings: Beyond the Gridiron." The episode featured former Minnesota Viking and Hall of Fame offensive tackle Randall McDaniel, who is now a paraprofessional working with third-graders at Hilltop. 

 

[Mr. McDaniel]

Westby Hits the Mark at DAPE Conference--
Elected Chair of Leadership Committee

Westonka Adaptive Physical Education Instructor Pete Westby co-chaired a successful Developmental Adaptive Physical Education (DAPE) State Conference Sept. 27-28. 

 

Westby presented on "Archery for All," describing how students with special needs have been integrated into Westonka's award-winning archery program. Westby was also recently elected chair of the Minnesota State DAPE Leadership Committee.

 

[Bullseye!]

Feed My Starving Children at MWHS--
Donations Needed to Make MobilePack a Reality 

The greater Lake Minnetonka community hopes to package 100,000 meals for children in Haiti by hosting a Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) MobilePack at Mound Westonka High School Nov. 2 and 3. However, donations are still needed to help realize that goal.

 

To help raise the $22,000 needed to bring the MobilePack to the high school, the Westonka community is encouraged to participate in fundraising initiatives. 

 

Donations can be made online or by mail:

Feed My Starving Children

ATTN: MobilePack #1211-195

401 93rd Avenue NW

Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Checks made payable to FMSC; memo: MobilePack #1211-195.

  

[Help Haiti]

Strolling Families Raise Funds for ECFE--
Online Auction Now Open

Westonka Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program had its Third Annual Stroll-a-Thon fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 6, with all proceeds going toward scholarships, field trips and classroom supplies.

 
In conjunction with the Stroll-a-Thon, ECFE is holding an online silent auction through Oct. 15. This year's auction includes everything from toys to dinner dates to kids' haircuts. Check out the online auction and support our district's youngest learners!

 

[Families FUNdraise]

Help Westonka 'Tackle Cancer'--
As the White Hawks Take on Annandale
Join Westonka Schools as they help "Tackle Cancer" during the home football game against Annandale this Friday, Oct. 12. 

 

Tackle Cancer Logo

Thanks to the efforts of the Minnesota Football Coaches Association, over 130 high school football teams across the state are hosting a Tackle Cancer night this fall to raise money for the Randy Shaver Cancer Research & Community Fund.

 

Westonka encourages all those attending the game to bring donations, which will be collected at the gate. 

 

When: Friday, Oct. 12 ~ Bring donations to the 7 p.m. football game

Where: Haddorff Stadium

If you can't make the game, you can also donate online.

 

[Tackle Cancer]

Westonka in the News
Video: Randall McDaniel: HOF'er & 3rd Grade Teacher
Randall McDaniel inspires as a 3rd grade teacher at Hilltop Primary School.

MWHS Homecoming
Participants in the Mound Westonka High School Homecoming Parade celebrated the week of events leading up to the football game on Friday against Waconia...

White Hawks stay towards front of conference pack
The White Hawks volleyball team is tied for fourth place in the competitive Wright County Conference...
 
MWHS girls conclude conference regular season
The MWHS girls tennis team finished their Wright County Conference regular season on a winning note, defeating Litchfield 6-1 on Sept. 20. 

MWHS loses homecoming game to Waconia
After the MWHS football team lost their closest game of the year to Waconia on homecoming on Sept. 28, head coach Barry Bower said limiting turnovers will be the key for the final three games of the season.
 
Sen. Franken Addresses Westonka Seniors in Latest 'Political Round Table'
The political round table process at Mound Westonka H.S. began four years ago as the indirect result of Bob Kuehl's requirement that students in his advanced government class attend public meetings.

 

Meet Westonka's First Feature Teacher of 2012-13 School Year 
Sue Simonson received Google Apps for Education Individual Certification the past two years and received the 2008 TIES Exceptional Teacher Award. 
Sports Highlights

Girls Swim Caps Remarkable Season--

Looks to WCC Championship

The MWHS-Holy Family swim and dive team defeated Marshall and Waconia for the first time in school history and finished third in the competitive St. Kate's Marauder Invitational.

  

[Just Keep Swimming]

 

White Hawks Scoreless in Loss to Orono--

Prepare to Challenge Cardinals

Orono junior quarterback Ben Turnham threw for four touchdowns as the Spartans defeated the White Hawks 28-0 Oct. 5. The White Hawks face the Annandale Cardinals at home Oct. 12.

 

[Photo Slideshow by John Haug]

 

 

Volleyball White Hawks Tough at Net--

Split Conference Matches

The MWHS volleyball team's record moved to 17-3-1 after the team defeated Orono Oct. 2 but fell to Delano Oct. 4. The White Hawks continue to display strong individual performances on both offense and defense.

 

[Split Sets]

 

 

 

 

 Girls Soccer Closes Out Season--

Win, Loss in Final Contests 

The MWHS girls soccer team finished its season in ninth place out of 15 teams. The White Hawks defeated Delano 2-0 on Oct. 2, but the score was flipped in a 2-0 loss to Orono later in the week.

  

[Shooters Split]

 

MWHS Bowling Team--

Dominating the Alley

This year's bowling team shows signs of being a dominant force. Since the start of their season on Sept. 28, the team has demonstrated strong overall play and has had some individual standout efforts.

 

[Striking Success]

 

 

Upcoming Events
Friday, October 12

GMS "Hats for Haiti"

Girls Tennis Sections, Gustavus Adolphus College, TBD

Football vs. Annandale, MWHS Haddorff Stadium, 7:00

 

Saturday, October 13

Hilltop Octoberfest Carnival, 11:00-3:00

Boys and Girls Soccer Sections, TBD

Girls Tennis Sections, Gustavus Adolphus College, TBD

Pop Singer Hello Show, MWHS Little Theater, 7:30

Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors at the door

 

Sunday, October 14

Pop Singer Hello Show, MWHS Little Theater, 2:30

Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors at the door

 

Monday, October 15

GMS Penny Wars Begin

College Visit, Dunwoody Technical College, MWHS Guidance, 11:00

College Visit, Anoka Technical College, MWHS Guidance, 1:30

Girlsand Boys Soccer Sections, TBD

Girls Tennis Sections, Gustavus Adolphus College, TBD

 

Tuesday, October 16

Recruiter Visit, Marines, Career Musicians and NROTC Scholarship, MWHS Guidance, 10:00

College Visit, Moorhead State Uniniversity, 12:00

College Visit, St. Scholastica, MWHS Guidance, 1:00

MWHS Parent Conferences, 5:00-8:00

GMS Student-Parent Conferences, 4:00-8:00

MWHS Junior Parent Night, 6:00-7:00

 

Wednesday, October 17

No School

GMS Student-Parent Conferences, 7:30-3:00

MWHS Parent Conferences, 12:00-4:00;5:00-8:00

Shirley Hills and Hilltop Teacher Workshops

Footbal at Hutchinson, 7:00

 

Thursday, October 18

No School, MEA

Boys and Girls Soccer Sections, TBD

Volleyball Tournament at Sartell, 9:00

 

Friday, October 19

No School, MEA

 
Looking Ahead

 

October 23

Shirley Hills Photo Re-take Day

 

October 27

GMS Halloween Party, 7:00-9:00

 

October 29

Hilltop Parent Conferences

 

October 30

Shirley Hills Parent Conferences

 

October 31

School Halloween Events

 

November 1

Shirley Hills Fall Book Fair Begins

Shirley Hills Conferences

End of First Quarter

 

November 2

Teacher Workshop, No School

Hilltop & Shirley Hills Parent Conferences

 

November 2 & 3

Feed My Starving Children MobilePack at MWHS

 

November 5 & 7

MWHS Volleyball Spiketacular

 

November 8-11

MWHS Fall Musical "My Fair Lady"

 

November 9

Shirley Hills Grandfriends Day
Westonka News Contact

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Becca Heistad, Communications Coordinator
Community Relations/Community Education  
Westonka Public Schools

5901 Sunnyfield Rd E   

Minnetrista MN 55364

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