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Westonka Takes a Stand Against Bullying--
Celebrates National Anti-Bullying Month
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Long before bullying became a national "buzzword," the Westonka School District was committed to stopping bullying in its tracks. But this year, the middle school and primary schools are doing more than ever before to prevent bullying both inside and outside of school.
In conjunction with National Anti-Bullying Month this October, Grandview Middle School and Shirley Hills and Hilltop primary schools launched creative and interactive anti-bullying campaigns that will continue throughout the school year.
[Bully-Free Zone]
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MWHS Wind Ensemble's Halloween Treat--
Annual Music Tour
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 Fully decked out in Halloween costumes, the members of the Mound Westonka High School Wind Ensemble performed a series of short concerts Halloween morning at Grandview Middle School, Shirley Hills and Hilltop primary schools and Our Lady of the Lake.
"This is an important chance for us to reach out to the community and play music for the younger members of our district," Director Gretchen Chilson said. "The Wind Ensemble really enjoys going back to their old 'stomping grounds' to play for their former teachers, in buildings they are certain were bigger once."
[Tricks & Treats]
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Just Get Me to the Show on Time!-
'My Fair Lady' is MWHS Fall Musical
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 The Broadway classic "My Fair Lady" will be presented as the fall musical at Mound Westonka High School this year.
The musical will run Thursday, Nov. 8, Friday, Nov. 9, and Saturday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.
[My Fair Lady]
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Ridgeview Suicide Prevention Forum--
Offers Resources for Parents and Youth |
 Suicide prevention will be the topic of a community forum to be held Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia.
National suicide expert Dr. Dan Reidenberg will give the keynote address, and therapists with the Carver-Scott Mental Health Crisis Program will facilitate breakout sessions on what parents and youth need to know about suicide.
When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Ridgeview Medical Center,
500 South Maple Street, Waconia, MN 55387
Register online at www.ridgeviewmedical.org/events or by phone at (952) 442-8083.
[Prevent Suicide]
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Fifth Annual Volleyball Spiketacular-
Topsy-Turvy Tourney to Benefit MWHS Athletes
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The Mound Westonka High School volleyball team has enjoyed successful tournament play this season, but the White Hawks are looking forward to an entirely different kind of tournament this month.
The fifth annual MWHS Volleyball Spiketacular will take place Nov. 5 and Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. Volleyball teams comprised of high school students, parents and staff will compete in uniforms that are creative, to say the least.
When: Nov. 5 & 7 at 6 p.m.
Where: Mound Westonka High School gymnasium
Admission is $3 per person or $2 with a food shelf donation
[Volleyball Spiketacular]
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Westonka in the News
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Mound Westonka Student Wins a Car!
In successful promotion, Joe Vertnik won a new ride.
Lake Minnetonka Patch
Meet Westonka's October Feature Teacher: Ali LaLonde
The Westonka School District's "Feature Teacher" for October is Ali LaLonde, a special education teacher at Grandview Middle School.
How Local Rotary's STRIVE Program Helps Mound Westonka Kids Thrive
Now in its 14th year locally, the Mound Westonka Rotary, MWHS, North Hennepin Community College, North Hennepin Tech College and Normandale Community College join together again as "Partners in Excellence" to continue the STRIVE Program.
Taylor Kuehl Named WCHA Offensive Player of the Week
Sophomore forward Taylor Kuehl has been named WCHA Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced Wednesday. Kuehl, a native of Minnetrista, Minn., recorded her first career hat trick in the 10-1 win over Bemidji State, Oct. 27.
Ohio State Buckeyes
Forum speaker is expert on area drug problems
The area drug program scheduled for the Gillespie Center in Mound on Nov. 1 will feature many knowledgeable speakers...
Orono-Mound Westonka swim team ready for season The Orono Mound Westonka (OMW) co-op boys' swim and dive team prepares for its upcoming season beginning with winter sports night at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5...
MWHS plans to bring meals to starving children
About 1,000 people are fed every day at Mound Westonka High School. But during two days the first weekend in November, MWHS hopes to provide 100,000 meals to children in Haiti as a MobilePack site for Feed My Starving Children (FMSC).
Public Notice: Accountability report
The Westonka Public Schools 2011-2012 Annual Report on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement is now available online.
Public Notice: Westonka vocational opportunities
Westonka Public School District #277 offers a variety of vocational opportunities through the Mound Westonka High School Departments.
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Sports Highlights
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 MWHF Swims to Second Place-- Demonstrates Talent, Sportsmanship The MWHS-Holy Family swim and dive team competed in the WCC championship at Hutchinson High School Oct. 27. Hoping for a perfect ending to an undefeated season, the team was disappointed to be out-scored by the Tigers. However, the team displayed great sportsmanship in their second-place finish and looks forward to the Section 3A Tournament.
[Swim Sportsmanship]
 Westonka Congratulates Scott Harrison--State Cross-Country Meet Qualifier
MWHS junior Scott Harrison placed eighth at the Section 2AA championship meet in Buffalo on Oct. 27 and advanced to the state cross-country meet. He will compete against Minnesota's top high school runners at St. Olaf College on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 1 p.m.
[Running to State]
Girls Soccer Season Ends in Sections--
Team Says Goodbye to 10 Seniors
The MWHS girls soccer season ended Oct. 9 with a 0-1 loss to Delano in the first round of the section tournament. The team is graduating 10 talented seniors from the varsity squad this year.
White Hawks Take Royals--
In Section 2AA North Subsection Playoffs
The Watertown-Mayer Royals traveled to MWHS for the first round of the Section 2AA tournament on Oct. 25. The White Hawks defeated the Royals 3-1 and will compete in the subsection finals at Gustavus Adolphus College on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. They face the No. 1 seeded team from Belle Plaine.
[Subsection Showdown]
White Hawks Wrestling Cheerleading--
Team Building Through Community Service
White Hawks wrestling cheerleading held successful tryouts at the end of October, and the 2012-2013 squad is made up of both new and returning cheerleaders. To kick off the winter season, the squad volunteered at an annual spaghetti dinner Oct. 27, benefiting the Waverly Fire Department.
The Mound Westonka bowling teams continue to find success this season. In a recent match, every player earned a star award for the first time this year. Coach Lisa Noor said, "We have never had a team all earn individual stars in the same match, so we are really starting to come together; it's great to see."
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday, November 1
Shirley Hills Fall Book Fair Begins
Shirley Hills Conferences, 4:00-8:00
End of First Quarter
Friday, November 2
Teacher Workshop, No School
Hilltop & Shirley Hills Parent Conferences, 8:00-4:00
Feed My Starving Children MobilePack, MWHS, 4:00-8:30
Saturday, November 3
Cross Country State Tournament, St. Olaf, Northfield, 1:00
Girls Hockey Scrimmage, Mound Thaler Arena, 8:00
Feed My Starving Children MobilePack, MWHS, 9:30-2:00
Monday, November 5
Volleyball Spiketacular, MWHS gym, 6:00
Admission $3 or $2 with a donation for the Food Shelf
Tuesday, November 6
Election Day
Josten's Sophomore Class Ring Rep, MWHS Little Theater, during Homeroom
Wednesday, November 7
College Visit, Empire Beauty, MWHS Guidance, 9:00
Volleyball Spiketacular, MWHS gym, 6:00
Admission $3 or $2 with a donation for the Food Shelf
Thursday, November 8
Girls Swim & Dive Sections, Hutchinson, TBD
MWHS Fall Musical "My Fair Lady", Theater, 7:30
Friday, November 9
Shirley Hills Grandfriends Day
Hilltop Blue Ribbon Celebration
MWHS Fall Musical "My Fair Lady", Theater, 7:30
Saturday, November 10
Girls Swim & Dive Sections, Hutchinson, TBD
MWHS Fall Musical "My Fair Lady", Theater, 7:30
Sunday, November 11
MWHS Fall Musical "My Fair Lady", Theater, 2:00
Looking Ahead
November 22-23
Thanksgiving Break
November 26
Hilltop Book Fair Begins
Hilltop Toy, Hat and Mitten Drive Begins
November 29
Hilltop Family Fun Night and Science Fair
November 30
GMS Toy Drive begins
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Westonka News Contact
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Feel free to contact me with suggestions or questions heistadb@westonka.k12.mn.us.
Becca Heistad, Communications Coordinator
Community Relations/Community Education
Westonka Public Schools
5901 Sunnyfield Rd E
Minnetrista MN 55364
952.491.8003 | www.westonka.k12.mn.us |
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