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Westonka Introduces New Technology Plan--
Personalizing Learning for All Students
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The new reality in preparing students for life in the 21st century centers on understanding that the workforce they will be entering is global and requires a different type of literacy skills.
We believe it is critical that all Westonka students be technologically literate--while retaining other essential skills, such as problem solving, leadership and critical thinking--in order to be well-prepared for life after high school.
On Feb. 25, the Westonka School Board approved a comprehensive technology plan developed to address the changing needs of today's students, to transform the method by which curriculum is delivered to students, and to personalize the learning experience for students.
Please read the Borg Report for information on this exciting new
 venture! Sincerely, Kevin Borg Kevin Borg Superintendent
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Cabinet 53 Art Exhibit--
Showcases Westonka Seniors
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Cabinet 53, the Mound Westonka High School A.P. art show, is presented now through April 5 at Your Art's Desire Gallery of Art & Framing in Minnetonka.
"I am proud of the level that our MWHS students are creating at and we are so grateful to Your Art's Desire for allowing us to showcase our students' work in such a professional setting for the fourth year in a row," MWHS art teacher Laura Hensley said.
All are welcome to attend a meet-the-artist reception Saturday, March 30 from 6-8 p.m.
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Speech Team Competes in Sections--
Two Advance to State Tourney
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The Mound Westonka High School Speech Team traveled to Wayzata High School on March 14 to compete in the Section 6AA Tournament.
Senior captains Naomi Jackson and Zack McDowell and junior Claire Erickson advanced to the final round, and both McDowell and Erickson advanced to the state speech tournament in Blaine on April 19.
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Speech Team members at the March 7 conference tournament
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Grandview Delivers--
For Annual Food Drive
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A group of Grandview Middle School Student Council members had the chance to ride with members of the Mound Police Department this week to deliver items collected during the school's month-long food drive to the Westonka Food Shelf. Grandview donated 882 food items, which students collected each morning.
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Pop Singers Ruby Red Gala--
To Be Held at Wayzata Country Club
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The Mound Westonka Pop Singers will celebrate 40 years of entertaining the Westonka Community with a Ruby Red Gala Saturday, April 13 at the Wayzata Country Club. Emcee for the evening will be Tim Mahoney, local musician and a contestant on NBC's "The Voice."
What: Pop Singers Ruby Red Gala
When: Saturday, April 13, 6 p.m.
Where: Wayzata Country Club
Tickets are $50 per person and can be reserved online here.
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MWHS Students Get to 'Know America'--
On Trip to Nation's Capital
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Five Mound Westonka High School students and two teachers traveled to Washington, D.C., the first week in March for the bi-annual Know America trip.
The students earned the trip by having top scores on a test of U.S. government and history. Now in its 31st year, Know America is the only program of its kind in Minnesota, according to MWHS social studies/history teacher Marc Doepner-Hove.
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Westonka in the News
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MWHS hockey players earn season awards
Members of the Mound Westonka High School boys hockey team have been named to some league and conference awards following the end of the season.
Westonka fifth grade basketball
The Westonka fifth grade girls basketball team had the opportunity to compete at the Target Center in February.
White Hawks season ends in section tournament The White Hawks won their first section playoff game but lost in the quarterfinals to St. Cloud Apollo.
Lake Minnetonka Area College Students Receive Academic Honors
Northwestern College announced that Natalie Pitts, daughter of Gregg and Patty Pitts of Mound, participated in the Northwestern College Choir & Orchestra Spring 2013 Tour.
Westonka Seniors Attend High School League's Triple A Banquet
Seniors Paige Beyer and Grant Piepkorn recently represented Mound Westonka High School at the regional Triple "A" Award banquet.
Science Olympiad Team Competes at State
The Mound Westonka Science Olympiad Team competed at the Minnesota State Tournament on March 9, finishing 21st out of 30 teams ...
Robins win third straight PI adapted floor hockey title with undefeated season
After a perfect regular season, Robbinsdale/Hopkins/Mound Westonka finish with its sixth shutout.
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Sports Highlights
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Westonka Skier Takes Home Medal--
From Cross-Country Junior Nationals
MWHS junior Scott Harrison came home with a medal and some great memories from the cross-country Junior Nationals held in Fairbanks, Alaska earlier this month. The competition included 11 teams and over 300 U.S. skiers ages 14-19 as well as some international racers.
 White Hawks Wrestlers-- Receive End-of-Season Awards The MWHS wrestling squad held its end of the season banquet on March 12 at the Gillespie Center, capping an excellent season. Team, conference and state awards were handed out, and the 2013-2014 captains were named at the banquet.
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Upcoming Events
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End of Quarter 3
GMS Spring Fling, 5:30-8:00
GMS Food Drive Ends
Saturday, March 30
MWHS AP Art Show "Cabinet 53", Your Art's Desire Gallery, Minnetonka
Meet the Artists reception, 6:00-8:00
Gallery Show runs through April 5
Monday, April 1
Teacher Workshop, No School
School Board Meeting, ESC, 7:00
Tuesday, April 2
Hilltop Spring Picture Day
Softball Scrimmage, Eden Prairie Dome, 3:00
Track & Field Indoor Meet, Becker, 4:30
Wednesday, April 3
Military Visit, US Navy, MWHS Guidance, 11:30
Thursday, April 4
College Visit, Anoka Technical College, MWHS Guidance, 1:30
MWHS Band and Choir tour departs for New Orleans, 3:30
Softball vs. Buffalo, MWHS fields, 4:30
Looking Ahead
April 8
MCA testing begins, schedule continues into May
April 9
Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir students return from New Orleans
April 11
Westonka SEAC Pacer Presentation
April 13
ACT test at MWHS
Pop Singers Ruby Red Gala
April 19
Pop Singers Broadway Revue
April 21
NHS Induction Ceremony
April 27
Shirley Hills Spring Carnival
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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
Westonka Public Schools
5901 Sunnyfield Rd E
Minnetrista MN 55364
952.491.8003 | www.westonka.k12.mn.us |
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