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Summer Facilities Planning--
And An Update from the Board
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We have (finally) begun to see signs of springtime, which means the end of the school year is fast approaching. I have multiple items to share about the exciting things happening in our buildings and school grounds this summer.
As promised last week, the Westonka School Board also has an update on the investigation into the events surrounding the February high school lunchroom incident.
Please read the Borg Report for a spring facilities update and a statement from Board Chair Dave Botts.
Sincerely,
Kevin Borg
Kevin Borg
Superintendent
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Top Test Scores Tradition--
MCA Testing Begins April 8
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Over the next several weeks, Westonka Public Schools will take part in annual spring testing. The state-mandated Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) tests are scheduled to start next week and will run through the beginning of May.
"The MCA assessments serve as our accountability to our community that Westonka students are college and career ready by the time they graduate from high school," Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Mark Femrite said. "For 10 years straight, they have provided us an opportunity to share some of the best MCA test scores earned across the state."
View your school's testing calendar online.
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Pair of Westonka Archers--
Earn Shot at National Title
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The Westonka Archery team completed another great season with a trip to the state tournament on Saturday, March 23, at Champlin Park High School.
Grandview Middle School fifth-grader Lea Leppala and sixth-grader Sam Kerr qualified for the NASP National Championships May 10 and 11 in Louisville, Ky.
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County Grant Provides Funds--
To Keep Hilltop Students Active
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 Hilltop Primary School has received a $4,000 grant from the Hennepin County
Human Services and Public Health Department to implement sustainable changes to its active recess program.
"I thought this grant would be a great way to get some more equipment for the kids at recess," second grade teacher Mara Drill said. "I'm always looking for ways to keep the kids active whether they are inside or outside. This is a great opportunity for our school!"
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Pop Singers Present--
Broadway Revue
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The Westonka Pop Singers will present "On Broadway" Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mound Westonka High School Little Theater. The program will be a revue of music from Broadway shows, including some of the most popular productions from recent decades.
What: Pop Singers Broadway Revue
When: Friday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mound Westonka High School Little Theater
Admission is $10
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MWHS Will Host Free PACER Workshop--
'Use the IEP to Help Your Child'
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PACER is offering a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities and for professionals at Mound Westonka High School on Thursday, April 11 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This new workshop will help parents understand how to use the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to benefit their child.
What: Free PACER workshop "Use the IEP to Help Your Child: A Guide for Minnesota Parents to the Individualized Education Program"
When: Thursday, April 11, 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Mound Westonka High School Little Theater
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Westonka in the News
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MWHS softball takes young team into new season
After taking third place at the state tournament last year the 2013 team has goals for another trip.
Cabinet 53 Art Exhibit Showcases Westonka Seniors
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.
Westonka 'Know America' Students Travel to D.C.
Five Mound Westonka High School students and two teachers traveled to Washington D.C. last month for the annual Know America trip.
Pair of Westonka Speech Teams Advance to '13 State Tourney
Zack McDowell placed 1st in Extemporaneous Reading, making him the Wright County Conference Champion in that category.
Where are the Lake Minnetonka alumni now?
Alumni from the various Lake Minnetonka area high schools are achieving great things at colleges and universities across the country.
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Sports Highlights
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 Remember to Submit-- Your Spring Sports Stories!
Coaches and/or parent PR volunteers are encouraged to help Westonka News publish the most up-to-date White Hawks news by submitting team highlights and photos each week. The deadline is always Tuesday for Friday's newsletter.
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Upcoming Events
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Friday, April 5
MWHS Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble Tour arrives in New Orleans
Monday, April 8
Fifth-grade Reading MCA testing
Boys Golf Invitational, Becker Pebble Creek Golf Course, 1:00
Girls Conference Golf Meet, Waconia Island View Golf Course, 4:30
Tuesday, April 9
Fifth-grade Reading MCA testing
Boys Tennis vs. Delano, MWHS courts, 4:00
Baseball vs. Delano, MWHS fields, 4:30
Softball at Delano, 4:30
Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir students return from New Orleans
Wednesday, April 10
Sixth-grade Reading MCA testing
Thursday, April 11
Sixth-grade Reading MCA testing
Westonka SEAC Pacer Presentation
Girls Golf Invitational, Becker Pebble Creek Golf Course, 1:00
Boys Tennis at New London-Spicer, 4:00
Friday, April 12
Baseball at Glencoe-Silver Lake, 4:30
Softball vs. Glencoe-Silver Lake, MWHS fields, 4:30
Solo and Ensemble Contest
Saturday, April 13
ACT test at MWHS
Boys Tennis, Shakopee High School, 9:00
Pop Singers Ruby Red Gala, Wayzata Country Club, 5:30
Looking Ahead
April 16
MWHS Senior Retreat
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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