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WESTONKA News ~ October 4, 2013  

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This Week's News
Homecoming Coronation
Reward Schools
A Day Made Better
Commended Students
Pop Singers Hello Shows
Crystal Gravelle Benefit
High School Memory Quilt
Free or Reduced Meals
Hilltop Staff of the Month
Westonka in the News
Sports Highlights
Community Ed. Classes
Upcoming Events
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Leschisin, Riffle Crowned King and Queen--
At MWHS Homecoming Coronation
In front of a large crowd of family members, friends and students, Mound Westonka High School seniors Alexandra Riffle and Jack Leschisin were crowned the 2013 MWHS Homecoming queen and king on Sunday, Sept. 29.

Westonka Home to Two Reward Schools--
In Statewide Multiple Measures Ratings
Westonka District logo Two Westonka School District schools were included in the list of Minnesota's highest-performing Title I schools in the recent release of the state's Multiple Measurements Ratings (MMR). 
 
Shirley Hills Primary School and Grandview Middle School are among the 131 schools that earned Reward status this year.
'A Day Made Better' for Hilltop Teacher--
Over $1,000 in Classroom Supplies Awarded
Chantelle Jordahl, a kindergarten and media teacher at Hilltop Primary School, was surprised to receive over $1,000 in classroom supplies as part of the seventh annual OfficeMax A Day Made Better event on Oct. 1. Jordahl was one of 1,000 teachers nationally who received the award after being nominated by their principals for extraordinary efforts in the classroom.
  
Three Westonka Seniors are 'Commended Students'--
In National Merit Scholarship Program
Three Mound Westonka High School seniors have earned "Commended Student" recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

 

Lily Frenette, Anna Pinault and Katy Wetherille scored in the top 5 percent nationally of the more than 1.5 million students who took the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) last year.
Pop Singers Say Hello--
With 'Pitch Perfect' Tunes and More!
The 2013-2014 cast of the Westonka Pop Singers is opening this performance season with the Hello Shows at 7:30 on Oct. 11 and 12 in the Little Theater at Mound Westonka High School.
 
The annual Hello Show will feature covers of songs from the film "Pitch Perfect," the group Imagine Dragons and more. 
Westonka Community Raises Over $5,000--
For Crystal Gravelle Benefit
Thanks to generous donations through various avenues, Mound Westonka High School and the greater Westonka community raised over $5,000 last week to support Crystal Gravelle, a MWHS paraprofessional undergoing chemotherapy treatments for Hodgkins Lymphoma.
Westonka's Big School Opportunities--
Make for Big Quilts of Memories
When her daughters Katie and Erin were packing for Purdue University last fall, Sandy Rasmussen told them to pack up anything they weren't taking with them. Several bags of T-shirts marking their involvement in a variety of sports, theater, choir, LINK Crew, Pop Singers and more, didn't make the cut.
 
Now, thanks to their mom, this pair of 2012 Mound Westonka High School graduates will have a visual (and warm) reminder of their high school years.
Free or Reduced Price Meals--
Your Child May Qualify
Westonka Public Schools provides healthy meals every day to all students, but paying for lunch and breakfast for your children can be costly. Did you know that your child may qualify for free or reduced price meals?
 
Return the Application for Educational Benefits by Monday, Oct. 14.
Hilltop Staff Earn Monthly Recognition--
From Scotty B's Restaurant
Once each month of the 2013-2014 school year, Scotty B's Restaurant will recognize exceptional teachers and staff members at Hilltop Primary School. Christy Baker, a special education paraprofessional at Hilltop, was selected as the September Staff of the Month honoree.
 
Nominated by Principal Nancy Benz, each honored staff member will receive a $25 gift certificate to the Mound restaurant.
Westonka in the News
Westonka continues 11-year streak as 'Best in State' MCA performances
The Westonka School District has posted "best in state" performances for the 11th consecutive year in the MCA performance.

Absentee voting information for 2013 Westonka School Board election
Absentee voting for the November school board election is now open at the Westonka District Offices, 5901 Sunnyfield Rd. E., Minnetrista. 

White Hawks get ready for Homecoming week
As September nears its close, Homecoming may be the main thing on the minds of students at Mound Westonka High School.

White Hawk girls soccer shuts out GSL, loses three
The Mound Westonka girls soccer team hosted Glencoe Silver Lake on Tuesday, Sept. 17. 

White Hawk boys soccer secure two wins last week, one loss to Orono
On Tuesday, Sept. 17 the White Hawks hosted to the Glencoe-Silver Lake Panthers.

Boys cross country marks high finishes at Dassel-Cokato meet
The Mound Westonka cross country teams headed to Dassel-Cokato for a meet at the Collinwood Park course.

From the Notebook
The Mound Westonka White Hawks snapped a 17-game losing streak and in the process gave first-year head coach Nick David his first victory ...

PREP SWIMMING: MHS comeback bid fails
A strong comeback by the Marshall girls swimming and diving team fell short during a 95-83 dual meet loss to Mound Westonka/Holy Family.
Sports Highlights
White Hawks Football With Big Win--
Defeats Waconia 21-7
The Mound Westonka High School football team earned its first victory in over two years against Wright County Conference opponent Waconia on Sept. 27. Senior captain Bryan Tierney scored two touchdowns, and senior Chase Robertson caught a touchdown pass from junior Charlie Sir to secure a 21-7 win. 
 


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Bowling Club Rolls Up Three Wins--
Ranked 30th in State
The Westonka Varsity Bowling Club team won three of its four matches last week. The team is now ranked 30th in the state out of over 130 teams.



Remember to Submit--
Your Fall Sports Stories! 
Coaches, parent PR volunteers and even students 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 noon for Friday's newsletter.
 
Next Week's Community Ed. Classes
Check out the Westonka Community Education Classes starting next week! 

For more information, visit www.westonkace.org or call (952) 491-8040.

10/7
Apple Pie Baking Made Simple

Intramural Kickball (grades 1-2)

Art Studio with Abrakadoodle (grades K-4) - SH

Learn to Play Bridge

Beginning Spanish

Mad Science: Science Comes Alive! (grades 1-4) - HT

Continuing to Play Bridge
10/8
Hilltop Afterschool Movie Club (grades 3-4) - "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" - Oct. 10


Shirley Hills Afterschool Movie Club (grades 3-4) - "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" - Oct. 10 


Art Studio with Abrakadoodle (grades K-4) - HT

Introduction to the iPad

Chocolate Lovers (grades 1-4) - SH
10/9
Mad Science: Science Comes Alive! (grades 1-4) - SH

Chocolate Lovers (grades 1-4) - HT

Paint Like Picasso - Kidcreate - SH
10/10
Fall Harvest Orchards - Montrose (ages 2-5)

Learn to Sell Like a Pro on eBay

Paint Like Picasso - Kidcreate - HT

Fall Harvest Orchards - Montrose (under 2)

Fall Harvest Orchards - Montrose (adults)

Upcoming Events

Friday, October 4

Homecoming Parade, Hilltop to MWHS, 5:00

   (followed by tailgate party and family activities)

Homecoming Football Game vs. Orono, MWHS Haddorff Field, 7:00 

 

Saturday, October 5

ECFE Stroll-a-Thon, 10:30, Mound Transit Center

MWHS Homecoming Dance, MWHS, 8:00-11:00

 

Monday, October 7

Hilltop 1st grade Vision Screening

Shirley Hills Culvers' Family Night, 4:00-8:00

School Board Meeting, ESC Community Room, 7:00

Volleyball vs. Annandale, MWHS, 7:00

 

Tuesday, October 8

MWHS Photo Retake Day, 7:45-9:15

Volleyball at Hutchinson, 7:00

  

Thursday, October 10

GMS Parent Conference, 4:00-8:00

Cross Country Conference Tournament, D-C Collinwood Park, 3:30

Girls Swim & Dive vs. Litchfield, MWHS, 6:00

Pop Singers Hello Show Preview, MWHS Little Theater, 7:30

NO CHARGE

 

Friday, October 11

Football at Annandale, 7:00

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

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

 

Saturday, October 12

Hilltop Octoberfest Carnival, 11:00-3:00

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

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

 

Looking Ahead

 

October 14

GMS Picture Re-take Day

 

October 15

MWHS & GMS Parent Conferences

 

October 16

MWHS & GMS Parent Conference, HT & SH Teacher Workshops

No School

 

October 17 & 18

MEA Break, no school

No Westonka News

 

October 19

PSAT Test, MWHS  

 

October 22

Shirley Hills Photo Re-take Day

 

November 1

Shirley Hills Grandfriends Day 

Westonka News Contact

Feel free to contact me with suggestions or questions neugerb@westonka.k12.mn.us.

Becca Neuger
Communications Coordinator 
Westonka Public Schools

5901 Sunnyfield Rd E   

Minnetrista MN 55364

952.491.8003 | www.westonka.k12.mn.us   
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