Westonka Public Schools
Westonka Public Schools

WESTONKA News ~ October 11, 2013  

The Westonka Edge: Small school advantages, big school opportunities, real-life success stories!™
This Week's News
Borg Report
Westonka Homecoming
MWHS Facilities Tour
Hilltop Octoberfest
Stroll-a-Thon
Art at the Capitol
Super Scientist Award
Westonka in the News
Sports Highlights
Community Ed. Classes
Upcoming Events
Quick Links





Wild about 
Westonka!
Check out our 
Spirit Store

Follow us on Twitter

Like us on Facebook
Westonka Receives More Good News from Auditors--
Delivers 16% Unassigned Fund Balance
Staff Kevin Borg Superintendent
Auditors at the Oct. 7 Westonka School 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 $3,452,883 or 16% of general fund expenditures. 

 

This is the result of our community's generous support of our local levies and of the hard work and hard decisions to prepare for the financial uncertainty presented by the state.
 
Homecoming 2013 is History--
Storms Did Not Dampen Spirits
  
The celebration of Homecoming 2013 is now a memory for students in the Westonka School District. Typical fall weather, enthusiastic crowds and events designed for the entire community contributed to an exciting week. 
 
"Once again, Homecoming was a great time to come together as a community and celebrate all of the wonderful things that make Westonka great," Mound Westonka High School Assistant Principal Marty Fischer said.  
Come See Our New Spaces!--
Oct. 15 MWHS Facilities Tour
In conjunction with Mound Westonka High School Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, Oct. 15, the district is opening the high school doors to all Westonka students, staff, parents and community members and offering a chance to check out the improvements made over the summer.
 
Interested community members are invited to come to the MWHS front office at 7 p.m. for a tour of the new weight room, locker room and pool area, as well as other parts of the building that were remodeled.
Support Hilltop Primary School--
At Octoberfest 2013
Hilltop Primary School will present Octoberfest 2013 this Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
 
Over $21,000 was raised at last year's event for Hilltop school activities.
Stroll-a-Thon Superheroes Raise Funds--
For Early Childhood Programs
 
Despite a damp, cloudy start to the day, which prompted organizers to move the annual ECFE Stroll-a-Thon indoors, the event drew 125 participants and raised over $3,000 for Westonka Early Childhood, including scholarships for families in need and new technology. 
Westonka Student Artwork--
On Display in State Capitol
Two budding young artists from the Westonka School District will have their award-winning artwork displayed at the Minnesota Capitol for the next few months.

Hilltop Primary School second-grader Kylie Simon and Shirley Hills Primary School third-grader Kate Gilmore had the opportunity to meet state Sen. David Osmek this week. 
Hilltop Teacher is FOX 9 'Super Scientist'--
Receives $900 for Classroom
Craig Schmidt, a third grade teacher at Hilltop Primary School, was recently selected as a Fox 9 Super Scientist award winner.
 
As part of this recognition, Schmidt will receive $900 From Royal Credit Union to use toward supplies for his classroom and a one-year family membership to the Science Museum of Minnesota 
Westonka in the News
Westonka in The Laker
Instead of watching the game from the sidelines with the other Waconia volleyball coaches and players, Crystal Gravelle sat on the other side of the gym ...

White Hawks celebrated their first win in two seasons Friday, Sept. 27, beating Waconia High School at its homecoming with a score of 21-7.

Homecoming King Jack Leschisin and Queen Alex Riffle were crowned at a coronation ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mound Westonka High School.

"I am a White Hawk. I am a part of something bigger than myself. I am part of a community," Mound Westonka High School English teacher Corey Bulman wrote...

The Westonka School District is home to two of Minnesota's highest-performing Title I schools in the release of the state's Multiple Measurements Ratings. 

The Westonka Boys Soccer team completed a successful week winning three of four games.

The White Hawks boys soccer will continue the season under the direction of new head Coach Geordie Diener after Coach Eric Hofman moved ...

The Mound Westonka girls soccer team traveled Thursday, Sept. 26, for a match with the Waconia Wildcats.

The White Hawks volleyball team has had its struggles this season trying to rebuild with a lot of new players.

What started out as a Homecoming Pep Fest at Hilltop Primary School Oct. 1, turned into a surprise honor for a kindergarten teacher.
Sports Highlights
Girls Swim & Dive Wins Home Meet Opener--
White Hawks Defeat Wildcats
The Mound Westonka-Holy Family swim and dive team returned to the comforts of their home pool on Oct. 3 for their first home meet of the season. Freshmen Rhiannon Mailey and Ryann Beyer, sophmore Shea Braden and senior Erin Haug took first place in the 400 Free Relay to finish off the White Hawks' win over Waconia.
 

White Hawks Offense Ignites--
In Girls Soccer Section Win
The Mound Westonka High School girls soccer team pulled off an impressive victory at home over Watertown-Mayer High School in the first round of the Section 6A Tournament on Oct. 8. The White Hawks defeated the Royals 6-4.
 

White Hawks Face Challenges--
In Homecoming Loss
Heavy rain and the Orono offense presented challenges for the White Hawks in the Oct. 4 Homecoming game, which the Spartans won 33-7. The White Hawks' points came in the second quarter when senior defensive lineman Josh Mazurek returned an interception nine yards for a touchdown. A link to photos by BJ Johnson is below.
 

Bowling Club Team Splits Matches Again--
But Continues to Improve
The Westonka Bowling Club Team went 2-2 in four recent matches. With high scores of 244, 225, 224, 205 and 202, the team continues to show improvement and the outlook is good for the season.  
 

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.

10/14
Infant & Child CPR Training

Private Voice Lessons (ages 10+)

Swing & Ballroom Dance

Latin Dance
10/15
Westonka Robotics Club (grades 8-12)

10/16
MEA - Big Thrill Factory (grades 2-7)

MEA - Elm Creek Park (grade 1)
10/17
MEA - SkyZone (grades 1-7)

MEA - Playworks (Kindergarten)
10/18
MEA - Glow Party
10/19
Wet Felted Handbag

Upcoming Events

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

 

Monday, October 14

GMS Picture Re-take Day

Hilltop 2nd Grade Vision Screening

 

Tuesday, October 15

Cross Country at Watertown-Mayer, 4:15

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

MWHS Parent Conferences, 5:00-8:00

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

MWHS Facilities Tour, 7:00 

Volleyball at Litchfield, 7:00

 

Wednesday, October 16

No School

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

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

Shirley Hills and Hilltop Teacher Workshops

Football vs. Hutchinson, MWHS Haddorff Field, 7:00

 

Thursday, October 17

No School, MEA

Volleyball Tournament at Sartell, 9:00

 

Friday, October 18

No School, MEA

No Westonka News

 

October 19

PSAT Test, MWHS, 8:00 AM 

 

Looking Ahead

 

October 22

Shirley Hills Photo Re-take Day

 

October 26

GMS Halloween Party, 7:00-9:00

 

October 28

GMS Penny Wars Begin

 

October 31

School Halloween Events

 

November 1

Shirley Hills Fall Book Fair Begins

Shirley Hills Grandfriends Day

 

November 4

Hilltop Parent Conferences

Shirley Hills Parent Conferences

MWHS Volleyball Spiketacular

 

November 5

Election Day

 

November 8

No School - Teacher Workshop

 

November 7-10

MWHS Fall Musical

 

November 11

No School - Teacher Workshop 

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   
To unsubscribe use the UNSUBSCRIBE OPTION BELOW. 
To forward to a friend use the Forward email link below.

 

Note: Email filters that are designed to prevent unwanted emails or spam may prevent you from receiving email communications from the Westonka School District. In order to prevent this, please add westonka.k12.mn.us to your Approved Senders List.