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WESTONKA News ~ October 25, 2013  

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This Week's News
Local Lunches
Hilltop Octoberfest
MWHS Fall Musical
Tech Dump
Pop Singers Hello Shows
Candidates' Forum Broadcast
Powderpuff Football
Feature Teacher
Westonka in the News
Sports Highlights
Community Ed. Classes
Upcoming Events
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MWHS Serves Fall Harvest--
From Local Farm
October is National Farm to School Month, and in celebration, Mound Westonka High School students have been enjoying a variety of delicious, locally-grown fruits and vegetables in the lunch line this week.
  
The main meal option on Tuesday was walking tacos topped with heirloom tomatoes grown locally in Minnetrista.
 
Hilltop Octoberfest--
Raises Over $20,000
 
Octoberfest has been a fun and integral tradition in the life of Hilltop Primary School students for many years. This year was no different, with the fun family event bringing in more than $20,000 for the school. 
 
'Copacabana'--
Hits MWHS Stage
Mound Westonka High School is proud to present "Copacabana," a new musical comedy by Barry Manilow, as the fall musical this year.

 

Performances will be held in the Theater on Nov. 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and on Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased online or by visiting the activities office during school hours.
 
Community Electronics Recycling Event--
To Raise Funds for Shirley Hills Fourth-Graders
The Shirley Hills Primary School fourth grade class is hosting a Tech Dump electronics recycling event Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5293 Shoreline Drive in Mound. 

This free event is open to all and is a great way to dispose of unwanted electronics in an environmentally-friendly way. It also serves as a fundraiser for the annual Shirley Hills Wolf Ridge environmental learning trip.
 
Pop Singers Hello Shows--
Are a Huge Success
 
The Westonka Pop Singers opened their performance season the second week of October with the annual Hello Shows, which were a "huge success," according to Pop Singer Board President Stacy Hoh.
 
The show featured covers of songs from the film "Pitch Perfect," the group Imagine Dragons and some old time Styx and Boston songs. Nearly every member of the group had a solo, including a jaw harp solo by Zach Hoh.
 
Westonka School Board Candidates' Forum--
Will Be Replayed on Local Cable
Westonka District logo
Those who missed the Westonka School Board Candidates' Forum on Oct. 23, which was sponsored by the League of Women Voters, can see it replayed on local cable this month. 
 
The Lake Minnetonka Cable Commission (LMCC) taped the forum and will air it on local channels 12 and 21. Click the link below for the full schedule.
 
Senior Girls Come Out On Top--
In Annual Powderpuff Game
A total of 138 Mound Westonka High School girls participated in the Homecoming Powderpuff football game on Oct. 9. As is tradition, the seniors defeated the juniors. The annual event is a fundraiser for the senior class party. Click the link below for a slideshow of photos by Kristin Von Seggern.

Westonka Congratulates David Bormann--
Lord Fletcher's October Feature Teacher
The Westonka School District congratulates David Bormann, the Lord Fletcher's Feature Teacher for October. Bormann is a Spanish teacher at Mound Westonka High School. 
 
"David Bormann is so very deserving of this recognition. He teaches Spanish in such a way that students truly enjoy the content and the context of what is being taught," MWHS Assistant Principal Marty Fischer said. 

Westonka in the News
MWHS construction projects on display
MWHS Principal Keith Randklev leads a tour of the new facilities for parents.

Student art pieces go to Capitol
Two budding young artists from the Westonka Schools will have their award-winning artwork displayed at the State Capitol for the next few months.

All-Conference nods for White Hawks boys cross country
Senior Kole Retterath raced his way on to the All-Conference team, and junior Sam Taggart and senior Rudy Rice were named All-Conference Honorable Mentions ...

Powderpuff football at Westonka
The Mound Westonka girls took the field for their own football game for the Homecoming Powderpuff football game.

Three MWHS seniors 'Commended Students'
Three Mound Westonka High School seniors have earned "Commended Student" recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Sports Highlights
Girls Swim & Dive Ends Dual Meet Season--
Honors Seniors with a Splash
Five Mound Westonka-Holy Family senior swimmers finished their dual meet season on Oct. 10 with a 103-78 win at home against the Litchfield Dragons. 
 




White Hawks Varsity Volleyball--

Ends Regular Season

The Mound Westonka High School girls volleyball team completed the regular season last week. On Oct. 15 the White Hawks traveled to Litchfield for the final conference match against the Dragons, and on Oct. 17 they competed in the Sartell Tournament.
 

Wrestling Cheer Holds Successful Tryouts--
Looks Forward to Upcoming Season
The tryouts for the 2013 Mound Westonka High School varsity cheerleading team went off without a hitch. The team welcomed back many returning cheerleaders and added plenty of new individuals. 

[School Spirit]

 

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.

10/28
Little Scholar's Club Session II (30-48 months)

Sibling Care - Little Scholar's Club Session II

Sibling Care Add'l Child - Little Scholar's Club Session II

10/29
Spooky Treats & Eats (grades 1-4) - Shirley Hills
10/30
Halloween Craft Party - Kidcreate - Shirley Hills

Spooky Treats & Eats (grades 1-4) - Hilltop
10/31
Halloween Craft Party - Kidcreate - Hilltop
11/2
Blast into Mainstream Square Dancing (New Student)

Early Childhood Screening

Blast into Mainstream Square Dancing (Brush-up Students) 


Blast into Mainstream Square Dancing (Families)

Wet Felting for Children: Perfect Little Pouch (grades 1-6)


Early Childhood Screening
11/3
Learn-to-Skate Lessons (ages 4-13)

Upcoming Events

Friday, October 25

Hilltop Halloween Safety Presentations

Free MN Sinfonia Concert (all ages), "Magnificent Miniatures," Johnson High School in St. Paul, 7:00

 

Saturday, October 26

Girls Swim & Dive Conference Tournament, Hutchinson, 10:00

GMS Halloween Party, 7:00-9:00

 

Sunday, October 27

Free MN Sinfonia Concert (all ages), "Magnificent Miniatures," Temple Israel in Minneapolis, 4:00

 

Monday, October 28

Hilltop Vision Screening, Grade 4

 

Thursday, October 31

Hilltop Halloween Parade, 1:45

Shirley Hills Halloween Parade, 2:15

 

Friday, November 1

Shirley Hills Fall Book Fair Begins

Shirley Hills Grandfriends Day

 

Saturday, November 2

Hilltop Clix Family Photo Day, 8:00-3:00 

 

Looking Ahead

 

November 4

Hilltop & Shirley Hills Parent Conferences

MWHS Volleyball Spiketacular

 

November 5

Election Day

 

November 6

MWHS Volleyball Spiketacular

 

November 7

Hilltop and Shirley Hills Parent Conferences

Shirley Hills Book Fair Open

 

November 8

No School - Teacher Workshop

No Westonka News

Hilltop and Shirley Hills Parent Conferences

Shirley Hills Book Fair Open

 

November 7-10

MWHS Fall Musical, "Copacabana"

 

November 11

No School - Teacher Workshop

 

November 12

School Board Meeting

 

November 15

MWHS Staff Appreciation Breakfast

 

November 25

Hilltop Toy, Hat and Mitten Drive Begins

 

November 28-29

Thanksgiving Break

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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