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WESTONKA News ~ November 15, 2013  

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Concert Choir ACDA Performance
Grandfriends Day
Spiketacular
Hilltop D.A.R.E. Graduation
Artsonia Galleries
Westonka in the News
Sports Highlights
Community Ed. Classes
Upcoming Events
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Concert Choir will Take the Stage--
At ACDA State Conference
The Mound Westonka High School Concert Choir has been selected by recorded audition to perform at the 2013 American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota (ACDA-MN) State Conference on Nov. 22.  
 

 

"This is truly an honor - I believe Minnesota has one of the strongest ACDA chapters in the country," said Larson, who compared being chosen to perform at the conference to making the state tournament for an athletic team. 

 
Over 550 Grandfriends--
Visit Shirley Hills

In what has become a long-standing November tradition at Shirley Hills Primary School, over 550 special visitors attended the Nov. 1 Grandfriends Day celebration. 

 

Shirley Hills students performed fantastic grade-level vocal concerts for their grandparents and/or special friends. The guests also had the chance to visit classrooms and a book fair in the media center.  

 
2013 Volleyball Spiketacular--
Two Fun Nights on the Court

The Sixth Annual Westonka Volleyball Spiketacular fundraiser took place Nov. 4 and Nov. 6 at Mound Westonka High School. 

 

The competing teams were comprised of MWHS students, parents and staff, as well as members of the Westonka community. Team Turner (pictured right) won the championship game.

 
Hilltop Third Graders--
D.A.R.E. to be Drug Free
Third graders at Hilltop Primary School celebrated their completion of the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program at a graduation ceremony Nov. 6.
 
Primaries Use Online Galleries--
To Showcase Student Artwork
Hilltop and Shirley Hills primary schools are using an innovative tool to showcase student masterpieces. Each Hilltop and Shirley Hills art student now has his/her own online art gallery on the website artsonia.com. 

Parents are able to log in to the website to see what has been happening in art class and even have the option to purchase gifts featuring their child's artwork.
 
Westonka in the News
Westonka football reflects on season, WCC honors
The White Hawks ended its season with a 1-8, but it saw some high points and improvements over past seasons.

Letter of intent signing for Westonka's Brooke Berger
On Wednesday,  White Hawks girls basketball player Brooke Berger will be signing a National Letter of Intent to play Division II basketball at Northern State University...

White Hawks girls tennis finish season 5-13
The Mound Westonka varsity girls tennis team is finishing up its season with a win over Jordan. 

White Hawks Cross Country reflects on season, awards
With the cross country season now closed, Coach Chris "Butch" Humbert said he was "really impressed with our kids this year."

MWHS DECA students make it count at leadership conference
Fifty-seven Mound Westonka High School DECA students attended the 2013 DECA Fall Leadership Conference on Oct. 27-28. 

Northfield girls hockey takes first loss of season at Mound Westonka
For a second straight game Northfield entered the third period tied on Thursday. This time, things didn't end as well.
Sports Highlights
Five Football Standouts--
Earn Conference Honors

The Mound Westonka High School varsity football coaching staff congratulates the five White Hawks who have been recognized by the Wright County Conference for their play on the gridiron this season. MWHS senior Bryan Tierney (pictured left) was named WCC Linebacker of the Year.

 

[Football All-Conference]

  

  

  

  

White Hawks Nordic Ski Team--

Gears Up for Season

The Mound Westonka Nordic Ski Team is hoping for great snow this year as they gear up for a new season. New assistant coach Jesse Bullis (pictured right with his dog, Spark) will join head coach Sue Harrison this season.

 

[Skiing Season]

 

Bowling Club Team Finishes Season--

Looks to Conference Championship

The Westonka Bowling Club varsity team finished its season with a 10-8 record, and will compete in the conference championship on Nov. 15, with a chance to earn a berth to the state tournament.

 

[Super Bowlers] 

 

Swim & Dive Divides and Conquers--

Eight Go to State!

The Mound Westonka-Holy Family swim and dive team posted season best times across the board at the Section 3A Conference meet Nov. 7 and 9. The co-op team is required to swim as two separate teams for Sections, and each team will send four swimmers to state. 

 

[Section Swim] 

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.

11/18
Continuing Spanish

Private Voice Lessons (ages 10+)

Intramural Dodgeball (grades 3-4)
11/19Individual Guitar Lessons

Terrific Trifles (grades 1-4) - Shirley Hills

Microsoft Excel 2010, Part 2
Private Voice Lessons (ages 10+)
11/20
Thanksgiving Craft Party with Kidcreate - Shirley Hills

Terrific Trifles (grades 1-4) - Hilltop
11/21
Holiday Gifts from the Farm (grades 1-6) - Bath & Body: Lip Balms, Soaps & More

Thanksgiving Craft Party with Kidcreate - Hilltop
11/23
Wet Felted Table Runner or Trivet

Upcoming Events

Friday, November 15

MWHS Staff Appreciation Breakfast

 

Saturday, November 16

MWHS Band Boutique Fundraiser, GMS, 9:00-3:00

Girls Hockey vs. Washburn, Thaler Arena, 3:00

 

Monday, November 18

GMS Penny Wars End

PLAN Test Parent Night, MWHS, 7:00-8:30

 

Tuesday, November 19

Boys Basketball scrimmage at Blake, 4:30

 

Thursday, November 21

Boys Basketball vs. Holy Angels, MWHS, 7:15

Girls Hockey Double Dual at New Prague, 7:15

 

Friday, November 22

Boys Hockey at Greenway, 7:30

 

Saturday, November 23

Girls Hockey vs. East Grand Forks, Thaler Arena, 3:00

Boys Hockey at Hibbing, 5:00

 

Monday, November 25

Hilltop Book Fair Begins

Hilltop Toy, Hat and Mitten Drive Begins

ACT Practice Test Results Meeting for Parents, MWHS Theater, 7:00

 

Tuesday, November 26

Boys Basketball vs. Simley, MWHS, 7:30

 

Thursday, November 28

Thanksgiving Day - No School

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Friday, November 29

Thanksgiving Break - No School

Girls Hockey vs. Alexandria, Thaler Arena, 3:00

Boys Hockey vs. Warroad, Thaler Arena, 7:00

No Westonka News

 

Saturday, November 30

Turkey Burn Wrestling Invitational, MWHS, 10:00

Boys Hockey vs. Lake of the Woods, Thaler Arena, 2:00

 

Looking Ahead

 

December 2

Hilltop Book Fair Begins

GMS Toy Drive Begins

 

December 3

Hilltop Concert, Grades 1 and 3

 

December 5

Distinguished Student Breakfast Grades 8 and 9, MWHS, 7:15

Hilltop Toy, Hat and Mitten Drive Ends

Hilltop Family Fun Night

Hilltop Science Fair

 

December 6

Distinguished Student Breakfast Grades 10 through 12, MWHS, 7:15

 

December 9

School Board Meeting

GMS Book Fair Begins

MWHS Winter Band Concert

 

December 10

7th Grade Band Concert

 

December 11

Senior Parent Financial Aid Night

 

December 12

5th and 6th Grade Band Concerts

 

December 13 and 14

Pop Singers Holiday Shows

 

December 14

ACT Test, MWHS, 8:00

 

December 16

MWHS Holiday Choir Concert

 

December 17

GMS Choir Concerts

 

December 20

Last day of school before winter 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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