WESTONKA News ~ February 14, 2014  

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MWHS Art at the Capitol
Shirley Hills Imagination Fair
All-District Band Concert
DAR Good Citizen Award
Junior Hawkettes Dance Camp
Family Sweetheart Dance
Westonka in the News
Sports Highlights
Community Ed. Classes
Upcoming Events
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MWHS Art Students' Work--
Chosen for State Capitol Display
A pair of upperclass artists from Mound Westonka High School, senior Carly Koch and junior Lily Durand, will have their artwork exhibited in Sen. Dave Osmek's office at the Minnesota State Capitol for the next couple of months.
 
Osmek visited the high school during the quarterly Celebrations Assembly on Feb. 6 so that the students could formally hand over their artworks to the senator in front of the student body. 
 
Shirley Hills Students--
Let Imaginations Run Wild!
Shirley Hills Primary School scientists, artists, writers and researchers let their imaginations run wild at the 20th Annual Imagination Fair last week. Over 50 students in kindergarten through fourth grade took part in the Feb. 6 event, which was sponsored by the Shirley Hills PTA.
 
"Our students at Shirley Hills continue to amaze me with their continued effort and enthusiasm to learn," said Principal Scott Eidsness. 
 
Westonka's Biggest Band Event--
To Feature Hundreds of Musicians
Approximately 350 students in grades 5-12 are gearing up for the biggest band event of the year. The Westonka All-District Band Concert will be held Sunday, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m. in the MWHS gym.  
 
"If you haven't witnessed this phenomenon, you're in for a treat!" band director Gretchen Chilson said. 
 
MWHS Senior Wins Good Citizen Award--
From Lake Minnetonka DAR
The Lake Minnetonka Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has named Mound Westonka High School senior Jack Sterne the 2014 Good Citizen Award winner. 
 
Sterne was chosen for his excellent citizenship and essay on personal heritage and duty to our nation. His essay will now be entered in the Minnesota State Society Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Essay contest.
 
12th Annual Junior Hawkettes Dance Camp--
And Dance Spectacular
Students in grades K-7 are once again invited to participate in the Junior Hawkettes Dance Camp. The camp, which is now in its 12th year, will be held after school Feb. 24-27 in the Mound Westonka High School cafeteria. 
 
Participants will learn basic dance technique and a dance routine from MWHS Hawkettes dance team members. The week of camp concludes with a special performance at the Hawkettes Dance Spectacular on Friday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. 
 
Dust Off Your Dancing Shoes--
For the First Annual Family Sweetheart Dance
Join Westonka Community Education for the first annual Family Sweetheart Dance on Friday, Feb. 21. The family-fun event runs 6:15-7:45 p.m. in the Shirley Hills Primary School gym. The evening will include snacks, refreshments and a fun night of dancing and socializing for the entire family. The cost is $20 per family or $5 per individual.
 
The deadline to register is Monday, Feb. 17. To register, call (952) 491-8040 or go to www.westonkace.org.
 
Westonka in the News
Prep athletes of the week: Scott Harrison, Mound Westonka, Nordic skiing
Going into the Section 5 meet, there was little doubt that the senior was the best skier in the race. 
 
Zak Ketterson: Bloomington Jefferson's Nordic skiing natural 
Mound Westonka senior Scott Harrison, a pretty fair cross-country skier in his own right, thought back a couple of years, when he first started training Zak Ketterson ...

Unbeatens
Three west metro wrestlers head into the upcoming section meets with undefeated regular-season records. 
 
Guest column: Westonka Schools plans for '14 - '15 budget, makes annual budget adjustments
Excitement, innovation and personalization: three words that describe the current atmosphere here in the Westonka School District.

Blake ends White Hawk girls hockey playoff run, season
The White Hawks girls hockey team's season came to an end Tuesday, Feb. 11, with a 5-1 loss to defending state champion Blake ...

Hawkettes are high kick and jazz section champs
The Hawkettes dance team knew they would have an incredible experience performing their jazz and high kick dances in front of a home crowd ...

Pair of busy seniors earn Triple 'A' Awards
Seniors Scott Harrison and Katie Linder will represent Mound Westonka High School at the regional Triple "A" Award banquet at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Musicians chosen for U of M honor band
Four members of the Mound Westonka High School Wind Ensemble participated in the 20th Annual University of Minnesota High School Honor Band recently.

Student News
Mound Westonka graduates earn post-secondary success.

Boys' hockey teams look to tune up before start of playoffs
With the final week of the regular season upon us, boys' hockey teams around the area will be looking to work out any kinks before attempting to make a run at the state tournament.

White Hawks take second at Leopold-Haglund Invite
It's always nice to perform well at your home invitational, and that's what the Mound Westonka wrestling team did on Friday, Feb. 7 ...
Sports Highlights
Maahs Finishes in Top Quarter--

At State Alpine Ski Meet

Mound Westonka High School senior Willie Maahs ended his high school alpine skiing career on a high note, finishing 22nd out of 88 skiers at the state meet on Feb. 12 at Giants Ridge.

 

[Career Highlight]

 

All-State Honors for Westonka Skiers-- 

At State Nordic Meet

Mound Westonka High School seniors Scott Harrison and Kole Retterath both earned All-State honors following impressive performances at the Minnesota State Nordic Ski Racing Meet at Giants Ridge on Feb. 13. 

 

[All-State Skiers]

  

White Hawks Get Key Win--

Then a Loss, Tie

What began as a week of promise for the Mound Westonka High School boys hockey team, with a signature win over conference rival Delano, ended in disappointment, with a loss to Hutchinson and a tie with section foe St. Louis Park. 

 

[Final Stretch]

 

White Hawks Wrestlers Finish Regular Season--

On Strong Note
The Mound Westonka wrestling team put the finishing touches on the regular season, beating Litchfield in a dual and placing second in their home tournament. 

The White Hawks will open post-season action with the Section 6AAA team tournament at Wayzata High School on Saturday, Feb. 15. Quarterfinal action will begin at 10:15 a.m.  

 
Upcoming 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.

2/17

Winter Warm Up at Gale Woods Farm (ages 5+)


Winters on the Lake with Jake (grades 5-8)
2/18

Fruit Pizza - Shirley Hills (grades 1-4)

NEW Absolutely Abdominals: Midsection Makeover

2/19

Zumba Dance & Fitness

Fruit Pizza - Hilltop (grades 1-4)


Van Gough's Sunflowers w/ Kidcreate Studio - Shirley Hills
2/20

Introduction to the iPad


Kid's Clay Studio (grades 3-4)

Van Gough's Sunflowers w/ Kidcreate Studio - Hilltop
2/21Family Sweetheart Dance
2/22Artistic Photography

Upcoming Events

Friday, February 14

No School - Teacher Workshop Day
Boys Hockey vs. Orono, Thaler Arena, 7:00
Boys Basketball at Litchfield, 7:15
 
Saturday, February 15
Girls Basketball vs. Becker, MWHS, 3:00

Sunday, February 16

Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra Young People's Concert

 

Monday, February 17

No School - District Offices Closed

Presidents Day

 

Tuesday, February 18

Hilltop Food Drive Begins

Boys Basketball at Hutchinson, 7:15

Girls Basketball vs. Hutchinson, MWHS, 7:15

 

Thursday, February 20

Grandview Parent Conferences, 4:00-8:00

 

Friday February 21

Shirley Hills Read-a-Thon

Girls Basketball at Annandale, 7:15

Boys Basketball vs. Annandale, MWHS, 7:15

 

Saturday, February 23

All District Band Concert, MWHS Gym, 2:00

Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra Young People's Concert 

 

Looking Ahead

February 24

School Board Meeting

Region 2AA Choir Contest 

 

February 25

Grandview Parent Conferences

Hilltop Parent Conferences

MWHS Parent Conferences

Shirley Hills Parent Conferences

 

February 27

Hilltop Parent Conferences

MWHS Parent Conferences

Shirley Hills Parent Conferences 

 

March 3

Grandview Food Drive Begins

 

March 7

Hilltop Sleepover

 

March 10

All District Choir Concert

Shirley Hills Family Ice Skating Night

 

March 17-21

Spring Break

No School 
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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