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MWHS Honors Teacher's Military Service--
On Veterans Day
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"On Veterans Day, we remember those, past and present, who served our country, knowing that many are fighting the good fight right now," assistant principal Marty Fischer said in a message to all Mound Westonka High School staff Tuesday.
Fischer went on to recognize MWHS biology teacher Craig Swenson, who spent six years serving in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam.
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Winter Has Arrived in Westonka--
Stay Informed of School Closings
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Westonka students had fun in the snow earlier this week, but winter weather conditions can sometimes present transportation challenges and safety concerns. Our commitment is to keep families, staff and the community informed of weather-related school closings and cancellations. We ask that all families use Skyward Family Access to make sure that the district has the most current contact information in the event of a weather-related closing or other announcement.
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Students Gain More Hands-On CPR Training--
Work to Create HEARTSafe Community
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Thanks to a donation of new CPR manikins, Mound Westonka High School students are getting more hands-on training in life-saving techniques. The Westonka School District is a proud supporter of the HEARTSafe Community initiative, which promotes survival from sudden out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
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Day Off School Offers Training Opportunities--
For Westonka Teachers
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 Last Friday, Nov. 7, was a no school day for students. But that's doesn't mean that teachers had the day off.
While teachers at Hilltop and Shirley Hills primary schools conducted parent conferences, teachers at Grandview Middle School and Mound Westonka High School took part in staff development.
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Student Senate, NHS Surpass Goal--
For MWHS Blood Drive
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 The Mound Westonka High School Student Senate and National Honor Society teamed up to host a blood drive at the high school on Nov. 4.
A total of 57 units of blood were collected, surpassing the drive goal of 54 units. According to Ann Evans of the Memorial Blood Center, that's enough blood to save up to 171 lives.
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Watch the Trailer for 'Band Geeks'--
Performances this Weekend at MWHS
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 The Mound Westonka High School Theatre Department has been working hard since the start of school to create another exciting and fun fall musical! "Band Geeks" follows the trials and tribulations of the Cuyahoga High School Marching Beavers.
Performances run through this weekend. Click the link below for a sneak peek at the show.
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Follow Link Crew on Twitter--
For Chance to Win $100
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 To celebrate the 10th year of Link Crew at Mound Westonka High School, the group is giving away a $100 Target gift card every month this school year. Follow @MWHSLinkCrew on Twitter to be automatically entered in the November gift card drawing.
The drawing will be at the end of the month, so don't wait and follow them today!
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Westonka in the News
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Northfield falls to No. 8 Mound Westonka in opener
Last season Northfield converted on power plays 8.6 percent of the time ...
Trio of vocalists selected for state honor choir
Three Mound Westonka students have been selected to the ACDA-MN State 7-8 Girls' Honor Choir.
Westonka youth football team has perfect season
The sixth grade Westonka boys youth football team was undefeated this season in the Lake Minnetonka Athletic Association football conference.
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Sports Highlights
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Six Swimmers Advance to State
The 2014 Section 3A swim meet was a success for the Mound Westonka- Holy Family girls swim team. The White Hawks took fifth place overall out of 12 teams, and six girls advanced to the state meet Nov. 13 and 14.
[State Swimmers]
 White Hawks Football Earns Top Academic Honors
The MWHS football team was recently selected by the Minnesota Football Coaches Association as a 2014 Academic All-State Gold Team. Senior Gabe Wear was also selected to the Individual Class 4A Academic All-State Football Team.
[Academic Gold]
Gridders Recognized at Awards Banquet
The White Hawks had much to celebrate at the annual football awards banquet Nov. 9. They recorded the most varsity wins since 2005 and broke several team records.
[Football Banquet]
 Girls Hockey Opens Season with Shutout New Mound Westonka High School girls hockey coach Jack Gravel and assistant coaches Terry Westermann and Rebecca Gravel started out with a big first win Tuesday against a strong Northfield team.
[Opening Win]
 Cross Country Season Highlights
Mound Westonka High School cross country coaches, runners and families celebrated the 2014 season at the team's annual banquet Nov. 6 at the Gillespie Center in Mound.
[Good Run]
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Upcoming Community Ed. Classes
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Check out the Westonka Community Education classes starting next week!
(952) 491-8040.
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11/17
| Private Voice Lessons (ages 10+) |
| Intramural Dodgeball (grades 3-4) |
| Introduction to Nature Observation - Hilltop (grades K-4) |
| NEW Secrets & Tips for Buying a Home or Investment Property |
| Begin to Crochet |
| Group Hypnosis to Lose Weight | |
11/18
| Individual Guitar Lessons (ages 6+) |
| Microsoft Excel 2010, Part II |
| NEW Mini Pumpkin Creme Brulee - Shirley Hills (grades 1-4) | |
11/19
| NEW Mini Pumpkin Creme Brulee - Hilltop (grades 1-4) |
| Thanksgiving Craft Party with Kidcreate Studio - Shirley Hills | |
11/20
| Thanksgiving Craft Party with Kidcreate Studio - Hilltop
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| NEW Make Your Own Fried Rice |
| We're Going to the Movies "Big Hero 6" - Hilltop & Shirley Hills students (grades 2-4) |
| Turkey Time Parents and Children (ages birth-5) | |
11/22
| Home Coffee Roasting | |
| PLUS Square Dancing - Brushup & New Students |
| Alone at Home (ages 8-11) |
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Upcoming Events
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Shirley Hills Grandfriends Day
Shirley Hills Book Fair
Fall Musical "Band Geeks", 7:30
Saturday, November 15
Band Holiday Boutique at Grandview, 9:00-3:00
Boys Hockey Scrimmage at Monticello
Boys Basketball Scrimmage at Minneapolis SouthwestFall Musical "Band Geeks", 7:30 Sunday, November 16 Fall Musical "Band Geeks", 2:00 Monday, November 17 Hilltop WeCAN Outreach Program Begins Student Senate WeCAN Collection Begins Tuesday, November 18 10th-Grade PLAN Test Nordic Ski Invitational at Theodore Wirth Park Shirley Hills PTA Meeting, 6:30 Girls Hockey vs. Blake, MWHS, 7:00 Wednesday, November 19 DECA Competitive Excellence Night, 6:00 Thursday, November 20 Shirley Hills Parent Education Night, 6:00 Girls Hockey at Totino-Grace, 7:00 Friday, November 21 Boys Hockey vs. Greenway, MWHS, 7:00 Saturday, November 22 Boys Basketball Scrimmage at Benilde-St. Margaret's, 8:00 Boys Hockey vs. Hibbing, MWHS, 3:00 Looking Ahead November 25 Hilltop Grades 1 and 3 Concerts Grandview Turkey Bingo November 27 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
November 28
NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving Break
December 1
Grandview Toy Drive Begins
December 3
MWHS Senior Parent Financial Aid Night Click here for the full 2014-2015 Westonka School District Calendar
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Westonka News Contact
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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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