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Shirley Hills Welcomes Hundreds of Special Visitors--
On Grandfriends Day
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Over 540 special guests attended Grandfriends Day at Shirley Hills Primary School on Nov. 14. Principal Scott Eidsness said, "It was truly a fun experience for all of us ... further proof that Shirley Hills is 'Out of This World!'"
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Westonka Forges Local Business Connections--
Provides Authentic Learning Experiences
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 Westonka Public Schools is utilizing local business connections to create authentic learning experiences for students. A.J. Aumock, BU marketing leader for Corn Milling North America at Cargill, visited Stephanie Lolich's marketing class at Mound Westonka High School Tuesday morning to give students real-world insight into consumer market research.
[Community Partners]
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'Band Geeks' is a Hit--
Students Perform to Sellout Crowds
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The Mound Westonka High School Theatre Department presented four energetic performances of the musical comedy "Band Geeks" Nov. 13-16. Assistant director Meagan Anderson said, "We were fortunate enough to have the support from our school and community to have completely sold out crowds for our Friday, Saturday and Sunday shows!"
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Martin Signs with Peacocks--
To Play DII Basketball
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On Nov. 17, Mound Westonka High School senior Haley Martin signed a National Letter of Intent to play NCAA Division II basketball at Upper Iowa University next season.
Martin gave the Peacocks a verbal commitment over the summer, but she made it official in front of White Hawks teammates, coaches, families and fans after practice Tuesday.
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Westonka in the News
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Two stories required to catch all of the west metro girls' hockey buzz
The girls' hockey landscape in the west metro features so much talent that we couldn't fit it all into one story. Here's a look at 20 more players to watch.
Video: Les Misérables
The 36-member cast of the Concordia College production of Les Misérables features two MWHS alumni: Riley Peterson '12 and Monica Shukle '13.
Concordia College Moorhead
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Sports Highlights
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 White Hawks Post Best-Ever State Finish
The six Mound Westonka-Holy Family girls swim team members that advanced to the Class A State Swim Meet Nov. 13 and 14 had the best performances in White Hawks team history. The girls placed 16th out of 42 teams.
[State Success]
Westonka Bantam A is Consolation Champion
The Westonka Bantam A hockey team was consolation champion in its first tournament of the year, the
prestigious Coon Rapids Cardinal Classic.
[Youth Hockey]
 7th Grade Girls Take Second in Rockford Tourney The White Hawks seventh-grade girls basketball team took second place at the Rockford Showcase Girls Basketball Tournament Nov. 15 and 16. [Youth Bball]
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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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11/24
| Phenology - Shirley Hills (grades K-4) |
| Kindermusik with Friends - Our Kind of Day Family | |
11/25
| Thanksgiving Sides - Shirley Hills (grades 1-4) | |
11/26
| Thanksgiving Sides - Hilltop (grades 1-4) | |
11/30
| Baseball - Defensive Skills Camp (grades 2-4) |
| Baseball - Defensive Skills Camp (grades 5-7) |
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Upcoming Events
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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
Monday, November 24
Tuesday, November 25
Nordic Ski at Theodore Wirth Park, TBD
Hilltop 1st Grade Concert, 6:30
Boys Basketball at Simley, 7:00
Girls Hockey at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:00
Hilltop 3rd Grade Concert, 7:30
Wednesday, November 26
Grandview Turkey Bingo
Thursday, November 27
NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving Break
WeCAN Walk to End Hunger
Friday, November 28
NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving Break
Girls Hockey vs. Alexandria, MWHS, 3:00
Boys Hockey at Warroad, 7:30
Saturday, November 29
Girls Basketball Scrimmage at St. Michael-Albertville, 9:00
Wrestling Invitational, MWHS, 10:00
Boys Hockey at Baudette Arena, 2:00
Girls Hockey at Moose Lake, 2:00
Looking Ahead
December 1
Grandview Toy Drive Begins
MWHS Class of 2015 Fundraiser, Buffalo Wild Wings
December 2
Nordic Ski at Theodore Wirth Park, TBD
Girls Basketball at Lester Prairie, 7:00
Boys Basketball vs. SW Christian, MWHS, 7:00
Girls Hockey at Chaska, 7:00 December 3 MWHS Senior Parent Financial Aid Night
December 4
Wrestling at New London-Spicer, 6:00
Boys Hockey vs. Rochester Lourdes, MWHS, 7:00
Girls Basketball at Mayer Lutheran, 7:30
December 5
Girls Hockey vs. Mankato East, MWHS, 7:00
December 8
School Board Meeting
MWHS Winter Band Concert
December 9
7th Grade Band Concert
December 11
5th and 6th Grade Band Concerts 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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