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Westonka Students 'Stuff the Bus'--
Collect 15,000 Pounds for Food Shelf
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In a district-wide effort, Westonka students and families collected over 15,000 pounds of food for the Westonka Food Shelf in the second annual "Stuff the Bus" event. Each school conducted a drive to collect food and other needed items, which were picked up March 13 when a school bus visited each school to be "stuffed" with donations.
[Stuff the Bus]
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Making Space for Imagination--
A Look Inside MWHS Makerspaces
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 In the Mound Westonka High School media center, a table sits checkered with assorted LEGO pieces, colorful wires and jars of Play-Doh. Upstairs in the engineering classroom, a 3D printer is humming away, molding a plastic comb for instructor Dale Kimball.
If this doesn't sound like the setup to your typical library or high school classroom, it's not. Instead, these "makerspaces" are places where MWHS students are learning in a whole new, hands-on way.
[Makerspaces]
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Metzger Lobbies Congress--
For School Meal Funding, Flexibility
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On March 3, Westonka Food and Nutrition Services Director Laura Metzger joined nearly 1,000 school nutrition professionals from across the country in Washington, D.C. to urge Congress to provide greater funding and flexibility for school meal programs as part of Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2015. The initiative was part of School Nutrition Association's 43rd annual Legislative Action Conference, March 1-4.
[Nutrition Leader]
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Hundreds of Voices Fill MWHS Gym--
In All-District Choir Concert
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Nearly 400 Westonka music students took part in the All-District Choir Concert March 16 at Mound Westonka High School. Following performances by each of the middle and high school vocal groups, the concert concluded with a performance of "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tinby by the grades 5-12 combined choir.
[Choirs Combine]
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Westonka TILT Members Get 'Googley'--
At Midwest Summit
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Nine members of the Westonka Technology Integration Learning Team (TILT) attended the Midwest Google Summit March 15-17 in Wisconsin. The hands-on conference focused on integrating Google Apps for Education in K-12 learning environments.
Google Certified Teacher Sue Simonson presented on the innovative Westonka Tech Interns course, which she developed at Mound Westonka High School this year.
[Google Summit]
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MWHS Art Teacher Featured--
In 50th & France Art Crawl
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 The old adage "Those who can, do; those who can't, teach" certainly doesn't apply to Mound Westonka High School art teacher Laura Hensley.
Hensley's original artwork will be showcased during the 50th & France 4th Annual Art Crawl in Edina on Saturday, March 21.
[Talented Teacher]
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DECA Hosts Bingo Fundraiser--
For Internationals
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The Mound Westonka High School DECA Chapter is extremely excited to advance 32 students to the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida April 24-29.
To cover the expenses of the competition, each student must raise more than $1,100. Westonka DECA invites students, staff, family, friends and community members to support the Internationals competitors and "Discover MWHS DECA" at a fundraiser event on Wednesday, April 8, in the MWHS cafeteria.
[DECA Bingo]
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Congratulations to Claire Rude--
Westonka Athletic/Activities Student of the Week
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 The Westonka Activities Department is proud to name Mound Westonka High School freshman Claire Rude Westonka Athletic/Activities Student of the Week for the Week of March 16.
MWHS band director Gretchen Chilson said, "Claire took our recent leadership workshop to heart--asking for ways to stay motivated and hold herself accountable throughout the school year and making it a point to be a good example to less experienced jazz band members."
[Student of the Week]
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Westonka in the News
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A west metro food shelf filled in the empty spots on its shelves Friday thanks to local students.
Robbinsdale, Dakota United win adapted floor hockey state titles
The Robins made it five state titles in a row in the PI Division of adapted floor hockey. Robbinsdale/Hopkins/Mound Westonka (15-2) has 11 state titles overall ...
Getting colorful to raise money for school technology
Students at Shirley Hills Primary tossed color on some of their teachers and Principal Scott Eidsness to announce the upcoming Westonka Color-A-Thon.
GMS students communicate with peers across the globe
Sixth-graders in Jessica Lunski's language arts classes at Grandview Middle School are learning firsthand what life is like halfway around the world in Ghana, Africa.
Westonka first-grader Lily Leger wins Honorable Mention
Eight student artists are representing the Westonka School District in the 2015 Youth Art Month competition and exhibition, presented by Art Educators of Minnesota.
It's March (Book) Madness at Grandview Middle School
Tournament brackets are out, and the No. 1 overall seed went to ... "Diary of a Wimpy Kid."
Snowmobilers from Mound rescue dog on recent trip
When two friends and former Mound Westonka graduates from Mound went to Michigan to snowmobile at the end of February, they didn't expect that rescuing a dog would be on their itinerary.
Former White Hawk Hunter Smith makes NCAA commitment
The La Crosse Freeze, proud members of the NA3HL, recently announced that forward Hunter Smith has committed to play NCAA Hockey for St. Olaf College in Minnesota.
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Sports Highlights
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 Boys Basketball Holds Awards BanquetThe Westonka boys basketball team held its end-of-season banquet March 15 at the Lafayette Club. Awards were presented to senior Gabe Wear, Offensive Player of the Year; senior Reid Dahl, Defensive Player of the Year; and freshman Griffin Sage, Most Improved Player.
[Bball Banquet]
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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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3/23
| Continuing Spanish | |
3/24
| Chopped - Shirley Hills (grades 1-4)
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| Introduction to the iPad |
| Individual Guitar Lessons (ages 6+) | |
3/25
| Chopped - Hilltop (grades 1-4)
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| NEW Sweet & Sour Sauce with Ms. Moy | |
3/26
| Fencing for Kids (grades 2-5) | |
3/28
| NEW Get Started Vegetable Garden at Gale Woods Farm
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| NEW Make Your Own Maple Syrup at Gale Woods Farm |
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Upcoming Events
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Hilltop Operetta, MWHS, 7:00
Saturday, March 21
Hilltop Operetta, MWHS, 2:00
Monday, March 23
School Board Meeting, ESC, 7:00
Tuesday, March 24
Shirley Hills Variety Show, 7:00
MWHS Band/Choir Students Return from Tour
Friday, March 27
NO SCHOOL - Workshop Day
Sunday, March 29
Northwest Tonka Lions Club French Toast Breakfast
Benefiting the Westonka primary school meals program
April 12
NHS Induction Ceremony
April 16-19
GMS Spring Musical
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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