WESTONKA News ~ April 10, 2015  

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GMS 'Shark Tank'
Mock Crash at MWHS
Choral Arts Finale
Grandview Presents 'Wizard of Oz'
Kids' Stuff Sale
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MWHS Band, Choir Students Tour Big Apple--
Have 'Unforgettable' Experience
The Mound Westonka High School Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir took part in a whirlwind educational and performance tour of New York City March 19-24. A packed itinerary included several performances by the two groups, along with lots of sightseeing. 

Both groups performed at Trump Tower and took part in private master classes at Montclair State University. The choir also performed at Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and the band performed outside at Lincoln Center.

[Big Apple]

Tune In to KARE 11 Tonight--
To See the Westonka Tech Interns in Action!
Fixing a Chromebook Time Lapse
Westonka Tech Interns - Fixing a Chromebook Time Lapse
Tune in to KARE 11 News tonight, Friday, April 10 at 6 p.m. to see a feature on the Westonka Tech Interns class at Mound Westonka High School.

This innovative, hands-on technology course helps to support the district's 1:1 mobile device program while teaching real-world problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration. 
Grandview Students Back in the 'Shark Tank'--
With New Innovative Business Concepts
Grandview Middle School seventh-graders in Julie Thomas's language arts class dove into the "shark tank" for the first time last school year. The creative business and marketing project was such a hit that Thomas sent her students back into the deep end this year. Modeled after the television show "Shark Tank," the unit transformed students into young entrepreneurs on a quest for venture capital. 

[Shark Tank]

MWHS to Conduct Mock Crash--
To Highlight Dangers of Reckless Driving
Every year, alcohol-related crashes claim more than 200 lives in Minnesota and account for nearly 40 percent of all traffic fatalities. In the 15- to 24-year-old age group, nearly half of traffic fatalities are alcohol-related. 

Westonka Public Schools, in conjunction with the Minnetrista Police Department, the Mound Fire Department and Ridgeview Medical Center, is taking a proactive approach by educating Mound Westonka High School juniors and seniors about the consequences of drinking and driving through a "mock crash" demonstration on Friday, April 17. 

The mock crash will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on the north side of the high school for junior and senior students only. The activity will involve various emergency vehicles and first responders. 

[Mock Crash]

Concert Choir to Perform in Choral Arts Finale--
At Orchestra Hall April 19
The Mound Westonka High School Concert Choir will perform on stage at Orchestra Hall in the 10th Annual Choral Arts Finale Gala Concert on Sunday, April 19. The MWHS Concert Choir was one of only six high school choirs from the entire state chosen by competitive audition to perform at this prestigious event. Click the link below to learn how to purchase tickets.

[Big Stage]

Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead--
Grandview Presents 'Wizard of Oz'
Wizard of Oz will be presented at Grandview Middle School April 16-19. Dozens of Grandview students have been preparing for the production over the past several weeks.

The show will be presented at 7 p.m. April 16-17 and at 2 p.m. April 18-19. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.

[Over the Rainbow]

Don't Miss the Early Childhood Kids' Stuff Sale--
This Saturday at Thaler Arena
The 20th Annual Westonka Early Childhood Kids' Stuff Sale is this Saturday, April 11 at David M. Thaler Sports Center. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Westonka ECFE and preschool programs. 

[Kids' Stuff]

Westonka in the News
50th & France Art Crawl Winners Announced
People's Choice Award First Place: Laura Halley Hensley

Local student competes at freestyle junior nationals
Bode Applegate, a sixth-grade student at Grandview Middle School, recently took his love of skiing all the way to the 2015 USSA Junior National Freestyle Championships.

Track and field team prepares for upcoming season
Mound Westonka track and field is getting ready for the upcoming season and is slated to face its first test at home against Spectrum on April 7.

Westonka School Board approves staffing changes to meet budget goals
The Westonka School Board approved a $300,000 expenditure reduction plan for the district at the board's March 23 meeting.

Kids' Stuff Sale celebrating 20 years
The Westonka Early Childhood's Kids' Stuff Sale has been an area tradition for 20 years.
Sports Highlights
White Hawks Boys Hockey to Stay in Class A

The Mound Westonka High School boys hockey team will remain in Class A with its current cooperative agreement after winning an appeal to the Minnesota State High School League last week.

 

[Section Alignment]

 

White Hawks Youth Wrestlers Place at State

The Mound Westonka White Hawks youth wrestling program completed another successful season, with 10 wrestlers competing in the Northland Youth Wrestling Association state and invite tournaments March 26-29.

 

[State Grapplers]

 

White Hawks Alum Taylor Kuehl up for B1G Honor

Mound Westonka High School 2011 graduate Taylor Kuehl is one of 10 finalists for the Big Ten Medal of Honor at Ohio State University. Kuehl is a four-year letter winner for the Buckeyes women's ice hockey team. She concluded her collegiate career tied for 14th on Ohio State's all-time scoring list.

 

[B1G Honor]

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.

4/14
Spring Cut-Out Cookies - Shirley Hills (grades 1-4)
4/15
Spring Cut-Out Cookies - Hilltop (grades 1-4)

Make Your Own Chow Mein

Zumba Dance & Fitness
4/18
Preschool Soccer (ages 3-4)

Youth Soccer (ages 7-8)

Youth Soccer (ages 5-6)

 

   

Upcoming Events

Friday, April 10

MWHS Band Solo/Ensemble Contest

Boys Tennis at St. Peter, 4:30

 

Saturday, April 11

ECFE Kids' Stuff Sale

Baseball at Annandale, 3:00

 

Sunday, April 12

NHS Induction Ceremony, 2:00

 

Monday, April 13

Hilltop PTA Executive Board Meeting, 4:00

Baseball at Delano, 4:30

Softball vs. Delano, MWHS, 4:30

School Board Meeting, ESC, 7:00

 

Tuesday, April 14

Girls Golf Conference Meet at Burl, 3:00

Boys Tennis vs. Orono, MWHS, 4:15

Track and Field Quad at Orono, 4:30

Lacrosse at Shakopee, 5:30

DECA Chipotle Fundraiser Night

 

Thursday, April 16

8th-9th Grade Distinguished Student Breakfast, 7:15

Boys Golf Invitational at Becker, 11:00

Softball vs. Spectrum, MWHS, 4:15

Boys Tennis at New Prague, 4:15

Grandview Musical, Wizard of Oz, 7:00

 

Friday, April 17

10th-12th Grade Distinguished Student Breakfast, 7:15

Girls Golf at Annandale, 3:30

Baseball vs. Providence Academy, MWHS, 4:30

Softball at New Prague, 4:30

Grandview Musical, Wizard of Oz, 7:00

 

Saturday, April 18

ACT Test, MWHS, 8:00

Baseball vs. Fridley, MWHS, 1:00

Grandview Musical, Wizard of Oz, 2:00

Baseball vs. Providence Academy, MWHS, 4:00

 

Sunday, April 19

Grandview Musical, Wizard of Oz, 2:00

 

Looking Ahead 

 

April 21

Shirley Hills PTA Meeting

 

April 24

Grandview Spring Fling

 

May 2

MWHS Prom

 

May 8

No School - Teacher Workshop 

Coffeehouse Jazz

 

May 9

Coffeehouse Jazz


Click here for the full 2014-2015 Westonka School District Calendar 

 

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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