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Community Awash in Color--
At First Annual Westonka Color-a-Thon
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Students and members of the Westonka community were awash in color last Saturday at the first annual Color-a-Thon. Under beautiful blue skies, nearly 1,200 runners and walkers took part in the colorful event.
[Color-a-Thon]
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McDonald, Born Rule the Big Top--
At MWHS Prom
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Queen Lauren McDonald and King Connor Born were crowned May 2 at the Mound Westonka High School Prom.
This year's prom had a carnival theme, which provided an entertaining evening for the juniors and seniors who attended.
[Prom Royalty]
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Grandview Book Club Unites Parents, Students--
For Lively Literary Discussion
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As you might expect in any book club, people gathered at Grandview Middle School on the evening of May 5 to enjoy snacks, share funny stories and discuss themes from a novel they read in the past month. What was different about this book club meeting was that the lively and insightful conversation involved both adults and middle schoolers.
Teachers Katie Seehusen and Ali LaLonde had the idea to start a book club this year at Grandview that would bring together parents, teachers and students who have a passion for reading.
[Book Worms]
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Shirley Hills Musicians Entertain--
At Grades 1, 4 Concerts
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Humpty Dumpty, Little Boy Blue and The Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe made an appearance at the Shirley Hills Primary School first-grade concert on Tuesday, May 5.
"Rounds, Rhythm, and Recorders" was the theme of the year's fourth-grade concert later that evening.
[Dazzling Tunes]
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Grandview Students Fling into Spring--
At All-School Event
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 The coming of spring gave Grandview students a reason to celebrate at the annual Spring Fling on April 24.
Students had two hours of fun, taking part in a wide range of activities, including playing dodge ball, taking pictures, doing crafts, singing karaoke, watching movies and dancing.
[Spring Fling]
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Congratulations to Nicolette Smerillo--
Westonka Athletic/Activities Student of the Week
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The Westonka Activities Department is proud to name Mound Westonka High School senior Nicolette Smerillo the Westonka Athletic/Activities Student of the Week for the week of May 4, 2015.
Smerillo has been the starting varsity goaltender for the girls lacrosse team since ninth grade. She has over a 53 percent save ratio in her high school career and has stopped 68 of 124 shots so far this season.
[Star Student]
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Bike Ride Fundraiser--
Benefits Meals on Wheels
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 Join WeCAN on the Dakota Trail for a bike ride to support Meals on Wheels on Saturday, May 30. The ride launches on the trail next the Mound Farmers' Market.
[Wheels 4 Meals]
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Westonka Congratulates Carmen Diamond--
Lord Fletcher's April Feature Teacher
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 Carmen Diamond of Hilltop Primary School has been named the April Lord Fletcher's Feature Teacher. Diamond has been a fourth-grade teacher at Hilltop for 27 years and served an additional year as a substitute teacher in the Westonka District prior to that.
"Carmen looks at teaching as a labor of love," said Hilltop Principal Mike Moch. "Her commitment to students, parents and her fellow colleagues is what makes her so wonderful to work with."
[Feature Teacher]
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Westonka in the News
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BOYS GOLF: White Hawks leading WCC West
Mound Westonka was in the lead after the second round of the Wright County Conference West golf series April 30 at Little Crow Country Club.
Baseball teams jockey for position in Lake Conference
With three weeks left in the regular season, area baseball teams are trying to position themselves to have a chance at a conference championship ...
Gagne's legacy includes Westonka contributions
Verne Gagne: Marine, Olympian, professional wrestler and school board member.
A lesson in financial literacy
Mound Westonka high school students in Bob Kuehl's class learned about making smart financial decisions from Brent Muller of Wealth Enhancement Group ...
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Sports Highlights
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 Boys Tennis Tops Tigers, Falls to Fire
The Mound Westonka High School varsity boys tennis team split two matches last week against conference rivals. The White Hawks defeated the Hutchinson Tigers 4-3 in a close contest on April 29 but fell to the Holy Family Fire 5-2 the next day.
[Tennis Splits]
 Multi-Sport White Hawks to Play College Football
Three Mound Westonka High School seniors plan to continue their football careers at the collegiate level next season. Kyle Johnson and Charlie Sir will don purple and gray at the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, and Cole Anderly will join the Raiders of Central Lakes College in Brainerd.
[College Gridders]
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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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5/11
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Upcoming Events
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Monday, May 11
Shirley Hills 4th-Graders to Wolf Ridge
Boys Golf at Litchfield, 3:30
Boys Tennis at St. Michael, 4:15
Softball vs. Lester Prairie, MWHS, 4:30
Lacrosse vs. Hutchinson, MWHS, 6:30
MWHS Spring Band Concert, 7:30
Tuesday, May 12
Grandview PTO Meeting, 1:30
Baseball vs. Glencoe-Silver Lake, MWHS, 4:30
Lacrosse vs. Buffalo, MWHS, 6:30
Wednesday, May 13
Senior Athletic Recognition, Gillespie Center, 7:00
Softball at Glencoe-Silver Lake, 4:30
Boys Tennis at Southwest Christian, 4:30
Senior Scholarship Night, 7:00
Thursday, May 14
Baseball vs. New London-Spicer, MWHS, 3:30
Boys Golf Conference Meet at Burl, 3:30
Girls Golf Conference Meet at New London-Spicer, 3:30
Boys Tennis vs. Becker, MWHS 4:15
Lacrosse at Delano, 6:30
Friday, May 15
Boys Golf Conference Meet at Annandale, 3:00
Softball Varsity Sections, TBA
Pop Singers Show - The Final Countdown
Girls Lacrosse Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser, Mound American Legion, 6:00-9:00
Saturday, May 16
Baseball at Spectrum High School, 11:00
Sunday, May 17
Football Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser, Grandview, 8:30-12:30
Looking Ahead
May 18
Hilltop 4th-Graders to Wolf Ridge
Shirley Hills Culver's Family Night
School Board Meeting
MWHS Spring Choir Concert
May 19
Pop Singers Auditions
Grandview Band Concerts
May 20
Grandview Choir Concerts
May 21
Varsity/White Hawk Choir Concert
May 22
Pop Singers Auditions
May 25
No School - Memorial Day
May 31
MWHS Graduation
June 2
Last Day of School
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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