WESTONKA News ~ Sept. 25, 2015  

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Westonka Pride is in the Air--
As Homecoming 2015 Approaches

The Mound Westonka High School Student Senate has been busy getting everything ready for Homecoming 2015. Homecoming Coronation will be held on Monday, Sept. 28, at 2:20 p.m. in the MWHS gym. The parade, mini carnival and football game will take place next Friday, Oct. 2.

2015 Homecoming Court: (front row, from left) Lana Fitz, Mikayla Bebeau, Nikki Wharram, Victoria Wear, Janneke Spanjers, Sydney Wagner, Emily Hallowell and Isabel Brandt; (back row) Holton Stricklen, Timothy Kaczanowski, Owen Young, Jack Reinhardt, Max Aufderheide, Alex Wells, Jordan Orenge and Kwin Retterath
 
State Recognizes Grandview as Reward School--
Shirley Hills is Celebration Eligible
Two Westonka School District schools were once again recognized among Minnesota's top-performing Title I schools, as indicated by the state's Multiple Measurements Ratings (MMR).

In a list released earlier this month by the Minnesota Department of Education, Grandview Middle School once again earned Reward School status with a 81.76 percent MMR. Grandview is one of only 30 Minnesota schools to earn this distinction four times. The district's other Title I school, Shirley Hills Primary, was recognized as Celebration Eligible by MDE this year.
 
MWHS Congratulates Claire Rude--
National Merit Semifinalist
Claire Rude, a senior at Mound Westonka High School, was recently notified that she is a National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist. This honor places Rude in the top five percent of the over 1.5 million students competing for this recognition. Rude is now one of 16,000 students nationally who qualified for the National Merit Scholarship.

"I was happy to do well," said Rude. "I'm proud to represent Mound Westonka High School in the competition."
 
MWHS Student Senate--
Leads with High Energy
The Mound Westonka High School Student Senate is already hard at work, promoting spirit and participation within the school.

This year's Senate is led by senior Nikki Wharram, president; senior Meghan Matt, vice president; senior Hans Johnson, public relations chair; and junior Lila Finney, secretary.

"We have an outstanding officer team this year," said advisor Crystal Gravelle. "We know that with their high energy, ability to lead and desire to be inclusive, that success is the only option."
 
Congratulations to Fitz, Swanson & Kantola--
Westonka Athletic/Activities Students of the Week
The Westonka Activities Department is proud to name three Westonka Athletic/Activities Students of the Week for the Week of Sept. 21, 2015: Mound Westonka High School seniors Lana Fitz and Connor Swanson and eighth-grader Chloe Kantola.



Share the Warmth--
In WeCAN Winter Coat Drive
As you begin to prepare your wardrobe for upcoming cooler weather, please consider saving your gently used winter coats and snow pants for WeCAN's annual Coat Drive. 

Collection boxes will be located at ECFE, Hilltop and Shirley Hills primary schools and Grandview Middle School from Sept. 28 through Oct. 14. Coats can also be dropped off at businesses throughout the community.

Westonka in the News
Week 6 prep football staff picks
This week, David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen agree on two games while taking sides for a meeting of undefeated teams no one saw coming.

Wednesday's prep sports results
FOOTBALL - AP STATE POLLS
Star Tribune

Highlights From September 18, 2015
Bicycle kick goal by Mound Westonka's Colton Jones.

White Hawks win third sets
Hutchinson girls tennis head coach Todd Card said the Tigers are playing well at the end of the season, unfortunately it wasn't well enough Tuesday against the Mound Westonka White Hawks.
Sports Highlights
White Hawks Remain Undefeated at 5-0
For the first time in 35 years, the Mound Westonka High School football team has secured a winning record after defeating Breck 47-0 at home on Sept. 18. But if you think the 5-0 White Hawks are going to rest on their laurels for the remainder of the season, think again.
 

Beat Goes On for White Hawks Cross Country
On Sept. 21 at Gale Woods in Minnetrista, the Mound Westonka High School cross country team blew by the competition and executed the team's last home "Grasshopper" meet in style. The White Hawks boys varsity took first place, as did the boys junior high boys team.

[Grasshopper Invite]

Eight Matches in Five Days for MWHS Volleyball
The life of a student-athlete is busy! Full class schedules; participating in co-curricular activities, such as Link Crew, DECA and Student Senate; playing a varsity sport; and having a "normal" high school social life do not always easily co-exist.

[Busy Week]

Girls Soccer Ties Rockford, Loses to Delano 0-1
The Mound Westonka High School girls soccer team traveled to Rockford Sept. 17 and dominated in every aspect of the game, offensively and defensively. However, the 1-1 final score did not reflect the effort put forth by the White Hawks.


Girls Swim Takes a Plunge at Dual Meets
The past week was packed with competition for the White Hawks girls swim and dive team. The team lost dual meets to Waconia on Tuesday and Hutchinson on Thursday and took fourth place in the Watertown-Mayer Invitational to close out the week on Saturday.

Upcoming Community Ed. Classes
Check out the Westonka Community Education classes starting next week!

For more information, visit westonka.ce.feepay.com or call 
(952) 491-8040.

9/28
NEW Chalkboard and Hand Scripting

Prepare Your Own Will
9/29Chef's Academy: Homemade Apple Pie - Shirley Hills (grades 1-4) 

Sign Language for Babies and Toddlers

Yoga - P.M.
9/30Chef's Academy: Homemade Apple Pie - Hilltop (grades 1-4) 

Gentle Yoga - P.M.

GMS Improv

NEW Kidcreate Studio Sweet Treats Art Class - Shirley Hills (grades K-4)

Yoga - A.M.
10/1Backyard Baseball (grades 3 & 4)

Junior Afterschool Farmers (grades 1-4)

NEW Kidcreate Studio Sweet Treats Art Class - Hilltop (grades K-4)

NEW Social Security Strategies to Maximize
10/2NEW Intro to Coding with Super Heroes (grades K-2)

Westonka Flyers Swim Club, Intermediate Swimmers (ages 10+) 

Westonka Flyers Swim Club, Junior Swimmers (ages 8-12) 
10/4Carlson Tennis - Future Stars (ages 9-11)

Carlson Tennis - Little Stars (ages 4-6)

Carlson Tennis - Middle School Tennis

Carlson Tennis - Rising Stars (ages 7-8)
Upcoming Events
Friday, September 25
Shirley Hills Grade 4 Curriculum, 8:00-8:40

Saturday, September 26
Volleyball Invitational, MWHS, 9:00
Cross Country Invitational at Milaca, 10:00
Football at Minneapolis Henry, 1:00
Girls Soccer at Providence Academy, 5:00
Boys Soccer at Providence Academy, 7:00
 
Monday, September 28
Homecoming Coronation, MWHS, 2:20
Girls Tennis vs. Orono, MWHS, 4:15
Girls Soccer vs. Mayer Lutheran, MWHS, 5:00
Boys Soccer vs. Mayer Lutheran, MWHS, 7:00
School Board Meeting, ESC, 7:00

Tuesday, September 29
Cross Country Invitational at Cokato, 4:00
Girls Tennis vs. Delano, MWHS, 4:15
Girls Soccer vs. Orono, MWHS, 5:00
Boys Soccer vs. Orono, MWHS, 7:00
Volleyball vs. New London-Spicer, MWHS, 7:00

Wednesday, September 30
Girls Tennis vs. Eden Prairie, MWHS, 4:00

Thursday, October 1
Girls Tennis Tournament at Orono, 10:00
Boys Soccer at New Prague, 5:00
Girls Swim & Dive vs. Dassel-Cokato, MWHS, 6:00
Girls Soccer at New Prague, 7:00
Volleyball vs. Rockford Area, MWHS, 7:00
   Senior/Parent Night
 
Friday, October 2
Homecoming Parade, 5:00
    Starts at Hilltop and ends at MWHS
Football vs. Concordia Academy of Bloomington, MWHS, 7:00
    Concert Choir will sing National Anthem
    Hawkettes Dance Team will perform at halftime
 
Saturday, October 3
Girls Swim & Dive Section True Team at Hutchinson, 9:00
MWHS Homecoming Dance, MWHS, 8:00-11:00
 
Looking Ahead

October 5
Hilltop PTA Executive Committee Meeting

October 7
MWHS Photo Re-Take Day

October 8
Grandview Student/Parent Conferences
MWHS Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 10
Hilltop Octoberfest Fall Carnival

October 12
MWHS Parent/Teacher Conferences
MWHS Junior Parent Night
School Board Meeting

October 13
Grandview Student/Parent Conferences

October 14
NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workshop
Grandview Student/Parent Conferences
MWHS Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 15-16
NO SCHOOL - MEA

November 3
School Board Election

Click here for the full 2015-2016 Westonka School District Calendar 
 
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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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