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Westonka Community Out in Full Force--
For Homecoming Week
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Westonka's weeklong Homecoming 2015 was picture perfect. Beautiful fall weather, enthusiastic crowds and events designed for the entire community contributed to an exciting week.
"Through my many years of sharing in the joy and spirit of Homecoming, this year stands out as one of the best!" said Mound Westonka High School Assistant Principal Marty Fischer. "The school spirit and Westonka pride that was shown in so many ways was as great as ever."
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Fire Safety Made Fun--
For Hilltop Kindergarteners
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 Every year during National Fire Prevention Week, Hilltop Primary School kindergarteners get a visit from a man in a big red truck.
Darren Poikonen of the Mound Fire Department visited the school on Monday to teach fire safety to Hilltop's kindergarten classes.
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Two MWHS Seniors Score in Top 5 Percent on PSAT--
Earn National Merit Commended Student Honors
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Two Mound Westonka High School seniors have earned "Commended Student" recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Mason Elliott and Michael Milner scored in the top 5 percent of the more than 1.5 million students who took the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) last year.
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Jerseys for the Worthy--
Football Team Recognizes Inspirational Teachers
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The White Hawks started off their Homecoming Week strong and ended it even stronger - and not just on Haddorff Field. On Friday Oct. 2, seniors on the football team gave their away jerseys to teachers who have made a difference in their lives.
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Join in the Fall Festival Fun--
Hilltop Octoberfest is this Saturday
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Octoberfest, Hilltop Primary School's annual fall festival and biggest fundraiser of the year, will be held this Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school. Last year the event raised over $21,000, and the Hilltop PTA, which organizes the event, hopes to continue that great tradition this year.
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WeCAN Coat Drive Ends Next Week--
Share the Warmth Today
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 The Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN) Coat Drive will be coming to an end next week. Please drop off new or gently used coats, snow pants, hats, mittens and gloves at the Early Childhood Center, Hilltop and Shirley Hills primary schools or Grandview Middle School by Tuesday, Oct. 13. Coats can also be dropped off at the WeCAN office.
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Westonka in the News
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Public input sought by school board on long-range district facilities plan
The Westonka School Board is reaching out for public input in the development of a long-range facilities plan, covering the entire district.
Board learns about efforts for consistency in uniforms
The Westonka School District is trying to standardize sports uniforms used in the district, and the school board learned about these efforts from Superintendent Borg at the Sept. 28 school board meeting.
VIDEO: Prep Sports Extra Mound Westonka High School football on Prep Sports Extra (at 6:27 mark)
VIDEO: Changes Possible for Minn. School Lunches
KSTP's Brandi Powell spoke with [Westonka Food and Nutrition Services Director] Laura Metzger, president of the Minnesota School Nutrition Association, to find out how these lunch changes will affect all parties involved.
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Sports Highlights
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 White Hawks Win Big on Homecoming
On Oct. 2, in front of the biggest crowd at Haddorff Field in recent memory, the White Hawks football team kept its perfect record intact with a commanding 58-14 win over Concordia Academy to cap off Homecoming Week.
 Boys Soccer Returns to Winning Ways
On Oct. 1, a trip to New Prague allowed the Mound Westonka High School boys soccer team to return to winning ways. Going into the final week of play, Westonka's record was a respectable five wins, four losses and one tie.
[Winning Ways]
 White Hawks Volleyball Splits Homecoming Week
On Sept. 29, the White Hawks volleyball team hosted the New London-Spicer Wildcats and lost 1-3. A match on Oct. 1 provided an opportunity for the White Hawks to post a win in front of their home fans (and on Senior Night, no less) against the Rockford Rockets.
 Girls Tennis Wraps Up Team SeasonThe Mound Westonka High School girls tennis team has finished team play for the 2015 season. In their final non-conference match on Sept. 30, the White Hawks varsity defeated Eden Prairie 5-2. From there, the girls moved on to the Wright County Conference Tournament Oct. 1 and had some strong finishes.
 Girls Soccer Goes 2-1 to Start off October
The White Hawks girls soccer team started off the month of October with a pair of wins and a close loss against conference rivals. The White Hawks went on the road to New Prague and Hutchinson and came away with two wins. They lost a home game Oct. 6 (3-1) to Holy Family.
[October Outcomes]
 Boys Cross Country Takes Second at Charger Invite
On Sept. 29, the White Hawks cross country team took its show on the road once again for the Dassel-Cokato Invitational. At Collinwood Regional Park near Cokato, Minnesota, the Mound Westonka runners finished second to Annandale at every level.
 Girls Swim and Dive Defeated by Dassel-Cokato
On Oct. 1, the Mound Westonka-Holy Family girls swimming and diving team hosted the Dassel-Cokato Chargers in the fifth conference meet of the season. The White Hawks lost the meet by a score of 96-85.
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Upcoming Community Ed. Classes
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 Check out the Westonka Community Education classes starting next week!
| 10/12 | Cheer Clinic (grades 2-6)
| | 10/13 | NEW Kindermusik With Friends - Giggles Music Class
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| Family Wagon Ride and Bonfire
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| Claymation (grades 1-4)
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| Kickball (grades 1 & 2)
| | 10/15 | Fall On The Farm (ages 5+)
| 10/17
| Truffles: Chocolate Candies for all Occasions!
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Upcoming Events
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Hilltop Octoberfest Fall Carnival, 11:00-3:00
Boys Soccer at Hopkins, 12:00
Boys Soccer vs. Prairie Seeds Academy, MWHS, 5:30
Monday, October 12
MWHS Parent/Teacher Conferences, 5:00-8:00
MWHS Junior Parent Night, 6:00-7:00
School Board Meeting, ESC, 7:00
Tuesday, October 13 Cross Country Invitational at Watertown-Mayer, 4:05 Girls Swim & Dive vs. Watertown-Mayer, MWHS, 6:00 Grandview Student/Parent Conferences, 3:00-8:00 Last Day of WeCAN Coat Drive at Schools
Wednesday, October 14 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workshop Grandview Student/Parent Conferences, 7:00-12:00 MWHS Parent/Teacher Conferences, 7:30-11:30 PSAT Test, MWHS, 8:00-12:00
Thursday, October 15 NO SCHOOL - MEA Volleyball Invitational at Sartell, 9:00
Friday, October 16 NO SCHOOL - MEA No Westonka News
Looking Ahead
October 19
Grandview Picture Retake Day
October 20 Hilltop Picture Retake Day Cross Country at New London-Spicer, 3:30 Girls Swim & Dive at Orono, 6:00 Volleyball at Blake, 6:30
October 21 Unity Day - Bullying Prevention Awareness
October 22 Shirley Hills Parent Engagement Session, 5:30-7:30
October 23 Daddy Daughter Dance at Grandview, 6:15-7:45
November 2 MWHS Volleyball Spiketacular
November 3 School Board Election Senate/NHS Memorial Blood Drive
November 5 MWHS Volleyball Spiketacular
November 6 Shirley Hills Grandfriends' Day
November 9 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workshop
November 26-27 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving
Click here for the full 2015-2016 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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