Monday, May 20, 2013
Here's some a highlight of events happening May 20-24 in and around Plymouth. Check out more things to do in our events calendar!
Monday, May 20, 2013: • Rep. Erik Paulsen Hosts "Congress on Your Corner" event at the Maple Grove Cub Foods, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Cub Foods on Wedgewood Lane in Maple Grove. An opportunity to speak with Paulsen one-on-one regarding casework issues or express concerns on policies. Tuesday, May 21, 2013: • "The Road Back From Foreclosure," 8 a.m., Interfaith Outreach Community and Partners. This session by Housing for All Now, looks at the struggles many families have after facing foreclosure and how to find possibilities when the worst happens. You must RSVP to Caprice at 612-558-3189. Wednesday, May 22, 2013: • Healthy U, Healthy US- Spring Health Fair, 5:30 p.m., Minnesota School of Business in Plymouth. Booths and stations at the fair will …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Commencement is scheduled for Friday, May 31, at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis.
Graduation will take place at Mariucci Arena Friday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will not be issued; seating is on a first-come basis. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Current security measures at Mariucci Arena require that all bags, purses, camera cases, etc., will be searched. Backpacks are not allowed. Lines will move faster if fewer items are brought to Mariucci Arena. Families are responsible for getting seniors to the High School Cafeteria to check-in—please drop your student off on the north side of the building. If your senior is driving themselves, they can leave their car in the front parking lot. Senior Party volunteers will be available to check seniors in from 4–5 p.m. Students will be riding buses from the WHS to Mariucci Arena…
This week's selections include a new Taco Bell, more on the Buddhist monastery, another attempt at school levies and a healthier sport drink for young athletes.
Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Dibble Introduces MN Same-Sex Marriage at MN Senate: 'A Very Simple Bill' Southwest Minneapolis' state representative introduced his gay-marriage bill at the Minnesota Senate Monday. Kiffmeyer: MN Same-Sex Marriage Bill Betrays Vow that 'Nothing Would Change' Minnesota state Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer, who represents St. Michael-Albertville, recalled promise that 'no' votes on constitutional amendment to ban marriage wouldn't lead to legalization. ZipRealty Lists Westonka …
Friday, May 17, 2013
Several students from Wayzata High School will be honored in a May 18 ceremony.
Information provided by the Minnesota Department of Education. Forty-two Minnesota high school students will be honored Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Scholars of Distinction award program in the areas of Science, STEM, Mathematics, Social Studies, Leadership and Theater Arts. To earn recognition, a student must complete required work in Minnesota’s academic standards, demonstrate mastery of complex subject matter, and apply their knowledge and skills on challenging projects, according to a press release from the Minnesota Department of Education. Among those to be recognized Saturday include several Wayzata High School students: Minnesota Department of Education Deputy Commissioner Jessie Montano will be on hand for the ceremony at the …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Following the buckthorn pull, the players helped fill large flower pots for planting by the residents of Boardwalk Apartments in Wayzata.
As part of the “Trojans Give Back” campaign, 28 football players from Wayzata High School pulled, chopped and tackled buckthorn, an invasive species in Minnesota, on Saturday, May 11. “The buckthorn at the McIver location had very large root bundles,” said John Berryhill, a Wayzata resident who assisted the team. “It took much grunting, chopping and rhythmic clapping to get them out. But they did it. We were all very impressed with the work ethic and enthusiasm that the players showed.” Following the buckthorn pull, the players helped fill large flower pots for planting by the residents of Boardwalk Apartments in Wayzata. As a reward for their hard work, the players were treated to pizza donated by TCF Wayzata Branch Bank and MAP …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
This week's selections include a new Buddhist monastery, 100-meter dash record, Southdale Center on TV, hospital milestone and a record-breaking betting day.
Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Police Release Maps in Search for Mandy Matula Eden Prairie police have released maps of the areas where Mandy Matula, the missing Eden Prairie woman, might be located. The areas are in Benton, Carver, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties. 3 Years, 3 Months Behind Bars for Ex-City Staffer on Child Porn Conviction Scott Andrew Bradley of Oakdale, who once worked as communications coordinator for the City of Richfield, got the maximum sentence. MN Same-Sex Marriage…
Thursday, May 9, 2013
The students were selected from a pool of 15,000 finalists.
Three Plymouth-area students are among the winners of $2,500 National Merit Scholarships released Wednesday, the organization announced. This year’s local winners are: The National Merit Scholarship Corporation selected the students from among 15,000 finalists in the 2013 National Merit Program. The winners are judged to have the best combinations of “accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.” The number of winners in each state is proportional to the number of graduating seniors in the state. A committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors selected the winners using: This year’s competition began when 1.5 million juniors across 22,000 high schools took the Preliminary SAT/…
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Fifth grade teacher Jill Bryan was named Robbinsdale Area Schools Teacher of the Year 2013.
Described as “warm, welcoming and patient,” Jill Bryan, a fifth grade teacher at Sonnesyn Elementary, was named Teacher of the Year for Robbinsdale Area Schools. “I could not be more pleased that Jill Bryan is being recognized for her talents as she is a truly gifted educator,” said Leia Ward, Sonnesyn Elementary’s Principal. “Jill has the passion and skills to help all students reach their potential.” It is the second year the district has been involved in the competition. The news came at a reception on Wednesday evening at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School, which combined recognition by the Seven Dreams Education Foundation (SDEF) for their Hands-on Learning Grant winners and the announcement of Teacher of the Year. “I hope that …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
From dresses and hair-dos to limos and group photos, share it all with your Patch community.
On May 11, the Earle Brown Heritage Center will be bustling with done-up Robbinsdale Armstrong High School teens ready to dance the night away. But don't wait until then to share your prom memories with Patch. We know that the much anticipated prom night is really one long photo op, and Plymouth Patch is the perfect place to share your memories with the community. There's no limit on the number of photos you can add. Share your shots from: And this isn't just for kids! Parents, you can upload your "classic" prom pictures. Just click the "Upload Photos and Videos" button to the left and show off those awesome pics!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The magazine's 2013 rankings came out Monday.
On mobile? You can see interactive map here. Newsweek has ranked Robbinsdale Armstrong High School as the 1,324th best high school in the country. For its rankings, Newsweek sent out a survey to more than 5,000 high schools in the United States, with about 2,500 schools responding in 2013. You can see the details about Minnetonka's ranking, and every other ranked high school by clicking on the markers in the interactive map above. The survey scores were then weighted and calculated using several criteria including on-time graduation and college acceptance rates. In addition, instead of averaging the number of courses offered, this year Newsweek considered the percentage of students enrolled in AP, IB or Advance International Certificate …
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Mike Hindin
10:40 am on Sunday, May 19, 2013
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