MWS Coat Drive Benefits Many!

The MWS Student Council, in concert with the support of many parent volunteers, conducted our annual Fall Coat Drive this past week. The purpose of this community service project is to provide other MWS students and families with warm outdoor clothing they can enjoy throughout the winter months. Items such as child/adult coats, snow pants, hats, mittens, boots, scarves, headbands, and earmuffs were collected on several different occasions by MWS students. From there, parent volunteers took all of the collected items, laundered them, and brought them back to MWS to organize for our Family Support Worker to distribute.

Here are the results of what was collected:

39 Children's Coats
22 Adult Coats
16 Pairs of Snowpants
36 Hats
35 Pairs of Mittens
6 Pairs of Boots
7 Scarves
4 Headbands
1 Pair of Earmuffs


A special thank you to each MWS family that contributed to the success of this important service project for our MWS Student Council. This is yet another example of how we, when we are working together, can make a huge difference in our community. Great work!

5th Grade Serves Community

The 5th Grade tried something new this year instead of continuing with past traditions during the fall months. Rather than enjoying a Fall Celebration complete with an exorbitant amount of sweets and treats, the 5th graders decided to put all of that money to good use by having a food drive. In a very short period of time, 5th graders collected over 140 pounds of food! This food was donated to the CAP Agency in Shakopee to benefit those in need.

I would like to thank the 5th Grade students, families, and teachers for their support in this worthwhile community service project. This is just another fine example of our MWS students putting others first, especially during difficult economic times. We are all proud of the good work you have done!

Fall Celebrations Hit New Low

Look carefully at the picture to the right. You know that our fall celebrations last Friday hit a new low when your principal is volunteering to openly humiliate himself in photographs such as this! This is a picture of the "Pumpkin Patch" created by one of our third grade teachers at MWS for students to enjoy photo-ops with at their celebration last Friday. What a fun way to enjoy all that fall has to offer our students!

In related news our second graders dressed in a variety of glorious costumes and proceeded to parade through the streets of Savage to the Senior Center where senior citizens marveled at this sight to behold. The second grade teachers reported that the seniors were delighted to be visited by such a spirited group of young students from MWS. What a wonderful way to enhance relationships throughout our community!

A pumpkin decorating contest also occurred last Friday within our DCD Program at MWS. Numerous students were involved in creating a variety of personalities on their pumpkins using any number of materials. When finished, students and staff alike voted to determine the winner of this contest. It was a difficult decision, but a consensus was reached and a winner determined!

Finally, our kindergartners ventured to the Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard last Friday as well. Contrary to rumors spreading throughout the community, Mrs. Dybvig did not fall off of the wagon on her class's hay ride! Student were able to tour the facility, go on a ride, and of course, sample many different kinds of apples. Thanks to all of you who chaperoned this field trip. We appreciate your support!