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S2E6: Well-Being Oct 17, 2024

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Well-being is a key component of one of our three School Board goals, Excellence in Well-being, Connection and Belonging. It has been an area of focus for many years. In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Superintendent David Law connects with Minnetonka Schools’ Health Services Director Annie Lumbar Bendson and School Board Director Dr. Mike Remucal for a discussion on student and staff well-being, mental health and the approaches our school district takes to supporting families through resources, partnerships and referrals.

S2E5: State of the District Chat with the School Board Sep 13, 2024

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In this episode, Superintendent David Law connects with School Board Chair Meghan Selinger and School Board Treasurer Dan Olson for a start of the school year chat about about where we’re at and what’s ahead. Together, they discuss the School Board’s goals for the District and the strides that have been made in support of those goals, the long-term planning process and efforts for Minnetonka Schools, and the District’s financial outlook, including how community members can get involved in advocating with their legislators for increased school funding.

S2E4: Back to School 2024: Welcome to High School! Aug 30, 2024

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Superintendent Law concludes the Back to School 2024 series with Minnetonka High School Counselor Sarah Seldon and Student Life Coordinator Amy Livorsi. Both Sarah’s and Amy’s work support students’ and families’ success at Minnetonka High School, from welcoming new ninth graders during Freshman Orientation to planning for post-secondary success throughout a student’s time at MHS. Focusing on ways students can build connections at school with peers, teachers and support staff, this discussion is rich with information and excitement for the coming year.

S2E2: Back to School 2024: Welcome to Elementary School! Aug 30, 2024

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Superintendent Law is joined by Principal Jennifer Smasal and Assistant Principal Matt Breen from Excelsior Elementary. Jen and Matt share about the ways Minnetonka elementary schools prepare for a new school year throughout the summer, advice for new families and families of incoming Kindergarteners, and stories of how leaders work to nurture a school culture of belonging and connection throughout the year.

S2E1: Back to School 2024: Welcome to Preschool and ECFE! Aug 30, 2024

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Superintendent Law is joined by the new Executive Director of Community Education, Kim Carlson, and Coordinator of Preschool, ECFE and Junior Explorers, Molly Bahneman. From the ways teachers and staff prepare to support students and families to tips for first-time preschool parents, this episode provides a glimpse into the many ways Minnetonka Community Education serves our students, families and community.

S2E3: Back to School 2024: Welcome to Middle School! Aug 30, 2024

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In this episode, Superintendent Law is joined by school leaders from Minnetonka Middle School West, Principal Freya Schirmacher and Assistant Principal Andrea Hoffmann. Their chat touches on ways that families can support middle schoolers at the start of the year, stories of how well-being, belonging and connection are fostered at the middle school level, and more.

Episode 24: Superintendent Law and MHS Principal Reflect on the 2023-24 School Year Jun 11, 2024

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In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Superintendent David Law chats with Minnetonka High School Principal Jeff Erickson, reflecting on a year at MHS, which is truly a School of Opportunities within a District of Opportunities.

Listen in for a conversation that touches on the highlights of the year—from the unique “All Aboard!” student orientation in September and the change from MAST to Anchor Time to the growth of MOMENTUM’s Aviation courses and the successes of the various experiential learning opportunities the school offers.

Episode 23: Class of 2024, Ahoy! Jun 06, 2024

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Join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law as he connects with three MHS seniors just ahead of graduation: Max Borchert, Brielle Fox-Anderson and Elias Grant.

As the Class of 2024 becomes Minnetonka’s newest alumni, these leaders reflect on their various experiences in Minnetonka Schools, from the academic opportunities that challenged and inspired them to the extracurricular activities that fostered their community of friends and peers. They share what’s ahead for each of them as they begin their next steps, and they offer advice for the new students who will enter Minnetonka High School in the fall.

Episode 22: An End-of-the-Year Chat with the School Board Jun 04, 2024

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In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Superintendent David Law connects with three Minnetonka School Board members: Chair Meghan Selinger, Treasurer Dan Olson, and Director Kemerie Foss.

Listen in for a conversation that provides a glimpse “behind the scenes” of how the Minnetonka School Board is involved in the governance of our school district–from serving on committees to setting our District goals. School Board members also shared what their roles entail and spoke about their favorite aspects of public service.

Episode 21: MHS Interact Club May 28, 2024

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Join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law as he connects with leaders from the Minnetonka High School Student Interact Club, including seniors Campbell DeLuca and Keira Keegan, and club advisor and MHS art teacher Rebecca Marks.

The Interact Club is a high school connection to Rotary International, and it partners with the local Excelsior Morning Rotary. The student club is focused on service opportunities and leadership development. Among other activities, in the last few years, the MHS Interact Club has created a food shelf operating within Minnetonka High School, which serves students and families facing food insecurity.

Listen in for a conversation with these innovative, service-minded students!

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